Negro Voters Lean Toward Democrats in Survey
A survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion shows Negro voters broadly favoring the Democratic Party. In the South Democrats lead 62 percent to 20 percent for Republicans, while outside the South the split is 56 to 22 with 22 independent. The study notes strong support for Adlai Stevenson among Negro voters and details age-based preferences, including Nixon versus Stevenson among younger voters.
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Princeton
N. J
United States
American Institute of Public Opinion
South
George Gallup
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Nepres
Blican
Ransom Bill Found Missing Note Mystery in Chicago
The FBI reports a counterfeit $20 Green Seal ransom bill has surfaced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Details remain unclear as investigators trace the source amid the ongoing case.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
FBI
Bargain Ads Prompt Consumer Trust Sparks Reflections
A fragment of ad copy questions whether ads reveal all details and truth behind offers. It lists local advertisers like Crawshew Mortuary and Herrin Lumber Co as examples, prompting readers to consider reliability and value in the marketplace.
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Gerd
Crawshew Mortuary
Fredman Bros. Heckel’s Martyn Furniture
Bracy Insurance Agency
Herrin Home Furnishers
Lemaster Music Co
Brown & Colombo City National Bank
Murphysboro
Grob Motors
Herrin Lumber Co
Lonely jailbird seeks marriage from Kentucky inmate
Robert D. Foster in Madisonville writes a local plea from jail offering to marry or propose to any interested woman. He is jailed on forgery illegal whiskey distilling and obtaining property under false pretenses charges awaiting court action.
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Madisonville
Robert D. Foster
Foster
Maid Indicted for Poison Death in St Louis Suburb
Juanita Williams a 25 year old maid was indicted for first degree murder by a St Louis County grand jury for poisoning a 69 year old practical nurse Miss Annette Marx at a Clayton home The jury also charged her with stealing 450 from the Middleton Levis residence Arsenic found in Marxs body supported the accusation Williams allegedly said she bought the poison and used it as directed by Marx
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Juanita Williams
St. Louis County
Clayton
T. Middleton Levis
Annette Marx
Miss Marx
Mattoon Man Elected Regional VP of Oil Group
David R. Stewart of Mattoon Illinois has been elected an area vice president of the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. The organization is organizing regional leadership for the gas and oil sector.
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Mattoon
Tulsa
Okla
David R. Stewart
Mattoon, Ill
Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Assa
1954 U Hay Sales Reach Fourteen Million Tons
About 14 million tons of U Hay, one eighth of the crop, were sold during 1954, signaling strong demand as farmers moved a large share of production to market.
Carbondale Hot Rod Club Sets First Meet Sunday
The newly formed Carbondale Hot Rod Club will hold its first meet Sunday at 1 p m at University. A follow the markers contest will determine the winner as vehicles race to designated spots. About 25 cars are expected with 15 members and more invitations issued. Members must pass a safety test every two months and all join by attending Tuesday meetings at University Drugs. A post race dinner will be held at University Drugs.
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Carbondale Hot Rod
University
Mayors compete for Kentucky colonel titles on Safe Driving Day
Ashland reports a minor accident while Kentucky cities with populations over 35 000 vie for the Safe Driving Day colonel honor. Commissions will select mayors from cities with strong safety records as of Thursday, highlighting Ashland's comparatively weaker result.
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Ashland
Kentucky
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THUR
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