Readers’ Letter on Voting After War Draft Loss
Robert F Mackness of Richland Washington questions who is worthy of a vote after losing citizenship rights during World War II. He notes frustration with both major parties and the political scene as he contemplates voting in the 1950 election.
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Robert F. Mackness
Richland
Wash
Georce
Draft Board
Mackness
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Europe
Truman
Robert Mackness
King Features Syndicate
Voters face confused choice in New York and nation
George Sokolsky notes postwar European disarray and U S political drift. In New York mayoral race Pecora, Impellitteri, and Corsi loom amid Tammany and labor ties. Impellitteri protests boss rule, Pecora backed by Flynn, Corsi by Republicans. Congressional race features Roosevelt Jr. in a District misfit. Truman’s fading popularity and lack of inspirational leaders deepen voter disengagement and doubt.
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New York
Ferdinand Pecora
Vincent Impellitteri
Edward Corsi
Pecora
Corsi
Impellitteri
Bronx
Ed Flynn
O’dwyer
Tammany
Flynn
Dubinsky
General Hobart R. Gay Remains a Humble Leader in Korea
In Korea War dispatches, Maj. Gen. Hobart R. Gay, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, is portrayed as a hands on, human leader who often rode into danger. Once Patton’s chief of staff, Gay’s troops faced the Taegu front with steadfast courage, earning him respect from soldiers and reporters alike.
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Hobart R. Gay
1St Cavalry Division
George Patton
Morocco
Sicily
France
General Patton
Gen. Gay
Gen. Bradley
Gen.Gay
Taegu
Mexico
Midwest
Tabu
The
Associated Press
Hal Boyle profiles Gen. Gay and vivid war memories
In remarks by Hal Boyle, Gen. Gay is praised for practical leadership and restraint. Anecdotes recall his sharp battle instincts, humor amid stress, and a sense war is a shared burden, including personal links like a son in aviation.
What Can Women Do to Save Our American Way
A New York City reader urges American women to mobilize against socialist influence. George Benson notes women already join five Freedom Forums and outlines a starter plan includes informing themselves on capitalism, using Americanism films, urging radio segments, and speaking to clubs and officials to defend democratic principles.
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Daily Mail
George S. Benson
New York
America
England
Harding College
Harding
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Diamond Alkali Reopens After 66 Day Walkout
PAINESVILLE Sept 27 AP Diamond Alkali Co reopened its Painesville plant after a 66 day strike by United Mine Workers District 50. The three year contract provides wage increases and benefits for 2300 workers. The settlement includes pensions of 110 dollars a month plus social security and an escalator clause granting a one cent per hour raise for each one point rise in the federal cost of living index.
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Painesville
Diamond Alkali Co
United Mine Workers, District 50
Ferguson Denies He Is Against Turnpike
State Auditor Joseph T Ferguson told a radio audience he is not opposed to the Ohio turnpike. The Democratic U S Senate nominee said he would not pay consulting engineers only to win a Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality, insisting the move would protect taxpayers and investors.
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Cleveland
Joseph T. Ferguson
Ferguson
U. S
Henry M. Busch
Western Reserve University
Ohio
Turnpike
Supreme Court
Man reports missing wallet with 1344 dollars
Concord New Hampshire police are told by Lemuel Sheep that his wallet containing 1344 dollars vanished, while he insists his other wallet with 240 dollars remains secure in a separate pocket.
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Concord
N. H
Lemuel Sheep
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