Don’t Count Opinion Polls Out
Post election polls faced scorn for misreading public sentiment yet maintain they are a developing science. The piece cites Gallup Roper Crossley, notes 1948 errors, and argues polls remain valuable for democracy, while urging cautious trust and self‑examination by pollsters.
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Gallup
Roper
Crossley
Funk and Wagnalls
Stuart Chase
Literary Digest
Chase
London
Messrs
Cross
Literary Treasure Sparks Boswell Manuscript Exhibition
A private Boswell manuscripts exhibition at the Grolier Club in New York attracts scholars and antiquarian collectors. A Pittsfield collector claims 14 Hawthorne stories are unknown works, while Boswell's dream diary of Johnson is analyzed by a psychiatrist, highlighting the enduring pull of literary artifacts amid political turmoil.
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Grolier Club
New York City
Scotland
Boswell
Pittsfield
Mass
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Berkshire
Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Hollywood Gossip Roundup From Jimmie Fidler Column
Jimmie Fidler reports on Hollywood misadventures and upcoming releases. Notes include Jerry Geisler injury delaying Bob Mitchum trial, Rita Johnson injuries deemed accidental, Jo Stafford and Paul Weston cooling, Jane Russell stitching aftermath, Dorothy Lamour modeling for 1949 safety campaigns, and various film previews and public relations snippets.
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Hollywood
Jerry Geisler
Bob Mitchum
Carol Ann Beery
Rita Johnson
L. A
Jo Stafford
Paul Weston
Jane Russell
Dorothy Lamour
National Safety Council
Doc Stork
Larry Parks
Betty Garrett
Leroy Prinz
Cary Grant
Betsy Drake
Hebrew Poetry Parallelism and the Psalm 23 Analysis
The piece explains Hebrew poetry's rhythm through parallelism, outlining same thought, contrast, and development forms. It cites Psalm 5:1 Proverbs 15:13 and Psalm 23 as key examples, noting poetry conveys God’s truth more than its form, with strength and beauty in His sanctuary.
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William E. Gilroy
D. D
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Boston
Dr. Cadman
Israel
Isaiah
Isiah
Amos
Jeremiah
Remember the Alamo spirit and Texas independence
In this editorial style piece the author extols the Alamo defenders led by David Crockett and Sam Houston as symbols of American freedom. It warns that Britain and Britain’s socialist policies threaten liberty, urging vigilance and continued independence to prevent a loss of spirit.
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David Crockett
Tennessee
Hell
Texas
Sam Houston
Great Britain
John
United States of America
Britain
United States
Forest fires speed uphill due to updrafts in 1947 study
The article notes 200,799 U S forest fires in 1947 causing about 55 million dollars in losses. It references a King Features Syndicate cartoon explaining yesterday's strip and mentions World rights resolved.
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United States
King
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Federal Prose satire on bureaucratic English by masters
A critical review of a UNC Press book on “Federal Prose” mocks how bureaucratic style distorts simple writing. It cites examples from ornate revisions of plain phrases and urges readers to imitate the satirical form to improve business communication.
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James R. Masterson
Wendell Brooks Phillips
University of North Carolina Press
Chapel Hill
N.C
Washington
Tomers
Harvard Law School
Moon
Rites Set For Pfc Jack Davis In West Monroe
Funeral and reburial for Pfc Jack Davis killed in action in France August 6, 1944, will be at Trinity Baptist Church West Monroe at 2 30 p m with Rev F J Seals and Rev Herman Driskell officiating. Interment with full military rites by L B Faulk American Legion at Hasley Cemetery directed by Hall Funeral Home. Survivors include his mother Mrs Aline Davis his father L D Davis Monroe two sisters Mrs Clarice Singleton and Mrs Albert Salter and one brother L S Mitchell.
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Pfc
Jack Davis
France
Trinity Baptist Church
West Monroe
F. J. Seals
Herman __Driskell
L. B. Faulk American Legion
Hasley Cemetery
Hall Funeral Home
James Kelly
Aline Davis
L. D. Davis
Monroe
Clarice Singleton
Albert Salter
L. 8. Mitchell
Anderson Held on Drunk Driving Charge
John C. Anderson age 32 of 101 South Sixth Street was arrested by Monroe police early Saturday for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was jailed in default of a $300 bond.
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John C. Anderson
South Sixth Street
Monroe
Bible Thoughts on Humility and Grace From Worthington
A devotional note cites Jeremiah 13 18 urging kings and queens to humble themselves as earthly power wanes. It contrasts barren mountains with fertile valleys where divine grace descends into humble hearts and souls.
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Worthington
Editors Debate Polls Predicting Election Outcomes
A roundtable of editorials from 100 leading dailies questions public opinion polls as scientific predictors of voting splits by state. Some blame polls for complacent campaigns. others defend them while acknowledging errors and misinterpretations in forecasting.
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Wichita Falls
Texas
Record News
Dem
Gallup
Truman
Augusta
Chronicle
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Independent-Democrat
Dewey
Avian Peppermill’s Culinary Duel with Anatole and Louis
A Billy Rose column describes Avian Peppermill’s tasting duel between Anatole’s French restaurant and Louis’ Bijou de Gironde in Manhattan. The feud escalates as each venue woos the critic with lavish dishes while the other counters with rival temptations.
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Avian Peppermill
Colum
Avian
Manhattan
Billy Rose
Peppermill
Anatole
Escoffier
George Jean Nathan
Marseilles
la Vraie Cuisine Francaise
Louis’ Bijou de
Gironde
Louis
Billy
Brillat-Savarin
The
Bell Syndicate Inc
Pre-School Child Studied by Sherrouse PTA Group
The Sherrouse P T A pre-school discussion group meets Monday November 15 at 10 am in Mrs James Kellys home 4119 DeSiard street. Mrs Kelly chairs the group the first of its kind in Twin Cities with few others in the state. The topic is The Psychology of the Pre-School Child and directing everyday problems of young children.
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Sherrouse P.T. A
James Kelly
DeSiard Street
Kelly
Twin Cities
Polls and polling faces mixed reactions across papers
Editorials from Tuscaloosa Indianapolis and Chicago condemn political polls as an odious pretender to elections yet respect polling pioneers. They warn polls misread the public and risk weakening democracy while urging truth in polling practices.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Ind
Indianapolis
George Gallup
Elmo Roper
A. M. Crossley
Chicago Tribune
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Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
Jack Oakie
June Havoc
Universal
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Sonja Henie
Olga San Juan
Dorothy Hart
Michael Kirby
United Artists
Madeleine Carroll
San Hunter
Michael Rennie
Columbia
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Stanley Clements
David Bruce
RKO
Gordon Ball
Robert Ryan
Ball
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Charlie Chaplin
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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Southern States Industrial Council
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King Features Snndicate, Inc
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