Thurmond and Wright Lead Dixie Party
Thurmond and Wright lead a Dixie Party nomination by acclamation amid a charged city auditorium. Holdrige protested and was guarded by police before being released. Wright pledged the South’s opportunity and urged states to back the ticket while Thurmond denounced civil rights reforms and argued for preserving local self government.
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Thurmond
Thomas E. “Truman
City
Herbert C. Holdrige
Washington, D. C
Wright
Holdrige
Robert E. Lee
Walter Sillers
Gov. Wright
United States
South
Gov. Thurmond
Eg States
Truman
Presit
Philadelphia
Philadelia
Democratic Party
FEPC
Congress
Berlin Situation Teeters Toward War as Guards Block Cars
American motorists near Berlin faced Soviet visa hurdles as Russian guards redirected several vehicles toward the western zones. In Europe, U S air power shows strength with 60 B 29s flying from Britain on simulated bombing runs. In the Middle East, armistice efforts in Jerusalem falter amid continued violence.
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Berlin
May
U. S
Europe
Britain
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Folke Bernadotte
Lake Success
Palestine
United Nations
Cairo
U.N
Two Alabama Newspapers Score Rebels Hires Mr Dewey
In a political note the Rebels endorse Dewey over Truman, arguing his policies would better serve the nation and Alabama. Hays warns against assuming Democratic disintegration, stating the party remains national and promises compromise with southern delegates.
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Alabama
Dewey
Truman
Hays
Eee
Democratic Party
Polio Epidemic Closes Camps and Targets Guilford Region
Guilford reports 112 paralysis cases in the year and an epidemic area defined between Asheville and Raleigh. Authorities urge contact restrictions outside the zone and cancel or modify camps and events statewide. Week totals rise with 197 new cases this week. 4-H programs and summer camps face closures or access limits.
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Guilford
Asheville
Raleigh
Guilford County
Moore
Buncombe
Durham
New Hanover
Surry
Burke
Gaston
Jackson
Mecklenburg
Orange
Robeson
Rutherford
Wake
North Carolina
State College
L. R. Harrill
Millstone
Richmond County
Swannanoa
Manteo
Dare County
White Lake
Bladen County
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Fox County
Registration Of Boys Set For August 16th
The defense department explains registration starts mid August for peacetime service. Applicants aged 18 to 19 will enlist with US Army Navy and Air Force taking about 10 000 volunteers in four weeks. Induction cannot start before September 22 and select service sets up drafts boards to manage the process.
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Department of Defense
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defense Department
United States
Congress
Labor Guide Puts Barkley On Yes List
Labor Guide ranks Barkley among lawmakers voting yes on major labor and social issues. The House Democrat bloc shows united support, while numerous Republicans split on topics like Taft Hartley act inflation housing taxes and foreign aid. Japan’s coal imports and 16th century grapefruit mention appear in the same clipping.
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Labor Guide
Barkley
Yes
Tex
Butler
R-Neb
Williams
Douglas
Havenner
Holifield
Miller
California
Carroll
Colorado
Dawson
Gordon
Gorsky
Price
Last Farewell to Gen Pershing Draws Nation
Vets, nurses, and officers bid informal farewell as Gen Pershing lies in state in the Capitol rotunda before state funeral plans. Thousands prepare to stream past, with a Monday Arlington ceremony and a procession route from Constitution Avenue toward Virginia. Maj. Gen Luther D. Miller and Rev John W. Suter to conduct rites at Arlington. Pershing chose the Unknown Soldier slope for burial. Army reports 3,000 admission slots, many requests declined.
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Third Infantry Regiment
Arlington National Cemetery
Constitution Avenue
Potomac
Green Hills
Virginia
Luther D. Miller
Army Chaplains
John W. Suter
Washington (Protestant Episcopal) Cathedral
Pershing
Three Hit Inning Stunner for Tommy Burns
Tommy Burns of the Chicago Nationals collected three hits in a single inning during a 1883 major league game. He slugged a double and a homer as part of the barrage and powered his club’s offensive burst.
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Chicago
Tommy Burns
Chicago Nationals
Bentley Featured For Giants In 1923 Season
John Bentley pitched 31 innings for the New York Giants in 1923 and batted .427 across 52 games. He was a key two way player with standout batting and pitching totals.
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New York
John Bentley
Giants
Six Americans Die In Crash Off Hong Kong
The crash off Hong Kong killed six Americans among 26 passengers of the plane. Among the American victims were Mrs D Nelson and her son, and Mr and Mrs H M R Hodgson, with Dale Cramer's mother Mrs H H Berens of Summerfield Kansas noted as a casualty. Stewart's wife was the other Canadian victim. The roster listed 22 passengers and four crew members with several unnamed Americans and others lacking nationality or address.
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C. M.S. Smith
Auto for Sale Ad Marks Early Springfield March 1896
The earliest known advertisement for selling a car appeared in March 1896 periodicals in Springfield Massachusetts, noting an early automotive listing.
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Springfield
Mass
Dempsey Defends Heavyweight Crown in Shelby Bout
Jack Dempsey fought Tom Gibbons over 15 rounds in Shelby to defend the heavyweight title, a bout remembered as a landmark event from 25 years prior in Montana.
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Shelby, Mont
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Shelby
Tuna T Ipswich Record Catch Weighs 927 Pounds
A 927 pound tuna caught in 1940 near Ipswich by John Vernaglia is reported as the largest on record. The feat marks a landmark in local angling history and showcases the strength of Atlantic waters.
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John Vernaglia
Chevrolet
Crash Details Link Plane Run From Macao to Colony
Mrs. N. Humphreys is named in the report. The cause of the crash is not known. The aircraft was on its regular 40 mile overwater route from Macao to the British colony.
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N. Humphreys
Macao
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Florence
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Togliatti
Antonio Pallante
Ainly
Hubby
Japan
Florida
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
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Hollywood
King Features Syndicate
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