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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
7
The column notes Truman secures the Democratic nomination and urges a special session. It also reports Barkley chosen as the vice presidential running mate.
The Philadelphia convention ends with Harry S Truman’s renomination and Alben Barkley’s vice presidential nomination after a civil rights plank and sharp factional splits. Southern delegates protest by boycotting nominations, signaling ongoing regional tensions ahead of the November race.
Gen. John J. Pershing longtime chief of staff and World War I commander dies at 87 after months of illness. At his side were his son Warren sister Miss May Pershing and Maj. Gen. Shelley Marietta his physician. He led American forces in France and held the title general of the armies.
This lesson reviews Baruch son of Neriah the scribe and friend of Jeremiah, who copied God’s words for the people and helped spread scripture. It honors Baruch and notes support from Bible societies and figures like Henry Ford Sr as it calls readers to share the word.
The piece traces Washington's fading theater scene from its early 1800s roots to the National theater’s decline amid race segregation and shifting audiences. It notes famous figures like Edwin Booth, Lincoln, and presidents who attended shows, and links theater closures to civil rights tensions and protection concerns for presidents.
Promote building a porch or lawn living area with easy patterns. Claims patterns require no special tools, supply a complete material list, and use stock sizes from local lumber yards. Send 25 cents for Lawn Chair Pattern No. 56 to Hass-Bild Pattern Company in Pleasantville, New York.
The International City Managers Association reports 298 communities added territory in 1947, a 15 percent rise from 1946 when 259 cities annexed land. Urban sprawl drives cities to annex suburban areas to balance taxes and extend services.
Civilian employment rose by 1.5 million people in April to surpass 1947 levels, with the National Industrial Conference Board figures showing a drop of more than 200,000 in unemployment over the year.
A devotional meditation notes Jeremiah 82 6 15 36 37 and 48 5 6 alongside Psalms 82, inviting reflection on divine justice, human accountability, and hope in God’s governance. The piece emphasizes scripture’s message for daily faith.
The quote asserts that conduct governs the world whether moral or immoral. It warns that moral behavior offers hope, while immoral conduct leads to a destruction of progress made over 5,000 years.
Laura Wheeler releases Pattern 656 featuring bluebird chair set crochet with charts photos and concise directions. The new improved design promises a graceful touch for any room and simplifies needlework with clear steps and diagrams.
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