Debates Over Poll Tax Power and State Rights
The Nation surveys the poll tax battle amid Southern and New England states. It outlines Southern filibuster tactics led by Senator Russell and argues for federal abolition to protect federal elections, noting economic hardship for poor whites and Black voters.
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James Marlow Igton
ABC
U. S
Alabamaa
Arkansas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
New England
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Congress
Salvator Russell
Georgia
Russell
Special Delivery in Marion County Court Ends in Deadlock
The Tet result from the Marion County Circuit court leaves the election contest unresolved with both sides unable to secure a ruling, maintaining a stalemate in the dispute.
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Marion County
Compulsive doubt grips Anne over wedding choice
Anne faces a rush marriage with Alec at Stone House and weighs love for Alec against loyalty to the farm and John. She seeks clarity by visiting John in the guest house while Alec plans to manage the situation quietly, believing Anne will end engagement and stay put. The chapter ends with Alec confident and Anne unsettled, awaiting tomorrow’s decision.
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Anne
Alec
John
Stone House
Eulha
John Orst
Helen
Angwen
Radio in dairy barn sparks milk alarm in Chickasha
The Owen Sound Sun-Times worries that a radio in a Chickasha Oklahoma dairy barn could alter milking rhythms and cow behavior leading to a milk shortage and possible work stoppages. The piece notes air conditioning and a looming push for shorter milking hours amid fears of a cultural shift.
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Owen Sound Sun-Times
Citiadh
United States
Chickasha
Okla
No Sell Reaves
The
Sun-Times
Reeves
Suns
Agricul
Strangling Commerce in Berlin Blockade Fallout
The piece argues that halting rail traffic between Russia and the West harms European commerce and prolongs the Berlin stalemate. It notes a temporary step by Western powers, stresses the need for better east west trade, and asks if mutual economic interests might push Russia and the West toward peaceful agreement. The text urges living together.
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Germany
Berlin
Europe
West
Russia
Eas
Stassen Considered For University Of Pennsylvania Post
Ex governor Stassen is reported to head the University of Pennsylvania in a move that could boost his public profile for a future presidential bid. The question looms whether a university presidency would advance or hinder his national ambitions amid preconvention chatter and shifting cabinet possibilities.
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Stassen
University of Pennsylvania
Joseph H. Ball
Senate
Minnesota
Dewey
Eisenhower
Columbia
Hutchns
Chicago
Conant
Harvard
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
New Jersey
United States
Union
Summer Sky Monsters Slow Fading From Headlines
Summer trends show sky monsters slower and less original than last year s flying saucers. Speeds drop from about 1200 miles per hour to 600 700 while observers plan to photo capture future sightings. Experts deem these phenomena likely as inevitable as sea serpents and note photography remains difficult. Additional notes include a Bible verse exhorting courage and a kitchen tip about rice with margarine, plus stray references to African birds and communal gatherings.
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Babe Pogg
Television as asset in political debate post convention
New York July 30 television as an asset in the political debate was discussed with no payment for time. NBC radio and TV networks cut in during Sen. Robert A Tat t and Rep. Charles Hall's remarks in a combined relay. The telecast showed them seated at a table with closeups as they read scripts.
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Cy Ke Butterfield
New York
NBC
Robert A.tatt
Ohio
Charles, Halll
Indiana
Commenta
Edwards Appeal to Supreme Court Is Turned Down
The State Supreme Court refused Edwards's appeal regarding the Marion County Circuit Court decision. The dispute centered on whether Edwards or Grover Barnes would be the Democratic candidate for justice of the peace in Fairmont district in the general election. The recount left Edwards five votes behind Barnes after an initial 55 vote deficit.
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State Supreme Cour
Lyle R
Lum) Edwards
Marion County Circuit Court
Justice of Peace
Marion County Democratic Executive Committee
Edwards
Grover C
Ike) Barnes
Justice
Fairmont
J. Harper Meredith
Barnes
Epitaph Warns of Highway Courtesy and Safety
A somber epitaph laments reckless driving and urges courtesy on roads. The author condemns rude behavior, noting it leads to bloodshed and traffic deaths, and calls for better manners for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Television Tonight Listings With NBC CBS and ABC Highlights
Radio and TV guide items show NBC presenting Additions for NBC Tonight and a five hour American literature dramatization with speakers including Paul Lavalle and Centenary College Choir. CBS features early drama slots and quiz programs while ABC schedules Western Lone Ranger and FBI themed episodes alongside Meet the Press. The schedule includes The Sheriff and a President’s Message with B Russell of Georgia.
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Tor Richard Harkness
NBC Tonight
NBC University Theateradult
Maxie Rosenbloom
NBC
Paul Lavalle
Centenary College Choir
James
A. Farley
Bil Stern
Norman Thomason
CBS
Jarry
Mr. and
Jane Admance
Agly
Dick Jurgens
ABC
FBI
Martin and Son
Milian
Pee Mbs
B. Russell
Georgia
Government security market clash over inflation and controls
The debate centers on the Truman administration plan for inflation and deflation. Chairman McCabe opposes the program while Eccles calls it about halves inflationary and deflationary. Truman seeks housing and cost of living measures, with instalment buying in dispute over wartime price curbs.
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Eccles
Picket clashes erupt near plant as CIO leader arrested
A large protest near a plant turned violent with some 3000 demonstrators forming picket lines despite a court order. Herbert Hirschberg, 36, of Cleveland, a CIO United Electrical Workers director for Ohio and Kentucky, was among those detained. Police and deputies intervened as fire crews stood by. no casualties were reported.
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Herbert Hirschberg
Cleveland
United Electrical Workers
CIO
Ohio
Kentucky
Hough
Territorial claims and trade links in early aviation era notes
The passage lists Colombia Venezuela Ecuador and Panama as claiming a million square miles of territory and cites the Trampéter Swan as the largest flying bird at about 35 pounds. It notes US cigarette manufacturing origins and Ecuador supplying chinchona, shark, rubber, and light balsa wood for airplanes.
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Colombia
Venezuela
Equador
Panama
Dover Néddy
United States
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Kansas City
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St. Louis
Syndicate Trust
the Nation
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Press-Radio Bible Service, Inc
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Supreme Court
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