Dewey May Deliver Few Speeches In Campaign Bid
Confidant words from Aug. 10 describe Gov. Thomas E. Dewey as likely to deliver fewer than 10 major speeches as he forges a cautious campaign path with Gov. Earl Warren. Truman faces funding hurdles and may rely on informal talks as he travels to rally supporters.
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Oil Firm Names Distributors for Multiple Cities
Seaside Oil Co. appoints Ted Smith and Hugh Jensen as distributors for Long Beach Bellflower Paramount Compton San Pedro and Wilmington. Smith has eight years in regional petroleum marketing and earlier work with R. R. Bush Oil and Pan American Oil Co. Jensen, a former Air Corps pilot, joined Smith after service in 1946. He previously ran a Whittier service station and earned a Fullerton Junior College degree.
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Move of U N Offices to Geneva Urged
Rep Glen Johnson from Oklahoma urged moving United Nations headquarters from New York to Geneva Switzerland. He argued Geneva is logical as the seat of the former League of Nations and noted Soviet employees with diplomatic immunity hinder oversight in the United States.
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Third Daughter Born to Film Pair
Santa Monica report says Connie Nickerson gave birth to a daughter for Eddie Bracken and his wife. The child named Susan Kathleen weighs just over eight pounds and is their third child along with a son.
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South Carolinans Visit Polls Today
Fair weather and a five man race for the United States Senate draw in more than 300000 Democrats including about 30000 Negroes voting in their first general election in South Carolina since 1876. Candidates include Dorn Stone and Bennett with other races across congressional districts and state offices.
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President Truman and Marshall Face Israel Policy Rift
The New York Star reports Truman backing a strong pro Israel policy including de jure recognition of a new Jewish state while Secretary Marshall opposes the program. The Star cites reports that Marshall may resign if the President presses the plan.
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Movie Troubles Hit Writers and Their Muse
The piece argues Hollywood financial woes may push writers back to lean times, challenging elites and reshaping the art. It cites Dr. Samuel Johnson’s dictionary impact, Shakespeare and the Bible, and notes writers like Steinbeck and Caldwell among modern laborers and popular successes.
All Bran Ad Promises Double Money Back
An advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a high bulk cereal that relieves constipation when eaten daily with milk and water. It offers double your money back after 10 days if not satisfied and includes a Philadelphia testimonial.
Press-Telegram Want Ad Promises Quick Result
Classified note touts fast service for buying renting or other needs with a contact line for results. The snippet emphasizes streamlined help and quick responses to reader requests.
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States Rights Rally Lays Tactics For Southern Votes
In Houston Texas Dixiecats rally behind Thurmond and Wright as they seek to mobilize the solid South for 127 electoral votes. Gov Thurmond arriving from Columbia to accept the states rights nomination with Wright as running mate. Texas leaders discuss campaign plans amid a Dixiecrat setback in Austin and party primary outcomes.
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Canvass Under Guard in Polk County Election
A post violence canvass of Polk County returns was completed under National Guard and highway patrol protection. 65 state troopers aided guards in Benton Tennessee as election officials finished tallying with three deaths and four injuries reported in the week of strife. Good Government League majorities ousted the Democratic organization led by Burch E. Biggs, but any candidate may contest the result due to irregularities.
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French Assembly Clears Finance Bill Victory for Marie
Premier Andre Marie gains momentum as a compromise on the finance bill to curb or raise taxes awaits formal assembly ratification. Finance Minister Reynaud pushes a package giving the government power to cut expenses while expanding authority over nationalized industries, despite Communist protests and walkouts.
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Maine
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Love and poison blamed for teen’s Oklahoma death
Police say 18 year old Joseph Hiram Cupp of Dallas died at St Anthony Hospital after taking rat poison it was linked to a love affair with a 16 year old Oklahoma City girl He told two doctors he used poison because he was jilted by the girl authorities were alerted by his mother Mrs Ollie Cupp who asked for an investigation last night
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