Robertson Puts Official Stamp On Party State
Virginia Senator A Willis Robertson said he would vote the straight Democratic ticket next November but criticized certain party platform planks and Chicago convention actions. He praised Adlai Stevenson as honest and able and noted Sen. Sparkman’s past stance on Southern civil rights.
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Polio Cases Rise Sharply In Record Week
Washington report shows 1,666 new polio cases in the seven days to last Friday raising acute cases since April 1 to 7,000. Officials warn peak may come by mid August and urge parents to remain vigilant as Ohio and Iowa show sharp rises.
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West Virginia Legion and Auxiliary Open State Meeting
The West Virginia American Legion Department and Auxiliary begin a three day state convention in Charleston with about 5 000 attendees. Gov Patteson will welcome at the Legion session at 2 am and National Commander Donald R Wilson of Clarksburg will address delegates tomorrow evening. The event features parades, speeches and officer elections with a parade tonight and the shows at the Daniel Boone Hotel. Incumbent leaders Tom m y E Jones and Mrs Stephen H Stone preside. new commander Ira Shaffer or Harry W Miller may win for the Legion and Mrs Helen Kessler is unopposed for Auxiliary president. Charleston Mayor John T Copen joins the welcome.
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MacArthur Declines Campaign After Convention Role
General Douglas MacArthur, keynote at the Republican convention, says he will not participate in the forthcoming presidential campaign or give public speeches. He will remain in the Army and has accepted a Remington Rand chairmanship at a reported $100,000 salary, stating he is available for military duties but does not expect any.
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Drought Burns Crops in Dixie
The United States government announced emergency action to relieve drought damage affecting crops worth millions of dollars across at least a dozen states in the Dixie region. President and agencies moved to provide aid and relief programs to farmers facing losses.
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Contract Set For Big Ship Atomic Engine
The Atomic Energy Commission assigned Westinghouse Electric Corp. to develop an atomic power plant for large naval vessels such as aircraft carriers. The move followed the Navy’s Nautilus project and aims to accelerate atomic propulsion for major ships, possibly enabling long ranges and high speeds.
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Farouk Rebukes Luxuries as Ex-King Plans Simple Life
Egypt's former ruler Farouk I announced at a news conference on the island of Capri that he will live thriftily as a "poor" man after 16 years in the palace. He described exile life ahead and contrasted his modest means with former royalty. Archibald Cox was named head of the reconstituted Wage Stabilization Board in Washington, tasked with overseeing wage rules and new policies despite reduced powers. He warned the board must confront upcoming regulations on productivity based wage increases.
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Army Court Quashes Sentry Conviction in Korea
The U S Court of Military Appeals overturned the 10 year hard labor sentence of 21 year old Pic Warren G McConnell of Alloway New Jersey for falling asleep on guard duty in Korea. A three man civilian panel ordered a complete rehearing, citing improper involvement by the law officer at the Korea court martial.
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New Uranium Mines Found in Major Global Push
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission reveals expanded uranium resources as the U S accelerates atomic efforts against Russia. The semi annual report cites agreement with Australia to supply ore, by product uranium from South African gold fields, expanded Eldorado mine milling in Canada, and rising domestic production along with progress on advanced weapons and atomic powered flight.
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Two Men Slain In Charleston Pistol Duel
In Charleston's triangle district a domestic feud sparked a noon pistol duel leaving Albert Howard Nelson a 51 year old junk dealer dead and Emmett Hitt critically wounded. Nelson was shot five times by a 22 caliber pistol and Hitt with two 32 caliber bullets in the chest. Police recovered a 22 and a 32 from the scene and arrested John Henry Clark, 38, as a pawned gun linked to the case. Bertha Nelson, the victim's daughter, had been living with Hitt since mid May amid family feuding. Witness Herman Ray said the men argued by phone minutes before the shooting.
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Pigskin Pageant to Feature Esso Dealers Float Entry
The North-South Football Game, Inc announces the float entry of participating Esso dealers in the commercial division of the fifth annual Pigskin Pageant to be held Thursday night at the county fair.
Car Crash Knocks Out Power in South Charleston Area
An Alum Creek man, Thomas M. Scott, 28, drove into a power pole near Armour Park on U S Route 60 causing a citywide outage. He was taken to Thomas Memorial Hospital with possible hip and pelvis injuries as his car was demolished.
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Three Charleston Firms Targeted for Sales Tax Hike
Mayor Copenhaver announced a plan to raise gross sales taxes on Charleston's three major utilities the West Virginia Water Service United Fuel Gas and Second Appalachian Electric Power. A meeting with company representatives was set for today to agree on a figure earmarked for police and fire department raises amid budget pressures.
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Negroes Abandon Omaha Protest Against Whites
In South Omaha, a group of 17 Negro residents withdrew a protest petition aimed at blocking a white family from moving into their neighborhood. Luella Blackson said the signers would drop the action, expressing regret and claiming harmony with nearby white residents. Urban League official M M Taylor criticized the move as impulsive and unaffiliated with leadership, stressing the league fights discrimination instead.
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Adlai Stevenson and Ike Eisenhower Face Off in 1950s Campaign
Chicago report notes two leading party figures share Lincolnlike humility and religious devotion while diverging in background. Eisenhower rises from West Point military mold. Stevenson from Illinois wealth and diplomacy, shaping distinct paths to the presidency.
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