Texans split on 4th term at Texas party conventions
As Democratic delegates to 48 votes and Republican 33 delegates meet in Texas, factions urge uninstructed delegations amid pro fourth term resolutions and Bricker and Dewey support. Contests across Florida Maryland and Georgia accompany the national contest.
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Associated Press
Texas
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Dewey
Brickerbackers
Lone Star
Colorado County
Tom Connally
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Roosevelt
Florida
Millard Caldwell
Lex Green
Maryland
Georgia
Former resident dies in Memphis after illness
Charles Francis Perry aged 56 died in Memphis hospital after a brief illness. Formerly of this city and eight years a resident of Memphis he worked as an assistant manager for the Metropolitan Insurance Co and later as an auditor for the Peabody Hotel Memphis. A Mason and Central Baptist church member he esteemed by many friends. Funeral services and burial will be in Manhattan Kansas today.
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Charles Francis Ry
Memphis
Perry
Metropolitan Ins. Co
Peabody Hotel
Central Baptist Church
Manhattan
Kansas
Private S. B. Cross Furlough Home from Connecticut
Pvt. S. B. Cross of New Hope Lawrence county is at home on a ten day furlough. He is stationed in Connecticut.
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S. B. Cross
New Hope
Lawrence County
Connecticut
Pvt
William A. Bell
Doll Waters
Hillsboro
Coy W. Gray
Moulton
Kellogg's All Bran Endorsed for Constipation Relief
An unsolicited letter from Samuel D. Blank of Brooklyn praises Kellogg's All Bran for resolving years of constipation. Scientists attribute the relief to increased cellulosic content aiding colonic flora, noting All Bran is a regulating food not a purgative.
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Conese
Logg
Samuel D. Blank
Kings Highway
Brooklyn
New York
Kellogg's
Battie Creek
Selkirk Intervenes as Cree Tensions Rise at Bay Camp
Selkirk calms a dockside clash between trappers and Crees by addressing the crowd in Cree. Dove explains his new education and trapping program for Crees, aiming to shift them toward fair fur practices and higher earnings, while Tennant warns of an inevitable clash if Dove moves ahead.
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Selkirk
Colin
Irina
Sekirk
Dove
Tennant
Nate
Gerelemen
Learmonth
Winnipeg
Wolverine
The
Bay Company
Rae
Dr. Benedict
Dave
Hendrik’s Bay Company
Benedict
Meredith
Mission Schools
Nate Tennant
Mr. Rae
King Features Syndicate
Loa
Voice of the People: Heart Defines Good or Bad
In a May 22 1944 letter from Moulton Alabama Henley H Watson argues the Bible teaches a person’s heart, not outward behavior, determines moral standing. He states thoughts drive virtue or vice, noting God judges the heart, not appearances.
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Moulton
Ala
Decatur Daily
Henley H. Watson
Average American wastes two cakes of soap yearly
A concise note states that the typical U.S. resident uses or discards soap equivalent to two standard cakes every year, highlighting consumer waste patterns and potential cleanliness habits.
Leaves From A War Correspondent Notebook By Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle writes from London that British civilians show fatigue and resilience under blackout restrictions. Americans note calmer chatter, yet Brits feel Hitler’s impact, with a wary but pragmatic mood about invasion and ongoing air war.
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Hal Boyle
Associated Press
England
London
New’ York
Manhattan
Britain
United States
Adolf Hitler
Don Whitehead
Tom Sila
Chicago
Hiter
Decoration Planned at Shoal Creek for May Events
The annual Shoal Creek decoration will be held May 26 with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11. Lunch follows at noon and an afternoon singing program. On Thursday May 25 the cemetery will be cleaned in preparation.
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Shoal Creek
Do Not Leave Soap in Water or Wet Dish
Quick guidance urges removing soap from standing water and avoiding leaving it in a damp soap dish. Clean and dry after use to prevent deterioration and residue buildup.
Body sought in Big Lake near Durham NC
Detectives scan a 60 acre lake near Durham for the body of 67 year old Mrs. Edward M. Jewett missing since May 10. Her grandson Edward Jewett Martin is jailed after police found bloodstained items and tools in his rooms and car.
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Durham
N. C
Edward M. Jewett
Boonville
Edward Jewett Martin
Charlotte
Jewett
Martin
C.W. Gates
Gates
Supreme Court says ballot stuffing federal crime in Congress
In a May 23 ruling the court held that stuffing ballot boxes to influence congressional elections can be prosecuted in federal courts as conspiracy. The decision extends federal reach beyond states where such fraud was previously treated as a state matter, applying to conspiracies among election officials in Kentucky and similar cases. It notes penalties include fines up to $5,000 and up to 10 years imprisonment.
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Washington
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Kentucky
Attorney General's Office
Delano Park Opens With Pageant and Softball Season
Delano Park officially opens with a 1 PM program directed by Mrs. Virginia Calvin featuring speeches and music. Mayor T R Harrison and QE Eddens attend as children perform drills, bands, and Girl Guards of the Salvation Army finale while later games launch the softball season at the park diamond.
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Delano Park
Parnape
Virginia Calvin
T. R. Harrison
QE. Eddens
City Recreation Commission
Decatur
Girl Guards
Salvation Army
Oldsters
Election official may face federal charges for ballot stuffing
An election official could be prosecuted in federal court for ballot box stuffing, even as the Supreme Court has not ruled on an individual action. The note underscores potential federal exposure despite lack of specific ruling on one person.
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Supreme Court
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