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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

8

Democrats Rally in Radio Push for 1948 Victory

A nationwide ABC radio rally features Democratic leaders denouncing the GOP Congress as a danger to social and economic progress. Speakers urge 60 million nonvoters to vote in 1948, accusing Republicans of stagnation on housing labor prices and agriculture.

Washington Democratic Party ABC GOP Republican Congress Gael Sullivan Democratic National Committee Trumas Sullvan Brien McMahon Conn Willian O'Dwyer New York Helen Gahaugan Douglas California Hubert Humphrey Minneapolis John J. Sparkman Alabama Marshall Hlanley Young Democratic Elubs Indiana Iranily J. Myers Congress McMahon

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Weather note and hog price update from local page

Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight with cooler tomorrow. Top hog price reported at 28.25 dollars.

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Sullivan urges voters to curb Russia in bipartisan policy stance

Sullivan described Russia as aggressive and expansionist and urged party workers to ring doorbells to mobilize voters who did not vote in 1946. He stated the nation has unified in preventing Russia from using intrigue or force to dominate Europe and Asia.

Russia U. S Europe Asia

Cotton boll colors vary among white to brown varieties

Cotton bolls of different varieties appear in a spectrum from white through light cream to dark cream and brown, illustrating color diversity among the crop.

CIO purge claims success in union crackdown drives election

High CIO sources report Philip Murray's purge of left wing officers has progressed. A mine, mill and smelter workers election on October 6 aims to replace president Maurice Travis as a result of a committee finding that officials allowed interference by the Communist party. Murray’s policy has also won control of Indiana and Illinois CIO councils, replacing leftist leadership through 1946 convention rule changes.

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Robbed of Bond Cash in Philadelphia Bank Break-In

War veteran Jeffrey Williams cashed a $208 terminal leave check at a Philadelphia bank. As he walked away, four men attacked him, restrained him, and relieved him of his cash. Police pursued leads but details remain scarce.

Philadelphia Jeffrey Willians

Smuggling Scheme Involves Navy Officers In Guam

A high navy source said naval intelligence uncovered a scheme involving several naval air transport service officers and enlisted men on Guam. They allegedly moved thousands of dollars in contraband silk jewelry nylon stockings and other goods between China and Guam. Three NATS officers and seven enlisted men were in custody on Guam as investigators probe whether drugs were smuggled from military stores to China via Guam.

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