Rhode Island Race Stuns Nation as Risk Wins Seat
Republican Charles P. Risk defeats Democrat Antonio Prince by about 13,060 votes in Rhode Island First district, a landslide seen as a blow to the New Deal and a bellwether for 1940. Party leaders hail the result while critics dispute its meaning amid national debates on spending and policy.
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Absent-minded sports legends and a boy’s tough question
A reflective piece on famous players who forget names and faces including Babe Ruth and Billy Southworth, and on a young boy seeking football guidance. It parallels aging stars with a letter from a teen asking how to grow into his sports potential, citing Jim Braddock’s late growth and a 19th century question about a small batter rising to greatness.
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Red tape critique links FCC to broad control fears
Washington columnist censures federal communications commission for overstepping authority in a plan tied to AT T and TV research. He warns such power could deter innovation and harm national progress, detailing a six year AT T coaxial cable experiment and noting business leaders’ anger over licensing terms.
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