Roosevelt Factor in War Tax and Debt Debate
Westbrook Pegler argues Roosevelt betrayed the nation by aiding Western Europe and provoking a costly war. He accuses Governor Dewey of avoiding facts and says US emplaces war material and drafts under government contracts. Pegler warns of a coming dictatorship to root out traitorous agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Western
Europe
Western Europe
Truman
Dewey
Roosevelt
Truan
Donora Seeks Health Survey Over Smog Toll
Donora borough requests a U S public health service air survey after 19 deaths link smog to zinc works emissions. Officials led by Frank Burke and Dr William Rongaus accuse American Steel and Wire fumes, while preliminary tests report small amounts of sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donora
U. S. Public Health Service
National Health Agency
American Steel and Wire Company
Frank Burke
C. S. O. United Steel Workers
William Rongaus
Board of Health
Joseph Shilen
Industrial Hygiene Bureau
State Board of Health
Shilen
Norris W. Vaux
State Secretary of Health
Kentucky Senate Race Rated Close on Election Day
Louisville reports a tight U S Senate race in Kentucky as voters also weigh the presidential contest. Analysts note a potential split outcome with Democrats favored to carry the White House and Republicans to win the Senate. Cooper, Chandler's former seat, seeks strong showing alongside the GOP ticket. Democrats forecast an 94000 vote margin and eight House wins, while Republicans project a GOP gain of about 50000 votes and six of nine congressional seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouisville
Kentucky
Alben W. B Barkley
Truman-Barkley
Nator
John Sherman Cooper
Happy Chandler
new-Warren
Cooper
Senate
Virgil Chap
Docrats
House
New Deal Era Question Looms As Election Near
Washington observes a turning point as Americans await the outcome of the election. The piece recalls FDR's 1933 start and questions how a Dewey win could reshape the New Deal, its laws, and the White House Capitol relationship. It notes Dewey’s potential stance on expanding New Deal measures and Truman's campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry S. Truman
Dewey
White House
Capitol Hill
Truman
Roosevelt
Congress
Brain Trust
Raymond Moley
FERA
West Virginia Senate Race A Question Mark As Balloting Opens
West Virginia trembles as voters begin balloting in a contest for the Senate seat held by Revercomb against Matthew Neely. Governor Dewey’s missing personal endorsement and union leaders urging a split vote complicate the race while GOP backing looms behind Revercomb. Dewey and Revercomb sparred over immigration law changes and differ on session timing. Party chiefs attribute Dewey’s absence to a tight schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. V
West Virginia
Senate
Chapman Revercomb
Dewey
Revercomb
Matthew M. Neely
New Deal
New York
West
City Commissioner Earhart Dies in New Orleans
City Commissioner of Public Utilities Fred A. Earhart aged 73 died in a New Orleans hospital after a heart attack. Earhart, longtime Old Regular leader of the 12th ward, backed Gov Earl K Long last fall and worked with Mayor Delesseps Morrison. He is survived by seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fred A. Earhart
Earhart
Delesseps Morrison
Morrison
Earl K. Long
Truman Votes for President in Independence
President Truman casts his ballot in Independence Missouri voting for the Democratic ticket with Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret present. He arrived at 9 55 am amid steady rain, continuing a campaign described as one of the most strenuous in history with 371 speeches and 31500 miles of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Truman
White House
Blue Township
Memorial Hall
Margaret
Ernest B. Vaccaro
Harry S. Truman
Pennsylvanians Vote Amid Forecasts Of Mixed Loyalties
On election day in Pennsylvania both major parties claim strength as about 80 percent of the 4 748 473 registered voters expected to cast ballots despite rain. Republican leader M Harvey Taylor predicted a Dewey majority while Democrat Philip Mathews foresaw Truman plurality and a Democratic state house. Labor votes in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are seen as pivotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
M. Harvey Taylor
Philip Mathews
Tennessee Goes to Polls in Fierce Election Day
Tennesseans vote in a pivotal general election with races for U S senator governor and president shaping a possible GOP first since 1928. About half a million voters expected despite showers. Mailings urging blacks to stay away from polls prompt a postal probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
B. Carroll Reece
Estes Kefauver
Browning
Kefauver
Washington
U. S
Jesse Donaldson
Election At A Glance Presidencies and Seats
The tally shows nine contenders for president with Dewey and Truman leading a crowded field. Senate features 95 candidates for 32 seats with 51 Republicans and 45 Democrats. House has 962 candidates for 482 seats. 246 Republicans and 187 Democrats. Governorships total 32 contests with 100 candidates. 24 Republicans and 24 Democrats. Voter base over 95 million with 66 million registered and over 51 million expected to vote across more than 135 thousand precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S E. Dewey
Harry S. Truman
Senate
House
Alabama Votes In Dispute Amid Heavy Election Day
Alabama voters faced a dispute over which electors will win the 11 electoral votes as polls opened at 8 am and closed at 5 pm in rural areas with a 6 am to 7 pm window in Twin Cities. Governor Folsom urged support for President Truman while Democratic electors vowed to resist outside pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
James E. Folsom
President Truman
Twin Cities
State Superintendent of Education
United States
Louisiana Balloting Delays and Heavy early turnout
