Lincoln Pips and Boswell Books Stir Literary Gold Age
A humorous essay notes that future historians may prize papers of Abraham Lincoln and Sir Samuel Johnson. It recounts the 1947 auction of a Lincoln letter and a Boswell Johnson manuscript discovery, praising Johnson’s wit and Lincoln’s deed over appearance. Both figures shaped their eras.
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Hal. Boyle
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
White House
Samuel Johnson
Ralph H. Tshant
New Jersey
Palk Road
Magician Slashes Self In Hotel Attack
New York police report Pred Keating a 44 year old magician attempted suicide by slashing both wrists in his hotel room early today before calling a clerk to say I am cut. Patrolman Alexander Alcock said he was taken to a hospital with self inflicted injuries.
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New York
Pred Keating
Pollce
Alexander Alcock
Keating
Mrs FDR’s Contnuer From Page One
A report on post election party dynamics notes John Rankin and Senator Olin Johnson sparred over strategy. Johnson later announced support for Truman. Southern Democrats dominate potential House and Senate chairmanships, with Rankin favored for Veterans and several others expected to gain top posts, shaping the postwar leadership.
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Johnson
Senate Committee
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Civil Services
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Public Works Committee
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House Veterans Committee
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Keanor Roosevelt
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House Committee
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Berlin Crisis Deepens Amid Allied Control Collapse
Hawley reported that Soviet notes declare the Allied Control Council dead and meetings impossible. He warned East German authorities and Western powers of potential mass flight if encouraged, noting Berlin cannot offer sanctuary while arming policies and upheaval grow in the east.
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Os West Bevin
East Germany
Qlay
Russia
Allied Control Council
Germany
Allied Control Authority
Control Council
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Europe
Hawley
Berlin
Offenders Probe Movements of Texarkana Phantom Slayer Victim
Arkansas law enforcement traced notes and items of 18 year old Texarkana freshman Doogie Tennison at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville case. Ballistics expert Lt Alan Templeton said bullets from rifles owned by the Tennison brothers could not have caused the fatal shot. Memphis police supplied test bullets for comparison. Officers checked messages Tennison left and a viewmaster and Mexico film found in his strongbox. Authorities noted a tape of notes and inquiries into his activities while Fayetteville police reviewed his steps before death.
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Little Rock
Texarkana
Doadhes Tennison
Cannson
University of Arkansas
Mayetteville
Alan Templeton
Arkansas
Doogie Tennison
Bruce Crider
Fayetteville
John J
Smith
Sherif
Crider
Mre. Smith J
Tennison
Mexico
Blockade tightens grip on West Berlin movement
The blockade limited food, fuel and housing, with road blocks ordered on all streets linking Soviet and Western sectors. Russians called the move to prevent vehicular traffic into West Berlin and said traffic would stay restricted with inspections for all trucks, though freight, with Russian cargo permits, could leave or enter the Russian sector.
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West Berlin
Wholesomeness and Pride in New England Birthright
In a Vermont nostalgia vignette the author revisits West Burke and Sutton, Vermont, recalling small-town charm, enduring community, and the wholesome spirit of local people. He reflects on childhood sights, school days at Black River Academy, and formative encounters that shaped his view of Vermont life and shared values. The piece emphasizes wholesome conduct, continuity, and a high purpose among residents that fills the narrator with pride in his birthright.
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Hothern
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Tanee
Sutton
Coetel Gate
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MackKenne
Findig
Jake
Cal Coolidge
Tadlow
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Brattheborn
Kipling
Wodding
Reeigskian
Cora Wroalsttorm
Fay Omy
Market Report from National Stockyards Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Market activity mixed across hogs cattle and sheep with opening trade slow. Hogs 1200 270 lb barrows and gilts mostly steady with Monday’s averages 24.73 top 24.00 few 23.25. sows 21.50 24.00 heavy weights 20.00 21.00, stags 18.00. Cattle 6000 cases 2490 opening slow steady declines overseen. steers 25.40 26.50 heifers and yearlings slow 25.50 28.00. cows 17.00 19.50 cutters 13.00 17.00 bulls 21.50 22.75 vealers 29.00 35.50. Sheep 4509 opened steady sales good and choice lambs 25.40 25.75 Texas clipped No. 2 skins 22.50 yearling end 21.00.
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USDA
Rteady
Texas
Poultry and Produce Markets Move Mixed in Chicago and New Orleans
Chicago and New Orleans commodity reports show mixed movements with live poultry and eggs mostly firm or up slightly while prices for ducks drop a cent. Grain and provisions futures slid then rallied on late buying as export demand boosted Chicago activity. Cotton futures softened in early trading with steadier closes after hedging pressure. Local news notes death penalty for kidnappers and details from the Lindbergh case surface amid ongoing investigations.
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Nav
U. S
France
Balkan Cooperation Proposal Angers Yugoslavia
The United Nations political committee urged Yugoslavia Bulgaria and Albania to cooperate with Greece to resolve the Balkan crisis stemming from the Greek civil war. Yugoslavia rejected UNSCOB cooperation vowing to continue boycotting the U N Balkans Commission as 43 of 58 member nations backed cooperation and the Soviet bloc again blocked the vote.
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United Nations Political Committee
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Boyscott
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A. A H. Feller
Berlin
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Young Democrats Name Regional Directors
The Young Democrats appoint ten regional directors to chair divisions across the west and midwest, led by Kay Baker a law graduate from Sherwan. Directors oversee regions including Salt Lake City Des Moines Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Indiana with members in Texas Nebraska Colorado and Oklahoma among others.
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Cuba President Pria Socarras May Visit Key West
The White House has made no arrangements for a Pria Socarras visit to Key West. Meanwhile ambassador Robert Butler plans to visit the Cuban leader to congratulate him on his campaign. Admiral Leahy also aims to coax the president toward cooperation.
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Carlos Pria Socarras
Cuba
Key West
White House
Robert Butler
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