Lights and Shadows in North Carolina Runoff Critics
A Northern Carolina Democratic runoff between Wilsonian Democrat Mr. Smith and Dr. Graham, an admitted leftist, sparks debate on socialism and political alignment. The column notes England’s shift and predicts national implications if Graham wins the U S Senate seat, including potential political shifts and the role of other parties and factions.
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England
North Carolina
Mr. Smith
Graham
Humphries
U. S. Senate
Minnesota
Pepper
Florida
Dr. Graham
Truman
Roosevelt
Reguar
Sentinel
Senate
University of North Carolina
Shelton Beaten To Draw By FBI In Indianapolis
Henry Shelton, a 41 year old on the FBI’s ten most wanted list, was shot by two agents in an Indianapolis street confrontation after reaching for a gun. He had escaped from Michigan prison last Labor Day while serving a 60 year sentence for bank robbery. One agent was lightly wounded, his partner’s bullet ricocheted off the sidewalk.
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Indianapolis
Henry Shelton
FBI
Shelton
Michigan
East Side
Illinois
Kaleva
Labor
Wife of Detective Turns Detective in Divorce Suit
In Miami, Florida, Mrs. Bryte sues for divorce claiming she became a private detective to expose her husband Robert Bryte. She followed him after he said he was working a case and saw him meeting a pretty waitress at a restaurant. Her evidence, she says, is enough for divorce.
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Miami
Fla
Robert Bryte
Joe Guenther Directs Traffic at Hollywood and Vine Intersection
Hollywood native Joe Guenther, a lumber company official and Shrine delegate, fulfilled a lifelong ambition by directing traffic at the famed Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street crossroad. The Kansas City man said he plans to tell the kids about this rare civic moment in the movie capital.
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Hollywood
Kansas City
Joe
Guenther
Los Angeles
Joe Guenther
Hollywood Boulevard
Vine Street
Movie Capital
Hollywood and
Vine
Typewriter fraud case ends with refund and release
Hearings for H. Gimmings charged with selling under false pretenses occurred yesterday afternoon before Justice John Snider. A compromise restored $90 to Herman Freedman who had paid for a used typewriter, and Freedman returned the typewriter to Gimmings who was then released from custody.
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H. Gimmings
Justice of the Peace
John Snider
Gimmings
Herman Freedman
Freedman
California fires 157 UC staff over loyalty oaths
Los Angeles reports that 157 University of California faculty and staff will be dismissed next week after refusing to sign non Communist affidavits. The action ends a 14 month dispute over loyalty oaths, with support from Dr. Sproul, Fleet Admiral Nimitz, and Governor Warren.
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Los Angeles
University of California
Communist Party
Board of Regents
Robert Gordon Sproul
University
Chester Nimitz
California
Earl Warren
Neely Seeks Higher Tariff On Foreign Oil
West Virginia senator Neely, a Democrat, tells reporters in Washington that foreign oil hurts the coal industry and that his subcommittee will likely recommend a higher oil tariff. He notes the committee report will not be submitted until July 5 due to more witnesses and questions. He stresses the plan reflects his personal view, not necessarily the committee’s.
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Washington
West Virginia
Neely
Burnside Clashes With Coffee Association In Debate
West Virginia representative Burnside urged U S funding to boost coffee production in southeast Asia. National Coffee Association Vice-President W F Williamson called the proposal preposterous, noting Asia has long produced coffee but not in world market quality. The NAC A claims about 90 percent of U S coffee importers roasters and distributors. Senators Kilgore are mentioned in passing.
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West Virginia
Washington
Burnside
United States
Southeast Asia
W.F. Williamson
National Coffee Association
N.C. A
West Virginia sergeant saves two jets at Patterson Field
Staff Sergeant George Landers of Moundsville guided Captain R. Spradley and Captain L. Kappil through emergency gear-down procedures, then aided Lieutenant R. Varnum as his F-8 ran near empty. The tense, 13 minute sequence required radio silence and expert advice to avert disaster.
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Dayton
Patterson Field
Ohio
George Landers
Moundsville
West Virginia
R. R. Spradley
Sergeant Landers
Spradley
L. C. Kappil
Landers
R. B. Varnum
Springfield
Varnum
Mere Awarding of 75 Dollars Doesn't Mar Their Friendship
In Towson Maryland the circuit court awarded Cemaron Heinmiller's family 75 dollars to be paid by the Getz tenant farmers. The families decline the payout, stating the dispute is a matter of principle and vows to preserve their friendship despite the sharecropping quarrel.
