Debate Over Democratic Party Ties Shaping Louisiana Politics
Editorials warn that two decades of national Democratic stance alienates southern voters and threatens Louisiana congress races. The piece argues a real split ticket could boost Republican gains while urging voters to favor principles over party names. It also notes bagasse paper advances and praises John Dewey’s practical liberalism and impact on education.
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Knowland as VP Candidate Faces California Law Hurdle
The Washington Report discusses whether Senator William Knowland can legally run for both Senate and Vice President under California law. It notes Knowland’s strong California primary victory, GOP interest, and possible legal questions overseen by Attorney General Edmund Brown. It also covers Warren’s declining prospects, MacArthur ties, and the political calculus for Eisenhower or Taft pairing with Knowland.
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Calloway Withdraws Board Candidacy
W A Calloway, Ward 4 parish school board candidate, withdraws from the race due to ill health. Tom Hayes, chair of the parish Democratic Executive committee, announced the move. Calloway will not aid other candidates. OFFICIALS STUDY SHEEP Helena Montana A one year study of bighorn mountain sheep habits is underway by the Montana Fish and Game Department and the University of Montana on Wildhorse Island in Flathead Lake. A survey last summer counted 30 adult bighorns and lambs on the island.
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Ango Patr Our Children Organizing Young Players
A story about children playing ball beside a house watched by Uncle Tom who tries to organize play. It argues boys under twelve resist formal rules, imitate older players, and grow through active, self-directed play with eventual rule learning as they mature.
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Mississippi Democrats Convene to Select Delegates
In Jackson and across 82 counties 280 delegates will be chosen to attend the June 26 state convention in Jackson. Delegates will caucus within Congressional districts to pick nominees for the national convention in Chicago and the State Executive Committee. National delegates chosen in two weeks. Tom Tubb urged binding votes to the unit rule. Rep John Bell Williams planned a speech at Ray mond advocating a fight to the finish for a Jeffersonian Democratic president.
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Slow Ness Rhythm Boosts Child Development
A leaflet by Dr. Patri argues early growth checks harm a child’s play and health and explains how rhythm fosters faster motor development. The sheet offers a copy for 10 cents via P O Box 99 Station G New York NY McNaught Syndicate.
Sam Snead Opens as Favorite in Dallas Open Golf
By M Lemore Dallas predicts Snead will win the National Open in Dallas with rounds of 69 70 70 69. The columnist praises Snead as a golfer with unmatched shots and nerves while contrasting him with Hogan Nelson Guldahl and Wood.
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Winnsboro Farmer Found Shot To Death
A 62 year old Negro farmer in Winnsboro Louisiana was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot at about 4 am. Deputy Coroner L F Robinson reported the tenant farmer David Green shot himself with a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun while his wife and children slept.
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Mission nurse Jane Arnold charts health work in Middle East
Miss Arnold chief nurse of the U S Public Health Service International Health Division travels to Iran, Lebanon, and Jordan to aid Point Four missions and review nursing programs. She will meet WHO in Geneva and visit Alexandria Egypt. She notes malaria control in Monrovia and rising rural needs and stresses health education.
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Truman faces steel strike with Taft Hartley options
The piece analyzes President Truman and Congress over the steel strike. It discusses using the Taft Hartley Act to delay or seize mills, the political costs with labor leader Philip Murray, and the strategic shifts if T H is employed now versus earlier. It also notes how political timing could affect elections and labor relations.
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The Monroe News-Star is an independent daily paper serving Monroe and Wilson Ewing. It lists editors and offices and states it prints the news partially and supports what it believes to be right regardless of party politics.
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