Georgia faces dual governors as Talmadge stays in power
In Atlanta on January 20 1947 Lt. Gov. M. E. Thompson seized the governorship while Herman Talmadge announced he would remain chief executive. The move prompted court battles and a state legislature showdown as Thompson prepared to lead offices from his capitol suite.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
M. E. Thompson
Talmadge
Georgia House
Georgia
Thompson
State Senate
Eugene Cook
Cook
Ellis Arnall
Capitol
Charlie Morgan
Jim Page
Ellis Arnal
Gene
International Soundphoto
U S Plans Russian Language Broadcasts Around Feb 15
The State Department outlines plans for daily Russian language broadcasts from America to the Soviet Union beginning about February 15. Voice of America will originate in New York and be relayed from Munich with hour long evenings of news culture and music.
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State Department
Voice of America
Proevans
New York
Munich
Germany
Uls
United States
Moscow
Whiskey Stolen From Freight Car in Clinton Iowa
Twelve cases of bend whiskey bound for Iowa liquor stores were reported missing from a Chicago and North Western railroad car. Officials are unsure if the theft occurred en route or after the car reached Clinton yards. The loss was discovered today.
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Clinton
Iowa
Chicago and Northwestern
Georgia Primary Controversy Moves to Fulton Court
The article notes ongoing bills to restore the Democratic white primary in Georgia by excluding Black voters. Thompson claims to be the legal governor and would act from the capitol office, while a declaratory suit to oust Talmadge is set for Fulton Superior Court on February 7.
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Talmadge
Aidy Durden
Albany
Durden
Georgia
Farler Talmadge
Thompson
Ning
Capitol
Fulton Superior Court
Communist Lead In Polish Voting
War saw Jan 1 200P The Polish government bloc led in the first post war election returns from 394 districts including 49 in Warsaw The bloc held 50 278 votes to 53 146 for Stanislaw Mikolajczyk and his peasant party The government spokesman reported 16 bandits and seven soldiers killed in election violence the first official report of bloodshed in connection with the balloting.
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Warsaw
Polamd
Warsa
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Peasant Party
Women Injured In Morning Highway Crash Near Town
At 8 15 a mile and three quarters east of town on highway 92, Mrs May Carlson and Virginia Utter back of Washington were injured when Carlson’s car skidded on slick pavement and hit a pickup owned by FF A Giant of Mt Pleasant driven by Harry Smith of Mt Pleasant. Carlson was taken to the county hospital for a head wound, Utter back suffered shock and a head bruise. Damage to both vehicles was about 450 dollars.
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May Carlson
Virginia Utterback
Washington
Harry Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Carson
Ainsworth
Four Youths Held For $14000 Marshalltown Robbery
Four boys aged 11 to 15 were held by Marshalltown police in a $14000 theft from Kenny Tretter. Police recovered all but $300, traced by purchases of candy, flashlights, and lighters, and later found the remaining money where the youths indicated.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Kenny Tretter
Tretter
Iowa Weather Turns Wintry With Snow and Ice Across State
Des Moines and surrounding counties experience renewed winter conditions as rain and snow create slick pavements and ice. Temperatures plunge tonight with forecasts of 16 below zero in spots, while high winds and mixed precipitation affect travel on major highways and in cities including Council Bluffs and Neola.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Neola
Oskaloosa
Spencer
Legion Oyster Supper Planned At City Hall
Commander Boyd White of the Leon Beatty post announces an Oyster supper at Legion rooms in the city hall Tuesday evening. Serving starts at 6 30 and it will be a stag event for past members. Price is 75 cents.
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Boyd White
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Italian Premier De Gasperi Resigns Amid Treaty Demands
Rome reports Premier Alcide de Gasperi resigns as Italy files formal demands with the big four for revision of the peace treaty. He had just returned from a U S trip seeking reconstruction aid and acknowledged a turbulent political situation beyond his control. Foreign Minister Pietro Nenni also resigned following de Gasperi's return.
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Rome
Alecide de Gasperi
Italy
de Gasperi
United States
Pietro Nenni
Survivors blame Himara crew as 391 died in Greek sinking
In the Aegean east of Athens the Greek coastal vessel Himara sank with 434 passengers and 86 crew aboard. Survivors allege crewmen stampeded lifeboats blocking exits and say captains were saved. 220 survivors reported. mine or internal explosion under investigation.
