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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
5
The Scott county court clerk lists 26 precincts with Democratic and Republican judge names for the August 3 primary. Sikeston leads with four judge groups, followed by Chaffee, Kelso, Ancill, McMullin, and several other precincts with full Democratic and GOP slates.
F Reed Grainger of Stockton Missouri campaigns for state auditor. A Cedar county official and businessman, he is endorsed by local Republican committees and has a long record in county administration and civic groups. Orthwein seeks lieutenant governor, backed by St Louis Republicans, with long party service and local influence. About 25,000 veterans train on farms in four states using certified seed amid rising living costs.
Platform advocates civil rights against lynching poll tax and discrimination while facing Southern resistance. It backs repeal of Taft Hartley, higher minimum wage, stronger UN role with a world police force and Marshall Plan administration, inflation curbs, robust defense, international arms control, free press expansion, Israel arms aid, and flexible farm price supports. The race plank remains a focal point within the document.
Absentee ballots for the primary election on Tuesday August 3 are at the county clerk's office in the Court House at Benton. Voters away on election day can vote now by visiting their county house to receive a ballot and cast it immediately. Those out of county may apply by mail if still within the state. Military personnel may apply from any location.
A statement asserts that racial and religious minorities must have the right to live, work, and vote with full protection of laws on an equality basis. It urges Congress to exercise its constitutional powers to guarantee and safeguard these rights.
The War Assets Administration sold 5 443 combat aircraft at Kingman Field Arizona for 2 780 000 dollars, original cost 1 157 000 000. Buyer found 38 more planes than listed plus 3 million gallons of high octane gasoline 650 000 gallons of used oil and hydraulic fluid. The extras cost the government about 10 million dollars.
The U S Treasury analysis shows liquor consumption rising faster than population since 1933, with whiskey spending up since 1941. It notes a nine dollar excise tax per 100 proof gallon as the largest revenue raiser, bringing in about 1.685 billion dollars in fiscal 1947.
About 20,000 World War II affiliated personnel in the on-the-farm training program are taking part in soil conservation efforts across Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, including terrace and contouring practices.
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