States' Righters Meet in Houston Rally Opens Campaign
In Houston Texas leaders of the states' rights Democrats gather for the national campaign opening. A rally is set for tonight with Henry Wallace's Progressive party picketing. Thurmond and Wright will speak as nominees. They claim 11 Dixiecrat electoral votes plus Texas 23 votes as a likely prospect.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
Three States Decide Nominees in Democratic Primaries
In South Carolina Arkansas and Idaho Democrats appeared to name nominees for November contests. Maybank led for Senate in SC while McMath led for Governor in Arkansas. Idaho’s White and Brigham battled for a fall House clash as Goff faced Sanborn for the GOP slot.
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Burnet R. Maybank
Hot Springs
Sidney S. McMath
Compton I. White
Burnis B. Brigham
Abe Goff
White
Asael Lyman
Bert Minnegen
Goff
John C. Sanborn
Henry C. Dworshak
Supreme Court
Bert H. Miller
James P. Richards
Roy Cobb
John J. Riley
Hugo S. Sims Jr
House
W. J. Bryan Dorn
Maybank
Dorn
James B. Hare
John C. Taylor
L. Mendel Rivers
Joseph R. Bryson
John L. McMillan
Puss Plays Possum and Still Has All Nine Lives
In New England a cat named Raffles survived a shooting attempt after killing a parrot. Owner Charles Nixon faced a $5 fine in court and stated it was worth it. Raffles returned home unharmed with scars, while a veterinarian noted no bullet holes.
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Iddletown
Conn
Charles Nixon
Raffles
Nixon
Texas
Alcohol in New Jersey water supply shocks resident
John McSorley found his Raritan Township home water tested with 12 to 33 percent alcohol. The water commissioner explained builders added alcohol to prevent freezing during construction and some remained when pipes were drained. A missing check valve let alcohol back into the supply when pressure fell.
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Raritan Township
N. J
John McSorley
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Kids of Okmulgee Weigh Politics Amid City Changes
Okmulgee Oklahoma residents learn about municipal government as students and youths explore civic matters. They discuss a new city charter and future elections, signaling growing local involvement while real participation is expected next summer.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Bertha Myers Enters Fourth Year in Coma at Hospital
Bertha Myers, 77, of Hagerstown, Maryland, remains unconscious in Washington County Hospital after a fall at home in August 1945. Attendants report she can swallow liquids and soft foods but shows no sign of awareness. a brain operation two years ago had no effect.
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Hagerstown
Bertha Myers
Washington County Hospital
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