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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1948
Page
8
A Texas Institute survey shows Truman leading Dewey and others with a strong popular-vote advantage if the election were held today. Voters are split within the Democratic Party, revealing internal tensions as strategists push for Truman campaigning in the state.
The Houston Chronicle, published by Jesse H. Jones, notes Democratic support in Texas is at a low ebb not seen since 1900 except 1924. Roosevelt carried Texas with over 80 percent in four campaigns while Truman’s Texas tour may shift sentiment. Thurmond’s minor party vote suggests limited interest in state rights separatisms and third parties.
Uncle Ray describes the ginkgo tree as ancient and sacred in China and Japan with fossils dating back millions of years. He notes its hardiness, long life, and presence on temple grounds, alongside personal observations of a specimen in Missouri. The article also mentions an Uncle Ray leaflet on Atoms Radium and Atom Power with a request for mail copies.
HAL BOYLE lists and lampoons a dozen binge watching intruders expected with early television ownership. From dial gypsies to antenna-nuts and insomniac critics, he suggests a baseball bat may deter troublesome guests invading the living room.
Chicago city council approves a 30 percent increase in taxicab fares. The boost is set to take effect soon, impacting riders and cab companies citywide.
National Cranberry Week plans reach final stage for Oct 18 to 23 with strong support from retail food and restaurant sectors and growing interest from entertainment and fashion. A new song Cranberry Bounce by Sammy Kaye and a Cranberry Dance by Arthur Murray are set to launch coast to coast. Governors of most states issue proclamations. a Cranberry festival crowns a national Queen in Carver Massachusetts on Oct 2.
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