Thurmond votes shift risk muddles Dixiecrat plan
The piece critiques Strom Thurmond as a potential president and argues North Carolina Dixiecrat strategists misallocated his campaign. It asserts Thurmond could cost Dewey more votes than Truman and warns eastern North Carolina should have been his focus to maximize Dixiecrat impact.
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Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
United States
Truman
Tom Dewey
Thurmond
North Carolina
Thurmond North Carolina
Dewey
Thumond
Asheville
Raleigh
Eastern North Line
White House
Mercy Flows Back to the Merciful
A sermon exploring mercy as forgiveness and compassion. It cites the Beatitudes, the Good Samaritan, and Christ's mercy, noting Jesus teachings and Pauls words on love and sacrifice. The piece reflects on mercy in wartime aid and private conduct toward others.
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the Merciful
Jesus
William A. Tieck
Westrathodist Church
New York City
Sam—Evangelist
Paul
Christ
Jesus Christ
Uncle Sam
Dr. Moffatt
South Pacific
Marcus Aurelius
North Carolina Politics Stir As Kerr Scott Looms
Kerr Scott is seen as likely North Carolina governor with voters to decide on November 2. He considers top appointments and faces pressure from supporters for state jobs while promises to favor country roads and school bus routes. Dixiecrat tensions rise at Whiteville rally as Democrats weigh electoral choices.
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Kerr Scott
North Carolina
Barkises
Scott
Highway Commission
Wake County
Wake
Whiteville
Clyde Erwin
Thad Eure
Charleston
U. S. Senate
Columbus County
Thurmond- Wright
Whiteville Cave
Sinclair
New Hanover County
Truman
Isaac Wright
State Committee
Raleigh
Nathan Haskett
Wilmington
J. Robert Young
Dunn
Young
Ertel Carlyle
Haskett
Bayard Clark
Washington
Rev
N. N. Fleming
John Burney
Dan Moore
Rutherford County
Acheson Baruch and the Atomic Veto Debate
The piece reviews Baruch and Acheson Lilienthal proposals on United Nations atomic control. It stresses universal US leadership, global inspection, and a veto ban for atom related matters. Vishinsky is portrayed aiming to erode veto power while Baruch cites 1946 statements on protecting treaty violators from veto.
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Warren Austin
Gromyko
United States
Napecin
Security Council
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations
Potsdam
State Department
Acheson- Lilienthal
Dean Acheson
Alger Hiss
Baruch
Acheson-Lilenthal
Albert Einstein
Vishinsky
San Francisco
Freedom House
Royalty dispute over Soviet lend lease patent royalties
Washington column notes that U S patent owners seek royalties from Soviet use of U S patented refinery processes under the 1942 lend lease. Court suits challenge the Comptroller General ruling denying authority to pay. Negotiations began in 1947 but stalled. eight U S companies hold rights on refining methods used in four Russian refineries.
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Washington
U. S
Lend-Lease Administration
U.S
Court of Claims
United States
Universal Oil Products Co
Chicape
Texas Development Corp
New York
Max B. Miller, Inc
International Catalytic Oil
Memo on Atomic Bomb Mystery in Naval Intelligence
Winchell cites a Naval Intelligence claim that the atomic bomb was never complete with a detonator. He notes the Indianapolis carried bomb parts delivered to Toohey Spaatz in the Marianas, and links the ship's sinking to Hiroshima. Admiral Charles reportedly promoted the tale before retracting it.
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Mr. W
Naval Intelligence
U. S.S
Hiroshima
Wm. L. Laurence
Charias
New York Charity Fundraiser Sparks Backlash
A frustrated Coast resident condemns Ranger Fund solicitors who claim legality for their drive. They accepted over $500 after a late call and dispute a $1,000 Cancer Fund pledge, vowing to contact the Better Business Bureau to halt what they call a racket.
