1848 Campaign Slugfest Heats Up In Presidential Race
Republicans Democrats and Progressives intensify push for their 1948 presidential tickets. CIO-PAC and DNC chairmen clash with GOP leaders over labor support and anti labor records. Hugh Scott warns voters against overconfidence as race potential fallout grows. note promises page continuation.
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CIO Political Action Committee
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
GOP
McGrath
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Truman
Cio-Pac
Herbert Brownell, Jr
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Baltimore
Scott
Department of Justice
Earl Warren
Wreck Of 21 Mules Occurs On Highway 231
Melvin Ronald Moore a 22 year old Meridian Mississippi truck driver reported a wreck near Napier Field on U S Highway 231 when the trailer left the road and dumped a load of 21 mules into a one acre grass plot. The trailer turned over and the mules scattered but all were freed or remained grazing with no injuries to driver or animals.
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Dothan
U. S. Highway 231
Napier Field
Moore
Ralph Wilson
Truman Name Off Ballot In Louisiana
In Baton Rouge the Democratic State Central Committee removed President Truman from Louisiana ballots and substituted the States' Rights Democrats ticket led by Gov. Strom Thurmond and Gov. Fielding J. Wright. The action pledged all ten electors to Thurmond and Wright for the November election, rescinding a prior unpledged elector plan.
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Truman
Louisiana
Democratic State Cental Committee
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Thurmond
Fielding J. Wright
Jude Leander Peres
St Plaquenines Parishes
Secretary of State
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Isregulas
Dewey Dominates Daily Newspaper Support in Early Poll
New York AP reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey leads with 68.68 percent of daily newspapers and about 70.4 percent of total circulation in a preliminary survey by Follet & Publisher. Truman trails with 16.16 percent of papers and 13.99 percent of circulation, while other candidates show smaller shares. Data comes from 728 papers representing 40.92 percent of total circulation.
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Thomas FE. Dewey
Foitar & Publisher
Dewey
Trueman
Democrate
Truman
Strom Thastseid
South Corouna
Rithia Parc Wv
A. Wallace
Dee Dives
Roosevelt
Miginiganins
Fedner & Publisher
Imenbers
Scripps Haaward
Hearst
Ths
ES & P
Rita Johnson Critical After Brain Injury Incident
Hollywood AP report says Rita Johnson, 35, once seen as Jean Harlow successor, is in critical condition with a brain injury after a mysterious bump at her Los Angeles apartment. Three specialists operated to remove a blood clot pressing on her brain. Officers and detectives investigate a possible incident between 4:20 and 6 pm Monday as friends and associates provide statements.
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Hollywood
Rita Johnson
Jean Harlow
St. Vincent's Hospital
Los Angeles
Rex Weaver
al Goucren
Miss Johnson
Mother and Two Children Found Dead in Home
A woman identified as Mildred Me 43 and her two children were found dead in their residence from probable suffocation. The tragedy occurred after a family dispute and investigators, including Dr. Philip Go McCies, responded to the scene. Police have not released further details pending autopsy findings.
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Talmadge Victory Sparks McRae Celebration in Georgia
In McRae Georgia residents prepared a large victory celebration after unofficial results showed Herman Talmadge defeating Morris Thompson 316 to 94 in county units and 347,709 to 302,787 in the popular vote. Talmadge planned to speak at the victory gathering as party figures teased future roles. Thompson talked of a legislative special session, while the governor offered a different public post for Talmadge as potential governor candidates and state revenue commissioner discussions continued.
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Herman Talmadge
McRae
Gove Moor Thompson
Talmadge
Marchino
Thompson
Leverney
Tul Tadge
Ball Park
Osimec
Cere
Tidanadge Sihodsliac
Antegovernor
Griffin
Thomipson
Henry Persne Giffen
U.S
Richard Bo Ruse Sell
Georgia
Florida Legislature Set for Tuesday Special Session
A garbled report outlines plans for a Tuesday special session of the Florida Legislature. It mentions proclamations, speakers, and potential voting on a measure related to taxation or state funding, with references to political figures and local governance.
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Florida
Confederate Hero Misidentified as Stalin in Memphis Exhibit
In Memphis a Confederate hero portrait at Cosmct Literary drew reaction as officials explained the painting, resembling Joseph Stalin, was mistaken for the famed Confederacy figure Gen Colton Greene amid debate over a Yankee river victory display from the War Between the States.
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Memphis
Lean
Cosmct Litrary
Pratesia
Joseph Stalin
Ben
Stalin
Colton Greene
DeGaulle Group Air Force Adds To Back Queuille New Warclanes
A historic overview in the National Assembly discusses De Glandists and Queuille amid military and political maneuvers. The article describes shifting support within factions, government pressures, and the influence of the Air Force on wartime strategy and national policy. It notes ongoing debates, party alignments, and upcoming votes as the nation navigates its defense posture.
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DeGaulle
Queuille
Disabled Veterans Urged To Collect Their Extra Pay
Readable fragments show officials urging disabled veterans to claim additional monthly compensation. The note references eligible veterans, payment timelines, and potential action required to receive increased benefits.
Maneuvers Show American Forces In Germany Vulnerable To Attack
Fragmented OCR notes discuss German-based American forces and potential vulnerabilities. Names, places, and clear facts are unreadable, yielding only a vague reference to military maneuvers and risk.
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Germany
Russians Seek Full Details Of Berlin Flights
American officials curtly rejected a Russian bid to require detailed notice on every flight to Berlin amid tense city clashes. The note to the Berlin Air Safety Center pressed safety data, as authorities said four power accords govern flights and kept supplies flowing despite mounting friction.
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Richard Kasischeke
Berlin
Prandenburg
Husgaits
Benin
U. S
Fublec Fcattal
Mathis
Abe
Vineon
Am Geeta
Deadly Gases From Volcano Threaten Many Lives
Fragmented OCR text describes gases pouring from a volcano causing fear and potential casualties. References to refugees, damaged routes, and threatened ports hint at a maritime crisis with evacuations and danger spreading along southern coasts. Names, dates, and precise places are unreadable.
Little Hope Held In Colonies Talk
Washington report outlines limited optimism in colonial talks amid ongoing war and new Russian actions. Marshall Dietaed proposes steps to ease pressure, while France and Britain await outcomes and potential plans for austerity measures.
Man Hurt In Ditch After Cycle Fall Near Dothan
A man identified as Alten Peergide, 29, of Dothan, was thrown from a cycle and lay unconscious in a ditch for 2 to 3 hours. Bystanders and responders found him near a Scots and Jyothus area, with emergency crews aiding him en route to a hospital.
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Alten Peergide
Sloe
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