China's Civil War and Economic Collapse Deepens
A Shanghai correspondent reports China teeters under civil war strain and dire economy. Chiang Kai-shek’s nationalist government fights the Communists as Manchuria falls and Peiping shudders, while Washington debates aid and strategy amid looming postwar stakes.
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China
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Manchuria
Peiping
Suchow
Nanking
Roy Essoyante
Shanghai
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Ginal
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Paris
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T. F. Tsiang
U.S. State Department
U. S
Wiliam C. Bullitt
France
Russia
Congressional Economic Co- Operation Association
America
Orient
Europe
Far East
Wallace Not Wanted by Democrats
Washington report states National Chairman J Howard McGrath says Henry Wallace has removed himself from the Democratic Party and cannot return. He notes no gesture toward fringe bids as Truman’s victory settles intraparty strife while Wallace ponders his future with the Progressive movement. Senator Glen Taylor cautions the Progressives will wait to see Truman’s actions before disbanding or proceeding with plans.
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Washington
Henry A. Wallace
J. Howard McGrath
Wallace
McGrath
Henry Wallace
Democratic Committee
Truman
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Gold
Tie
Jor
Hwwu
Marty Trimuay
Thrian
R Taylor
Eagdyins
Arkansas lawmakers weigh changes to election laws for 1949
A newswire-style survey shows Arkansas legislators favor a voter registration system and a revised ballot form. Some call for stricter enforcement of existing laws, higher penalties, or a state manager for campaigns. Governor-elect McMath signals support for study and possible constitutional amendments in 1950.
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Jim Thomasson
Little Rath
Arkansas
Associated Press
Federal Assembly
Lindell Hile
Murfreesboro
Pene
Howard Wolthoff
Gould
Pat Garner
Fort Smith
Sid McMaid
Jesse St. Smith
van. Buren
Walter Young
BL Dorado
Glenn F. Walther
Little Rock
Hile
Charles “Smith
Marion
Crittenden County
M. O. Raley
sug‘Wested
J. T. Wimberly
Star City
Congo Population Shifts Amid Belgian and African Demographics
The Belgian Congo shows marked population changes with Belgians forming about 75 percent of 42,404,000 residents, while the African population nears 10,700,000. The Belgian state remains larger than Belgium itself, now around 6.5 million. Disjointed political notes reference Dynastic proposals, foreign policy stances, and party positions amid unrest and administrative doubt.
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Conwy
Congo
Belgium
Man ‘Prinian
Yaylor
Neill Waylue
Hi UK
Sdaninistition
Wight
Ha Wallice
Duseia
Htetosidy
Farmers Changed Minds About Truman Within Few Days
Washington reports strong signs that many farmers who voted for Truman shifted timetables less than ten days before the election. Price declines and fears of a Republican administration feared to rock farm prices influenced doubt, with some farmers saying Dewey was the better candidate though they hesitated to change amid favorable farm conditions.
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Truman
Washington
Dewey
Congress
McMath Seeks Highway Bond Approval in 1949 Arkansas Session
Governor-elect Sid McMath predicts the 1949 Arkansas legislature will back road bond financing. He tells East Arkansas lawmakers voters demand action on highways and pledges a vigorous campaign if the plan passes. He favors a statewide highway director and stresses education funding and tax assessment equality as top issues. Ronnie and Lonnie Hasty are born in different states on opposite Mississippi River banks.
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Jonesboro
Sid McMath
Arkansas Legisture
McMath
Arkansas
General Assembly
Cairo
Ronnie Andonnie Hasty
Mississippi River
Lonnie
L. N. Hasty
Bell City
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