Truman Impression Weaves Idaho Campaign Stop
President Truman spoke at a Democratic gathering in Idaho praising the party and teasing a campaign fight. He withstood questions on delegate voting while touring spots from Crater of the Moon to Idaho Falls and tried fly casting with guide Ray Mark.
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Butte
Mont
Butte High School
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Gannett
Picabo
Carey
Crater of the Moon National Monument
Arco
Moreland
Black Foot
Idaho Falls
Spo- Eahe
Wash
Tye
Iowa
Nebraska
Idaho
Charles Gossett
Nampa
Ray Mark
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A fragmented text mentions dogs named Lassie and Retriever called nice pups and a ride described as duck soup for the President. The remark notes it was all right but 8 Hittie slow, indicating unclear context and missing surrounding details.
Top Engineers Study Traffic Survey for City Center
The center of the city is the focus as engineers study traffic patterns. Potential changes include one way streets, possibly Franklin Westbound and Washington Eastbound, and the removal of left turns in several blocks. The report with conclusions and recommendations will be approved and implemented soon. Mayor Sweened noted delays in the report delivery but expects it next week.
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Franklin Street
Washington Street
Mans
Sweened
Nursing Home Owner Killed in Accident Tragedy
A nursing home owner named Mrs Layman died after a racing car crashed near her cottage adjacent to the facility. The driver fled, a night attendant heard the crash, and Mrs Layman’s companion was pinned under the vehicle before being retrieved. The body was taken to A. E Coffman funeral home as survivors include a daughter Violet Moore and three sons.
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Keller Spessard
Neikirk
Layman
City Plumbing Code Now Available at City Hall Office
Victor Rees announced copies of the new city plumbing code for oil burning equipment installers are available for pickup at City Hall on the third floor. The code was recently issued by the city in booklet form.
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City Plumbing
Victor Rees
City
City Hall
Taft Seeks Midwest Backing Amid Convention Fights
Taft leans on Midwest supporters as lodge leads the Resolutions committee and a housing bill faces House resistance. Stassen and Dewey back Vandenberg on foreign policy while Truman's western trip triggers mixed Democratic views and delegate battles across Idaho Montana Florida and Kentucky.
St John’s College Grants 37 BA Degrees at Annapolis
At the colonial campus under a Liberty Tree 37 graduates received Bachelor of Arts degrees marking the 156th St John’s commencement. President John S Kieffer presented the certificates as the eighth ceremony since the college adopted its great books program.
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Annapolis
St. John’s College
John S. Kieffer
St. John’s
Beardsley Gains GOP Nominations Amid Wyoming Rigors
Wallston to host Truman family midweek. Iowa Republicans oust Gov Blue for Beardsley while Gwynne trails Gross in renomination bid. Senator Wilson stays in Washington as Gillette opposition forms for November race.
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Truman
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
William S. Beardsley
U.S
John W.gwynne
H. R. Gross
Waterloo
Congress
George A. Wilson
Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Senate Debates Draft Bill Amid Poll Tax Clash
The Senate waged a last push on a draft bill amid disputes over Langer anti-poll tax amendments. Taft backed the measure calling it impractical to tax troops in Germany or Japan, while southern Democrats and Pepper urged restraint. The chamber narrowly added the amendment by two votes despite opposition.
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Langer
Gurney
R-Sd
Armed Services Committee
Taft
Germany
Japan
Russell
Pepper
D-Fla
The
Senate
Purple Heart to Convene Here for Flag Day Events
The Purple Heart plans a registration and executive meeting with Mayor Richard H. Sweeney welcoming delegates Saturday at 10 a.m. Merchants are urged to display American flags Saturday through Monday as Purple Heart and Elks flag exercises occur. Monday marks National Flag Day.
