Straw Ballot Shows South in Revolt
A national snapshot from the South hints at a rising anti-Democratic sentiment ahead of the 1928 election. Hoover gains lackluster support in several states, while party loyalties tilt with regional concerns, shaping a potential shift in presidential voting dynamics. The piece notes South states like North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia show growing independent voting tendencies amid broader political realignment.
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Political tides shift in southern states amid Hoover appeals
A detailed survey of 1932 election currents shows Hoover gains in Florida and North Carolina. Demographic shifts, urban frustration, and party realignments influence voters as Dan l ey Morrison and Smith factions clash. Virginia and other southern trends mirror national pressures on Prohibition and economic policy.
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Heart Ballot Shows Edge for GDP in Swing States
The Hearst poll indicates Governor Smith leads Hoover 1834 to 1268 in Virginia with women voters shifting toward Smith, while Texas turmoil and convention clashes color the presidential race. The piece notes Hoover’s fragile position in Texas and a party convention riot, plus Dan Moody’s stance and a split within the GOP.
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War scare and aerial bombing theme on page one
Fragmentary text recalls enemies bombing a major city and aircraft strategies as nations race through war news. It mentions an experimental air plan and armored ships, with reflections on prosperity and demand for attention to conflict. Names and places are obscured by damaged OCR.
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First Wild Ducks Sighted in Kingston 1908
The Kingston 1908 column notes the sighting of the season's first two wild ducks near Medina on a Saturday afternoon, with the quip they were not mud hens. The piece shifts to political chatter about Smith Robinson tickets, Prohibition repeal talk, and Republican strategy amid national tensions, signaling a turbulent party scene and regional reactions to Hooverism.
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Women strike note in pivotal election year debate
The article argues for strong female influence shaping the upcoming presidential election. It discusses how Mississippi and Alabama react to Democratic and Republican shifts, noting Governor Smith’s nomination would realign party dynamics across the South and even ripple into Northern industrial states. It highlights voter turnout, party defections, and the growing Republican gains in the face of Democratic resilience.
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