Polls and Campaign Tactics Highlight Postwar Washington
Washington column notes heat over elections as radio and newspaper correspondents court bylines. It describes Republican Campaign Manager Clarence Brown and Rep. Reece touring, with Reece’s decorated background and campaign work from Seattle to Georgia, while Brown’s publishing base and debating past add contrast to campaign style.
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Eye Street
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Carroll
Eb, Reece
Clarence Brown
Reece
Seattle
Georgia
Miss Reece
Rockies
Ohio
Brown
Hastteliow
Representative Brown
Congressional’ Directory
Supreme Court
Burton
House of Representatives
Senate
Gallup Poll Boosts GOP Hopes for Senate Gains
GOP leaders cite a Gallup reading showing 54 percent Republican preference and 21 percent Democratic in non Democratic states, forecasting 15 to 17 senate seats. They flag Dewey’s record in New York, Mead’s vulnerability, and possible contests in Delaware West Virginia Missouri Montana Washington Connecticut and Kentucky as the campaign presses on.
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Gallup
GOP
New York
Dewey
Mead
Delaware
West Virginia
Souri
Montana
Washington
O'Mahoney
John Henderson
Wyoming
Connecticut
Clare Luce
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
House of Representatives
New UNRRA Funding Fight Shapes U S Postwar Policy
The fifth UNRRA council in Geneva hears that the United States will withdraw future aid, arguing postwar poverty is passing and claiming UNRRA supplies aided recovery. Senators Butler and Ellender criticize relief use abroad while William L. Clayton defends U S contributions and credit mechanisms.
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Butler
Rep
Neb
Ellender
United Nations
William L.clayton
UNRRA
Geneva
Seiterland
U.S
Clarton
ENCOURAGED DESPITE LAGS Yet Housing May Reach Goal
Washington reports show housing starts lag but predicts the Veterans Housing program will reach 1,200,000 total starts in 1946. The first half-year tally was 496,000, with a sharp drop in June to 62,000, risking a second half slump despite an encouraging report. Priority applications declined sharply in June.
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Washington
Wilson Wyatt
Wyatt
National Housing Agency
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sewing Circle Patterns Offer Fresh School Frock Styles
Readable pattern notes describe a bright checked sailor style dress for grammer and junior school crowds. It highlights a white collar trimmed with contrasting braid and mentions yardage for braid and patterns numbers 2059 and 8052 with small size guidance.
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Old Time Laundry and Workshop Hints From An Antique Page
Practical notes describe dyeing fabrics by removing trims for even dye, sealing wood to prevent absorption, and tools for woodworking. It mentions making knife holders, avoiding overcrowded dishpans, and using tweezers for thread jags.
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Carroll B. Reece
Review
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Theo Mothe
Ciime Bali
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