Governors campaign on senate nod and bond policy
Governor Scott aims to inform voters about senate candidates next spring and stresses state interference in local contests should be avoided. The piece outlines senate weight in legislative votes, district reapportionment issues based on the 1950 census, and a bonding plan for school accounts covering operations and special funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
General Assembly
Senate
Raleigh
House
Guilford
Mecklenburg
Senator Lucas Battles Economy Rider in Army Bill Debate
Lucas argues against the economy rider tied to a 14.8 billion defense appropriation. He warns it would give the president blank power to cut funds in any state or district. McClellan and supporters claim the cuts credit under the 5 and 10 economy plan, while Truman opposes broad powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Senate
McClellan
House
Congress
Truman
White House
Cripps
Britain
Washington
U. S
Bevin
Mauretania
Bevin Aninally
Treasury
Foreign Office and Trade
Sterlin
London
Bevin- Cripps
Storm wrecks Florida coast as citrus industry suffers losses
The storm battered West Palm Beach and coastal towns with debris, shattered windows, and toppled palm trees. Homes along Lake Okeechobee and in Stuart suffered extensive damage, with total losses reaching into the millions. citrus trade officials warned the hit may climb further as reports come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Stuart
Jake Worth
Biltmore
Fred Johnson
Florida Citrus Exchange
Tampa
Gulf
Jacksonville
Suart
National Guardsmen
Red Cross
Lake Okeechobee
Okeechobee City
Belle Glade
Weather data from major cottoning centers across the nation
The Weather Bureau reports 24 hour temperatures and rainfall for cotton belt and other cities. Readings include Los Angeles 97/70 with .00 rain, Atlanta 84/70 with 0.20, Chicago 89/68 with 0.68, Dallas 70 with 0.00, New York 91/70 with 0.00, Seattle 78/52 with 0.00, and Washington 90/73 with 0.00. The note adds a remark about grasshoppers and chiggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Max Minmi
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Little Rock
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Phoenix
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Denver
Portland
Detroit
Richmond
el Paso
Louis
Houston
Antonio
Jacksonvilla
Francisco
Kansas City
Seattle
Key West
Tampa
Bevin Proposal Triggers Treasury Critique
Bevin’s idea draws sharp rebuke from the treasury department which calls the plan ineffective lasciate and declares Bevin not an economist. Officials express frustration and flag concerns over feasibility and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department—The Treasury
Bevin
Rioting Breaks Out Before Robeson Concert
Chaos erupts near the concert site as two factions clash sending chairs, railings, and vehicles flying. Police and veterans’ marchers attempt to hold back crowds while rioters attack the stage area where Robeson was to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeson
Ramsay Objects to Scott Budget Increase After Florida Trip
Ramsay says most of Scott’s recommendations were ported to the advisory budget commission. He notes the governor planned a 23.5 million general fund rise, opposed by clearer tax stance, and calls the personal attack uncalled and unhelpful as he presents the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Budget Commission
Ramsay
Scott
Commission
Florida
Scott Wa
Ramasy
State job service offers overseas postings in Aleutians and Arabia
The Pennsylvania state employment service says jobs are available and applicants must be prepared to travel far. Notable postings include assignments in the Aleutians Arabia and Alaska, indicating broad overseas opportunities for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
Pennsylvania
Aleutians
Arabia
Alaska
Rebels Rally in Grammos Amid Government Assault
Greek guerrilla troops who escaped the Vitsi redoubt joined Red rebels defending their last stronghold in the Grammos Mountains as government offensives mount. They reportedly aim to keep a retreat line into Albania. Czechoslovakia leader Gottwald accuses foreign reactionaries of stirring Catholics in Slovakia against the government. Pravda editor Zaslavsky decries the capitalist press as evil. British physicist Bernal says capitalist countries use science to prepare mass destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Vitsi
Grammos
Albania
Czechoslovakia
Klement Gottwald
Slovakia
Gottwalds
David Zaslavsky
Pravda
Russian Communist Party
Mascow
J. D. Bernal
Norwegians recount Arctic rescue near Murmansk
Survivors from a harsh sea rescue off Hammerfeet near Murmansk include four burn victims released after examination and a fifth in improved condition. The incident involved two U S submarines Cochino and Tusk with Toro and Corsair support during cold water training when the Cochino suffered a disaster. Cmdr Storheill of the Norwegian high command said the presence of U S ships near Norway's Arctic coast was expected and used for crews training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Manley Shafer
Locust Lane
Stomfort
Conn
Hammerfeet
Murmansk
Russia
Toro
Cmdr
S. V. Storheill
Norwegian Naval High Command
Hammerfest
U. S
Norway
Arctic
Lincoln Face Carved In Mount Rushmore Opens Awe
The Mount Rushmore sculpture in the Black Hills features President Abraham Lincoln carved into rock. The immense face is described as so tall that a man could stand upright within the eye socket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Mount Rushmore
Black Hills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miami
Fla
Andrew Jonkman
Jonkman
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbet
Peoria
Bradley University
North State Telephone CO
Hunt
Bolivia
Fin
Eric
Plymouth
Mui
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!