Georgia Names Negro Delegates to Democratic Convention
Georgia announces its 64 delegates and 53 alternates for the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, including four Negroes among delegates and alternates for the first time in modern history. Leroy Johnson and A. T. Walden are the Negro delegates. Alt. T. P. Hoover and Mrs. P. Q. Yancy are the alternates.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Carl Sanders
Sanders
Travis Stewart
Georgia Democratic Party
Atlantic City
San Francisco
U.S
Atlanta
Fulton
DeKalb
Johnson
Miller to Open VP Campaign in Harrisburg August Seventh
Rep. William E. Miller will launch his campaign for vice president August 7 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania by invitation of Governor William W. Scranton. Scranton asked Miller to address Pennsylvania’s top Republican leaders.
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Washington
William E. Miller
Harrisburg
William W. Scranton
Republican National Committee
Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Miller
Pennsylvania
Obituaries for Miss Dillie Cunningham and others
Death notices list Miss Dillie Cunningham 88 of Armagh and Arthur C Hill 65 of Detroit formerly Indiana plus J Paul Kimmel 80 of Shel octa R D 1. Other details are incomplete in the page.
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Cunningham, Miss Dillie
Armagh
Hill, Arthur C
Detroit, Mich
Indiana
Economic Outlook Labeled Positive for Steel Sector
U S Steel chairman Roger M Blough praised the economy and steel industry prospects after reporting second quarter earnings of 60.7 million dollars or 1.00 a share. Half year profits totaled 112.24 million dollars or 1.84 a share. Directors declared a 0.50 dividend payable Sept 10. Republic Steel posted 17.77 million dollars in Q2 earnings. Bethlehem Steel was set to report. Blough cited strong July orders and a rebound in private construction.
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U.S. Steel
Republic Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Blough
Five Miners Trapped As Rescue Reaches Cave-In Site
In Champagne fault zone France a limestone mine near Mt Rivel saw five miners trapped by a cave in while nine others were found alive two hundred feet below. Rescue teams opened an entry and a vertical shaft as torrential rains hampered efforts and voices were heard through a pipe alarm system.
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Champagnole
France
The
Sur
Jura Moutains
Mt. Rivel
Albin Parrad
Andre Martinez
Parrad
Jura
Paris
Marriage License Fee In Louisiana Increases
Baton Rouge Louisiana AP reports the state raised the marriage license fee from 3.50 to 5.00 in a law signed by Governor McKeithen. The increase funds processing of paperwork and took effect at noon today.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
John J. McKeithen
Battle Over Redwood Park Land Sets California On Edge
California officials clash as the State Park Commission opposes freeway routes through Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and argues to curb the Highway Commission's power to condemn park land. debate centers on 101 corridor with a preferred ridge route opposed by locals for cost and preservation.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
State Park Commission
California Highway Commission
Charles A. DeTurk
State Department of Parks and Recreation
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Party—Fire Co. Coral
Wedtfx
Rob
Ert
A. Bradford
Highway Transportation Agency
Highway Commission
San Francisco
U.S. 101
Prairie Creek
Ie Division of
Gold Bluff Beach
Park Commission
Redge
Beach
State Highway Commission
Edmund G. Brown
Sam Helwer
Division of Highways
Dean's Chick Quick Broasted Chicken Opening Soon
Local eatery naming Dean's Chick Quick Broasted Chicken at 1027 Phila Street preparing to open soon. Announcement notes prospective customers to watch for grand opening details and menu highlights.
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Dean
Phila. St
Melee at Rock ’n’ Roll Dance Sparks Rampage in Medford
In Medford Massachusetts a teenage rock n roll dance turned violent as hundreds of youths clashed. Police say 7 boys and 1 girl injured along with 3 officers from rock and bottle-throwing. A Negro youth presence and a white crowd mingled before the melee ended with police dispersal.
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Medford
Mass
Joseph W. Sacco
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Sullivan ‘Square
Charlestown
Weather brief updates with storms and mild turn
Thunderstorms in the morning give way to warm conditions with highs in the low 80s. Tonight a gradual clearing cools with lows in the low 60s. Thursday turns fair and mild with highs 74 to 80.
Dixie Governors Meet Suggested For Action
Gov. John McKeithen said Southern governors should convene before the Democratic National Convention to decide a course of action. He spoke in New Orleans during a meeting with city officials and noted efforts to arrange the conference are underway, though he has no direct involvement.
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New Orleans
John McKeithen
McKeithen
Unusual Golf Layout in Vermont Cows on Course
Barton Vermont's Bar ton Country Club operates a nine hole layout on Amri Vezina's farm. Cows graze near greens with three foot fences and winter rules to accommodate cattle. Insurance covers cow injuries and disputes over damages have occurred.
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Barton
Barton Country Club
Ken Elliott
Amri Vezina
Amri
Elliott
Vezina
Ranger 7 Likely Hits Moon Target After Key Midcourse Maneuver
Pasadena NASA expert Dr. William Pickering says Ranger 7 may have reached the 300 mile wide Sea of Clouds target on the moon's near side after a 67 mile per hour midcourse kick. Officials will analyze tracking data for hours to confirm impact site.
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William H. Pickering
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
U.S
Pickering
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Ranger 7
Pacific
Earth
Moon
Fire Destroys Cheswick Hotel
A fire at the Sands Hotel in Cheswick near Pittsburgh destroyed the two story brick building late Tuesday. The blaze was controlled within two hours and damage was estimated at 50 000 dollars. About five guests on the second floor escaped unharmed. The hotel housed a basement cocktail lounge and a first floor bar.
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Pittsburgh
Cheswick
Elderton Bank Chairman J Paul Kimmel Dies At 80
J Paul Kimmel 80 of Shelocta R D 1 chairman of Elderton State Bank and bank president for 22 years died last evening at his residence. Gazette carries a full obituary today.
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J. Paul Kimmel
Shelocta R.D. 1
Elderton State Bank
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Indianapolis
By Jack Lefler
New York
Roger M. Blough
U. S. Steel Corp
Martinet
Andre and
Michel Jacques
Redwoods
Dixie
Pasadena
Elderton Bank
Lo Presti
Tix
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