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GOP Members Select Smith GOP Floor Leader For 1955 Session
The Republican House minority named former Speaker Charles C. Smith as floor leader for the 1955 General Assembly session in Harrisburg. Rep. Albert W. Johnson was named Smith's assistant in the post of party whip. The GOP lineup has 98 Republicans and 112 Democrats. opening January 4. Smith's victory followed Edwin W. Tompkins withdrawal. Smith called the caucus harmonious. Norman Wood was named chairman and Robert Kent secretary of the GOP House caucus. Woman Is Hanged In London For Daughter-in-Law Slaying. In Australia, voting without good reason carries a $4.80 fine.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
House
Charles C. Smith
GOP
General Assembly
Smith
Philadelphia
Albert W. Johnson
McKean County
Johnson
Edwin W. Tompkins
Cameron
Rep
Norman Wood
Lancaster
Robert #. Kent
Crawford