Polk County Dry Drive Fails Despite Sheriff Overturff Bid
Sheriff Overturff pressed Polk County to enforce liquor laws and wipe out illegal sales after his renomination, but deputies were recalled as the county remained open. The episode highlights tension over state liquor policy with Democrats urging study and Republicans looming at their July convention. Observers see the election outcome as signaling resistance to southern liberalism amid a close gubernatorial contest.
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Polk County
Iowa
Hollow Victory in Georgia: Talmadge Wins Nomination
The report notes Eugene Talmadge with red suspenders secured the gubernatorial nomination in Georgia though rival James V. Carmichael received 20,000 more votes. The Georgia county unit system boosted Talmadge, who campaigned effectively within the state’s nominating rules.
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Red Suspenders
Georgia
Supreme Court
Talmadge
James V. Carmichael
Towa
Carmichael
Equitable Care Rules Urged for Veterans Hospital System
The piece argues for fair enforcement of veterans laws including emergency hospital care. It notes the VA performs well overall but cites unfairness when veterans in remote areas face private hospital bills while city residents access VA hospitals at little or no cost. It urges legislative reform to align treatment nationwide.
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Veterans Administration
Congress
Housing Law Under Review for Possible Special Session
Gov Blue urged lawmakers to prepare for a potential special rent control session and solicit ideas. Sen Byers proposed placing the housing law on the legislative operating table for emergency surgery to address the housing shortage and eviction risks, noting interrelation of rent control and housing in the current crisis.
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Gov
Blue
Linn County
Sen. Byers
Legislative Branch
Times
Man Will Develop Toward Perfection Says Dad Letter
In a personal essay from a fatherly voice, development and growth are praised as constants of human nature and the cosmos. The piece argues mankind always improves, citing philosophy and history, while urging readers to stay hopeful despite tough times.
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Earth
Browning
God
Out of the Past and the Imitation of Others
A compact reflective line contrasts memory and identity, noting how a small mind copies others. It laments rote imitation as a sign of lacking originality and self awareness.
Envy the Vegetarian on Price Controls and Europe
In a sharp Op-Ed style column BUGS BAER argues price controls end for butter cream eggs cheese and sirloins while wheat and corn ceilings persist. He warns House and producers will clash over rising costs as Europe shapes the food supply and dining trends.
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Senate
Dinner and Court Debate Shadow Justice Black
Marquis Childs reviews misapprehensions over a 1940s dinner honoring Justice Black and the concurrent debate over judicial role. The piece cites Fred Vinson praising Black, notes misstatements about labor figures, and reflects on Brooks Adams and the idea of the Supreme Court as an upper chamber guarding property interests.
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Hugo L. Black
Supreme Court
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Robert H. Jackson
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The
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America
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New England
Adams
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Joseph Story
Harlan F. Stone
Stone
History of the Klan's Power After the Last War
Drew Pearson recalls the Ku Klux Klan's rise in the 1920s, its block by block recruitment, political corruption, and connections with state leaders. He cites Georgia Governor Rivers, Imperial Wizard Evans, and others, noting indictments and the Klan's immune protection from police. The piece warns against ignoring the Klan's influence.
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Kansas
William Allen White
Ku Klux Klan
White
Middle West
Hiram Evans
Atlanta
Georgia
Ed Rivers
Desensitization for Pollinosis in Seasonal Allergies
Dr. Wm Brady explains pollinosis hay fever and desensitization. Skin tests and increasing pollen injections aim to build temporary immunity but must be repeated yearly. Histamine and other allergy mechanisms are noted as areas for future discussion.
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John Doe
Richard Roe
We Can Leave Drifting Behind to Face Inflation
Drifting analysis argues inflation stems from a weak balance of budgets and policy. The piece notes krona and dollar devaluations, OPA limits, and rising prices, urging constructive, intelligent management and a truthful, unified national effort to restore production and foreign trade.
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Ashington
South Africa
OPA
Radio stars in Hitchcock farce on CBS Saturday night
Obert Montgomery to headline a radio adaptation of Mr and Mrs Smith on Hollywood Star Time at 6 PM Saturday over CBS WBBM with WMT at 9 30. Montgomery played in the film which starred Carole Lombard. BCIS names its Paris peace conference staff for July 29 including Henry Cassidy Richard Harkness Merrill Mueller Max Jordan Roy Porter and Paul Archinald. Also radio highlights include Harold Hoffman on Leave It to the Girls at 7 PM over Mutual WGN with panelists Robin Chandler Eloise McElhone Madge Evans Florence Pritchett and Paula Stone. The National Barn Dance plans Memory Lane with Jeanne MacKenna and the Prairie Ramblers at 7 PM over NBC WHO. Virginia Parker soprano and John Youn tenor appear on Chicago The
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Madge Evans
Florence Pritchett
Paula Stone
Stone Family
Memory Lane
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Nbc-Who
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Boston Ensemble
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Tony Martin
WBBM
Chicago Theater
Kay Kyser Takes Lucy Ann On Six Week Midwest Tour
Kay Kyser orders a six week leave of absence for Lucy Ann so she and her siblings can join the Town Criers in an official theater tour of the Midwest. Peter Lind Hayes signs for a new International Pictures production. Ezra Stone teaches theater production to veterans. Tommy Dorsey seeks a new songstress with judges including Dick Haymes Marie McDonald Dorothy Lamour Vivian Blaine and Dorsey.
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Lucy Ann
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Aldrich
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Dick Haymes
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