Longs narrow win in Louisiana governor race shocks rivals
In New Orleans on February 5 Earl Long emerged as the leading candidate in a one party state with 239 193 votes to 135 538 for Sam H Jones. The tally spanned every region showing a solid Long trend despite Jones earlier ousting him in 1940.
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Earl
Long
Macy
Sam H. Jones
Jones
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Huey
Jimmie H. Davis
Cowboy Singer
Boxer Known As Benjy Trotte Spent Time In Hollywood Draft Probe
Federal jury hears that boxing figure Benjamin Magliano spent about 20 days at the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel while supposed to work at a Baltimore war plant. The case accuses Magliano and associates of false draft statements to defer him from service. Several other defendants face similar charges.
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Hollywood
Calif
E. J. Thompson
Hollywood Knickerbocker
Benjamin Magliano
Benjy Trotte
Magliano
John V. Cataneo
American Ship Cleaning Company
Vincent Crecchio
Magharo
Chim
Cataneo
Crecchio
Maghano
Paul Berman
California
Harry Jeffra
James Clarence (Red) Burman
Bryson
J. C. Cooper
William C. Coleman
Starving Chinese Overrun U S Base at Tsingtao
In Tsingtao China refugees from the civil war flood into the U S base near the city overrunning stores and forests for food. U S Marines guard vast navy supplies as more than 300000 starving fugitives converge on the area amid the Shantung fighting.
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Tsingtao
China
U.S
Shantung Province
Burglar Leaves Political Note After Theft at Home
A burglary at the home of Henrietta Lippis netted $30 last night. The thief left a refund offer with a political twist, writing I hate to do this but I am broke and I cannot get work and have I got a wife and three kids at home FH pay you back next Xmas if Henry Wallace is elected President. A Bible and hymnal were found in the wall cavity along with Lutheran Synod volumes from 1843. The note referenced political strings and an upcoming election.
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Seattle
Henrietta Lippis
Henry Wallace
Archishop Keough Honored by Rhode Island Assembly
Providence Feb 24 The Rhode Island General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating the Most Rev Francis P Keough on his elevation as Archbishop of Baltimore.
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Providence
R. 1
Rhode Island
Francis P. Keough
Baltimore
Court News Property Deeds and Marriages In County City
Court notices show deeds transferring property from Richard L Hatcher to Jesse F Hoffman and wives for 10 dollars. Evelyn M Miller to Lanora Stoner in city for 10 dollars. Staley L Flook to Meredith J Paisiter in city for 10 dollars. Loretta Shuff and husband to Warren H Cannon and wife in county for 19 dollars. Joseph C Seward et al to William H Gaver and wife in county. Marriage licenses list Shirley Boone Koontz 21 and Mr dury. Dorothy Lillian Nichols 18 at Sykesville. Chester W Urey 39 widower and Betty Jean Bostic 29, both of York Pa, divorce. William S Ray widower 21+ and Alice Belle Koontz widow 21+ at 16 East Third Street. Earl L Youngberg 32 and Hilda M Herman 30, Harrisburg Pa, divorce. Jamus Dupree 45 widower and Ursuline B White 45, both colored, Washington. Percy E Karns 21 Arkport NY and Juanita S Potter 19 Geneva NY. Francs J Fraley 29 divorced 108 Burke Street and Josephine K Oden 27 232 East Second Street. Frederick R Walker 22 and Naomi J Ellis 21 colored of Vienna VA. Joseph W Orndorff 34 242.
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Richard L. Hatcher
Jesse F. Hoffman
Evelyn M. Miller
Lanora Stoner
Staley L. Flook
Meredith J. Paisiter
Loretta Shuff
Warren H Cannon
Joseph C. Seward
William H. Gaver
Shirley Boone Koontz
Mr. Dury
Dorothy Lillian Nichols
Sykesville
Chester W. Urey
Betty Jean Bostic
York
William S Ray
East Church Street
Alice Belle Koontz
East Third Street
Earl L. Youngberg
Hilda M. Herman
Harrisburg
Jamus Dupree
Ursuline B. White
Washington
Fercy E. Karns
Arkport
N. Y
Juanita SL Potter
Geneva
X. Y
Francs J. Fraley
Burke Street
Josephine K Oden
East Second Street
Frederick R. Walker
Naomi J Ellis
Vienna
Joseph
Orndorff
Divorce actions and strike disrupt city happenings
Equity cases Brinton L Wastler vs Carrie M Wastler and Delores Stevens vs Charles E Stevens show absolute divorce filings. South Market street cited with Evelyn L Howard, 33, divorced from 103 South Market street. Minneapolis teachers strike leaves 68,000 students home as AFL Teachers union opposes four week school-year cut to cover a $2 million shortfall. Detroit Tigers announce 23-year-old first base prospect George Vico signed a 1948 contract.
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Evelyn L Howard
Brinton L. Wastler
Carrie M Wastler
Bull
Delores Stevens
Edna M Sinchey
Charles E. Stevens
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Union Public
AFL Federation of Teachers
Vico
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
George Vico
Barkley Signals Bipartisan Tax Cut Possibility
Senator Barkley of Kentucky told Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee that Democratic support for a tax cut could be possible. The administration floor leader indicated a bipartisan deal might emerge when the measure reaches the Senate floor, with May seen as a potential compromise window.
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Washington
Barkley
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Tax cut plan battles over 40 year cost relief
The News reports on federal tax policy during February 1908 with Republicans seeking a $40 tax cut funded by higher corporate levies and Barkley reserving power to push Administration bills if no compromise is reached. Will Irwin, a noted author and WWI correspondent, dies at 74 in New York.
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Barkley
Will Irwin
New York
St. Vincent's Hospital
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