Stassen Loses Steam as 1948 Run Appears Unsure
The piece notes Harold Stassen’s waning momentum for the GOP nomination after 18 months of pursuit. It cites his openness to the vice presidency if a suitable top candidate emerges and mentions Henry Wallace’s praise, seen as a potential kiss of death for Stassen. It also discusses defense planning trends and the Army Navy Munitions Board efforts to mobilize and stockpile materials for future conflicts.
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Mr. Stassen
Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Stassen
Wallace
Harold Stassen
Admiral Halsey
Joseph H. Ball
al Smith
Army-Navy Munitions Board
Freight rate ruling not a cure for Southern woes
A Washington correspondent warns the Supreme Court decision on class rates will not reshape all freight pricing. The ruling affects mainly class rates, with commodity rates still determining rail revenue. Southern coal operators seek relief, while near-term gains for manufacturers may be limited though the South hopes progress continues.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northern
Southern
South
Nature’s cruel spring halts Augusta fruit crop
The writer notes an unusually cruel season with cool spring weather followed by heavy frosts reducing Augusta area apple and peach yields by 70 to 80 percent and hitting the broader valley’s economy. Last year’s 50 percent crop proved profitable due to labor efficiency and higher prices, but this year’s disaster tests orchardists and regional shoppers alike.
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Augusta
Winchester News Briefs and Historical Notes
News items from Winchester include Nancy Larrick appointed director of publications for the National Committee on Atomic Information in Washington D C. Welch Grape Juice Company ships 3000 pounds of strawberries to Winchester for freezing tests. Lorman Walker elected president of Winchester Education Association. Also notes from 1942 and 1922 reflecting local events and agricultural outlooks.
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Nancy Larrick
National Committee On Atomic Information
Washington, D. C
Welch Grape Juice Company
Winchester
Lorman Walker
Winchester Education Association
Draft evaders checked during WWI era
Questions cover wartime draft enforcement and civic roles. Includes Henry Ford religion, Jackie Robinson trade, British dominions, Helena capital, coronation timing, Halifax natives, and caviar source.
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Henry Ford
Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
Leggue
British Commonwealth of Nations
Helena
George VI
Great Britain
Westminister Abbey
Nova Scotia
Hughes Path to Chief Justice Career Clout Question
The prompt asks to locate Page 2 for correct answers and references Charles Evans Hughes, noted as former Chief Justice of the United States. The fragment lacks full details.
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Charles Evans Hughes
The
United
Albert V. Bryan Seen As Unopposed For U.S. Judge Post
Aides to Senators Byrd and Robertson say they hear of no opposition to Albert V. Bryan of Alexandria Virginia for U.S. district judge in the Eastern Virginia District. Bryan’s name appeared on a nominees list sent to the attorney general. A Judiciary Committee clerk notes it may take weeks before committee action even without opposition due to routine checks.
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Washington
Virginia
Byrd and
Robertson
Albert V. Oan
Alexandria
U. S
Bryan
Byrd
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
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H. F. Byrd, Jr
Ieee
Evening Star Publishing Co
Star
Richmond News-Leader
Staunton News-Leader
Winchester Company
Virginia Protective Force
Park
Martinsburg
Lunsford
Edge Bureau of Engraving
Nolan
Rittenour
Duvall
A. Lee Coble
VFW
Earl Jones
City
M. B. Waite
H. Clay deGrange
Frederick County
Maryland
Arrow
Scott
B. R. J. Scott
United States
Columbus
Puerto Rico
Federal Agency
Clarke County
Cc. B. Smalts & Son
National Avenue
Chas. W. Webber & Son
I.Q
Albert Bryan
Loudoun
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