Bankhead Rites Set After Senate’s First Loss Since 1866
Senator John H. Bankhead died at 78 after a stroke. He will be buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Alabama, with funeral services planned for Friday. Bankhead, a longtime advocate of farm and cotton legislation, came from a line of public servants.
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General Held After Revolt In Paraguay Arrests Leaders
Reports from Asuncion describe a brief bloody revolt and the arrest of Gen Bernardo Aranda and 26 staff officers on orders of Paraguayan President Higinio Morinigo. Morinigo seeks U S goodwill amid opposition, while finance minister Augustin Vaila resigns over an anti U S book. Casualties range from five to over 100. Morinigo had been backed by Aranda and Col Victoriano Benitez Vera. Benitez Vera is sent to Buenos Aires on a diplomatic mission as a new division commander is named in his absence.
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Willis Faces Indiana Fight
In Indianapolis delegates at the Republican State Convention weigh renomination of Raymond K. Willis, 70, Angola publisher, facing Indiana rivals William E. Jenner and Rep. Charles M. La Follette in a three way Senate battle. Willis vows delegates will vote and record a durable result as pre convention checks signal a tight contest.
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Stassen Friends Bet On Minnesota Primary Outcome
Washington reports Harold E. Stassen’s allies hope his Minnesota primary vote on July 8 will revive his 1948 Republican Presidential bid. Nebraska’s GOP primary setback signals a regional tilt toward isolationism, with Griswold winning the Senate race and Thye and Shipstead seeking nominations.
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Nebraska a Republican Stronghold for 1948 Nomination
Nebraska stands as a solid Republican base in this era. Franklin D Roosevelt won there in 1932 and 1936, while Willkie and Dewey carried the state in 1940 and 1944. The record suggests Nebraska will vote Republican in 1948, making it a high-stakes state for GOP hopefuls.
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Albany food drive boosts state supply with farm output
New York State institutions helped ease shortages last year by producing 12 million quarts of milk 1000 tons of pork 74 tons of poultry and 364151 dozen eggs on 43 farms linked to state facilities.
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Lane Co Wins Homer Road Bid in New York let
Lane Construction Company of Meriden Connecticut submitted the low bid of 59403490 for 5.91 miles of Route 281 between Homer and Little York in Cortland County. Total bids on six state highway recon projects added to 2141315.50. No bids on four other projects. Charles H. Sells supervised the letting for the State.
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