Driscoll Victory Sparks GOP Hope In New Jersey
In New Jersey, Driscoll won the governorship defeating Hague machine and church leaders who opposed him over bingo in churches. The piece argues the GOP can hope for national success with a reform platform and intelligent leadership despite losses elsewhere. The report contrasts Dulles’s NY losses to Lehman and notes Truman’s reaction.
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New York
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Jerome Tries Handbill Ordinance Enforcement Discussion
Jerome merchants' bureau voted to enforce the city handbill ordinance in full. Bills may be distributed only by knocking on every house door and handing bills to occupants. no mailboxes or porch drops. They urged police prosecution for violators and cited nuisance of litter. Merchants noted blue card system screening by the chamber of commerce for solicitors in Jerome.
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Preston
Jerome
New Wage Hour Law Maintains Retailer Exemption
The house backed a 75 cent minimum wage with a continued retail establishment exemption. The debate focused on preserving retail hiring for part time and entry level workers, arguing a full wage and overtime mandate could reduce weekend and evening shopping and limit employment opportunities.
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House
Opposition to halt crackpot schemes and doomed government
Opposition warns that halting wild-eyed planners ends the era of the government as known. The statement frames current leadership as doomed amid aggressive reforms and bold schemes.
First Aid Cuts Accidents In Army Trucking Battalion
The U S army forty fourth transportation trucking battalion reports a sharp drop in accidents since starting a Red Cross class in first aid.
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U. S. Army
24Th Transportation Trucking Battalion
Pontiac Dealers Gather for 1950 Model Preview
Approximately 350 Pontiac dealers and staff meet at a Savoy Hotel venue to preview the 1950 models set for public display on November 25. J. C. Jamieson and G. S. Morrison lead the briefing on Pontiac’s 1950 merchandising plan and the outlook for production.
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Thirley
Savoy
Davee
J. C. Jamieson
Pontiac Motor Division
Denver
G. S. Morrisson
Jamieson and Morrison
Local papers weigh national affairs and labor strikes
A Washington opinion piece urges readers to support unity between capital and labor while addressing New Deal politics and a push to restore normal living. It notes Georgia school enrollment by race, calls for local funding of higher education, and questions Russian atom bomb claims.
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JONES
Washington, D. C
United States
America
Taxes and Deficit Outlook for 1950 Budget
The article notes tax revisions likely to stay near current levels and hints at bipartisan opposition to higher taxes. It claims public fatigue with rising taxes and cites President Truman's limited commentary on budget concerns. Estimated deficit for the year ending June 30, 1950 exceeds five billion dollars.
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Truman
Counterfeit Communists and Taft-Hartley Critique
An opinion piece attacks American Communists as noisy agitators and criticizes bankers for small loans to businessmen. It notes the UMW and John L. Lewis paying a contempt fine after the 1948 coal strike, and cites a Washington Post editorial on forming a government fact finding board for Truman.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court
Lewis
Truman
Mr. Lewis
F.D.R
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Republican funds tighten as Kemper resigns custodian post
The Republican money chest shrinks from 832000 in 1948 era reserves. James S. Kemper resigns as custodian of Republican funds citing reasons for leaving the post.
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James S. Kemper
Economic concerns shadow 1950 campaigns amid strikes and declines
The GOP faces a bleak prospect with possible meager collections for the 1950 congressional race while the Democratic fund remains ample. Steel output and department store sales fall. stock markets show some health. Strikes march, yet the Fair Deal is blamed for worsening the downturn.
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Kemper
Republican ‘ Finance Committee
Democratic Party
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