Washington political heat as Reece Brown campaign view
A Washington column notes heat in politics as radio and newspaper correspondents court by both parties. It profiles Republican Chairman Carroll B. Reece and Campaign Manager Clarence Brown at a luncheon, contrasts their styles, and hints at forthcoming campaigns, with Reece travel plans and Brown’s public newspaper ties. It also recalls Captain Bong as a wartime pilot and lists his awards and record.
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Gallup Poll Boosts GOP Hopes for Senate Gains
GOP leaders cite a Gallup result showing 54 percent Republican and 46 percent Democratic preference among voters excluding one party states. They forecast 15 to 17 Senate seats, with possible wins in New York Delaware Missouri Montana Washington and West Virginia. Connecticut could feature Clare Luce against Chester Bowles. Kentucky remains a battleground with May supporters pushing a martyr narrative as backlash theory circulates.
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O'Mahoney
John Henderson
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Connecticut
Clare Luce
OPA
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Bowles
House of Representatives
Kentuck
Kentucky
May
Clarance Brown
Farm and UNRRA policies dominate postwar debate
A new U S farm program proposal backs flexible price settings and a long term floor to stabilize farm income, while Congress considers parity adjustments and a guaranteed 60 to 80 percent of parity. Meanwhile Senator Butler and Ellender condemn UNRRA relief funding as the U S signals withdrawal from further aid. The CIO launches a drive to counter inflation with wage demands and a new round of price hikes anticipated.
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ENCOURAGED DESPITE LAGS ON VET HOUSING GOAL
Washington reports show the 1946 vet housing program faces delays yet a federal official calls the outlook encouraging. The six month tally includes 496,000 starts, with the target 1,200,000 requiring heavy second-half activity. Prefabricated homes lag and June starts fall to 67,000, signaling measures may be needed to reach the overall objective.
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The Quizes and Answers from a Wartime Question Set
A reader’s compilation presents trivia questions and answers about time measures, military officers, elephant sleep, Nobel prize fortune, marriageable age, a 1961 world fair plan, and wartime demonstrations in London. The fragment includes figures like 60 minutes and 40 seconds, 872000 officers, and New Hampshire’s 13 year marriage consent.
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Lumber and building materials offer scarce supplies for farmers
Fragments advertise hemlock lumber in various sizes with shipped costs and delivery terms, claiming two small bungalows or a large eight room house can be built. Promotions promise 30 to 60 day shipments, first come first served, and carloads at $500 with balance due. Also noted are various tools, machinery, cement blocks, and franchised opportunities.
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