Light Baton Rouge and Alexandria voting contrasted with heavy early turnout in New Orleans Shreveport Lafayette and Lake Charles where 75 percent of the August 31 primary vote is expected. Four of five precincts in Baton Rouge reported good to exceptionally good voting while the city sees 41 constitutional amendments along with presidential electors and 19 congressional races. Governor Earl K Long urges passage of all amendments against opposition from Morrison and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
New Orleans
Alexandria
Lafayette
Lake Charles
White House
Halls of
Con
Secretary of State
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
deLesseps S. Morrison
Dewey Votes in New York as Election Day Begins
Gov Thomas E. Dewey and Mrs. Dewey vote at public school No. 18 in Manhattan as Dewey tours a radio city studio for a national address. The Republican candidate urged Americans to vote and stressed unifying the nation amid a dangerous world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
United States
White House
Mrs. Dewey
Manhattan
F. 51St Street
Hotel
Roosevelt
Hamburg
Dewey
Radio City
United States of America
America
Truman
Deaths probed as Winnsboro prowler tied to Paola slayings
Angola bloodhounds join search for a prowler linked to the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Paola in Winnsboro Louisiana. The couple were found shot at their home with investigators holding an inquest to determine cause of death while a possible third party is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Angola
Sam Paola
William Baker
Paola
Floyd Brown
Brown House
Death of 11 in plane crash probes in Muldrow
Investigators examined wreckage and witnesses after a C-47 broke apart in heavy rain near Muldrow Oklahoma, plunging 11 air force crewmen to their deaths. Public relations officials confirmed 11 aboard and all bodies recovered while names await kin notification. Witness Tom Morgan saw the craft disintegrate and a parachute fail to open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldrow
Okla
Air Forces
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Tex
Oklahoma
Camp Chaffee
Fort Smith
Ark
Tom Morgan
Early returns hint at record voting in Truman Dewey race
Heavy early voting favored Truman as unions mobilized in industrial areas. A ballot box report in Kentucky sparked a claim of stuffing, while weather remained mild with light rain in some regions. Hart's Location New Hampshire reported the first results with a Dewey lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Truman
Thomas F. Dewey
Kentucky
John Neal
Clintonville
Rockies
Washington
Hart
N. H
Harry S. Truman
Thomas E.i. Dewey
Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cataloochee
North Carolina
Smoky Mountains
Election Returns Show Small Precincts Weigh In For Presidential Choices
Reports from multiple states detail tiny precincts casting votes in the 1948 presidential election. In Martin Station Alabama ten voters backed Thurmond. Mobile County absentee returns favored Thurmond over Dewey and Wallace. Cataloochee North Carolina gave seven for Truman. Hart's Location New Hampshire and Houston Texas precincts reported mixed results for Dewey Truman and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strom Thurmond
Thomas E. Dewey
Henry Wallace
Hart
NHL
White Mountain
Truman
Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Houston
Texas
Harris County
Houston Chronicle
Harry S. Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
U. S
Thurmond
Wallace
U. U.S
Johnson
Jack Porter
New York Eyes Record Voter Turnout in 1950 General Election
An estimated 6,250,000 votes expected in New York with 7,043,579 registered. Gov. Thomas E. Dewey favored to win state for fifth time while Truman gains in late campaign. NY carries 45 congressional seats with key race in Manhattan’s 18th district Vito Marcantonio ALP seeks seventh term. Polls open 6 a.m. close 9 p.m. E S T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Dewey
Empire State
New York City
Upstate
Democrats
American Labor Party
18Th
Manhattan
Vito Marcantonio
ALP
ICC Rejects Immediate 8 Percent Freight Increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused the railroads immediate emergency 8 percent rate hike and set hearings for Nov 30 on a general 13 percent rise. It will also hear the rail industry motion for an additional 0 per cent increase during review. Shippers and state and federal officials urged a full hearing before any raise is granted. Water carriers and freight forwarders asked to align or advance charges with rail increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Department of Agriculture
State Association of Public Utility Commissioners
Atlantic and
Gulf Ports
Inland Waterways Corp
Prisoner Casts Absentee Ballot In New Hampshire
In Concord New Hampshire a state prisoner served a three year term for incest cast the first absentee ballot from the state prison. Attorney General D Amours had ruled prisoners could vote unless convicted of treason bribery or election law violations. Voter must reside in the town or ward of registration and intend to return there. The Young Republicans of New London requested the decision to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Charles B. Clarke
Ernest R. D'Amours
Young Republicans of
New London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westbrook
Pegler
U. 5
Donora Mills
Orleans
Presbyterian Mission
Sunchon
Korea
Stewart Greenbaum
Los Angeles
Gordon D. Mohr
Landish
N. D
Yasu
14Th Regiment
John C. Crane
Gulfport
Miss
Louise Miller
Atlanta
T. E. Boyer
Richmond
Janet Crane
Yazoo City
Folsom
Elect
Twinters
Truman Cities
White Heat
Mobile
Thurmond- Wright States’ Rights
Waynesville, N. C
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gov
Thomas
E. Dewey
President Roosevelt
West Palm Beach, Fla
Brown
Farm
J. Strom Thurmond
Fuller Warren
Florida
Dwight Rogers
6Th Congressional District
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!