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Richard H. Sweeney
Stockslager
Purple Heart
The
Elks
Dean Isanogle Retires After 75 Active Years in Education
The venerable Dean Alvey Michael Isanogle of Hagerstown plans a west coast California vacation with future Texas stops to study junior college systems and bring insights back. His wife, a biology teacher, will also study in California as he drives his own car through the trip.
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Dean Isanogle
Western Maryland College
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Texas
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Dea 1
Department of Education
Aig
Maryland
Heene
Teacher's trip sparks talk of driving to California
A fragment notes a teacher preparing to drive to California with a student driver theme. The passage mentions Dean opting for a driving role and discusses education efforts with city leaders, hinting at Hagerstown’s luck traveling with him.
Coal contract talks stall as wage demands rise
The looming coal dispute returns to deadlock as wage and welfare improvements are tied to peace after July 1. The UMW leaders and operators trade blame, with the owners accusing Lewis of leveraging stricter rules to push higher coal prices onto consumers.
Flooding Remains Threat Amid Deaths and Damages
Flood expected to last three weeks as authorities reinforce with manpower and earthmoving gear. Memorial Day drowning toll for Vanport reaches 27 with hundreds missing near Portland. Fraser River and riverine floods threaten New Westminster and Lulu Island communities prompting mass evacuations and calls for 1,000 daily workers to shore up banks.
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Portland
Hood
Fraser
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Lulu Island
M. Mott
Lavoptik Eye Relief Promises Comfort and Relief
An advertisement touts Lavoptik eye drops to soothe overworked eyes with bright light exposure. It claims immediate comfort and a restful indirect light effect, praising widespread use and offering a money back guarantee. Available at druggists.
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Lavonnik
Darkhorse GOP Candidate Signals Limited Philadelphia Push
Pere ta ble notes a Republican presidential hopeful in Massachusetts stating he does not seek first ballot support in Philadelphia. He adds that if the party and country want him later, he would appreciate any support.
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Pere
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Dewey Opens Campaign Tour in Virginia Maryland North Carolina
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey begins personal appearances in the South as he challenges Senator Robert A. Taft for the Republican presidential nomination. His first stop is Baltimore tonight where he will attend a dinner for GOP convention delegates.
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R-Mich
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Butte
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Noble
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Nebraska
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Florida
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Clinton P. Anderson
Senate
New Mexico
John J. Dempsey
Patrick J. Hurley
Mon C. Wallgren
Washington
Albany
N. Y
Robert A. Taft
Baltimore
Fooled By Rail Leads to Fine in Hoboken
In Hoboken New Jersey a two year old boy named Steve Soss tried to order wine from a brass rail at headquarters. He was arrested for intoxication and fined ten dollars by Police Judge Charlies Defazio.
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Hoboken
N. J
June &P
Steve Soss
Soss
Charlies Defazio
Louisiana Increases Tax Burden Under Earl Long Plans
Baton Rouge reports that Louisianians begin an additional 70 million dollar yearly tax bill to fund Governor Earl K. Long campaign pledges. Governor Long signed six new tax laws that raise daily revenue by about 190 thousand dollars, a roughly five percent increase, with three levies affecting the public and gas tax rising from seven to nine cents per gallon, the highest in the nation.
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Baton Rouge
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Riots Kill 42 in French Morocco in Jewish Districts
Police report 42 dead in attacks across French Morocco with 37 Jews slain in Djerada last night and five more dying in Oujda. Ten of the Djerada victims are children. Authorities describe the violence as Jewish rioting.
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Casablanca
French Morocco
Djerada
Oujda
Three Hagerstown Girls Graduate From Duke University
Three local girls Anne Jacqueline Hutzier Frances Jean Prether and Mary Jane Simpson earned bachelor of arts degrees at Duke University's 98th commencement in Durham North Carolina. Duke awarded 1028 degrees with nearly 800 graduates in attendance.
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Duke University
Durham
Anne Jacqueline Hutzier
Frances Jean Prether
Mary Jane Simpson
Buke University
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