Voters in Only 16 States Have a Preference
Washington dispatch by James Marlow notes how primaries in only 16 states let voters express preference, while 32 delegate selections are controlled by party machines. It cites write ins in Minnesota and New Hampshire as notable, and discusses Sen. Smathers proposal to scrap conventions for a 48-state June primary pending Congress action.
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James Marlow Washington
Chicago
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Oregon
Eisenhower
Taft
Kefauver
Truman
Mike Dt
George Smathers
Florida
Congress
Gift and graft differ by money, says officials
Washington reports that many government workers see a line between gifts and graft as the money involved. Officials note nominal gifts are common, while cash or valuable items often trigger investigations. Senators discuss gifts with Agriculture Department staff and Brannan.
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Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
Agriculture Department
Texas
Senate Agriulture Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Sen. Aiken
R-Vi
Rome
City docket of minor offenses and fines
A list of individuals in a regional docket includes Jones Jr Ernest Tayted and Hee mth AT bee stiae detuing with orders to serve one day at Mal R. B. Watton. Various pleas are entered with fines and cash bonds for gaming disturbing poker drunkenness reckless driving speeding and DUI. Names include Wallact Johnson Elbert Marshall Dave Hardy Jeff Brown Johnson Arris Perry Wilburn Richardson Earl Horn Jr Ed Jonesy Herman Langston Joshua Prater Arthur Leo King Keith Campbell Fiossie Jackson and others.
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Fd Jones Jr
Ernest Tayted
Bee Stiae
Artet
R. B. Watton
SC. Brena Gaming
Wallact Johnson
Elbert Marshall
Dave Hardy
Jeff Brown
Johnaon
Era
J. Newton
John L. Jones
Frankie Brown
Arris Perry
Wilburn ‘Richardson
Earl Horn, Jr
Ed Jonesy Jr
Herman Langston
Earl Horn
J No Dlyers
Scenso
Joshua Prater
Arthur Leo King
Tinnees
Farm Home Blaze Kills Couple and Three Others
A farm home near Le Panto burned Saturday after fuel exploded, killing Herbert Irvin 20 and Rose Lee Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jessie Baker, along with two unnamed sons. One adult perished and three others suffered severe burns as a violent blaze tore through the structure. The toll included 148 violent deaths mentioned in local reports.
Fragments Hint at Political Pressure Over Brannan Ties
Readable scraps describe a discussion on Brannan and influence linked to hats, mink coats, and favors. Senator Ker notes inability to push Brannan while criticizing departures by agriculture secretary employees for similar actions. The text implies concerns about influence and favoritism in political dealings.
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Pertev
Brashan
Sén Ker
R-Mo
Brannan
Agriculture Secretary
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Amer
James B. Willams
Willie Green
Kéfih Campbell
Fiossie Jackson
Iday
Grange Fla
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