GOP campaign plans shift as Warren and Dewey tour states
Secretary Tobin endorsement expected after a speech. Warren to begin a September 15 California to New Mexico Oklahoma and Kentucky swing with eight major speeches. Dewey silent on western route. GOP predicts Senate gains in Montana New Mexico and Colorado amid criticism of Truman and the investigations into communism in government.
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Olf A. Berle, Jr
Labor
Maurice J. Tobin
Kans
Earl Warren
California
Warren
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
Dewey
Minnesota
Iowa
Utah
Montana
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Colorado
Scott
Truman
Congressional
Appointment details of Army veteran and publicity staff
A former Army service member helped create the commission's Picture service and held roles as staff Photographer, director of publications, and assistant to Handlan McKinnon. He previously worked on the state publicity commission staff, predecessor to the current agency, and was part of the Charleston Gazette advertising team.
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Handlan McKinnon
State Publicity Commission
Charleston Gazette
Zhdanov Death Announced in Moscow State Events
A 3:55 p.m. death time was reported and the notice said Zhdanov would lie in state at the Hall of Columns in central Moscow. Funeral services were set for Red Square at 5 p.m. tomorrow, with burial in the Kremlin wall.
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Jones
Moscow
Red Square
Kremlin
Coast shipping car service talks stall work stoppage threat
Navy Air Force Marine and Coast Guard freight space was to be allotted by West Coast A A R representatives as San Francisco negotiators met late into the night to avert a Pacific coast shipping shutdown. Prospects of a timely settlement between employers and five unions remained slim.
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Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Car Service Division
San Francisco
Long Program Aims to Consolidate Power in Louisiana
The program outlined by Governor Long since his election by a 200000 majority this year includes higher taxes expanded governmental services and a reduction of New Orleans revenues or the authority of its anti Long mayor.
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Long
Page One
Governor Long
New Orleans
Jones Moves to Colvin Run Steeds and Marriage Ties
The suit states Jones relocated to Colvin Run Virginia to focus on the horse Shenandoah. Jones claims Shenandoah has no bearing on his domestic life, noting a large quantity of oats. The Joneses wed October 30, 1947 in Frederick.
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Jones
Colvin Run
Steed
Shenandoah
Joneses
Frederick
Explosion Injures Recruits During Training Demonstration
Witnesses described a machine gun demonstration that went awry as the lead platoon was shattered. Captain Anderson noted that all injured were recruits in basic training and three of the 23 hurt remained in critical condition.
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Page One
Anderson
Bostal Weaver Builds Large Communal Grass Nest
A single African bird known as the Bostal Weaver creates a communal nest from grass that is described as larger than an office desk, illustrating remarkable nesting behavior and social construction.
Road to stop and where failed to obey each fired one shot from Winchester rifles
Lewis testified that shots were fired from 80 to 150 yards. Cutlip died instantly from a forehead wound while Woolfram surrendered behind a rock. Harrison County coroner Charles D. Smith said any single shot could have killed Cutlip, and he died from a direct head shot.
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Winchester
Lewis
Cutlip
Woolfram
Harrison County
Charles D. Smith
Clarksburg
Truck Strike Expands as NJ Locals Anticipate Pay Hope
In 1946 a trucking stoppage spread to locals 262 and 816 after wage offers of 15 cents an hour. Old contracts paid drivers 85 dollars weekly and helpers 60. Local 807 and New Jersey spokesmen warned of wider action as 28,000 workers across 11 locals faced expired contracts and no work today.
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Page One Wike
New Jersey
807
John E. Strong
B&O Liability Fight Over Bridge Damages Recalled
Ohio address dispute centers on when the state bought the bridge in 1937 and assumed liability for damage from its erection. The court heard that the state’s benefit from the contract included a moral obligation to pay, yet Sims refused payment despite legislative appropriation for the claim.
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Ohio Bridge Company
The
Ayl
Sims
In memoriam Lloyd McWilliams died a year ago today
In memory of our brother Lloyd McWilliams who died one year ago today. Brothers and sisters Howard Williams Jane Lake Isabelle Losh Fiona Roach.
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Lloyd McWilliams
Howard Williams
Jane Lake
Isabelle Losh
Fiona Roach
Grafton Man Waxy Clark Dies After Short Illness
Waxy Clark a longtime Grafton resident noted for his humor and widespread goodwill across West Virginia and beyond. He died of a brief illness at Grafton City Hospital at about 10:00 a.m. Born January 17, 1880, in Grafton, he worked in railroading and show business during his youth and manhood. He is survived by his daughter Alice Clark of Los Angeles, sister Mrs. Lloyd E. Warthen of Los Angeles, two brothers E. F. Clark and W. P. Clark, and was a member of Andrews Methodist Church and BPOE Lodge 308. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bartlett Funeral Home.
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Mary Almester Clark
Alice Clark
Los Angeles
Calif
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E. F. Clark
W. P. Clark
Andrews Methodist Church
B.P.O. Ellis
Bartlett
Berlin currency crisis tests allied plans for single euro use
SECON principals met at the Allied control authority building to discuss trade and a possible single currency for Berlin. An informed source said the issue centers on how the three western powers could supervise a Soviet backed currency while allowing Russians to issue it, amid the 70 day Berlin crisis. Western allies issued new money for western Germany, triggering a Soviet blockade and creating two Berlin currencies, the eastern and western Deutsche marks, with the eastern sector outlawing the western marks.
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Allied Control Authority
Berlin
Germany
Wallace Campaign Struggles With Segregation Bans
Wallace faces icy reception in the deep south as Alabama Mississippi and other states bar or limit his speaking. Officials threaten escorts while some governors doubt harm. Wallace campaign stops include Huntsville Albertville Gadsden Birmingham and Bessemer with a radio address planned. Senator Glen Taylor faces disorderly conduct charges in Birmingham for attempting to use a Negroes only entrance.
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Louisiana
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Idahio
Southern Negro Youth Congress
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Skipper Sinking Rescue Near Patuxent River
Coast guard and vessels pursued the sinking of a ship near the Patuxent River mouth. Evans was rescued from the water while the skipper clung to the pilot house. Christy was later found aboard the passenger vessel exhausted but alive after an air and surface search.
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Coast Guard
Patuxent River
Elizabeth City
Hawsie
Christy
Norfolk
Baltimore
W. E. Riles
Annapolis
Mitchum raid links actor to apartment drug find
Police said Robert Mitchum and a blonde film hopeful surrendered marijuana or reefer during a six month narcotics probe. Officers found more marijuana at another apartment linked to Miss Leeds. Mitchum described visiting the home after house hunting as his wife and two sons headed toward the cast.
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Barr
Miss Leeds
William Craig
Ford
Dorothy
Jack B. Little
Hollywood
Investigation sought on disappearance by Berea police
Police reported three investigations at the request of Berea officers who also contacted Elyria authorities asking for detention of Smith. The car was impounded and declared a total loss after leaving the highway and crashing into a tree, breaking in two.
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Collins
Elyria
Smith
Fatal Truck Crash Near Lenn's Creek Mountain
Two young men died in separate accidents reported Sept. 1. Pi Raymond Price, 23, of Daniels, Paleigh county, was killed when his truck overturned on U 8 Route 119 near the Boone county line. William L. Hall, 21, of Crown Hill died from injuries after a motorcycle struck an automobile on the Paint Creek road near Gallagher.
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Pi Raymond Price
Daniels
Paleigh County
Lenn's Creek Mountain
Boone County
Montgomery
William L. Hall
Crown Hill
Paint Creek Road
Gallagher
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