Campaign realignments shape 1948 political landscape
Washington reports deliberate party realignments as Adlai Stevenson seeks northern liberal support while Dwight D. Eisenhower courts western Republicans. Harmony talks prompt both camps to tighten ranks ahead of Labor Day as South Carolina vows loyalty to Stevenson Sparkman yet other southern states weigh their votes. Richard Nixon heads to Denver for Eisenhower planning. Four southern states decide receded conventions on fall backing.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Denver
Len GB. Jordan
Juan
George T. Hansen
Utah
Robert A. Taft
Stevenson
Averell Iriman
Blair Moody
Michigan
Richard Mixon
California
Nning
South
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
Truman
Mississippi
Louisiana
Virginia
Texas
Unidentified flying objects sighted near Davis Monthan area
Reports of bright yellowish lights and a possible flying saucer drew towers at Davis Monthan and Phoenix into a nocturnal investigation. A C-47 pilot and local observers described a fast oval light moving near Tucson, with several calls from residents as lights stayed visible into early morning.
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Davis-Monthan
CAA
Davis-Monthan Public Information
Monino E
Feld
Davis-Monthan Air Force
Williams Air Force
Davisson
Contol
Phoenix
Harold E. Tusha
Ball Tower
R. C. Catchall
Paul Ehlers
McConnell Aero Tech
Ehlers
12Th St
Davis-Monthan Air Base
Catchall
Ottawa
Ill
Republican-Times
Drought Ends as Rain Widespread Across New England
Rain fell for the third straight day across six New England states ending the drought. Boston logged 0.88 inch, August total 3.71 inches vs 3.62 norm. Connecticut to Portland saw 0.25 to 0.75 inches. Massachusetts forestry chief to review reopening closed woodlands. farmers face losses but likely good fall crops. Worcester waters strained. Cape Cod received over two inches in hours.
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Boston
New England
Weather Bureau
Connecticut
Portland
Cape Cod
Three-Car Crash Injures Two In City Intersection
A three car collision at North Granada and West Sixth left two people with minor injuries and about 1400 dollars in damages. Maxey Tate Jr and Mrs. Charles Patterson were involved as their vehicles traveled 35 mph in a 25 mph zone.
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North Granada Street
West Sixth Street
Maxey Lee Tate
E. Limberlost Jr
Sixth Street
Charles E. Patterson
Paseo Redondo
Granada Street
Jay S. Lynn
Seventh St
Tate
Granada St
Betty Urwin
Cherry Ave
White Co. awarded paving and curb contract in North Tucson
The North Tucson boulevard improvement project awards paving and curb work to L. M. White Contracting Co. for 111 900 78. Affected streets include Lee Edison Seneca Sawtelle Forgens Trent and Bentley avenues. Board also forwards liquor license for Vincent Cecil Johnson at 2525 Mission Rd to state for review.
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North Tucson Boulevard
Lee
Edison
Seneca Streets
Sawtelle
Forgens
Trent
Bentley
L. M. White Contracting Co
Board of Supervisors
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Wilmot Desert Estates
National City No. 12
Double Sessions Start In Tucson Schools With Enrollment Rise
Tucson public schools expect 6000 to 7000 pupils on double sessions when classes begin September 8. Seventeen elementary and three junior high schools will be affected with specific schools listed for double sessions. No senior high has double sessions. Davis Monthan hopes November opening reduces 175 students, aiding easing later with new elementaries planned. Voters face $1,155,300 federal grant for school construction and $250,180 levy additions. Enrollment for 1952-53 projected at 24,000. 22,110 last year. Community rooms may be used as extra classrooms.
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Intendent
Morrow
Blenman
Gertrude Cragin
Davis Monthan
Davidson and
Catalina
Roskruge
Wakefield
Mansfeld
Davis-Monthan
Tucson
East Seneca Street
Columbus Boulevard
East 16Th Street
Swan Road
East 31St Street
Hemlock Str
Britons Pressure for More Commercial Radio Programs
Strong pressure is mounting in Britain for more commercially sponsored radio programs to counter the noncommercial BBC entertainment offerings.
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Britain
B.B.C
First steel sleeping cars debut in 1909
The earliest steel sleeping cars appeared in 1909 marking a shift from wood. The final wooden sleeping car was built in 1912, ending an era of wooden railcars.
Circus Impounded Over Unpaid Freight Costs
In San Pedro California authorities detain three elephants several trained horses apes educated dogs and others for 6252 dollars unpaid freight on a circus shipment from Japan to the United States. The animals were removed from the Dutch freighter Sarangan and sent to the Thousand Oaks jungle compound. The troupe of 55 acts under E K Fernandez fears further bookings and faces potential disruption of engagements later this month as the Java Pacific line holds the personal baggage and gear.
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Java Pacific Steamship Line
PIGLET DIVIDED UP IN WINDSOR FARM METHOD
Henry Cooke faced two sows with litters of 14 and 6 pigs. He sprayed all piglets with kerosene to mask scent and then distributed 10 piglets to each sow to even the litter sizes without upsetting either mother.
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Windsor
N. C
Henry Cooke
Cooke
Pen Found After Two Years Reaches Millen
Mt Pleasant Michigan Charles W Millen an insurance agent recovered a fountain pen he lost two years earlier while trout fishing. The pen bore the company name and was returned in good condition by his home office with no explanation for the return.
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MT. Pleasant
Mich
U.P
Charles W. Millen
Heatwave Shame Sparks Office Slipup in Hastings
In Hastings Nebraska a secretary in a nonair conditioned office removed her suit coat thinking she wore a blouse but realized she had none on. The incident reflects the heat and lapse in attire during a hot day.
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Hastings
Millions use sleeping cars on American railways weekly
More than 50,000 passengers sleep in car accommodations each night across American railroads, showing a steady demand for overnight rail travel and onboard sleeping facilities.
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Zemo
Fordon
E. Pennington
White Co
Robert D. Morrow
Ial
S. Stone Ave
Cathedral
Tyndall
Charles F. Solomon
K. Fernandez
Park Free Hotel
Westerner
Langers
Stone
Pennington
Power & Home Equipment Co
Philco
America
Ate Willys
W. Drachman
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