Waiting for the election results and football parallels
The writer muses on heavy early voting in High Point and the accuracy of polls, noting Democratic and Republican strategies, potential federal appointments, and college football intrigue as the election unfolds. The piece ends with a wish to know the current score.
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National Democratic
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Gallup
Dewey
Truman
New School of Scientific
Literary Digest
Landon
North Carolina
Kerr Scott
Scott
State Department of Agriculture
Duke Blue Devils
Carolina
Superior
Wilson Warlick
Senate
Congress
Clyde Hoey
Warlick
Comforted by Soviet veto the neutrals face West resolve
The latest Soviet veto exposes neutral UN members to the reality of Soviet aims in Berlin and Europe. It shows Russia blocks acceptance of Western approaches and seeks to undermine the Marshall Plan and German stability. neutrals may now rally more openly to the Western cause and its economic defense.
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Berlin
United States
Russia
Vishinsky
Soviet Union
America
Dr. Jessup
Germany
Britain
Kremlin
Blum
Arctic
Europe
North Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Luna
Petrillo Ban Lifted on New Records Agreement Reached
Jimmy Petrillo head of the musicians union and record companies reached a deal to end the 10 month old ban on new recordings. The side effect was old disks like Baby Face and Bye Bye Blackbird appearing in jukeboxes as patrons’ tastes clashed with the ban.
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Jimmy Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
Petrillo
Baby Face
Campaign Train Diary from President Truman Tour
A first person travelogue covers the campaign train leg toward Independence. The writer jokes about officials including Maurice Tobin, shifts between towns like Brockton Taunton and Providence, and notes encounters with locals and reporters. A light commentary on the upcoming transition and bank meeting in Boston closes the piece.
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Independence
Mr. Truman
Peeten
Teton
Brockton
Taunton
Secretary of Labor
Maurice Tobin
Tobin
Prts
Labor
Truman
Toreouace
Harry Miller
Sue
Jim King
Benton
Statler
King
Dewey
Boston
Joseph Driscoll
St. Louis
Auburn
N. Y
Waton
Mass Savings Bank Association
Sports Notes and Oddities Collage
A brisk cut of readers notes on gun safety and sport fishing. Essays discuss the swordfish as a premier game fish and Admiralty experiments on a 120 ton whale generating about 2000 horsepower. Advice urges buying all wool underwear four sizes larger than true.
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Admiralty
Letter on Chiang Kai shek and US policy in 1908 era
A critical column reflects on Generalissimo Chiang Kai shek and American views with claims of Soviet influence and anti-Chiang sentiment. It discusses universities aiding Chiang, alleged conspiracies, and a flood across states amid wartime rhetoric.
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Weil
Hewe
Generel
Chibhen
Hongkong
Neotudy
United States
Nw York
Seiekian
Chiang
Pane
Congress
Chiang Kaishek
Denny
Gueahaers Eurter
Hus
Fragmented society gossip and radio critics mix in a noisy column
A lively collage mentions Berbera Hutton and a covetant care tale, Kathy Graycor and Johnny Johnston soap opera links, plus references to Henry Ford kin and a New Orleans belle. It notes Arthur Laurentie, Gould firing, and radio ratings amid theater chatter and Eisenhower lore.
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Berbera Hutton
New York
Johnny Johnston
Kathryn Graycor
It & Star
Champ Lewis
Batoneer
Vna Hutton
H. McLemore
Hweed
Broadway and TV notes mix in a chaotic New York column
A jittery report blends theater, radio and politics with stray names like Kaufman, Hart, Roth, Ed Holden and Virginia Frey. It touches on Savoy shows, transatlantic calls, the Times Building flashes, and a humorous aside about a demo judge and actor Danny Ahearn, all amid a flurry of misheard captions and scattered cultural jabber.
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Mir
Fargo Thomas
Hfiritair
Ed Holden
Virginia Frey
Deg
Jointylines
Latin Americas
Lee Hocherce
Havana
Madrid
Decca
Hollywood
Museum of Modern Art
Ahelf
Media +Hamld
Freud
the Times
Paula Bane
Callie Mister
Jack Dempne
Political Commentary and Almanac Notes for 1949
W A Bivins discusses upcoming elections, party politics, and figures like Dewey Wallace and Dulles with cautious critique. Blum's Almanac 1949 outlines solar and lunar eclipses, weather hints, and a personal marriage anniversary. George's George court dialogue ends with a humorous plea.
Proof Postponed Between a Mother and Daughter
A daughter pleads to postpone her marriage to a man who is an atheist. The mother urges the wedding, claiming they can persuade him to change his beliefs, choosing union over belief differences.
Are you wearing your glasses to bed
A playful early 20th century style exchange features Alice declaring she wears glasses to bed to dream of a named contact, with a witty response about sight and dreaming.
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North Carolina
Land
Nola
Alice
PICTURED MYSTERY AUTHORITY AND BATTLE OF WORDS
A word puzzle presents a grid with horizontal and vertical clues ranging from a pictured authority named William to terms for foods, animals, and time. Across items include Vegetable and Shallow channel while down entries cover Flat-bottomed boat and Meander through eras and meals.
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Mystery Authority
William
Shallow Channel
Quotes on farming poverty and university role
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey warns against farmers sinking into poverty while urging steady farm price supports. Dr. J. L. Morrill of the University of Maine calls universities key to freedom and survival. Maurice Chevalier quips success as a squirrel and suggests patience and luck in success.
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John Foster Dulles
Calvin Coolidge
Alice Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
J. L. Morrill
University of Manne
Maurice Chevalier
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