Democrats see path to Senate control in 1940s split landscape
Democratic leaders believe they could win a Senate majority next year even if Republicans win the House. They argue a favorable national mood could net seats in West Virginia Kentucky Oklahoma Wyoming Illinois Minnesota and perhaps Colorado Montana and New Mexico, while cautioning a presidential upset could trim gains.
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Power needed to run bulb for hour defies common sense
A remarked comparison notes that the energy to light a single electric bulb for one hour could power a small watch for about four millennia, highlighting the vast difference between everyday electricity use and clockwork durations.
Potatoes Highlighted as Thrifty Nutrient Source
The article notes potatoes provide essential vitamins and minerals along with high starch calories making them a cost effective staple.
Reading Becker on the Declaration of Independence
AP reviewer praises Carl L. Becker's The Declaration of Independence a Study in the History of Political Ideas noting its clear writing and historical context. The piece covers Jefferson's drafting process, the committee, and the declaration as a political compromise, with reflections on natural rights and influence from the French Revolution. Palestine population figures are also cited in a separate note.
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Carl L. Becker
Becker
Cornell University
Alfred A. Knopf
New York
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Great Britain
Congress
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John Adams
Benjamin Frankllin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Jefferson
George III
Carl van Doren
Viking Press
Conference to study war orphans in nine nations
In TROGEN Switzerland educators and psychologists from nine countries will meet to share views on reintegrating war handicapped children into normal life. The conference is sponsored by the United Nations Educational.
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Southeastern Conference elects two new Methodist bishops
The Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference ended with the consecration of two new bishops, Dr. Marvin A. Franklin of Birmingham and Dr. Roy H. Short of Nashville, after several days of balloting. Bishop Paul B. Kern preached the closing sermon. Senator Clyde T. Hoey spoke on race relations noting religion and voluntary cooperation shape progress.
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Unesco Meeting at Pestalozzi Village for War Orphans
Unesco will convene at the International Pestalozzi Village for war orphans to discuss an experiment in caring for child victims of war. Delegates from Belgium Denmark France Greece Hungary Italy the Netherlands Poland and the United Kingdom will participate with a German observer invited to extend parts of the world program to Germany.
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Conference committee report urges unity and moral leadership for peace
A conference committee on the state of the church approves a report condemning hindrances to individual and group development and favoring cooperative goodwill. It notes progress for the colored race, capital and labor, and the public, warns against selfish gains, and calls for church leadership in world peace with a plea for Christian unity.
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