Washington Happenings Prediction Revisited on National Politics
A clipping by A L Sayre of Newark reprints a 1947 dispatch by David Lawrence predicting Truman victory in 1946 and Democratic control of Congress. The writer now notes parallels with recent economic trends cited by both parties to explain the 1948 election outcome.
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Newark
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Truman
Virginia
Congress
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Eisenhower
MacArthur
Rpublican
Worries on Affection and 1948 Political Forecast
Dr. George W. Crane discusses emotional needs in marriages, urging daily verbal and physical affection. The piece also analyzes the 1948 political race, arguing Republicans face rising costs and rising inflation impacting voter sentiment, with Eisenhower and MacArthur as potential nominees.
Key West Rebuilds During War Boosts Local Prosperity
The article notes Key West transformed from a sparse naval town to a bustling hub with a navy base, new bridges, pipelines, and rising tourism by 1948. It recalls Marines origin in 1775, mentions Armistice Day history, and reflects on Florida politics and national figures.
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Captain Jinks
Horse Marines
Florida
South
Key West
van Dyke
Truman
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Jimmy Roosevelt
California
Democratic Party
Franklin
Roosevelt
Germany
Hitler
Europe
Clearwater
Fla
Conference on Ruhr Tension and Global Holdings
The Ruhr conference in London aims to draft a statute reallocating coal coke iron and steel between markets while France fears German control. US Britain plan Ruhr trustees risk French push for international administration to curb German power amid concerns over production and European recovery. The White House faces modernization questions reflecting long-standing debates over executive mansion upkeep.
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London
Ruhr
United States
Britain
Germany
Europe
France
One Word Led To Another Supreme Court on Language of Truck Drivers
Arthur Baer reflects on a 1910 Brooklyn Bridge traffic jam and a court ruling about truck drivers speech. He recalls reporters, a congestion scene near the Pulitzer Building, and a burst of harsh, vivid trucker rhetoric. The piece blends humor and history in playful extrapolation.
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Billingsgate
Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn
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Great Plains
Supreme Court
England
Prince of
Edinburgh
P. FE. Dinburgh
Mister
Mister Churchill
Woolly Bear Band Width Indicating Mild Winter
Erich Brandeis notes a Woolly Bear Caterpillar found during a Bear Mountain expedition. He cites entomologists from the American Museum of Natural History linking wide brown bands on the caterpillar to a mild winter, reflecting on weather commentary in newspapers.
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American Museum of Natural History
Bear Mountain
Stars Say For Wednesday November 17
The forecast warns of frustration or stagnation but also potential progress through organized effort. It suggests a firm foundation may form with careful attention to detail and health considerations. Birthday readers may face a trying period marked by blocked or disappointing situations.
Prince of Edinburgh Faces Shrinking Royal Role
Hal Boyle considers the newborn Prince of Edinburgh and the fading practicality of kingship. The piece contrasts royal duties with modern republics, noting limited longevity of English rulers and the evolving political landscape as colonies gain independence.
These Days: Cannibal Island Air Disaster Parables
The essay satirically recounts a South Pacific plane wreck with a multinational crew. Cannibals judge captives by appetite, fate unfolds with deaths, executions, and a skewed social critique of empire and fame. The piece riffs on kingship, pensions, and Churchill while exposing colonial absurdities.
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South Pacific
Standard Oil Wins City OK for Station Expansion
Twenty years ago the City Commission approved Standard Oil Company to expand its stations. The Salvation Army youth presented The Mystery Trunk. In Dayton, John Ham H G Faries and Dr L S Lynch completed Scottish Rite degrees.
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City Commission
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Salvation Army
John Ham
H. G. Faries
L. S. Lynch
Dayton
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