Less Than Two-Thirds of Texas Democrats Pass Loyalty Test
The Texas Poll shows fewer than two thirds of Texas Democrats would pledge loyalty to Truman. The State Democratic Executive Committee demands allegiance. anti Truman Democrats risk losing party offices. Dewey leads Thurmond among anti Truman Democrats. Dixiecrats plan a statewide push, but Truman appears to hold loyal support for victory in Texas.
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Sao Paulo Building Boom Reaches Historic Highs
Building activity in Sao Paulo Brazil rises toward record levels as rural district housing demand strengthens. Developers report sustained momentum across neighborhoods and a growing construction pace.
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Brazil
Last-Minute Stay Forgives Georgia Death Row Prisoner
In Atlanta two condemned killers faced execution when one overheard a jail cell conversation by an onlooker who received a 60 day reprieve to testify. Wayne Woodruff of Jacksonville Florida had his death sentence stayed as the other inmates seek trials based on overheard statements.
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Wayne Woodruff
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Houston Scheelbey Dies Of Automobile Crash Injuries
Jeremiah Stevenson a 14 year old Milby High School band member died in a Houston hospital from injuries after a Milby Jeff Davis football game crash. Norman Stewart 26 an employee of Houston Lighting and Power Co charged with negligent homicide admitted drinking nine beers that night. Stewart said he lost memory after the accident which hurled two cars 100 feet.
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Heir To African Throne Faces Talk Over White Wife
Seretse Khama the heir to the Bamangwato throne is called on the carpet by tribal counselors for marrying Ruth Williams a London clerk. He plans to return to Bechuanaland to explain his marriage and hopes to rule with his wife by his side despite possible opposition.
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Rochester Man Takes Over As Santa Fe Agent At Ralls
C. L. Adams of Rochester has become Santa Fe agent in Ralls. His family will move once housing is ready. Adams replaces C. O. Thomas who retired due to ill health. J. E. McMeekan, long time relief operator, is reassigned to Rochester.
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Actress Rita Johnson Seeks Rest While Recovering
Newport Beach California October 16 Rita Johnson 35 seeks rest and sea air with her mother Mrs William Johnson Worcester Mass and a nurse in a two week apartment stay while recovering from a brain injury suffered September 6. Police suspect a heavy hair dryer fell on her head and a brain operation saved her life leaving her in a coma for two weeks and hospitalized in Los Angeles until Thursday. Her doctors say she cannot return to film work for several months.
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William Johnson
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Los Angeles
Oklahoma Governor Refers to Senator Moore as Ed
In Oklahoma City on Oct. 16 Governor Roy Turner explained during a news conference about the Missouri-Kansas-Texas rail tour that Senator E. H. Moore of Tulsa is retiring and thus his seat is at stake. He cited a remark from President Truman that labeled Moore “old man Moore” and offered a lighter take by calling him Ed.
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Roy Turner
E. H. Moore
Tulsa
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