Southern States Clash Over Poll Tax Repeals
Georgia led a regional shift by repealing its poll tax and allowing party control over primaries while other states like Arkansas South Carolina and Tennessee weighed or enacted changes. The move has sparked debate about voting rights the impact on elections and constitutional questions across the South.
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Guilford County Real Estate Transfers Summary
Real estate deeds show multiple transfers in Guilford County including D. Frank Kestier and spouse to J. W. Johnson and others for a lot in Bencini plat. L. H. Cherry, Jr. and wife. 8. P. Montgomery and wife to James G. Conrad and wife for a Myers plat lot. Wachovia Bank to J. J. White, Jr. and wife for a West End Heights lot. J. W. McGuinn and wife to Nathan W. Bales and wife for four lots in Albion Hills. Nancy H. Clinard to Annie Slack for two Coletrane Street lots. City of High Point to Nancy H. Clinard for two Coletrane Street lots. Mrs. Alberta Snider to Edna Hi. Sage for lands adjoining Leonard. James W. Hester and wife to B. A. VanCannon and wife for a Springdale Developing Co. plat lot. B. E. M. Foster and wife to Lloyd K. Clodfelter and wife for a Blair-Jordan lands lot. William A. Blair and others to Livyd K. Clodfester and wife for three Blair-Jordan lots. J. W. McGuinn and wife to W. Isom for four Albion Hills lots. J. W. McGuinn and wife to Walter Lloyd and wife for six Albion Hills lots. J. W. Grephens, Jr. to Helen E. Stephens for a tract on Willowbrook Street. An Indian settlement was located on the site of Tucson, Arizona, as early as 1699.
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J. W. Johnson
Bencini
L. H. Cherry, Jr
P. Montgomery
Northpark
James G. Conrad
Myers
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
J. J. White, Jr
West End Heights
J. W. McGuinn
Nathan W. Bales
Lloyd K. Clodfelter
Blair-Jordan
William A. Blair
Livyd K. Clodfester
W. Isom
Albion Hills
Waiter
Lloyd
Albion
Jackson as Secretary of State in Truman era speculates
The piece argues Robert H. Jackson could be Secretary of State replacing Stettinius with an ambassadorship for him and notes his possible role as a running mate in 1948. It discusses pay raises for Congress, judicial salaries, and a Republican win in eastern Montana signaling postwar political shifts.
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Robert H. Jackson
Edward &. Stettinius, Jr
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Washington
Jackson
White House
Truman
Secretary of State
Japan
A. Wallace
New York
Missouri
Stettinius
James F. Byrnes
William O. Douglas
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Montana
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Father of Madame Ching aki-shek Worked as a Boy in Boston
The father of Madame Ching aki-shek once worked as a shop boy in a Boston store, illustrating early life roots in Massachusetts.
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Isitk
Boston
Mass
Fifth Week Of Racing To Open At Arcadia
Arcadia California June 12 fifth week of racing at Santa Anita Park opens amid strong betting totals. Halfway through the eight week session 564199 bets totaling 36816718 with a daily average of 28210 fans and 1840836 in wagers. Purses total 589000 with a daily average distribution of 29450, behind last year at Saratoga though the 100000 Santa Anita average may eclipse the record. Weights announced for the June 30 handicap list Thumbs Up atop with 1 ds. Weights for the top contenders include Gay Dalton Jury Box 126 Eric A Brac 126 Marriage Paperboy 122 Happy Issue Bull Reigh 121 Swallow Best Effort Busher 114 Sea Sovereign Quick Re E Sir Bim Checkerhall 112.
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Swallow
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Major League Leaders Tie for Top Honors Across Leagues
Summary of leading batting, pitching and fielding figures in the American and National Leagues with players from Chicago New York St Louis Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Philadelphia dominating several categories including Cuccinello Ette Stirnweiss Lombardi Holmes Ott and DiMaggio among others with standout totals for batting runs batted in home runs and stolen bases and pitchers Borony Cooper and Munroe among the leaders.
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Chicago
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New York
Runse
Stirnweiss
Etten
Stephens
St. Louis
Ten
R. Johnson
Boston
Hite
Rites
Case
Washington
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Holmes
Ort
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Lombardi
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Brooklyn
Ott
Kurowski
Hack
Walker
Weintraub
DiMaggio
Philadelphia
Adams
Timo
Clay
Cincinnati
Nieman
Cooper
Mungo
Builder charged with murder in Leigh on Sea slaying
Police charged 40 year old John Riley Young with the murder of Benjamin Lucas and his wife in Leigh on the Sea. Prosecutors say robbery was the motive. The victims were beaten with a hammer in their bungalow.
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Don
London
Inford
John Riley Young
Benjamin Lucas
Leigh-on-the-Sea
Ration Rounds Update on Stamp Validity and Limits
Ration details list book four red stamps for meats fats and processed foods, with good-through dates in June July August and September. Gasoline coupons 15 A four gallons, 16 A from June 22, other B C stamps five gallons, fuel oil through August 31. Ration boards accept applications for increased rations and airplane stamps remain valid indefinitely.
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OPA
MacKenzie King Forms Government After Tight Victory
Ottawa reports Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King’s party secured a slim majority in the general election with 45 straight Liberals and eight supporting independent Liberals from the French speaking group. The government resumes office for another term as late returns confirm the coalition balance.
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