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Education of a Public Man and a Minneapolis Campaign
A disjointed memoir section covers a Minneapolis public life in the 1940s-50s, detailing the speaker’s role with the War Manpower Commission, a shift through downtown politics, and nightly policing duties. It sketches a close mayoral race won by a slim margin, ward-by-ward support from business groups, and a contentious climate around reform, public safety, and municipal governance. The narrative touches on the 1950 election period, election night tensions, and reflections on political momentum and party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becuie
Minnesot War Manpower Commission
PSH
Jeboaniy
Marnie
Nes
Minneapilis
Misakvaippi
Fran
Wwe
Hendepin Avenue
Tie Nein
WPA
Fducy En Dragan
Georg Philips
Minneapolis Centre Labor Area
George Mark
Auscrins Loon
Tie Nulsabe
Shoflet
Hboul
Ian Fo
Meyer
Danni
Edna’ Kniow
Phillips
Minneapolis
Muriel
Baviis
Lowen
Police Department
Lawten
Meh
City Hall
Minivers