Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler Satire on Democratic Convention
Philadelphia July 14 notes a chaotic Democratic convention scene with Frank Hague and Ed Kelly seen as urban bosses. The piece mocks Roosevelt era politics, cites John O'Donnell and Laurence Steinhardt, and portrays intra party clashes, factional feuds, and anxiety over Truman’s fate and Dewey’s stance, all amid a critical, barbed tone.
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Frank Hague
New Jersey
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Hague
Ed Kelly
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Hyde Park
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Jim
Wavoa Tekes
Leon Henderson
Wilson Wyatt
Chester Bowles
Henry Wallace
Laurence Steinhardi
Iron Curtain
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Bby Carnivid
Lreed
Parley
Hague Atoud
New York
Republic
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Ivisa
John O'Donnell
Washington
New York News
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O'Donnell
J. E. Starnes Dies Funeral at 4 Friday
J K Bustary Starnes, 41, died after a fall at his home and hospital care. He leaves a wife Eta two daughters Peggy Joyce Sharren Ann his parents Mr G Starnes and Mrs Starnes of Hope Texas and several siblings. Funeral services set for 4 p m Friday at Central Funeral Home with burial in Central Cemetery.
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MG. Starnes
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Prince Lafferty
Morley Middlebronks
Nichols
Shreve- Grace
Eumet
Funeral for Pvt. Wm. F. Norman Arrives in City
The body of Pvt. William F. Norman, a Fulton Route One casualty, arrived in town at 12:30 PM. Funeral services are set for 3 PM Sunday at Liberty Church near Cohiolais with burial in Westmarer cemetery.
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Cohiolais
Westmarer Plan
Dixiecrats Reject Civil Rights Platform Split at Convention
A Birmingham showdown over civil rights escalated as Dixiecrats balked at a national party plank and walked out after a bitter push by Truman's civil rights program. Delegates from Alabama and Mississippi vowed to report to their states as South turmoil over party unity intensifies.
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Texas
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South Carolina
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Sam Rayburn
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Mississippi
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Harry S. Travan
Ellis
Wisconsin
Aisles Clash Over Campaign Message
The exchange turns tense as Téllis and Marvy Truman trade barbs about winning in November. Téllis says the white electorate will help, while Marvy Truman dismisses the claim, arguing the white base will not coalesce with his effort.
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Téllis
Marvy Truman
Political clash over Oren Harris record echoed across district
Whitten blasted Harris' record as a symbol of ingettivity while accusing a crowd of millionaires in Dorado of steering current Congress. He urged the need to curb their influence as Teddy Arnold, a famed radio hillbilly singer, made a second circuit appearance in towns across the Seventh District.
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Calhoun Resident Says Hampton Crowd Largest Ever
A long-time Calhoun county resident described the gathered audience in Hampton as the largest crowd ever to hear a political speech. The speaker and his troupe appeared with Whil fen on the program and will accompany the candidate on the rest of his tour.
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Calhoun County
Hampton
Married woman not obliged to take husband's name
A married woman has no legal obligation to assume her husband's name though it is customary.
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