Achievements of This Congress in a Bipartisan Endnote
The first Republican congress in 15 years faced early criticism for inexperience but organized effectively led by Taft. Foreign affairs saw bipartisan cooperation under Vandenberg. The Greek Turkish aid bill passed with little debate and Marshall's appointment pleased both parties, signaling a united front abroad.
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Vandenberg
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Labor bill shapes GOP victory and looming 1948 campaign
The piece credits Republican leadership for a solid labor bill amid party unity and a veto override attempt. It notes Dewey Ives influence, Taft's rising strength, and the tension that may prevent a clear 1948 nominee, with Truman eyeing labor as a campaign issue.
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Senate
Truman
Dewey
Ives
New York
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Middle West
Alder Family Hosts Nuffer Wedding Reception
A wedding reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T D Alder in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nuffer. Mrs. Nuffer was formerly Gretta Alder. Last Saturday teams and men began work on the Preston-
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T. D. Alder
Joseph Nuffer
Preston
Births and community updates from Whit ny reservoir area
The notice lists births to Alvin and Mrs Beckstead on July 29, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Waddoups in Dayton last week, and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Hobbs on a Wednesday. It also notes Roy Smith returning July 24 from a southwestern states mission, a coming marriage of Armona Larson and Gene Oliver, and several civic items from Preston on August 4 including Willow Flat improvement plans and local leaders meeting. Also mentioned are Earl Howell’s major operation in Ogden, Relda Pickett’s mission speaker day, and USAC student Robert Bullock traveling to New York for the Sigma Nu Grand Chapter at the Waldorf Astoria in August.
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Robert Bullock
USAC
New York
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Weather In July Boosts Idaho Vegetable Growth
The first half of July in Idaho showed favorable conditions for vegetable crops with no major insect damage. Onions and early potatoes progressed well while fall lettuce fields prepared for planting and seeding. Most areas reported ideal temperatures and moisture for rapid growth and harvest of truck crops.
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Idaho
This Is the Penalty for the Liar Quote
A proverb notes that when a liar speaks truth, audiences doubt him. The remark emphasizes distrust and the social consequence of habitual deception.
Pranks and Parables from Small Town Papers
A collage of light humor, local notes, and brief items from small papers. Mentions a baby blessing at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland, a Christmas party at Ashley Street school in Springfield, a car incident in Atlanta, and assorted quips and jokes about cooking, parenting, and a blind shop sign.
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Ore
Ashley Street
Springfield
Mass
Allanta
Blackfoot
Idaho
Fragmentary dialogue in a household scene
A mistress instructs a new maid to take the dog out for air and asks where the nearest filling station is. The odd phrasing suggests a comic or domestic vignette with a maid and mistress in a late period setting.
Sheriff Candidate Falls Short In Vote Tally
A sheriff hopeful is crushed with 55 votes out of 3500 and, after the tally, walks Main Street with two guns. Bystanders warn he has no right to carry firearms, but he insists a man with few friends must bear arms. The piece closes with a reflective line about character shown through deeds.
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Main Street
From The Preston Citizen A Busy Hardware Catalog Note
A fragment lists metal and wood office supplies including metal letter files cash boxes card file cabinets memo books order books miniature account books cash books and recipe file cabinets with paper rolls and hooks.
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Roy Smith
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Chase Kears
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Fred Hobbs
Relda Pickett
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Tommy
J. A. Garner
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