Political Thrills in 1948 Campaigns and Party Rivalry
Washington writers forecast a dramatic 1948 political season with Democrats, GOP, and Wallace forces shaping the race. Hank the Iowa Whirlwind looms as a bold contender while Truman faces scrutiny at press conferences. Analysts warn of shifting support, but expect a lively, high-stakes battle as November nears.
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Hollywood
Hank
Iowa
Wallace
White House
Truman
Taft
Sea serpent sighting and hair covered horseman tale
An old 1947 coastal sea serpent report from the Atlantic near Cape Lookout is recounted with witnesses aboard the Santa Clara. A Washington street encounter describes a hair covered equine creature with four legs and a clawed foot, causing traffic disruption before vanishing.
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Associated Press
Santa Clara
J. Fordan
Atlantic
Cape Lookout
New Hampshire Avenue
Washington City
Jerey
Truman Tax Cut Plan and Brazil Reds Ousted
President Truman urged a tax relief plan with a $40 per person cut and a $3.2 billion corporate tax rise, plus a 76 cent hour wage, seen as a leftward tilt. Brazil banned all Communists from elective posts after a violent session, signaling a hard line against Reds and reshaping Latin American politics.
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Truman
Brazil
Harry Truman
Congress
Henry Wallace
Russia
Enrico Dutra
Chamber of Deputies
Wet and Dry Factions Clash Over Local Option Statistics
In 1947 local option races across 21 states, wet forces claimed gains while dry groups argued for ongoing progress. Distilled Spirits Institute tallies show 150 000 more people in wet areas, with dry totals rising earlier but then reversed in 1947. Critics note data ambiguity and ongoing campaigns led by Mrs D Leigh Colvin and Laura Lindley expect further fights nationwide.
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U. S
Distilled Spirits Institute
D. Leigh Colvin
Women's Christian
Treasury Sees Tax Cuts Possible as White House Delays
Treasury analysts project a current year surplus of four to five billion dollars, paving the way for substantial income tax relief. White House aides insist any measure must truly aid lower brackets, with exemptions expanded, while Democrats press for quicker action on a reform bill.
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Treasury
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