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Towson
Maryland
Cemaron Heinmiller
Getz
iTwo Unions Get New Contracts
In Clarksburg, C. I. C. Chemical Workers union chief Paul Bush announces a new contract for National Carbon workers covering about one thousand employees with a six cent hourly wage raise one hundred dollar monthly pensions and the company paying half the cost of life and hospital insurance. The old deal expired at midnight Wednesday. Huntington area agreements end a 12 day strike at West Virginia Steel and Manufacturing and CSO Steelworkers pending ratification at a meeting today, restoring work next Monday. In a General Cigar plant election Huntington, United Gas Coke and Chemical Workers Union a CIO affiliate won by narrow margins with 21 voting for AFLCIO Cigar Workers of America and 106 against, out of 392 ballots.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Paul Bush
C. I. C. Chemical Workers Union
National Carbon Company
West Virginia Steel and Manufacturing Company
CSO
General Cigar Company
United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers Union
A. F of L. Cigar Workers of America
Hodgesville Man Drowns at Camp Summers River
Robert Tetrick, 21, of Hodgesville near Buckhannon, sought relief from oppressive heat and swam the Greenbrier at Camp Summers. He was swept in a current while crossing and drowned, with his body recovered about two hours later. He would have been a WVU senior this fall.
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Hodgesville
Robert Tetrick
Buckhannon
Greenbrier
Tetrick
West Virginia University
Parade Judges Announced in Grafton Parade
Fire Chief John Proctor released the list of parade judges for the Fireman’s parade Monday evening in Grafton. The panel includes Mrs. Burl Mason Mrs. Rossline Fleming Heironint us Mr. E. S. Hamric Mr. Bud Lambert Mr. N. Bowman and Mr. Jack Keener.
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John Proctor
Grafton
Burl Mason
Rossline Fleming Heironintus
E. S. Hamric
Bud Lambert
N. Bowman
Jack Keener
Heat Not Hurting B and O Safety Meeting
About 310 people attended the Baltimore and Ohio railroad safety meeting held last night in hot conditions. The program emphasized safety with speeches by Mayor Bolyard and G W Elste among others, plus humorous local skits and two safety films Look and Live and Safe as you Think.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Safety Meeting
D. G. Bolyard
B. and O
T. J. Klauenberg
Monongah
Bolyard
Klauenberg
Baltimore
James A. Newton
Ralph Shahan
Harold Heffner
G. C. Newcome
Thomas Moran
Viola Hickman
Three Youths Demonstrate Livestock Care at Rotary
Three youths aged 11 and 12 formed a demonstration team at the Rotary Club meeting at the Moose home. Dressed in white shirts and blue striped slacks they showcased livestock care and discussed diseases. Their equipment included a hypodermic needle for black leg disease, earning admiration from judges. They rank among Taylor county’s best teams and will travel to Jackson’s Mill. Following the demonstration the Board of Directors voted to donate 25 to the Taylor County youth playground organization.
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Rotary Club
Moose Home
Taylor County
Jackson's Mill
Ralph Fike
Oil Slick Seen Gives Evidence Ship Hit Lake
An oil slick and wreckage debris hint at a major air disaster as a Northwest Airlines plane with 58 aboard is missing over Lake Michigan after departing New York for Seattle. Coast Guard and Navy craft search nine miles off Milwaukee near the north breakwater. no survivors yet feared.
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Chicago
Northwest Airlines
Lake Michigan
New York
la Guardian Aire
Seattle
Coast Guard
National Guard
Navy
Milwaukee
Crief
Rail Strike May Be Called Off
Chicago reports indicate no clear sign the planned rail strike for tomorrow will be postponed. The A F L switchmen seek 48 hours pay for a 40 hour week, threatening five mid western and western lines including Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western. The Railway Mediation Board continues efforts, but Francis O Neill says nothing is cooking.
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Chicago
Mid-Western and Western
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Cheago Great Western
Western Pacific
Great Northern
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
A. F. of L. Switchmen’s Union
Railway Mediation Board
Francis O'Neil
Sheriff Batson Names Lambert Deputy Sheriff
Sheriff Harry Batson appointed Ralph S. Lambert of Rolite or Grafton as deputy sheriff. Lambert will replace Deputy Sheriff Withers on July 1 when Withers returns to the assessor's office.
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Ralph S. Lambert
Rolite’ 4
Grafton
Harry B. Batson
Mr. Lambert
Withers
Laura Yates Wins W T C U Silver Medal
Laura Powell of Yates Avenue won the silver medal at a W T C U contest held last night. runner-up was Joyce Cuppett. Other participants included Joyce McKinney Margarie Hargett William Courtney Lowell Mason and Sue Sliter. The three judges were Miss Jean Annette Watkins and Reverends C V Tate and M.
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Laura Powell
Yates Avenue
St. Paul's
Woman Driver Fegan Earns Motoring Fame After Test Runs
Pasadena report notes Mrs May Fegan flunked two license tests yet persists in driving. She finally passes on a third attempt using a temporary permit. A slow train outside the Motor Vehicle office side caused her car to be pulverized, but her pride survived.
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Pasadena
Calif
May Fegan
State
Sentinel shifts to larger Thursday edition and earlier Saturday paper
The Sentinel unveils a new policy with a bigger Thursday issue and a smaller two hour earlier Saturday edition. Readers are asked their preferences on adding pages, changing midweek content, and keeping deadlines, with a toll free number and Monday contact for feedback.
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