Little More Action Seen In Congress Nears Home Stretch
James Marlow reports Congress remains slow after half its session with four months passed. Big bills like rent control and civil rights face delays, with House and Senate often not acting in unison. Upcoming items include a $300 million education bill and a new labor measure, while Truman’s health and civil rights programs hover uncertainly amid filibusters and party opposition.
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James Marlow Washington
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Amess
Truman
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Carter
Convenient Kitchen Demonstrations Linked to Home Clubs
Houston County Home Demonstration Club officials announced May sessions focusing on Kitchen Conveniences. Under county agent Miss Fran Mallette, meetings run May 3 through May 27 at numerous locations including Barber, Dupree, Rehobeth, Harmon, Gordon, Center, Selma, Kinsey, Harmony Grove, Memphis, Smyrna, Jellico, Skippers Crossroads, Union Hill, and Columbia RFD with multiple hostesses each day.
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Houston County Home Demonstration Club
Fran Mallette
Barber
Daisy Buie
Cowarts
J. B. Hilson
Dupree
Allen Waller
Cowarts Creek
Harvey Anderson
Rehobeth
Levoid Hadden
Big Creek
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Hicks-Beulah
Jack Nowell
Harmony Grove
E. C. Herrington
Enon
Aris Mixon
Memphis
Dewey Calhoun
New Providence
Cora Atwell
Smyrna
Sim Bulland and
Webb
Moody Maddox
Jellico
Gussie Glover
Pilgrim Best
G. D. Upton
Skippers Crossroads
Edgar Pickett
Vicksburg
J. F. Collins
Union Hill
Lawrence Cook
Cool Springs
R. J. Taylor, Jr
Columbia Rfd
C. A. Hogan
4-H Club Rifle Unit Formed In Seminole County
The Seminole County 4 H Junior Rifle Club has been formed and is holding practice sessions. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the program aims to train youth in marksmanship and safety under local guidance.
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Seminole
Opposition, Atlantic Pact, and arms votes loom in Congress
The piece notes strong opposition to compulsory health insurance and questions Senate approval of the Atlantic Pact while both houses face ongoing debates over funding European arms. It highlights rising calls for economy in both chambers and the uncertain political path ahead.
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Congress
Europe
Senate
Peron urges Argentina workers to raise production during May Day
President Juan D. Peron addressed thousands in Buenos Aires urging higher industrial and agricultural output. He pledged continued nationalization of public services and expansion of compulsory output, while defending export prices for meat and wheat as alignment with imported machinery costs.
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Juan D. Peron
United States
Peron
Argentina
Japan Still Occupied By Allied Forces, MacArthur Says
General MacArthur told Tokyo that Allied forces still occupy Japan mainly due to events elsewhere. He noted the occupation is shifting from military control to friendly guidance as Japan assumes autonomous responsibility. He urged vigilance against concepts hostile to human dignity and personal liberty. He called Constitution Day the second anniversary of the new Japan.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Tare
Fort Ste Marie de Gannentaha Replica on Highway 47
French Fort Ste Marie de Gannentaha near Syracuse New York is described as a reproduction of the stockade and fort built by the French in 1636 to guard settlers along the frontier.
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Fort Ste Marie de Gannentaha
Syracuse
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4-H Club Receives NRA Affiliation and Rifle Offer
H E Ragan county agricultural agent announced that the 4-H club has affiliated with the National Rifle Association enabling an Army rifles and ammunition issue. Membership is open to 12 year olds and older. A range was built on the B L Davis farm north of Donalsonville where practice has begun with forty 4 H’ers from Iron City and Donalsonville completing the first lesson. A similar group is forming at the F L D R Sences location.
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H. E. Ragan
County Agricultur
National Rifle Association
Department of the Army
B. L. Davis
Donalsonville
Iron City
D. R. Sences
Leary Church Chimes Bring Daily Evening Tones
Leary Georgia residents now hear 6 pm chimes from Leary Methodist Church for a half hour each evening. The gift, from Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Whitehead of Albany, were first sounded on Easter morning. The Whiteheads, former Leary residents, also funded pews and interior painting last year. The church, with Rev. W. A. Harrell as pastor, meets twice monthly and has under 100 members.
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Leary
Leary Methodist Church
A. G. Whitehead
Albany
W. A. Harrell
Memphis Cotton Seed Leader Marks Global Output
Memphis Tennessee emerges as the world’s largest producer of cotton seed products, underscoring the city’s pivotal role in agribusiness and related industries. Local mills and processing facilities consolidate Memphis’s status, drawing attention from national markets.
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Memphis
Tenn
Be Eye Wise Develop Your Personality Through Observation
John Robert Powers presents Patsy Powers teaching a simple lesson on self development. Use eyes and ears and wit to learn what fits your personality, then apply insights to improve appearance, posture, grace, and conversation for a natural, confident presence. The message links keen observation with inner growth and social appeal.
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Patsy Powers
Your Personal Colorscope Ad Promises Color Guidance
An old newspaper clipping touts a personal colors guide by John Robert Powers. It offers five woolen swatches and a self addressed envelope for 10 cents. Tomorrow promises tips on shedding twelve pounds in six weeks.
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T John Robert Powers
Shoplifter Caught In Five and Dime Heist
In Wierton West Virginia a shoplifter selected a five and ten cent store as his target but was nabbed by the manager with merchandise worth Shig. He paid a $1 fine plus costs and ten days in May. The thief produced a $230 roll to cover the fine.
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Wierton
W. Va
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