Truman Barkley Nomination Tops Democratic Convention
At Philadelphia Truman was nominated for a full term with Alben Barkley as running mate. He challenged Republicans to act on their platform by July 28 via a special session, while civil rights debates dominated the floor and southern delegates faced a split vote.
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Walter A. Shead
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry S. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Mississippi
Birmingham
Platform Committee
80Th Congress
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Russell
Truman
Dan Moody
Texas
California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Meyer Hubert J. Humphrey
Minneapolis
Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
South
Chicago
Cleve
Baltimore
Wilson
Eisenhower
William ©. Douglas
Claude Pepper
Florida
New York
Llinois
James Roosevelt
Pepper
Ben T. Laney
Barkley
Democratic Party
Democratic convention review outlines 1948 platform and factional tensions
The piece recounts a Democratic national convention where the platform backed civil rights and anti Taft Hartley measures, pledged Truman doctrine and Marshall Plan support, and framed unity amid factional splits. It notes leadership contests, key speeches, and contrasts with the neighboring Republican event.
Democrats Rally At Convention Over Inflation Prices
Mrs. India Edwards of the Democrats Women’s Division waved a raw T-bone steak to illustrate rising costs. Speakers blamed Republicans for high prices and cited inflated costs in household expenses, including food.
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India Edwards
Democrats
National Committee
Philadelphia
Free for all Mummers dance at Philadelphia conventions
Philadelphia streets hosted a dancing parade not by Democrats but a free Mummers show for delegates. At the Republican convention three weeks earlier a $2.80 head Mummers performance drew about 30 000. Vendors hawked draft Pershing buttons while Sgt at Arms Leslie Biffle enforced credential rules amid a jammed dressing room.
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Philadelphia
Leslie Biffle
Convention Hall
Town Council Hears Resignation and Appoints Replacement
Town Council met July 13 1948 with Mayor presiding. Walter Diekevers resigned as councilman effective immediately and Jacob Westra was appointed to fill the vacancy. Bills were approved for payment including general fund and water works items. Library board terms renewed and fire truck insured. A water pipe lay plan on Canal Street and pipe purchase authorized. Council adjourned.
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Raymond Smit
John de Jong
Paul Schreuder
George Mlazgar
W. Diekevers
Walter Diekevers
Jacob Westra
Philip van Gorp
Roosevelt
John E. Sitter
R. Moret
Alvin den Hartog
Richard van Diepen
Glenn Rensink
Connie Brunsting
Geo. Brinks
League of Iowa Municipalities
J. Westra
Farmers Coop Assn
Water Works ’ 'S
Iowa Public Service Co
Iowa
H. G. Auberg, Sr
Vander Maten
Hall Farmers Coop Assn
Cornie Brunsting
Groo
Fasc Een Oe
M. Cuperus
Lawrence Salmon
Iowa Public Service
Seales
Freda Roggen
Nellie de Haas
Library Board
Council
Canal Street
Christian School
Shimps
Ray Smit
S. G. Vanden Brink
Farm Sports Festive Planned in Sioux Center
The Sioux County Farm Bureau will sponsor a Farm Sports Festival during the annual 4-H Achievement Show in Sioux Center on August 18 and 19. Ten events include ball casting, baseball throwing, cashes for all, basketball free throws, football pass and kick, horseshoe pitching, nail driving, softball all star tournament, 4-H club tournaments for boys and girls, and a tug of war for men and boys.
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Sioux County Farm Bureau
Sioux Center
Farm Bureau festival invitees and membership rules
The text lists eligible participants for a township festival including Farm Bureau members with current dues, associate members and families, dependent family members of ministers and Farm Bureau employees, and 4-H members. It also notes a historical remark about Wilson's 1916 resignation consideration if Hughes won and plans to appoint Hughes as Secretary of State.
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Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Wison
Hughes
Wilson
Marshall
Lansing
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