Dewey Wins Republican Nomination on Third Ballot
Governor Thomas E. Dewey secured the unanimous Republican nomination on the third ballot and ran strong for the presidency. His victory followed deals with key delegates, notably in Pennsylvania and Indiana, and he faced opposition from Taft and Stassen. Dewey’s liberal internationalist stance and strong New York record bolster his electability amid a cooperative Congress.
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United States
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Chicago Tribune
New York
Joe Grundy
Congress
Am er American pen maker escapes by gifting pens in flight
A rich American pen manufacturer reportedly evaded Chinese soldiers by tossing a bundle of ballpoint pens from his airplane as he flew over the Orient. The tale suggests a quirky peacemaking idea: keep enemies busy with pens so they cannot wage war.
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Herali
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Speed Causes Highway Deaths
Speed is the major cause of highway deaths. Rapid travel makes accidents more likely and deadlier when the unexpected occurs. The writer urges taking extra time to travel safely.
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Rock Rapids
Republican nomination race seen as strongest in years
Plenty of material in the discussion of a GOP race with four leading candidates Vandenberg Stassen Dewey and Taft named as possible presidents Taft noted as harder to win. Washington Journal urges citizens to demand transparency and accountability from leaders who act for the people not over them.
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Taft
Washington Journal
United States
Confirmation Day At Lutheran Church For Fifteen Youth
Fifteen youths including Paul Fries Leary Larsen Norman Madsen Lucile Christensen Donna Madsen Maynard Gregersen Darwin Pedersen Mildred Schuur Mary Lee Thorne Jacqueline Paulson George Jensen Lois Dornath Jasper Dornath and Wayne Schoon confirmed at the Lutheran church. A fellowship dinner followed.
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Leary Larsen
Norman Madsen
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Maynard Gregersen
Darwin Pedersen
Mildred Schuur
Mary Lee Thorne
Jacqueline Paulson George Jensen
Lois Dornath
Jasper Dornath
Wayne Schoon
Lucky 13 Club Meets at Mrs Dailey’s
The Lucky 13 club met with Mrs. Doyle Dailey on Thursday evening. A 500(0) game winner was Mrs. Harriet Olson, with prizes for Mrs. Beulah Hermerson and the guest prize going to Mrs. Lillie Benge. Several neighbors and relatives attended including the Sweeneys and Carlson family. Luncheon followed.
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Grendler
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McCreary
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Humboldt
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Burris
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Fayette
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Timmie Dailey
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Rolfe
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Merle Sorlien
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Janet Dayton
Ochevedan
William Sanford
Palisade, Minn
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Everett Dayton
Dayton
West Okoboji
Harriet Olson
Beulah Hemerson
Lillie Benge
Gayle Sweeney
Esther Carlson
Florence Naeve
Marvel
Name Entered On Roll of Honor At Washington
Lawrence Edward Christensen, Navy SL/2e, is entered on the National Roll of Honor at Washington Cathedral. His sister Lucile A. Flickinger of Arlington submitted the name. the roll will be enshrined in the Cathedral's War Memorial Chapel as part of the Patriot's Transsept project. The effort aims to honor veterans living and dead nationwide.
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Arlington, Va
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Washington Cathedral
War Memorial
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Ginia
Washington, D. Cq
Longtime Sabula resident John T. Smith dies at 88
John T. Smith, 88, died in Sabula Iowa after a long life in the local estate business. He remained active in real estate matters in Sabula and was known in the community.
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Sabula
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