Wallace tour in the South sparks hostile receptions
Wallace, Progressive candidate, faced boos and thrown eggs in North Carolina towns as he campaigned for the 1948 election. Truman praised his right to speak while CIO endorsed the Democratic ticket amid internal dissent, with some unions still backing Wallace.
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Truman
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National Association of Manufacturers
Philip Murray
Trurman
Democratic Party
Berlin Currency Talks Thaw Under Big Four Meet
Big Four military governors of Germany meet for the first time in over five months to discuss a single currency for Berlin and the lifting of the Soviet blockade. Moscow talks had achieved some goals, but discord persists over currency plans and four power control. The state department pushes lifting the blockade before currency talks, while Russians seek a currency agreement as a prerequisite to any East West deal. The complexity leaves many outside officials unable to follow, and the looming risk of strained peace remains.
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U. S. State Department
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France
Edible hat bets and a political wager in Garland campaign tease
A hatmaker in Garland offers edible candy headgear to voters who promise to eat their hats if their candidate loses. In Rochester, Raymond Beaulieu pays a $73 fine for an unregistered car, selling his vehicle to cover the fee. Springfield, Mass., Robert H. Simith wins a divorce after describing his wife’s polka fury that left him lighter from 165 pounds to 1410.
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Rochester
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Rayemond Beaulieu
Springfield
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No relief tomorrow on high cost of living
Economists from labor commerce and agriculture departments predict no immediate relief from rising prices, with inflation likely to creep upward through the fall election campaign and not break before the November 2 election.
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Labor, Commerce and Agriculture
Hou
Next President Faces High Cost of Living Pressures
The statements warn the new President will confront persistent inflation with no immediate relief. Food prices are already rising, despite record crop forecasts, and costs are expected to stay high at least through year end.
Greece Aid Seen Turning Flank in Cold War Policy
A government report to Congress says U S military and economic aid to Greece has removed the danger of communism there. The drive against inflation eases, roads are rebuilt, and the Corinth Canal remains open, with 16 000 to 17 000 guerrillas still at large and aid to rebels from nearby states a continued risk.
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Death of Charles E Hughes Marks Long Public Life
Charles Evans Hughes, 86, dies of congestive heart failure after a life of public service. Near Miss in 1918 presidential race, he later served twice on the U S Supreme Court and held New York governorships. His career spanned academia, politics, and the judiciary.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Timber Top Lumber Output May Surpass 1947 Levels
The commerce department estimates U S lumber production this year will exceed 1947 output by at least a specified percentage if demand remains strong. Lumber is flowing to markets in ample quantity to meet record construction activity.
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Commerce Department
Department
Lumber Survey Committee
Spy Inquiry Should Not Ask Rejection of the Constitution
The piece argues for preserving the Bill of Rights amid spy ring probes, noting the Constitution’s founding and the five amendments. It reflects on public push for harsher measures, defends due process, and urges reading the full Bill of Rights to avoid eroding liberty. The author cites President views and letters advocating constitutional respect.
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House un-American Activities Committee
un-American Activities Committee
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