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Athens
Merchant Marine Ministry
Aegean
iNhalkis
Funeral Services for J. E. Wright Held at We Methodist
Funeral services for J. E. Wright were conducted Sunday afternoon at We Methodist Church by Dr. Fred B. Miller. Pallbearers included Chris Dittmer, Golia n Miller, George McDaniel, Will Mohland, Henry Bailey, and Richard McCleery with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. A large number of friends attended.
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J. E. Wright
We Methodist Ehurcl
Fred B. Miller
Chris Dittmer
Golian Miller
George McDaniel
Will Mohland
Henry Bailey
Richard McCleery
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr Wright
Union audience hears Dr. Lampe on evangelism theme
Dr. M. Willard Lampe, director of Town university School of Religion, urged a 100 percent commitment to Christianity and urged believers to engage in reflective, objective faith. He stressed making religion vital and practical in daily life, while warning against creeds that hinder church work. The service was led by Dr. George Kerr with Rev. R. F. White reading Scripture and music by the United Presbyterian choir.
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Corether
R. FE. White
Fred Miller
United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
Merle Simpson
Helen Harvey
Christian Church
Walter Smith
Bricker to Withdraw From 1948 GOP Presidential Race
Friends of Senator Bricker say he will withdraw soon from the race in favor of Senator Taft. An early announcement is expected by GOP senators who met Bricker at Taft's home reception in Washington.
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Washington
John W
Bricker
GOP
Robert A Part
Brieker
Taft
Elliott Moses 39 Taken Suddenly in Fort Wayne
Elliott Moses 39, husband of Margaret Livingston, died suddenly at his Fort Wayne home. He was found in bed, likely a heart attack, and the body to be brought to Washington for burial at Elm Grove cemetery. He formerly managed the Red Cross in Fort Wayne and previously worked in New York City, Buffalo, and Alexandria. Surviving are two children, his mother, two brothers, and two sisters.
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Elliott Schofield Moses
S. W. Livingsston
Washington
Fort Wayne
Ind
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sherman
Moses
Margaret Livingston
Moses A
Menxico City
Red Cross
New York City
Buffalo
N. Y
The
American Red Cross
Alexandria
Mr. Moses
Elliott, Jr
Helen Louise
School Band to Play Thursday in High School Auditorium
About 100 public school pupils will perform in a concert Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. Melvin A. Hill will conduct the first full band concert of the year with guest conductor Daryl Fetters from Town City high school. A trumpet trio of Ruth Holcomb Maynard Goff and Marjorie Gamon will join, and about 25 more students from Lincoln Stewart and Junior high bands will participate.
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Melvin A. Hill
Daryl Fetters
Washington Band
Town City High
Ruth Holcomb
Maynard Goff
Marjorie Gamon
Lincoln and
Stewart
Illinois Leads Weekly Newspapers Count at 659
The record shows Illinois with the largest number of weekly newspapers at 659. Texas is second with 572 titles and New York follows with 526.
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United States
Illinor
Texas
New York
Marshall Sworn In Delayed By Weather at Chicago
Gen. George C. Marshall’s swearing in as secretary of state was postponed due to bad weather in Chicago. James F. Byrnes signed the first World War II peace treaties with Italy Bulgaria and Romania in a brief ceremony at the State Department before Byrnes hands the post to Marshall when flights resume.
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George C. Marshall
Honolulu
California
Washington
Gen. Marshall
International Soundphoto
James F. Byrnes
Marshall
Chicago
White House
Fred M. Vinson
Burbank
Cal
Byrnes
Italy
Bulgaria
Hanoi
Romania
State Department
Air Transport Command
Weather Bureau
Truck Load of Eggs Wrecked on Highway 92 West Chester
A Keosa to St Louis truck overturned on Highway 92 near West Chester when wheels locked on a curve. The load held 6 480 dozen eggs. 60 to 70 percent salvaged. No injuries reported. The crew extinguished a brief fire and clearance took place late last night.
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Chester
St. Louis
Keosa
West Chester
James Campewoll
Bus in Accident near Mediapolis Reported
State patrol source says a Bee Line bus had an accident near Mediapolis this morning due to slick pavement. The driver and one passenger sustained minor injuries.
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Bee Line
Mediapolis
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