Polls Declared Dead as Election Forecasts Lose Trust
In a retrospective on pre election polls, the piece notes the demise of commercial national polls after the Literary Digest miscalled an election and Time magazine era shift. It credits local straw votes as the last reliable gauge while criticizing polls as shaping debate and undermining impartial discussion. It also discusses Henry A Wallace's 1948 campaign fading public interest and alleged Communist influence.
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Hells
Asso
Literary Digest
Digest
Time Magazine
The
Star
America
Henry
Gideon
James Thrasher
Henry A. Wallace
Henry Wallace
Mas Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Truman Barkley Team Oldest to Win Presidency
Washington reports that Alben W Barkley will be the oldest vice president in U S history. The text cites Harry S Truman as the oldest living president and places Harrison and Buchanan among earlier aged chiefs. The piece notes a trend toward age milestones in national leadership.
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Truman-barkley
Washington
Senate
Regeior Benjamsin
Wiis
Reg Levi
Russia Turns Down U N Atom Control Plan
Paris nov 4 the united nations assembly rejected russia s proposal for atomic control vote 40 to 6 only the soviet bloc supported the plan calling for a ban on the atom bomb and separate treaties for control the western plan was dismissed as fantastic by russia veteran diplomat vishinsky argued the united states would pursue atomic weapons until control is achieved india s ambassador pandit urged amending the western proposal to keep materials in public hands and india s stance echoed in debate as french defense minister ramadier signaled support for the majority plan
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Paris
United Nations Assembly
Russia
Vishinsky
United Nations General Assembly
Canada
Truman
Milwaukee
United States
Bernard M. Baruch
U.S
U. N. Atomic Energy
Vijayalaksini Pandit
Moscow
India
Pandit
Maj
L-Nation Atomic Commission
Aindia
Atomic Commission
Scout Gifts Committee Plans Drive
The Saeger Gily Committee of the Animal Scout Drive met at noon Wednesday at the Hotel Bar tow. Members include Ben Owen Graydon Anthony BlaeGn Pon Ebner Brown Fred Elis Bill Wray Dewey Baker Jack howe Bil Mudgett District Chairman Clifford ats and Campaign Chairman Weisenberger. They completed plans for the Larger Gilts Campaign and will seek contributions to fund Scouting for one year for at least two boys. J Avvil Hickman, the Scout Field Executive, received from Washington a 310 investment in Scouting from the Southwest Chi EMewie Company operating in Washington. Campaigns will be conducted in Blevins Washington Fulton Seping MALaint Patnas. Local volunteers in Hope bear the campaign costs while the general drive begins in November with worker structure to be announced.
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Saeger
Hotel Bartow
Ben Owen
Graydon Anthony
BlaeGn Pon
Ebner Brown
Fred Elis
Bill Wray
Dewey Baker
Jack Howe
Bil Mudgett
Clifford
Ats
Weisenberger
Tho
J. Avvil Hickman
Fromm
Washington
Southwest Chi & Emewie Company
Herp
Blevins
Washingtont
Fulton
Hope
Morel
Jock Williagison
Boo
Red Faces of Political Prophets Rival Sunset in Talk
NEA Washington report surveys political prophets after a pivotal election. It notes polls missed outcomes and labels the era as the era of roadblocks for Democrats. The piece critiques Democratic leadership and discusses the party's victory over Dixiecrats, signaling a dramatic political shift.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington Correspondent
Washington
Sten
Ube
Vany
Truman
Sanator
Hope Mayor Backs Scout Drive in Hempstead County
Hope Mayor Lyle Brown articulates wholehearted support for the Boy Scout Drive in Hempstead County. He argues scouting offers youth valuable opportunities, acts as a long term investment, reduces delinquency, and produces men who will lead communities, cities, states, and nations.
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Lyle Brown
Hope
Hempstead
Boy Scouts
America
Girl Scouts Council Plans Award Court Tonight
The Community Girl Scout Council met at Hope City Hall with Miss Mabel Ethridge presiding. A measure report was given by Mrs. Corbin Foster and a House Committee was named to care for the Little house at Pair park. Committee members include Mrs. Bi Ta Rettig, Mrs. Leo Robins and Mrs. KG Hamilton. Preparations for the Court of Award at the Methodist Church at 7:30 tonight were reported. They also discussed organizing a new scout troop in Hope.
