Talmadge Wins in Georgia Primary Amid Unit System Debate
Georgia re nominated Gov Herman Talmadge amid the county unit system that favors rural counties, with Thompson challenging in a surprise surge. Final returns show Talmadge leading in 116 counties with 272 unit votes to Thompson’s 126 units. Senate leader Walter George swept 107 counties. Thompson’s margin stood at about 176,751 to 165,678.
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Talmadge
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Talmadoe
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Senate
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Fulton County
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Fulton
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Herman
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Thomason
Georgia Senate Race Shows Clashes Over Segregation
Voters weighed rivalry between Governor Talmadge and challenger Thompson with themes of race and segregation. Thompson campaigned on maintaining schools for white students while attacking Talmadge’s stance. Talmadge touted anti‑integration positions amid newspaper headlines. George, seeking a sixth term, faced criticism from McLennan as a friend of bankers. Incumbent congressmen largely retained nominations. Dent Wheeler narrowly trailed in eighth district race.
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National Education Week committee forms in Law
The first meeting of the steering committee for National Education Week was held in Law to observe the event on November 11. Theme is Government of By and For the People. The high point Thursday evening at the community high school centers on Opportunity for All. Bert Noah Mental Health clinic to be emphasized. co chairs are Opal Jayne Kennedy Frieda Cowlen and Vazel Lee Simmons. Superintendent W J Wolfe elected presiding officer. Other members include Mrs Carroll Clark Miss Mildred Kirkham Rob Charlton Mrs Irvin Youngbere and Wayne Nelson.
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Mias Opal Jayne Kennedy
Frieda Cowlen
Mian Vazel Lee Simmons
W. J. Wolfe
Mra. Carroll Clark
Misa Mildred Kirkham
Rob Charlton
Mra
Irvin Youngbere
Wayne Nelaon
Bomber Crashes Into Sea Returning From Korea Mission
A UPA B-28 bomber returning from a combat mission over Southern Korea crashed into the sea off Japan yesterday, killing the two crew members. Far Eastern Airforce headquarters withheld the crew names pending next of kin notification. In England, James Eadie, a bell ringer in Great Cornard, faced objections from townsfolk over his selections, notably a tune criticizing a nickel topic.
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Korea
Japan
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Great Cornard
England
James Eadie Auit
Paris
United Nations Fleet Builds West Pacific Defense Effort
United Nations prepared to protect West Pacific waters as British Commonwealth ships join U S forces. Australia offers naval units and 3,000 troops in Japan may be recalled for home defense, amid Korea crisis and maneuver near Fiji with headquarters in Wellington.
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Wellington
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Australian bombers to Malaya not diverted to Japan
Prime Minister Robert Menzies said the squadron of Lincoln bombers is being readied for transfer to Malaya and are not diverted to Japan. He stated the bombers are sent expressly for Malayan operations.
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Malaya
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Robert G. Menzies
Oklahoma City Population Slips as Census Shows Loss
Oklahoma area census supervisor James W. Stroud reports preliminary figures indicating a population drop of 106,181 over the past decade. The 1940 total was 2,336,034 versus 2,230,253 in 1930, suggesting possible loss of two congressional seats despite gains in larger cities.
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James W. Stroud
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Cincinnati Cheers Return of Local Prisoner Ebner Bender
Cincinnati welcomed home Marine Ebner C. Bender after 18 months as a prisoner. About 1,000 gathered at Union Terminal to greet the former resident, with his mother Mia Bender and brothers Bob and Gene first in line. He traveled to his mother’s Price Hill hotel after the reception.
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Chicago
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