Democrats Call Richmond Meet
Richmond Va June 6 The state Democratic central and executive committees were summoned to a meeting in Richmond June 4 to discuss the date and basis of representation for a state convention nominating a candidate for the unexpired Carter Glass term. Horace H Edwards announced the call noting the importance and that he would arrange for the nomination. The hour and auditorium will be announced later. The convention date may follow the August 6 primary as several Democrats seek the nomination. Judge Edward Meeks is a declared candidate. Rep A Willis Robertson and Rep Howard W Smith would consider the nomination. C O Conor Godrick may run if Colgate W Darden does not seek it. Darden has said he does not wish to re enter office.
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Horace H. Edwards
Central Committee
Edward Meeks
Amherst
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Howard W. Smith
Alexandria
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Fredericksburg
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Swedy Leads In Primary Bid Amid Senate Race
In a crowded primary, Senator Harry P. Swedy remains a leading candidate as he seeks reelection. Supporters cite experience and policy focus while opponents push for change and new ideas ahead of the election.
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Harry PF. Swedy Cumbelgn Ter Tunsiaaetien
Special Friday Evening Service at 7 West Virginia Hotel
The Ahavath Sholm congregation holds a Friday 7 p m service at the West Virginia Hotel led by Rabbie Grosman. The event invites community members and emphasizes observance in a short religious gathering.
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Ahavath Sholm
West Virginian Hotel
Rabbie Grosman
Man Calls at Harvey Home Seeks Power District Manager
In Ogalalla Nebraska a man visited Mrs. Harvey at the Ed Harvey home asking for the Consumers' Power district manager. Mrs. Harvey directed him to the business section and to look for a man wearing gloves. He found Harvey, coatless with sleeves rolled up but wearing gloves.
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Ogalala
Neb
Ed Harvey
Consumers’ Power District
Diplomats debate future contacts after military appointments
The article notes President Truman appoints General George Marshall as ambassador to China General Beetle Smith to Russia General Join Hilldring as assistant secretary of state and Admiral Alan Kirk to Belgium. With the State Department overruled on Latin American policy diplomats ask who guides policy now Secretary Byrnes or General Eisenhower.
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U. S
Truman
George Marshall
China
Beetle Smith
Russia
Join Hilldring
Alan Kirk
Belgium
State Department
Byrnes
Eisenhower
Tots Cook Breakfast Chain Sparks Fire in Maryland Home
In Catonsville Maryland Freddie Lissau three alarmed his sister Carolyn twenty four woke at five am and led her to the kitchen to cook breakfast. Flames trapped Richard Lissau on a porch as Georgia Lissau aided by calling the fire department escaped with the children. Carolyn used comic books as batter for pancakes.
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Catonsville
Freddie Lissau
Carolyn
Georgia Lissau
Richard Lissau
Aan
Freddie
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