Why Truman Won the Election
The piece analyzes Truman's vigorous campaign and its appeal to ordinary voters as key to the Democratic victory. It contrasts Truman’s themes with Republican positions, notes independent support due to Taft Hartley opposition, and cites state results including Iowa, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and the Senate race where Gillette defeated Wilson.
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Harry Truman
Truman
80Th Congress
Europe
Dewey
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Union
John L. Lewis
Iowa
Congress
Gillette
Wilson
Senate
Cherokee Times
Mr. Truman
Democrats Win Close Senate Contests Across States
Democrats secure a Senate majority with several close wins. Gillette upset Wilson Johnson in Colorado, Murray held Montana seat, Humphrey defeated Ball in Minnesota, Kefauver won in Tennessee, Kerr beat Rizley in Oklahoma, Hunt captured Robertson’s Wyoming seat, and Douglas ousted Brooks in Illinois. House tally shows Democrats 237 to 141 with 40 Republicans defeated.
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Dewey
Congress
Gillette
Wilson Johnson
Colorado
Jim Murray
Montana
United Mine
Matt Neeley
West Virginia
Hubert Humphrey
Minneapolis
Joe Ball
Minnesota
Tennessee
Estes Kefanger
National Committee
Carroll Reece
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
Ross Rizley
Rizley
Letser Hunt
Edward V. Robertson
Wyoming
Illinois
Paul Douglas
University of Chicago
C. Wayland Brooks
Chicago Tribune
Brooks
Puzzle Expy At Waldorf Homecoming Honors Shanghai Visitor
At Waldorf college Forest City homecoming Mrs. K. K. Chai of Shanghai China came the farthest to visit her two children Martha May Chi and Chuling both students there.
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Waldorf College
Forest City
K. K. Chai
Shanghai
China
Martha May Chi
Chuling
Speeders face 20 mph limit with $1 per mile warning
Laurens Sun notes new 20 mph signs in Pocahontas county with the slogan 20 M. P. H. $1.00 Per Mile Write Your Own Ticket. The column hints drivers may pay up to $15 for 35 mph in court. Includes a joke about a husband’s snoring.
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Laurens
Danger of carbon monoxide in Iowa home highlighted
Health officials warn that improperly installed gas heating equipment can emit deadly carbon monoxide. An Iowa case showed a water heater in a small room without outside vent and improper combustion due to misadjusted burner. Doors and windows closed in cold weather raise risk, and all heaters must be inspected for proper venting and air supply.
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Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Health Department
British students predict Truman win after U.S. debates
Anthony Cox and Reginald Galer, visiting debaters from Great Britain, told a Laramie audience they thought Truman had a good chance to win the upcoming election. They had formed this view after debating U.S. teams from Southern California to Wyoming, based on audience questions rather than scientific polls.
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Great Britain
Anthony Cox
Reginald Galer
State University of Iowa
Merry England
U. S
California
Laramie
Wyo
Dewey
Anthony
Reginald
London
Still Accept Navy Enlistment
Navy recruiting officer Marvin H. Radden says enlistments are still accepted while draft registration continues. Individuals misunderstand that registration ends voluntary enlistment rights, and pre induction notices now restrict some eligibility. The Fort Dodge office can accept November and December enlistments, including 18 year olds for a one year term. A recruiter will visit Pocahontas courthouse on Thursday November 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer questions.
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Marvin H. Radden
Navy
Fort Dodge
Pocahontas
Burns Baker Overcomes Blindness Through Insurance Venture
At age 40 Burns Baker, father of six, rebuilt his life after becoming blind. With his guide dog and blind assistant, he runs an insurance business that sustains his family. The story appears in Suddenly He Was Blind in The American Weekly distributed with the Chicago Herald-American.
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Burns Baker
the Great
Chicago Herald-American
Danger Signs: Indigestion May Signal Cancer
Persistent indigestion is listed as one of the seven danger signs of cancer. Citizens are urged to contact the nearest American Cancer Society office or visit 47 Beaver Street, New York City, for a booklet on cancer prevention and early detection.
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American Cancer Society
ACS
Beaver Street
New York City
Hobo party and Sunday class events in Pocahontas
Members of the Phoenix club and guests attended a hobo party at Mrs. S Ries home with costumes and hobo style refreshments. Others hosted were Mrs. C R Bush Mrs Leo Grosvenor and several named ladies. The Welcome All Sunday school class met at Mrs S Madsen's home with devotions a magazine article review and a social afternoon ending with lunch.
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S. Ries
J. JF
O’brien
C. E. Lindeman
R. L. Thornton
L. J. Elbert
W. F. Brinkman
O. P. Malcolm
Erma Pattee
C. R. Bush
Leo Grosvenor
Ray Roth
Cedar Rapids
Ed Westell
Nels Kaiser
Ina Ferris
Rose Ries
Eileen O’brien
Frank Beneke
Methodist Church
S. Madsen
Ada Webster
W. F. Richardson
Madsen
Myrtle Hammond
John Buffington
Andreas Anderson
Clifford Slayton
John Mordan
Study Shows Wiring Upgrades Cut Voltage Losses
Clarence Hotz of Webster County participates in a rural electrification project with Iowa State College and local utilities. Specialists study farm use and give advice to improve economy and efficiency. Hotz replaces No 10 12 gauge wire with No 6 8 gauge and moves the transformer closer to loads, reducing voltage losses.
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Clarence Hotz
Webster County
Hotz
Iowa State College
Webster County Extension Director
Iowa Utilities Association
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Iowa
Pheasant Population Up in Midwest Warns Hunters to Kill No Hens
Biologists with the State Conservation Commission report rising pheasant numbers in Iowa and the Midwest. They say as long as only cocks are hunted, hens are not to be killed to ensure next year’s reproduction, noting an even sex ratio means excess cocks may be harvested under the Kill No Hens rule. Ohio New York Michigan and Missouri lead in vinegar production.
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Iowa
Middlewest
State Conservation Commission
Health for All Immunization and Tuberculosis Vaccine
Health for All discusses expanding immunization to more diseases and notes smallpox vaccination is universal in the United States. It explains the existence of a vaccine called BCG Bacillus Calmette Guerin for tuberculosis but says knowledge about its effectiveness is too limited to recommend widespread use.
Hunters Leo and Roman Tekippe Limit Deer in Canada
Leo and Roman Tekippe of Decoran hunted in Canada and each reached a legal limit of one deer within 90 minutes after the season opened.
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Leo
Roman Tekippe
Decoran
Canada
Hard luck dog Bobby Crane tied to iron lung
11 year old polio victim Bobby Crane of Denison faced a setback when his iron lung fuse blew at Council Bluffs. An emergency unit rushed him to the hospital after the device failed.
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Bobby Crane
Denison
Council Bluffs
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