Clark Clings To Small Lead In Idaho Senate Race
The Associated Press reports Idaho Democratic Senate race results show D Worth Clark leading Glen H Taylor by about 1,000 votes with over 90 percent of returns tallied. In Nebraska, Walter Raecke leads Terry Carpenter for the Democratic governor nomination by about 1,000 votes as counting continues. Oklahoma recount gives Johnston Murray victory over William O Coe by 962 votes.
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D. Worth Clark
Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
Clark
Taglr
Compton S. White
Nebraska
Walter R. Raecke
Central City
Terry Carpenter
Scotts Bluff
Oklahoma
Johnston Murray
W.H
Alfalfa Bil) Murray
William O. Coe
Native word ties menhaden to soil enriching fish
The term menhaden derives from a native word meaning fish that enriches the soil. This etymology highlights the fish’s historic use by Indigenous peoples as fertilizer and its ecological and cultural significance in coastal regions.
Tuscaloosa Sun Rebounds After Destructive Fire
The Tuscaloosa Sun faced a $200,000 blaze destroying its plant but published again the next day. Editorial staff distributed as usual while printing moved to Birmingham and plans considered Jasper Alabama or Columbus Mississippi for interim production. The fire started near a gas furnace in the stereotyping department. the Sun began about two months ago.
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Ala
Birmingham
E. E. Swalley
the Sun
Jasper
Columbus
Miss
Guy Matlock
Origin of the Grocer Term Traced to Grosser
A lexical note explains that grocer derives from grosser meaning a dealer in gross quantities of spices, distinguishing such wholesale traders from retailers. The term reflects historical trade practices and language evolution.
Senate Ready To Hike Taxes
Washington August 10 senators on the finance committee are near a vote on a 1.5 million dollar a year boost in corporation taxes. They may set the tax to start July 1 1950 or October 1 1950, not January 1. An excess profits tax is unlikely now. a later debate on ceilings may occur on the Senate floor. President Truman seeks 45 percent top rate on corporate income with 25 percent on the first 25 000 and higher rates above that. The committee will proceed to individual income levy increases of 3 billion after finishing the corporate tax plan.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Truman
George
Dga
Senate
Congress
Gas System Bids Due for $770000 Project
The second opening of construction bids for a proposed natural gas system will occur Friday at 11 A.M. The project, estimated at 770000 by designer James Goodwin, serves 2250 homes and 16 industrial users. City Council will decide bids August 15, with financing via revenue bonds tied to gas system income.
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James Goodwin
Huntsville
Decatur
City Utilities Board
Great Plains Declared Global Tornado Breeding Ground
The Great Plains region of the United States is identified as the world’s most active area for tornado formation, highlighting its frequent, powerful storms and associated weather activity.
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Great Plains
U. S
Mack Brothers Buy Controlling Interest in Athletics
Connie Mack's two sons Roy and Earle with Connecticut Life Insurance Co backing announce purchase of controlling stake in the Philadelphia Athletics. The deal follows earlier disclosures of options on stock held by Connie Mack Jr. and heirs of Ben and Thomas Shibe. Club aims to raise working capital to bolster the team after a 7-6 eleven inning win over Washington.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Earle
Ladelphia Athletics
Connecticut Life Isurance Company
Roy
Connie Mack Jr
Benjamin F
Thomas Shibe
J. Channing Ellery
Athletics
Washington
Asbestos Rediscovered After Roman Era Amnesia
A historical note states knowledge of asbestos vanished after Rome fell and was not rediscovered until 1868. The claim links ancient ignorance to a gap until modern mineral science revived the understanding of asbestos and its fibers.
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