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Community Girl Scout Council
Hope City Hall
Mabel Ethridge
Corbin Foster
Pair Park
Bi Ta
Rettig
Leo Robins
KG. Hamilton
Methodist Church
Hope
Oil workers return to jobs as wage talks resume
About 14,000 CIO oil workers walkout across California with production steady but rationing in effect. New wage pattern set as settlements reached with several refiners including ShelOH, Standard Oil, Tidewater units, and Union Oceanomores. Restoration of full operations expected after resumed shifts.
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Antisea
Wirs
California
Sheloh Company
Annquivec Pudee
Tidewates
Watnou
Thursday Special to Girls Scouts International Friendship Day
Thursday designated as international friendship day with Girl Scouts clubs aiding clothing kits for boys and girls in Europe. Troops V VI and VIII listed with sponsors leaders and many members, including Norma Lewis, Ruth McLain, Arch Wyrile, Diane Bryan, Nancy Deal, Janine Atchison, Gail Cook, and Barbara Polk, among others.
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Europe
Failows
Hope. & PW Club
Norma Lewis
Arry Shiver
Arch Wyrile
Ruth McLain
Ann Barr
Claudette Doyle
Charlotte Kno. Hobbs
Charlotte u’Tarpley
Vancille’ Trout
Jacqueline’ N Tait
Sue‘ Willis
Marilyn Ver Bebara
Jean Bright
Beth Bridgers
Nan “Williams
Jacke Himara Lauterback
Barbara ‘Smith
Charlent: Rogers
Virginig Onrie
Es Aesett B. Troop
Graves
Charles Bryan
Leo Compton
Corbin Foster
Buck Powers
Kk. .G. Hamilton
Diane’ Bryan
Polly Jo Compton
Marysue Powers
Frances Weisenberger
Ann Houston
Margie Neth Wilson
Carolyn Jones
Patty Jean Roberts
Sara Lou Eubanks
Gail Foster
Nell Cassidy
U.D.G
A. JE. Susser
Leo Robins
Theo Long
Janine Atchison
Gail Cook
Gail Hicks
Vesta Key
Carolyn Long
Sandra Robin
Nancy Lon Smith
Vera Townemaker
Shelby Riley
Lurlene White
Melba Whitten
Janelle Yokum
Alla Powell
Barbara Polk
Gladys’ Mae Roberts
Weatherman Sees Showers Tomorrow Across Arkansas
United Press reports the weatherman predicting more rain for Arkansas tomorrow with scattered showers in the West. Warmer temperatures expected today in most sections. Highs in the 70s and 80s reported yesterday across Arkansas towns including Little Rock Fort Smith Pine Bluff and Jonesboro. Chicago weather also notes rain in scattered areas from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic with a developing storm in Colorado bringing showers to surrounding plains.
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United Press
Arkansas
Mercury
Datrigoh
Little Rock
Monticello
Newport
Daik
Pine Bluft
Foxarkana
Chicago
Natlon
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Great Lakes Region
Middle Atlantic States
Colorado
Plains States
Montanna
McMath to Call Special Bond Election in Arkansas
Governor-elect Sid McMath announced plans to call a special election during the 1949 legislative session to vote on a highway bond issue. He proposed a 1.8 million dollar 1949 issue and a 6.5 million dollar issue for each of the following three years, with funding tied to a statewide program. McMath met with student legislators and university officials, naming a progressive staff and outlining a broad legislative agenda.
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Payetteville
Sid McMath
Arkansas
Erst Arkansas
House of “Representatives
McMathaunguheed
Ford
McMath
Oung
Forrest Long
Augusta
Aubrey P . Rison
Travis Mathis
Eromette Gathright
Ido
Bill Arnold
Jamestown
Lewis W. Jones
Law School
Robert Leslar
U. S. Department
Ag‘culture
Soil Conservation Service
Lake Weddington
Fayetteville
Iran protest over Soviet troops invasion on border
A reliable source says Iran protested to Russia about Soviet soldiers invading Iranian territory last week. The report is unconfirmed. A government spokesman said about 200 Russian troops with armament crossed from Soviet Azerbaijan on Oct. 26 and clashed four hours with Iranian frontier guards.
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Tehran
Iran
Wsiatly
Russia
Azerbaijat
Drys Apparently Victorious in Election Issue
In Little Rock on November 4, unofficial returns show the wet dry issue passing in the state. Provisions for local option carried, with tallies indicating overall support despite county fluctuations. Democratic leads emerged in several areas, while Republicans trailed in key counties.
