GUESSTIMATION AND PROTESTS AHEAD OF ELECTION
The piece discusses 1952 general election forecasting as unreliable guesstimates, notes close contests and anticipated protests over registration and voting procedures, and mentions Amvets petition drives for a World War III soldier bonus referendum influencing gubernatorial politics. It highlights anticipated voting jams and calls for fair play to protect majority rights.
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State Board
Kear
Amvets
Hubert Olive
William Umstead
Umstead
Tobacco crop loss in United States hits 396 million pounds
An annual tobacco crop loss across the United States is reported at about 396 million pounds. The figure reflects nationwide production shortfalls affecting growers and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dog Pulls Trigger Wounds Owner in Florida
Steve Weldon Sr. of Starke Florida is hospitalized in serious condition with two bullet wounds after his bird dog stepped on a small gauge automatic pistol trigger. The incident occurred Sunday as he exercised the dogs at his Gainesville home.
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Gainesville, Filia
Steve Weldon Sr
Starke
Fla
Alachua Hospital
Weldon
Meat-Eating Babies Healthier, Loyola Doctors Report
In Chicago, Dr. Howard M. Jacobs and Dr. George S. George of Loyola University found 170 infants on a strained meat diet had a 40 percent lower illness rate than 133 control infants. Meat-eaters showed greater vitality, slept more soundly, and resisted colds.
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Chicago
Loyola University
Howard M. Jacobs
George S. George
Boccie Ball Hosts First US Grand Opera Night Club
The Boccie Ball in San Francisco bills itself as the first American nightclub to present grand opera as its sole entertainment option, marking a bold fusion of high art with nightlife.
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San Francisco
United States
Vacuum sweeper used to control house flies
A vacuum sweeper can rid the house of flies. With the brush removed the cleaner will draw in flies from several inches away.
Eight Parties Seek Protest Votes In 1948 Presidential Field
Eight minor parties entered candidates in multiple states to siphon protest votes away from the major nominees. Gen Douglas MacArthur headed ballots in eight states under three minor parties with different running mates. The Progressive party led in 28 states with Vincent Hallinan and Charlotte Bass. Other minor parties listed include Liberal Adlai Stevenson, Socialist Darlington Hoopes, Socialist Labor Eric Haas, Prohibition Stuart Hamblen, and Socialist Workers Farrell Dobbs.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Christian Nationalist Party
Constitution Party
America First Party
Missouri
MacArthur
Texas
Jack B. Tenney
California
Connecticut
Vivian Ke
Henry A. Wallace
Vincent Hallinan
Charlotte A. Bass
Liberal Party
New York
Adlai E. Stevenson
Truman
Darlington Hoopes
Samuel H. Friedman
Socialist Labor
Eric Haas
Stephen Emery
Prohibition
Stuart Hamblen
E. A. Holtwick
Socialist Workers
Farrell Dobbs
Tito accuses Soviet Union of promoting third world war
Yugoslav Premier Marshal Tito told the sixth Congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party that Moscow seeks a third world war and enslaving domination. He warned of Russia arming satellites and urged cautious optimism while praising limited Western aid as self protection for the West and Yugoslavia.
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Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Soviet Union
Red Party
Tito
Russia
Sugar beets yield most calories per acre in farming
An acre of sugar beets yields about 1 700 008 calories, nearly four times the energy produced by an acre of any other crop.
How to Clean Piano Keys Without Water
Do not use water on piano keys. Rub the keys with a soft cloth moistened with denatured or wood alcohol to prevent yellowing and maintain finish.
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34Th Street
Grand Central
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Thomas J. Kelley II
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