Stassen Leads Truman in Southern Polls in Trial Heat
Princeton survey shows Stassen neck and neck with Truman in the South in a presidential trial heat. Nationally Stassen leads and has gained since February, with the institute noting an unprecedented Republican strength in the traditionally Democratic region. The report discusses Southern party loyalties and historical context ahead of the election.
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Stassen
Wallace
Stassen calls for outlawing Communists to avert World War III
Associated Press reports that Harold Stassen urged outlawing the Communist Party in the United States arguing it threatens liberties and could prevent a third world war. He spoke in Washington DC and Charleston WV and outlined plans to expand southern support, seek convention votes, and push a civil rights education program. Dewey criticized Stassen as too soft while avoiding a joint platform debate.
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Oregon
Jaffa Falls Under Jewish Control Amid Exodus
Jaffa, once Palestine’s largest Arab city, is now under Jewish control with British tanks nearby. Arab gunposts are deserted and fewer than 100 civilians wander the streets as a mass Arab exodus continues. Royal Irish Fusiliers guard $10,000,000 in imports at the docks while looters are shot.
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Holy Land
Solomon's Temple
Royal Irish
Weekend Weather: Cool With Spotty Rain
The forecast calls for a cloudy day with occasional light rain on Sunday. Temperatures peak in the mid sixties, around 65 degrees, with cool afternoon conditions.
Negotiations Fail as Railroad Strike Looms
Washington reports a three hour White House meeting failed to end the stalemate. Three key unions rejected a 15 percent hourly raise and changes in rules. Union leaders said the strike will go on Tuesday. Government seizure remained a distant possibility while overtime and terminal pay were debated.
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W. T. Farley
Association of American Railroads
John R. Steelman
Truman
Alvanley Johnston
Steelman
Political Calendar AP outlines party delegate plans
Illinois GOP names four at large delegates to fill a 56 member delegation. Wyoming lists nine Republican and six Democratic delegates in state conventions. Arkansas Republicans complete a 14 member delegation and nominate the state ticket. West Virginia primaries set 16 Republican and 20 Democratic delegates with an advisory preference vote. North Dakota Democrats name an eight vote delegation. District of Columbia Republicans select three delegates.
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Taft Would Not Ban Reds
Milwaukee report notes Senator Taft of Ohio doubts banning the Communist party would be wise arguing policy favors allowing underground communism. The piece compares Taft to Governor Dewey who opposes banning, while Harold Stassen supports outlawing the party and says stopping infiltration could curb war risks.
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Taft
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Dewey
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Stassen
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Oregon
La Crosse Band Parade Deluge Can't Dampen Crowd
Crowds turnout in La Crosse for the Wisconsin School Music Association parade despite rain. Judges rate 25 bands across classes A to D, with Sparta Tomah Viroqua and Onalaska earning top class honors. Also recognized are orchestras choirs and glee clubs from multiple schools.
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Alma Center
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Teachers College
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Westlem
Glee
Union Rejects Plants Offer by Brewers Union
Local 81 CIO Brewers Union voted 406 to 24 to reject the final offer from G Heileman Brewing Co and La Crosse Breweries Inc. The wage increase proposed was five dollars per week. Henry C Rule of the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board conducted the ballot and announced the results. He planned conciliatory steps and asked the union to withhold a strike pending a meeting.
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Egyptian Volunteer Forces Penetrate Palestine Front
Cairo reports the command volunteers on the southern Palestine front penetrated 30 miles into the Holy Land. A 2,000 man commando trained force reportedly held posts with no casualties and moved to aid Arabs repelling Jewish attacks near Iraq Suweidan, about 50 kilometers north of Rafah.
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Fruit Growers Face Loss In Rail Strike
California and Florida fruit and vegetable sectors brace for impact as rail embargoes threaten spoilage and shortages. Florida fruit pickers and Florida canning workers are laid off while California celery and Salinas lettuce face transport losses.
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White House
America
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Florida
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Imperial Valley
Salinas
Venice
Calif
New York
Red Terror and Arson Threaten Korea Election
Amid Korean election turmoil eight million voters faced violence from Communist-led gangs as North Koreans and Soviet moves sparked clashes. Attacks targeted police, election centers, and media. several locomotives were sabotaged and multiple newspaper offices burned in Seoul and beyond.
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Japan
Trapped Worker Directs Rescue From Ditch Collapse
DETROIT A 29 year old worker with both legs broken when a drainage ditch wall caved in directed rescuers for an hour before freeing himself. With only his arms free he urged firemen to buttress walls with planks to halt further slides. Grasela was taken to Wayne County General Hospital in good condition despite the fractures.
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Detroit
Steve Grasela
Grasela
Wayne County General Hospital
Babies slain by guerrillas as army pursues Greek bands
Greek army reports 40 babies found strangled during a retreat across Ghiona mountain as prisoners state guerrillas killed infants to silence cries. Bodies scattered near Villate Stromni, amid heavy fighting in Roumeli where thousands have been killed or captured. Reports also claim 32 elderly men were killed by the guerrillas.
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George Stratos
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Stratos
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Roumeli
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Lamina
Administration to broaden federal health plan proposal
The administration plans to strengthen and broaden its compulsory health insurance proposal in opposition to Taft's plan. Oscar Ewing, federal security administrator, is preparing to recommend a new ten year national health program.
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Taft
Oscar Ewing
Federal Security
Try To Prevent Auto Worker Strike
Federal conciliators aiming to avert a Chrysler Corp wage dispute plan to meet Monday after agreeing to review the situation with principals. The walkout by about 75,000 workers was set for Wednesday and prompted renewed talks on labor terms.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
New Look Goes Out of Style as Fall Styles Evolve
Sneak previews of fall collections show the New Look will be old fashioned by autumn. Clothes remain long but lean with straight skirts, no hip pads, and modified shoulder pads. Back fullness will dominate any skirt volume.
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