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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
2
Bill Schoentgen reports in this weekly analysis that the Democratic ticket forms around President Truman with Richard Barkley as vice presidential choice. The piece notes Truman’s call for a special session and outlines implications for the party and the coming campaign.
At the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Truman wins the presidential nomination after a heated dispute over civil rights. Barkley is chosen for vice president, while southern delegates protest. the platform pledges full civil rights support and a special session for Congress.
Gen. John J. Pershing longtime chief of staff and World War I commander has died at Walter Reed Hospital at age 87. He battled rheumatism that affected his heart and died of a blood clot in the lung as family and physician stood at his bedside. The nation remembers him as general of the armies and leader of the American expeditionary force in France in 1917.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports 1.5 million more people employed in civilian occupations in April compared with April 1947. Unemployment also fell by over 200,000 during the year, signaling continued upward momentum in civilian jobs.
At the Philadelphia convention President Truman won the Democratic nomination with Alben Barkley as running mate. He challenged Republicans to act on their platform in a July 26 special session, promising actions on civil rights, education, health, wages, social security, power, and displaced persons.
Mrs. India Edwards leader of the Democrats Women Division waved a raw T-bone steak above delegates to illustrate high prices. She cited a Philadelphia butcher shop price of 1.10 dollars per pound while other speakers noted inflated costs for household needs.
The 29th quadrennial Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia showcased factional divides over civil rights and leadership, with the party aiming to unite liberals independents and conservatives. Delegates cheered Barkley while contending with rival platforms and the Truman era foreign policy.
American cities expanded in 1947 with 298 communities annexing new territory a record rise of 15 percent from 1946 when 259 cities added land. Suburban land absorption aims to equalize taxes and provide uniform public services across growing metropolitan areas.
In Philadelphia during the Democratic convention dancers staged a free streetside Mummers show for delegates while Republicans held a $2 head stadium event weeks earlier drawing about 30 000 spectators Vendors sold draft Pershing buttons as a quirky cue of politics. Sergeant at arms Leslie Biffle enforced credentials though guards found their dressing room locked during a session at convention hall.
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