Congress votes to submit amendment limiting presidential tenure
The house approved sending a constitutional amendment to the states to prohibit any president from serving more than eight years. The vote 285 to 121 showed bipartisan support, with Democrats joining Republicans in favor. The piece argues for a non partisan approach and notes risks of entrenchment if terms extend beyond two.
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Truman Hannegan Crash? Missouri Cronyism on Display
The piece argues President Truman, trailing in popularity, seeks reelection with cabinet ally Robert Hannegan as postmaster general and party head. It portrays GOP disarray, warns of internal Democratic missteps, and likens the situation to a reckless poker game with Truman and Hannegan at center stage.
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America
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David Belasco
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Mae West
Mae
Brooklyn
Greensboro council declines municipal liquor referendum bill
The Greensboro council refrained from introducing the municipal liquor referendum bill. High Point Representative Walter Crissman has pushed a bill to ban beer consumption on licensed sale premises. Local officials favor the measure while others oppose it.
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Male glamour ranks in women readers survey
A columnist notes a poll of about 100000 women assessing male sex appeal by occupation. Top picks include orchestra leaders, bus drivers, motor cycle cops, chauffeurs, and FBI agents, with newspapermen close behind. The piece remarks on Hollywood influenced views and ends with a tongue in cheek headline.
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Plea Against Violent Unions at City Street Shacks
Marion Harker condemns groups under strong union protection for erecting armed shacks before shops and offices. He warns this mirrors tyrannical takeovers and calls law and order to the test while urging opposition to Hitler-like tactics. He notes the NC League of Municipalitiesbacking a gas tax exemption fight.
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Hitler
Thomas Car Works
Tryon Street
City voices urge fair gasoline tax share and bridge safety
Letters urge state reform to allocate gasoline tax by population and road mileage, aiding cities like High Point. Residents critique Dalton Street bridge sightlines and support ongoing bridge maintenance. Claude O'Brien cites Guilford county March of Dimes goal of 10 000 with beds for polio patients in St. Leo's hospital Greensboro.
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The Dressing Room A Star Gossip Piece on Theatre Ladies
In New York a column surveys theater figures Tallulah Bankhead Ina Claire Ruth Draper Mae West and Beatrice Pearson among others highlighting their views on autographs roles and stage life. Notes include Bankhead’s Theatre Handbook quip and anecdotes about celebs meeting fans backstage and on tour.
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Talu
Winston Churchill
Bronx
Cookie
Ruth Draper
Russel Crouse
Arthur Kober
Miss Draper
St. John Ervine
Capitol Square locals clog the legislature with local bills
The special local legislation dominates early sessions with 11 state and 24 local bills over two days. House leaders push for constitutional limits while talks of reform continue. An anti closed shop measure emerges from Beaufort County with expected lobbying and hearings. Improved assembly flow hints at real work ahead for 1947 session.
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Lawmakers face core issues as liquor and education loom
The piece notes that key matters like wildlife resources medical care and higher teacher salaries await debate while liquor policy may shift to county and municipal elections. It highlights growing bipartisan cooperation as controversial topics approach the floor and recounts a pagette ceremony for Rep Mull’s granddaughter Montre ss Meahcam who resisted being an honorary pagette.
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Cleveland
House of Representatives
Barker
Durham
Senate Republicans Face Tight Margin in Policy Push
The GOP in the Senate wields a narrow three vote edge though Morse Tobey and Aiken split from leadership, risking veto overrides. Taft must guide labor bills or seek Democratic coalitions while taft’s leverage hinges on a GOP president. House Republicans appear more unified though details remain uncertain.
Internal GOP power plays shape 1948 senate outlook
By George Sokolsky notes ample Republican majorities and a candidateless House while the Senate hosts many presidential hopefuls. He praises Senator Irving Ives for expertise on labor and warns Baldwin may be pressed as a stalking horse in an anti Taft Dewey move amid Wall Street and ex Willkieite influence.
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New York
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Wayne Morse
Baldwin
Harold Stassen
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