Liberal third party plan outlined for 1948 race
A New Deal labor and farm group plans a September Chicago meeting to create a liberal third party led by Henry Wallace with possible mounting support from Fiorello LaGuardia and CIO factions as they seek to defeat Truman. Wallace campaigns on a liberal bid while outlining policy priorities and rallying backing from OT unions and reformist groups.
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Farmer-Labor Appeal Could Split Votes Across Regions
The text notes a popular Farmer-Labor party could weaken both major parties. It would erode Democratic support in urban labor areas while reducing GOP majorities in rural Farm Belt states. It cites Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota as states affected when farmers backed a third party.
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Politician Calls for Forward Natural Resource Development
The speaker warns against halting ongoing projects due to high costs, arguing it wastes public capital and would undermine conservation and power programs. He urges Senate action to avoid rolling back farm policy and to sustain economic leadership through resource development.
Ottumwa Flood Tour Reports Heavy Traffic and Rescue Feats
Reporter William L. Eberline tours Ottumwa by motor boat as floods surge through main streets. He notes swift currents, water inside homes, and a city quick with humor amid tragedy. Rescuers John Madden and Harold Brown aided five people and endured peril overnight.
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State Senator A H Jacobson Hurt in Waukon Crash
Special to The Gazette Arthur H Jacobson state senator from Allama Lka Iowa was injured when his car collided with John Arnold farmer living a mile north of Waukon Arnold turned left into his farm after a highway exit Arnold did not see the Jacobson car and the senator laid down as the collision occurred Jacobson’s car skidded about 100 feet and both vehicles were badly damaged.
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New Cognac Named Jubi ee Wins 50,000 Ruble Stalin Prize
Moscow reports Comrade Vakhtang Davidovich Tsitsishvili was awarded the Stalin prize of 50,000 rubles for 1946. He is credited with inventing a new cognac called Jubi ee.
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Train Runs Across U S in 36 Hours Urged by Young
Robert R. Young, chairman of the Chesapeake and Ohio board, urged a 36 hour trans continental train schedule at a California club luncheon. He claimed speeds of 90 to 100 mph are attainable with modern lightweight equipment and said 45,000 modern cars are needed though only 3,000 orders exist. He accused railroads of sabotaging through service and complained about delays in Chicago.
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Overhaul of U S Tax Laws Sought
The House Ways and Means Committee announced a plan to overhaul the federal tax code. Chairman Knutson and ranking member Doughton led the statement promising a constructive, nonpartisan study. Roswell Magill was named chair of a special committee to examine the internal revenue code.
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