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Drys
Rock
Dalést
Tiquar Electone
Iquior
Dinte
Dotson
Hempstead Vote Totals Show Precinct McNab Dominance
Hempstead precinct results reveal McNab as leading mayoral contest. presidential tallies list Truman 1703, Dewey 466, Thurmond 81, Wallace 5, and other minor candidates. Governor race shows McMath 2773 and Black 29. tax and amendments pass/fail margins shown, with Act No. 1 and 3 tallies, and statewide propositions reflected in scattered counts.
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McNab
Falloup
Tistay
Rene
Hempstead
Truman
Dewey
Thurmond
Wallace
Thomas G
Om Gnonetes McClelland
Tuckert
Experts Accused of Committing Deweycide
Glasgow November 4 The Glasgow Bulletin said today the comment on the 8th presidential election that public opinion prophets had committed Deweycide.
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Glasgow
Sgow
Census forms for Hope special count urged return
The U S Bureau of Census completes the Hope special census. Residents living in Hope on October 26 must be included. Fill out the enclosed form and mail to the Census Supervisor to ensure counted in the census.
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U. S
Census Supervisor Notice at Hope City Hall
A government notice from the Census Bureau informs residents at Hope City Hall of a supervisory posting. The announcement cites a census supervisor position with responsibilities in data collection and public outreach, inviting qualified applicants to apply.
Truman Promises to Press Democratic Platform
Truman vows to enact major party pledges including Social Security expansion and farm aid. He touts prewar and wartime leadership, pledges to carry out the Democratic platform, travels to speak across the nation, and heads toward a White House return with broad popular support.
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Jackson
Jett
Vietta
Ea. Tumin
Saaah Enachmer
Abe
Jackson County -Court House
Union
White House
Franklin DR. Roosevelt
Capitol Hil Su
Washington
Key West
Fin
Wilmington
N. c
Jervices
Washington Nov President Truithan Election Remarks
A garbled November Washington report quotes President Truithan discussing his likely cabinet choices and the timing of final decisions before inauguration. It mentions Secretary of Labor Tobin and Secretary Brannan as potential aides, with other White House intimates and planning shifts noted amid campaign weariness.
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Washington
Truithan
Cbhgiates
Tod Sotitee
Secretar, Krug
Secretharles Sawyer
Persor Sino
Vtruviani Jis
Inez -Rhembers
Remila
White House
Labor
Mauric Tobin
Agriculur
Charles I
Fearipa
Gerera Donaldson
Dhce
Public Drinking Prohibited at Hope-Little Rock Football Game
Chief Clarente Baker and Prosecuting Attorney Janes Hy Pilkinton issued a joint statement warning that no intoxicating liquors may be consumed in any public place or gathering. Officers will strictly enforce laws at the Hope Little Rock game Friday night to keep the event orderly and uphold public safety.
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Clarente Baker
Claud Sutton
Janes Hy Pilkinton
Wats
Hope-Little Rock
Ceate
GOP Shakeup Hinted After Presidential Defeat
Philadelphia reports indicate the Republican National Committee chair hints at a shakeup following Governor Thomas E. Dewey's defeat. GOP leaders stress lessons, urge a future progressive approach, and consider reorganizing the national committee while acknowledging a challenging political landscape.
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Viahoo
Philadelphia
Naal’ Committee
GOP
Gernor Thoras E. Dewey
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Ilon
Repub
Scott
Vtc
Wwe
Tering
Brooks
Ball
Cm Scott
Father of Hope Woman Dies Suddenly
The father of a Hope Woman died suddenly at his home in Cat Ark. Funeral services were held at Huwiter's Chapel at 2 pm on Wednesday. The obituary notes Charles L. Stiles, 72, and Mrs. A. A. Halbert of Hapé as related individuals.
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Charles L. Stiles
A. A. Halbert
Hapé
Cat Ark
Red Dean of Britain in U S for Lecture Tour
The so called Dean of Canterbury arrives in Canada to begin a lecturing tour in the United States and Canada. Controversy surrounds the pro Russian Anglican figure as immigration officers check his passport.
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Red Dean
Britain
U.S
Montreal
Dewlett Johnson
Canterbury
Canada
Uy Sturges
Minh
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