Redistribution of U S Congress seats after 1950 census
The piece explains how population shifts since the 1940 census affect apportionment. It notes California and New York gains, totals of 436 current seats, and expectations for the 82nd Congress in 1951 with Truman to present redistribution figures. It documents state-by-state shifts and the potential impact on seat counts by 1953 unless law changes, reflecting a period budgeting from postwar census analysis.
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California
New York
Congress
Truman
House
Thornes Entangle Leeana in Hidden Motives
In a tense scene at the Thornes estate, Leeana uncovers tension and secrets among Mart Preston, Sondra, and Mrs Carstairs. Peter's suspicious late-night key requests and a locked room push Leeana toward a dangerous confrontation as clues mount about a hidden letter and potential incriminating actions. The chapter ends with Peter inviting her home, prompting new peril.
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Peana
Mart
Martl
Matt
Sondra
Leeana
Mart Preston
Clem Purdy
Mrs. Carstairs
Arthur
Peter
Arthur Jones
Sre
Distribution of House Seats and Congressional Districts
The passage argues for boosting house seats beyond 435 to reflect faster growth, noting states with fixed numbers redraw districts to assign one congressman per district. It describes a 1952 scenario where a state with 1,038,000 people would gain three seats, then redraw districts so one congressman represents a portion of the population.
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House
Ad State
Senate
Nevada
New York State
Prescott News Youth and social notes from the weekend
Local Prescott patrons recount weekend visits and gatherings as Miss Mildred Bemis Loyce Stewart and several others traveled to and from Little Rock and Carmden. The column names attendees at family, church, and campus events while noting a Prescott Ashdown game attendance and student visitors from Magnolia and Conway.
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Mildred Bemis
Little Rock
Mrs
J. J. Bemis
Loyce Stewart
Bob Stewart
GOP Faces Uphill Fight in Elections
Washington reports Republicans face a difficult path to win a national majority of governorships as 32 seats are up. Democrats hold 129 to 19 edge, with 17 Democratic and 15 Republican states in play. Republicans must gain six Democratic chairs while defending all 15 current GOP chairs, amid doubt in several states and key battles in New York and California.
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Washington
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennesee
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Delaware
Uinon
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Montana
Ohio
Utah
Maine
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Hampshure
North Dakota
Vermont
Wyoming
Idaho
New York
California
Pennsylvania
Truman Campaigning at Home Before Election Day
President Truman campaigned from Independence and appeared in St. Louis addressing supporters while urging voters in Missouri to back Hennings over Donnell. He defended the Fair Deal, attacked Republicans including McCarthy, and set a radio address from Independence to reinforce his message.
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Kansas City
Truman
Jackson County
South Korea
Muehlebach
Independence
Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
Forrest C. Donnell
Missouri
Hennings
Mr. Truman
Emery Allison
Donnel
Myr
St. Louis
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Annecy
Trane
129Th Field Artillery
Wil
State Department
McCarthy R-Wis
Democratic Party
Harold Bi. Stassen
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Harry Daniels
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Roy Lavender
F. B. Ward
Hoyt Cummings
Jack Harrell
Curtis
Lee Johnson
Carol Pruitt
Betty Moore
Mrs. C. W. Moore
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Ida Ray Mamilton
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Betty Lou Daniels
Bill Danner
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