Dewey Endorsement Debate Faces Missouri Republicans
Missouri Republicans weigh endorsing Thomas E. Dewey at the state convention in St. Louis this weekend. Commentators praise his youth as an asset but warn against precipitous action while noting rivals like Vandenberg Taft Brieker Bridges Martin and Lodge as viable alternatives. Delegation should go to Philadelphia without instructions to secure the best national ticket.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Taft
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Bridges
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SAME OLD JURORS IN PROTEST OVER SIX HUNDRED NAMES
County court kept six hundred names in the jury box despite calls for a complete renewal. Some jurors have served up to six times in recent years while many faced repeated service. Citizens question why a truly new panel wasn’t drawn before the July term.
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Greenland and Its People in Jack Stinnett’s Washington Daybook
Washington Daybook observes President Roosevelt praising interest in Greenland, a Danish territory. The piece surveys Greenland’s size, population, settlements, climate, industries, and culture, noting minimal crime, unique taxes, and the strategic implications amid Monroe Doctrine debates, with a tongue‑in‑cheek comparison to Okmulgee’s population.
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Man About Manhattan by George Tucker
New York one minute interview with Kay Kaiser sparks a candid note from Indiana reader. The column covers theater chatter from Broadway including Suspect and Pauline Lord, Erin OBrien Moore, and a mispronounced name tale culminating with Molly O Rourke.
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Moore
Battle for Scandinavia Echoes Old Norse Saga
The article frames the Norway battle as a men driven clash, pitting German subs and planes against Allied and allied partner forces including American volunteers with the Canadian First Division and the Polish brigade. It highlights diverse units such as the Chasseurs Alpins and Highlanders, framing the fight as a historic, fierce struggle with little quarter likely.
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Brookfield men seek legal bullfight despite humane society ban
In Brookfield Missouri the Anti-Horse Thief Association plans a May 25 bull fight using two bull buffaloes won in Texas. Latta and Dr John McLarney defend the stunt citing Indians and spears, while the Missouri Humane Society vows to stop any fight as illegal and un American. If blocked they threaten court action and Texas cows might be sought.
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Missouri Anti-Horse Thief Association
State Humane Society
John Latta
John McLarney
Lalita
McLarney
Latta
Texas
A.H.T.A
Humane Society
Arnold Aroundsen
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St. Louis
Missouri
Druggist Bert Henderson Gets Two Years In Slaying
Ava Missouri April 24 The circuit court jury deliberated only half an hour and sentenced Sparta druggist Bert Henderson to two years for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Dr Hugh Wise This was his second trial after an earlier conviction and eight year sentence which was overturned on appeal
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Sparta
Hugh Wise
Henderson
Demos Senatorial Race to Be Decided in St. Louis
In St Louis a split Democratic base and two rival factions loom over next year’s senatorial contest. Dickmann supporters face Igoe Priest backers as Stark Milligan and Truman vie for early influence. The St Louis vote may decide the nomination or expose a factional split and shape upcoming municipal battles.
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St. Louis
Howard Flieger
Stark- Milligan-Truman Tace
Stark
Milligan
Truman
Kansas City
Dickmann
Jett
Missouri
United States
78000 Growers Take Out Insurance
The federal crop insurance program reports 378000 wheat growers insured for 1940, up 128 percent from 1939, totaling 106000000 bushels guaranteed. Premiums paid reach 14768000 bushels. Major gains occur in Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma amid moisture shortages. Missouri insured acres rise slightly with insured production at 3532565 bushels.
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
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Oklahoma
Missouri
OK MONTHS SCHOOL VACATION AVERTED IN ST LOUIS
In University City the six month summer break was slashed after April 2 elections voters accidentally defeated two school funding measures. A special election yesterday passed the tax questions averting a school funding crisis and allowing classes to resume next fall.
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