Truman Barkley Ticket Nominated by Democrats in Philadelphia
In a dramatic Democratic National Convention President Truman won the nomination for a full term with Senator Alben W. Barkley chosen as running mate. Truman challenged Republicans to act on platform pledges at a July 26 special session, while civil rights dominates the platform and southern delegates clash over states rights.
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Democratic Platform Lines Up with Truman Civil Rights Stand
California, Wisconsin and Minnesota delegations led by Minneapolis Mayor Hubert J. Humphrey rally behind a civil rights plank praising President Truman. The platform calls for full political participation, equal employment, personal security, and equal treatment in defense. It criticizes Taft Hartley, favors farm cooperatives, and pledges aid to foreign policy goals including the Truman Doctrine and UN. The piece contrasts Democratic factionalism with prior conventions and notes strong rallying by Barkley.
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Minnesota
Hubert J. Humphrey
Minneapolis
Truman
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Resolutions Committee
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South America
Convention Briefs Show Party Rivalry and Parade Pranks
At the Philadelphia Democratic convention Mrs India Edwards waved a $1.10 a pound T bone to illustrate high prices while other speakers cited inflated costs. The streets glowed with a free Mummers parade for delegates and vendors sold draft Pershing buttons amid security glitches and dressing-room lockouts.
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India Edwards
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Philadelphia
Baruch the Scribe and his Role in Bible History
Baruch son of Neriah, trusted scribe of Jeremiah, copied God's words for public reading. The text recalls Baruch's courage, his work as amanuensis, and gratitude to Bible societies aiding distribution. It links Baruch to Baruch’s tradition of preserving scripture and inspiring modern readers to share the Bible.
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Josiah
Neriah
Jehoiakim
Jeremiah
Baruch
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Meriah
Judah
God
American Bible Society
Gideons
Henry Ford
Conduct as world power, Butler warns of fate
The quote argues that conduct drives global outcome, moral conduct offers hope while immoral behavior destroys 5,000 years of progress, reflecting Nicholas Murray Butler’s view on ethical force shaping history.
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