Truman and Dewey wage campaign near end of race
The 1948 race centered on a clash between Republicans and big business versus Democrats and the little fellow. Truman spoke in Jersey City arguing for a strong democracy at home and price controls while Dewey planned a Pittsburgh stop and broader tour. Truman pressed on Taft Hartley objections and a higher minimum wage as he urged voters to back Democrats.
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Frederick Fair Showcases Farm Machinery Display
A photo by Frank Keefer captures a bustling display at the Frederick Fair where farm equipment dealers demonstrate faster methods amid labor shortages. The scene highlights the society’s prominent machinery row as the event highlights agricultural innovation and industry presence.
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Victor Plants Remain Closed
Victor plants of TOP-T 7 Victor Products Company remain shut for a fourth day in a CIO United Auto Workers strike involving 899 workers. Picketing continues with no management offer to resume negotiations on disputed wage increases and work security clauses. The plants, which manufacture electrical products and refrigerators, employ about 1,200 people.
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William McClean
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Pearl Buck Protests Segregation at Maryland Teachers Talk
Pearl Buck, Nobel laureate and author, denounced segregation before a Maryland State Teachers Association gathering in Baltimore. She argued meetings should include all races and said she would lecture only with broad inclusion, noting a misalignment with Negro Teachers Association sponsorship. The incident highlighted persisting American prejudices against Black Americans.
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Head Supervisor and Hospital Attendants at Crownsville State Hospital
Positions open for Head Supervisor and Hospital Attendants requiring graduate practical nurses with five years of mental patient care, two in supervision. Starting salary $2099 yearly with annual increases and maintenance. Benefits under Merit System include vacation, sick leave, retirement, and security. Apply to Department E State Employment Commissioner's Office 31 Light St Baltimore Maryland.
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