Wallace campaign stance sparks mixed reactions in 1948 race
The report outlines reactions to Henry Wallace's third party bid, with critics warning of Communist influence while supporters frame it as a peace choice. Democratic and Republican figures in New York California Illinois and Michigan assess impact on 1948 election prospects and campaign dynamics.
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Nation's Press Doubts Wallace 1948 Independent Run
A cross section of national papers questioned Henry Wallace’s plan to run for president in 1948 on an independent ticket. Critics argued his bid could fracture support, provoke a protest party, or hurt both major parties while offering little hope of victory.
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Americans For Democratic Action
Wallace
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Henry
New Deal
O’daniel
McFarland
Daviz
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Halleck
Ind
Hoffman
R-Mich
Associated Press
Henry ‘A. Wallace
Rochester “Democrat
Chronicle
Trvall
Truman
The
Atlanta Constitution
America
Baltimore Sun
Greeks Besieged Konitsa as insurgents push siege into city
Guerrillas driven from the northwestern front pour battalions from Albania into Konitsa after breaching lines to isolate the town. Government sources place rebel strength around 29 000 with 15 000 in the Konitsa area, as artillery and house-to-house fighting rattle the city begun on Christmas Day. Captured guerrillas say Vafiades directs the operations from within Konitsa.
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Albania
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Thief Steals Revolvers From Five Detroit Officers
In Detroit a thief walked off with the revolvers of five officers during a police bowling league night. Over a dozen officers concentrated on strikes and spares at a spin alley, while the crime occurred.
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Detroit
Quarrel Ends in Familial Slayings and Suicide in Daly City
In Daly City California Walter Udby rushed to his Glen Ellen home and found his son Harold Udby and daughter-in-law Edna Udby both dead from .32 caliber bullet wounds. A note from Edna claimed she killed Harold in a fit of anger and implied her own planned death. She later returned home and killed herself beside Harold roughly thirteen hours after the shooting.
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Walter ‘Udby
Glen’Ellen
daugh_ter
Harold
Edna Udby
William Sunderland
Methodists Oppose Aid to China and Military Ties
The Methodist Federation for Social Action urged an embargo on missions and military aid to China and called for withdrawal of American military advisory groups. The resolutions were adopted at the federation's three day meeting closing session.
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Kansas
CII
Methodist Federation For Social Action Today
China
Federation
Wallace Wallace Hints 1948 Third-Party Run Begun
Wallace declares as independent candidate for president as he unveils a general program centered on world peace and aiding the common man. He faces opposition from major parties and left groups while supporters rally in Milwaukee and Republicans predict Truman’s defeat.
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United States
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Russia
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Labor Party expected to put Wallace on New York ballot
In New York State the Communist dominated Labor Party is expected to place Wallace on the ballot amid possible 200 000 votes. The fragmented text notes California and Tennessee as states involved.
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Tinois
New
York
Labor Party
New ‘York
Wallace
Brother declares Henry Wallace chose only way to push views
In St Petersburg Florida an elder brother said Henry Wallace would likely accomplish something in his third party bid though predicting no presidential win. He explained Henry believed running was the only way to push his views and objectives.
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Henry Wallace
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Wallace bid blows to Denis in Johnson City
RNC Chairman B Carroll Reece said Henry Wallace’s candidacy marks the disintegration of the once great Democratic Party. He spoke during a brief visit to his Johnson City, Tennessee hometown.
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Johnson City
Tenn. UP
B. Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Henry Wallace
Reece
Tax Trim Denied For Inflation Tax Trim Denied For Inflation
A former Army officer, E. Boyer of Casper Wyoming, claimed deductions on 1943 1944 and 1945 income tax returns arguing service pay was in inflated foreign currencies. The U S tax court rejected his argument and refused the tax trim request.
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Washington
United States Tax Court
E. Boyer
Casper
Wyo
Britain
France
Jap Town Burns in Northern Honshu Fire
A heating brazier-caused blaze swept through Yamada on Honshu island destroying 675 homes and leaving 3,256 people homeless, Kyode News Agency reported today.
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Tohyo
Yamada
Honshu
Kyode
Butter Prices Jump On NY Mercantile Exchange
New York wholesale butter prices rose sharply as trading resumed after a snow storm suspended activity. Grade AA butter climbed 2 3/4 cents to 92 44 cents per pound, reflecting transport disruptions and broader market shifts in the dairy sector.
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New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Reds Near Mukden Battle Rumors Grow
Chinese Communist regulares attacked toward Mukden with strength as government censors in the city reported unrest and a turning point in the battle. Dispatches noted cannonade audible from the outskirts and fighters closing to within six to eight miles of the city.
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Mukden
Car Sales Probed By Buffalo State Authorities Intensify Inquiry
Buffalo police with the auto theft squad were ordered to aid state investigators in a broad probe of new and used car sales in the city. The takeover follows a Monday meeting with Police Commissioner Thomas J. McMahon, State District Tax Supervisor Henry J. Seilhheimer, Detective Chief William T. Fitzgibbons, Halsey S. Carey and other officials from the Motor Vehicle Bureau.
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Buffalo
Thomas J. McMahon
Henry J. Seilheimer
Wiliam T. Fitzgibbons
Halsey S. Carey
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Argentina Halts Meat Shipments to Britain
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine government ordered all meat shipments to Great Britain halted by dan. Amos J. Cooke of the British food industry said packing houses advised the ban and awaited official confirmation. Trade circles expect it to take effect unless the British government responds.
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Buenos Aires
Great Britain
Amos J. Cooke
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