Light Interest In Florida Races Slashes Primary Vote
Florida faces a dull primary as only about half of 606,592 registered Democrats and far fewer of 42,74 Republicans are expected to vote Tuesday. The closest race is Rep. Pat Cannon versus George Smathers for Cannon’s seat, with incumbents facing challenges in four districts. Senate slate includes Spessard Holland, Lex Green, Polly Balfe, and Henry Burch amid mixed campaigns. Congressional contests feature Sikes vs Gray, Peterson vs Wentworth, Price vs Geneau, Hendricks vs Voss, and Smathers vs Cannon. Chief Justice Roy Chapman runs without opposition. several candidates seek the seat being vacated by Armstead Brown.
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Richard C. Glass
Miami, Fla
Florida
Pat Cannon
George Smarters
Miami
Cannon
Dwight L. Rogers
Fort Lauderdale
U. S. Senate
Spessard L. Holland
Lex Green
Starke
Polly Rose Balfe
Henry M. Burch
Orlando
Balfe
Burch
Green
Holland
Bulfe
St. Petersburg
Jacksonville
Senate
Bob Sikes
Crestview
Carl R. Gray
Panama City
J. Hardin Peterson
Lakeland
Herbert Wentwork
Emory Price
Camille Geneau
Joe Hendricks
Deland
Thomas Voss
Smathers
Roy Chapman
State Supreme Court
Armstead Brown
Paul D. Barns
Raleigh Petteway
Hillsbourgh
Fred P. Cone
J. L. Lee
James Henry Taylor
Jerry W. Carter
Carl M. Taylor
County
Democratic Executive Committee
Joe Williams
Tampa
Eugene Matthews
Vague remarks on political interest and voting in Dothan
Fragmented notes discuss voter interest and turnout in Dothan with references to election operations. Mentions poll congestion, voting machines, and potential timing. Details unclear and jumbled, but topics include candidate interest and ballot processes.
Fragmented Page One Cont notes convict names and politics
Fragmented OCR describes convicts in a case, mentions Bliseney A odule, Crete, Hubbard, and others. It references officials, prisoners, and firearms. It also lists political figures and Congressional posts, with mentions of Lauderdale and Norman, and notes about nominations and opposition in November.
Coal Strike Talks Drag On As Talks Continue
The article details ongoing negotiations halted until Monday with a plea from a federal mediator to seek guidance through prayer. It notes further curtailments in soft coal consumption to prevent collapse of a European relief program and mentions potential government action and reports from the White House about the strike’s broad impact on manufacturing and transport.
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Aon
Edward T. McGrady
J. A. Krigt
Ese
Spuces
Truman
Office of War Mobilization
White House
Charles G. Ross
OWAR
Alabama Highway Patrol reports 2300-plus traffic investigations
The state highway patrol has investigated over 2300 traffic accidents this year. Drivers are urged to follow traffic safety regulations during the Christmas season. Winter conditions may make highways slick and shoulder areas hazardous. pedestrians should stay on pavement.
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Alabama
Stile Highway Patrol
Patterson Pays tribute To U S Armed Services
Washington April wartime leaders marked the first anniversary of V E Day. Secretary Patterson and generals Eisenhower Spaatz Devers urged continued sacrifice to preserve peace and the defeat of tyranny while warning against repeating wars and stressing government for the people.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leroy Lutes
Army Service Forces
Army Air Forces
Carl Spaatz
Jacob L. Devers
Contenders for State Offices in Alabama Balloting
The piece lists candidates for lieutenant governor and statewide posts. J C Inter and Wallace Pruitt Jr challenge Elvin McCary and Reuben Newton. Sibyl Pool and Ben Hudson vie for secretary of state. John Brandson and Thomas Maxwell seek state treasurer. Langdon Parker and Dan Thomas run for auditor. Other races include agriculture, public service, and attorney general. Also notes unopposed incumbents and several congressmen, with liquor and state income tax as key issues. Careless holiday driving could mar Christmas for motorists.
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Congress
Democratic Executive Committee
J. C.inter
Gadsden
Wallace P. Pruitt, Jr
Montgomery
Ellis
Elvin McCary
Anniston
Reuben Newton
Jasper
Sibyl Pool
Ben Hudson
John Brandson
Thomas Maxwell
Tuscaloosa
Langdon Parker
Dan Thomas
Winfield
Haygood Paterson
Mason M. Paschall
Uniontown
Auburn
Jimmy Hitchcock
James Perdue
Public Service Commission
Clint Afurrison
Ralph Adams
C. C. Gwen
Charles R. Bricken
R. B. Carr
Court of Appeals
M. B. Grace
Birmingham
J. B. Atkinson
Clanton
Albert A. Carmichael
H. Clifton Parnell
Lucien D. Gardney
A. B. Foster
J. Ed Livingston
Davis Stakely
Supreme Court
Robert B. Harwood
Frank Boykin
George Grant
Carter Manasco
John Sparkman
George Andrews
K. C. Tigner
Seale
Ala
Sam Hobbs
William C. Irby
Jacksonville
Loliv O'Connell
Aniston
Albert Rains
Joe Starnes
Pete Jarman
Edward de Graffenreid
Luther Patrick
Laurie C. Battle
Hugh DuBose
Phantom Slayer Strikes Texarkana Area Killing Sixth Victim
TEXARKANA TEXAS UP reports a phantom killer has claimed another life in the Texarkana area over six weeks. A sixth victim died. a wife injured at home as she tried to aid her husband, with footprints and tire tracks the only clues left for investigators.
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Texarkana
Tex
Texas
Arkansas
W. E. Davis
Virgil Starks
Homan
Ark
Starks
U S Policy Said Causing War
The Atlantic City report cites Fr Hugh R. Wilson, former US ambassador to Germany, accusing the U S policy of harming solidarity and threatening South America. He criticizes administration coherence and urges constructive policy to support central Europe.
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Hugh R. Wilson
Usbassador
Germany
Telliny
Argentina
South America
Irs
Europe
Railroads Set New Schedules and Freight Plans
Officials from the Central Georgia and other railroads discuss upcoming service changes and reduced coal shipments. Four passenger and freight lines would be affected, with announcements expected soon about revised schedules and freight barges.
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Cenby Georgia Railroad Could Ag
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