Lawmaker Aims to Bar Presidential Polls From Mails
Rep. Simpson of Illinois introduces a bill to bar polls in the mails for presidential, senatorial, and congressional races. He argues polls create bandwagon effects and mislead voters, citing Tuesday’s Dewey-Truman results and predicting a Democratic Congress would pass it.
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Washington
Simpson
Illinois
Congress
Thomas E Dewey
Truman
Democratic Congress
Petrillo Seeks Music Show for Truman Inauguration
James C. Petrillo head of the AFL Musicians asks President Truman for approval of a January 20 inauguration program in Washington DC. He proposes massed band parades a ball and other events to mark the day as a harmonious national celebration. Petrillo says musicians rejoice at Truman's return to the White House.
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New York
James C. Petrillo
Washington, D C
Truman
White House
Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Second Of Three In Theft Slaying Is Electrocuted
Daniel T. McPeak age 22 the second of three men convicted in the robbery slaying of Vernon Hodge a 26 year old Louisville veteran was executed in the electric chair in Eddyville Ky Nease 24 of McRoberts Ky had been executed July 30 Workman 19 of Tesla W Va has his sentence upheld and can seek a rehearing.
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Eddyville
Daniel T. McPeak
Louisville
McPeak
Jasper Nease
McRoberts
Herbert Workman
Tesla
W. Va
Vernon Hodge
Nease
Workman
Court of Appeals
Navy recruit training at Great Lakes Center
Benny L. Ernst seaman apprentice USN husband of Thelma Ernst of Franklin is undergoing recruit training at the world’s largest Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois The article notes recruit training marks the transition from civilian to Naval life and basic service principles.
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Benny L. Ernst
USN
Thelma Ernst
Franklin
Great Lakes
Colored News Service in Song at Mt Zion Church
Mt Zion Baptist church hosts a Sunday 8 p.m. program featuring the Mt Zion choirs under Rev. Frank Hampton with junior and senior choirs led by Mrs. Sterling Fores and Mrs. Augusta Knox. Calvary Quartet will sing devotions and hymns. Public invited. An Interdenominational Alliance meeting for ministers and families is set for 508 18th Ave on Monday November 15 from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Mt. Zion
William Briggs
Wildwood
The
Interdenominational Alliance
Arzella Robinson
18Th Ave
Martin Won’t Seek Leader Post But Hints Acceptance
Boston AP report says Speaker Joseph W. Martin declined to commit to seeking the GOP minority leader post as Democrats prepare to take over the 81st Congress. He said he was undecided but suggested he would consider it if offered. Martin urged GOP reorganization and fresh faces in cities, towns, and at all levels.
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Boston
Joseph W. Martin
Washington
Martin
GOP
Republican Party
Chicago retail trade to top four billion this year
Chicago retail trade is expected to exceed 4 billion dollars in the current year. The city with 50,000 stores did 3.7 billion last year and an Association of Commerce survey shows a sharp early-year rise. Food stores auto sales and building materials lead gains.
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Chicago
Association of Commerce
Armistice Dinner Set by Blythe-Williams Post 231
The American Legion Blythe-Williams Post 231 will host an Armistice Day dinner on November 11. Women’s Auxiliary members should call for tickets at Post 231 on Sunday November 7 after 6 p.m.
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American Legion
Blythe-Williams
Women’s Auxiliary
All Girl Scouts Meet For Verity Memorial Parade
All Girl Scouts will gather at Woodside Cemetery at 19 a m on Saturday to march in the Verity Memorial parade. The Eastern Star Council hosts a musical tea Sunday at 30 p m at Mrs Thelma Doty’s home.
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Woodside Cemetery
Eastern Star Council
Thelma Doty
Eighth Ave
Hair Ornaments Highlight Mongolian Wealth Amid Traditions
In Mongolia, traditional wealth is reflected in hair adornments worn by women. The phrase “all the wealth is on their hair” captures the social value placed on intricate headpieces and jewelry as markers of status and heritage during cultural ceremonies.
Marshall May Face Degree In Absentia
U S Secretary of State Marshall may not attend the honorary degree ceremony at the University of London on November 18. The American delegation to the United Nations said he accepted the invitation but might receive the degree in absentia.
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Paris
U. S
Marshall
University of London
Atlantic
United Nations
United States
UN Assembly
Truman
Gallup Offers To Eat Crow At Post Crow Dinner
Washington AP reports President Truman declined a turkey meal at the Washington Post crow dinner while pollster George Gallup accepted the invite and said he would bring his own crow. The event followed Dewey prediction errors and included a cat crow bouquet proposal from Gallup’s wife.
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Washington
Truman
Washington Post
George Gallup
Crow
Gallup
The
Post
Mr.Truman
Levy Approved in Portsmouth for School Revenue
Portsmouth voters approved a two mill levy by a strong margin to raise $108,000 annually for two years. The official count showed high support while an unofficial tally suggested it missed the 60 percent threshold, prompting the elections board to trigger a recheck under a new law.
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Portsmouth, O
Portsmouth
Board of Elections
Small Home Design Number 14 One Story Ranch Plan
A compact one story ranch style home measures 39 by 26 feet with mixed wood siding and rough brick. It features a vestibule with coat closet, central fireplace, open living dining area, U shaped kitchen, large basement, and three bedrooms with ample closet space led by a master with two picture windows. Building plans and a Book of Small Home Designs are offered for $5 per set and $1 for the plan book.
The Worry Clinic and the rise of practical psychology
A column argues twentieth century science will boost knowledge of human nature and its use for welfare. It urges studying the man at the eye piece, notes scarce business administration literature in 1869, and advertises a psychology plan book and building plans from Scale Model Home Planning Co. Also reports flax harvest near Watford City and a city zoning public hearing in Middletown Ohio with details of ordinance changes.
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City Commission
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Mary O'Connor McMahon
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