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Ranger Fund
Cancer Fund
Better Business Bureau
Indictments target communists across major cities
Federal grand juries nationwide will indict communists this month. A Colorado Air Forces captain faces charges for denying being a Communist. Attorney General A. Campbell leads the prosecution for the Department of Justice. The piece notes cross country price contrasts and ends with Sally Gerber’s upcoming wedding to a Philadelphia ex-Gl.
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Colorado Air Forces
Atty
Gen
A. Campbell
Dept. of Justice
Germany
England
Sally Gerber
Dan
Philly
Variety Mentions TV Snub Amid Sponsorship Deal
The note states you are under exclusive sponsor contract until January 1 and questions two concurrent programs. It mentions an advance Hooper listing two live shows at 9 16 p m Sunday and claims Hooper shows a 19.6 point overrating during a period with no TV programs.
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Variety
Sad letter hints at Broadway and society figures
The note recalls Peggy Riley claiming a 40 year Good Standing with Alcoholics Anonymous and references a range of Broadway names and media stories. It mentions an anonymous air trip donor linked to Russell Janney and a press flub about Governor Fewey, the Nassau County district attorney, and a fundraising matter.
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Peggy Riley
Broadway
Sarah Lawrence College
Russell Janney
Boardmans
Timae
John Erskine
Helen Nesten
The
World Telly
Music Box
Margaret Phillips
Ted Andrews
Gregory Peck
Tennessee Williams
Margo Jones
John Fosterles
Fewey
Nassau County
Government demands return of lend lease ships and ships
Government asserts the United States retains title to lend lease vessels including three ice breakers and 28 frigates among 585 watercraft supplied to the Russians. Only seven tankers have been returned and the Soviet government has not refused or returned the other ships.
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U. S
Hempstead group runs cancer fundraiser disavowed by editor
An unaffiliated Hempstead effort claims proceeds for cancer causes. Editor Alan Hathway warns readers the fundraiser is not connected to Alicia Patterson’s paper or any legitimate press outlet. He notes the Long Island district attorney did not disclose participant names to reporters.
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Hempstead
Alan Hathway
Alicia Patterson
New York
Long Island
Hannegan Dinner Mixup Sparks Quiet Church Room
In Chicago Robert Hannegan, ex-Postmaster General and Truman campaign manager, attends a dinner with friends and church members. A reporter's misprint or rumor prompts a tense moment as gossip about a supposed affair with actress Ann Sheridan is corrected by noting Annie’s Steve Hannegan is serving a movie set in Germany.
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Robert Hannegan
Truman
Chicago
Hannegan
Rooter
Ann Sheridan
Annie
Steve Hannagan
Heldwichens Germany
Steve
Radio show pitch from Gang Busters announcer Bob Dixon
Bob Dixon told a network executive about a radio show idea and received a guarded response to wait for a definite refusal. The Enquirer confirms Carolyn Ayres of Copsey and Ayres marking a Cincinnati man in January. The column ponders if any of the 32 Hoop ers in Manhattan’s phone book get called about what they listen to.
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Bob Dixon
The
Enquirer
Carolyn Ayres
Copa
Copsey
Copsey & Ayres marking a Cincy chap in Jan. __Wonder if any of the 32 Hoopers
Manhattan
Hooper
Mystery Couple Funds Sought for Charity Radio Show
Ralph Edwards of Mr. and Mrs. Hush appeals for a discreet wire to protect the couple’s identity. The charity urges donors, noting the longer the donation lasts the more proceeds. A reporter and newsmen had been told otherwise, while a feature on The Walking Man a week earlier hinted at a guess.
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Ralph Edwards
Mr. and Mrs
Hush
Walking Man
U.S. urged to make no further concessions to Russia
James K. Pollock, special adviser to Gen. Lucius D. Clay in Berlin, warns the United States has given up much and remains vulnerable, urging firm stance and no more concessions to Russia at the current conference.
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James K. Pollock
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Berlin
Russia
Voting for a winner risks losing your shirt says Norman Thomas
The Socialist presidential candidate Norman Thomas argues that backing a winner may cost voters. He emphasizes party choices and urges citizens to consider the implications of political alignment before voting.
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Norman Thomas
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