Truman gains in Capitol Square due to Taft and Caudle
Capitol Square sentiment edges Truman up slightly as Taft visits North Carolina and Caudle’s tax case testimony stirs debate. Local officials see mixed reactions. some oppose the use of Weil Lectures for campaign aims, others view Caudle’s firing as a lever to oppose Truman. Overall mood reflects distrust in national moral standards while Truman’s position remains tenuous and situational.
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Marijuana Ring Exposed Touched Wichita Falls Schools
A Wichita Falls grand jury indicted 10 people on 21 counts for marijuana sales linked to schools. Eight are adults and two are high school students. In total 15 arrests have been made with more expected. district attorney Alan Haley cites 25 high school students involved or selling, with junior high cases continuing.
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Poor Memory Proves Costly To One State
In Columbus State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson says Ohio loses about 400000 annually due to drivers forgetting license expiration. New licenses last three years, but many drivers fail to renew on time because they cannot recall the old license date. Newspapers and radio reminders had previously prompted renewals.
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Little Man Gets Break Cheaper Homes Available
MIAMI BEACH Fla. Low price homes will form a larger share of 1952 housing as per the Committee on Economic Trends at the 59th annual Savings and Loan League convention. William E. Taylor of Security Federal S and L of Cleveland chairs the committee and predicted more lower priced homes due to revised credit rules for houses at 12 000 or less.
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Army's Shoeless Hermit Turns Out To Be Faker
Sudbury Ontario report says Peter Grainger an AWOL U.S. Army man known as the shoeless hermit was revealed as a Canadian forest ranger with a wife and two children in England. He was arrested wandering a highway north of the border and sent to Toronto for mental examination. Police tied him to a past. his awol dating to November 19 from Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Authorities note his remarkable tests and background, including six years of secondary education and past service in World War II era theaters. The recruiters who invited him into the U.S. Army were stunned by the hoax.
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Wherry Death Signals Potential GOP Leadership Battle
Washington reports a possible Republican fight for Senate floor leader after the death of Senator Wherry Nebraska. Senator Taft remains silent on the leadership question while noting Wherry's passing and plans his funeral. Possible successors include Senator Saltonstall Massachusetts and Senator Knowland California with Taft weighing support to avoid a party split.
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Women More Prone to Diabetes Than Men Across Classes
A syndicated column notes women, especially married ones, have higher diabetes risk than men and poorer individuals, while wealthy and middle-class groups show greater prevalence. The item weaves in local tidbits, humor, and assorted observations from mid-century chatter.
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Old Farmer's Almanac
Northland Warmth Impresses Visitor From South
Mrs James Houston wife of artist Jim Houston spent eight months in Northland and found Eskimo life warm and hospitable. She noted snow hut living and hunting and fishing as livelihoods. Returning with carvings leatherwork and woodwork, backed by government and Canadian Handicraft Guild with Hudsons Bay Co cooperation.
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James Houston
Jim Houston
Arctit
Northland
Houston
Canadian Handicraft Guild
Hudson's Bay Co
Five Million Tons Mud Dredged From Southampton Harbor
Southampton harbor work removes about five million tons of mud from approaches. Contractors say the dredging reduces grounding risk for liners, after earlier grounding near Queen Elizabeth. Channel widening from 1650 to 2500 feet completed to improve navigation.
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Representative questions secret political questionnaire
Goshen Connecticut state representative John Minette doubts a so called confidential political questionnaire he received asking for anonymous answers. A loose stamp on the return envelope bore the note Reply No. 146. In St Louis Missouri an area of 61 square miles is noted.
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