Democrats Revitalized By Truman Barkley Nominations At Philadelphia
The Philadelphia story notes a revitalized Democratic mood after Truman secured the presidential nomination and Barkley the VP nod. Civil rights platform adoption challenged the Southern wing, with Mississippi and Alabama delegates walking out, while Russell led southern protest votes.
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American cities expand borders to a record 298 in 1947
American cities are growing as 298 communities extended their boundaries in 1947, a new all time record. The trend shows large metropolitan areas like Los Angeles leading the expansion, with city limits continually widening across the United States per the International City Managers Association.
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Los Angeles
International City Managers Association
Agriculture Department
Urban expansion drives 15 percent annexations noted
The record reports a 15 percent rise over 1044 in annexations as 259 cities take in new territory. It quotes officials that elites seek suburban land to ease population pressure and that cities aim to equalize tax rates and extend public services.
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Pershing Dead at 87 After Long Illness in Washington
General of the armies John J. Pershing died at 87 in Washington after a long illness from a blood clot reaching the lung. He led American forces in World War I, opposed breaking up the American army, and mentored Marshall Eisenhower and Patton. His death, at Welter Reed hospital, recalled a career spanning fighting Indians, Spaniards, Moro tribesmen, Pancho Villa and Germans, with his son Warren and sister May Pershing present.
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France
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Lewis and the Coal War Deepens Economic Strain
A critical view of John L. Lewis argues his wage demands and miners pensions inflate prices for all, underlines coal as a public utility, and predicts antitrust and regulatory shifts. It cites Truman's politics and housing debates shaping potential special sessions and platform pledges.
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Ohio
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Salaries of Athletes Compare Ranks Across Sports
A broad survey notes baseball and football offer higher average pay than boxing, with stars like Joe Louis Babe Ruth and Mel Ott commanding substantial sums. It contrasts fighting’s few-drawn fame with baseball’s steadier earnings and predicts shifting values next year as players’ salaries rise or fall based on drawing power and league needs.
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Joe Louis
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Cham Hon
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Eddie Dagef
Alvin Dark
Braves
Dark
Charley Trippi
Georgia
Chicago Cardinals
Chuck Conerly
Mississippi
Bobby Layne
Texas
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Hagen
Haig
Jog Gordon
Oregon
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Sammy Baughs
Sid Luckman
Bob Feller
Rapid Robert
Ed Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Stan Musial
Cardinal
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Postwar U S Civilian Employment Rises by 1.5 Million
The National Industrial Conference Board reports 1.5 million more people employed in civilian occupations in April compared with April 1947, signaling a continuing postwar upward trend. Unemployment also fell by over 200,000 over the year.
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