Massachusetts Democratic convention erupts in fight over attorney general nominee
The Massachusetts state convention hall erupted into fist fights and shouting as 300 delegates surged toward the speaker's platform. Four candidates remained for attorney general after 14 hours of wrangling, with Edward J. McCormack leading the balloting at 701 votes. Police reinforced the hall. no arrests were reported. Gov. Foster Farrell, Lt. Robert Murphy, and Sen. John F. Kennedy were nominated earlier by acclamation.
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Robert F. Murphy
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John E. Powers
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Monroe County
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Dow
Fabian
Jacobs
Leslie Chartranne
Favorite Son Accord Eyed By Democrats
Democrats eye a potential open 1960 convention with favorite sons poised to carry state delegates. Humphrey in Minnesota, Kennedy in Massachusetts, Williams in Michigan, Harriman in New York, Meyner in New Jersey, Symington in Missouri backed, while Florida cites Collings as a regional option. Possible agreement to curb cross-state poaching could shape the nomination battle.
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Massachusetts
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G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Areteli Harriman
New York
Robert B. Meyner
New Jersey
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Florida
Leroy Collings
Partisan Attacks On Adams Stir Washington Debate
Washington lawmakers from both parties sharply criticize Sherman Adams. Rep Winfield Denton notes Democrats publicly urge restraint while Republicans face calls for Adams to resign. Rep Robert Hale defends Adams amid reports he favored Bernard Goldfine and questions whether the White House can trust him. Denton frets over GOP leaders outside the White House.
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Refugees clash with police at Soviet UN building
About 350 Hungarian refugees exploded in violence at the Park Avenue Soviet delegation headquarters, injuring four officers and arresting nine as angry crowds smashed windows and called for red- era justice. Police overwhelmed the scene with more than 1000 officers guarding the area.
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Wife shoots husband after drinking dispute ends in tragedy
Jacob s wife Mary 38 was jailed on an open investigation charge after detectives said the couple argued over a threat and a shotgun was discharged three times. Jacobs was killed on the kitchen floor. five children survived from his wife s previous marriage.
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Actor Calvert Yacht Missing in East China Sea Trip
Hollywood actor John Calvert who played The Falcon sailed from Keelung with seven others aboard a 95 ton two masted yacht. A vessel like his was sighted drifting 80 miles southeast of Shanghai near the Chinese coast. Calvert’s wife Ann Cornell and their newborn son were among the passengers. Coast Guard in Tokyo alerted Japanese fishing vessels to search the East China Sea. The motor of the story notes rebel activity near Menado and uncertain weather.
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Dag Confers With Nasser On Lebanon Crisis
Dag Hammarskjold met with Egyptian President Nasser in Cairo for talks focused on Us N matters and the Lebanon crisis. UAR officials warned against foreign interference while stressing the Lebanese crisis as internal. Hammarskjold had earlier visited Beirut Amman and Jerusalem for regional talks.
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Trains Crash In Thurmond Injures Ten On George Washington
A freight train slammed into the rear of the stalled George Washington passenger train in Thurmond injuring ten. The collision derailed a dozen cars, damaged a private car, and ripped track. Engineer Howard W. Honaker and six others were hospitalized. most passengers were treated and released. Rescue teams freed the engineer after over two hours.
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Rebels Hold Out in Menado North Celebes
Reports conflict over Menado, capital of North Celebes. Government forces claimed fall, while an army spokesman said contact with the area was still being established. A rebel radio asserted rebels captured a government troop company at Mapanget Air Field near Menado last Wednesday.
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City Scene Boy Walks Along West Side Street
A small boy was seen walking along West Side street wearing swim trunks and cowboy boots. The odd combination drew curious glances from passersby in the downtown area.
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West Virginia House Speakership Fights in Special Session
A special legislative session begins to address liberalized unemployment benefits as West Virginia lawmakers clash over the speakership. Majority Leader T. E. Myles of Fayetteville is the front runner amid a split among independents and four challengers. Gov. Underwood urges quick action and a three-bill limit to extend jobless benefits from 24 to 36 weeks under federal programs.
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Gazetter- Daily Mail Want Ads Sell Farm Tools
A local want ad column boasts strong sales, noting farmers clearing attic and basement items via the Gazette Daily Mail notices. The piece promotes the ads as an easy method to make money and even teases a space alien reader.
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