Republicans Poll Officials Split On Taft Eisenhower race
A United Press poll of 161 Republican governors, state chairmen, and GOP national committee members finds about half remain neutral on endorsing Taft or Eisenhower. Taft leads among those on record, with 45 Taft and 25 Eisenhower supporters. many states show mixed or neutral stances, with Delaware Kansas New Hampshire and New York backing Eisenhower and several others split or neutral.
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Witness Testimony In Murder Trial On Double Date
Bila Mae Cooper testified in the first degree murder trial of Joe Bil Smith Jr for the 1948 slaying of Gloreen MacNicholas. She said Smith and Noreen went on a double date with two men to a park where she claimed the girl tried to escape but fell near a fence and was killed as Smith allegedly hit and chok ed her while telling her to die. The body was found months later and Smith was arrested in California after Cooper's accusation.
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Aiken Calls for Hearings on USDA Shortage Probe
Senator Aiken demands public hearings into a report claiming shortages in the Agriculture Department’s farm price support program. The confidential tally to the Senate committee cites four million dollars in losses tied to storage contracts with private firms, with department officials acknowledging potential losses up to five million but likely under one eighth of a percent of traded commodities. Aiken urges action against those responsible, while noting no evidence of government employee profits.
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Booby Traps Self as Pipe Bursts Bullet
Adel Iowa January 12 Constable Archie Dillion in the sheriff's office puffed his pipe when a .28 caliber bullet cracked through the ceiling. He nursed a sore thumb and claimed the bullet mixed with his tobacco during a prior hunting trip.
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Nine News Security Directors Selected
A nine man subcommittee to aid federal agencies in implementing President Truman s security order was announced in Washington on January 12 Edward R Trapnell of the Atomic Energy Commission was named full time executive secretary of the panel The group reports to the interdepartmental committee on internal security of the National Security Council with members from State Treasury Defense and Justice Departments
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Britain to Withdraw Troops From Greece in March
London reports British Army and Air Force missions will depart Greece at fiscal year end in March for economy. Greek premier Venizelos says contracts for the two missions will not be renewed. American missions stay to preserve training uniformity. Britain keeps a naval mission in Athens.
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Driver Killed in Collision Near Alameda and 223rd
Frank P. Dunmire, 1 of 9403 San Luis St, was killed when his car collided with Wilbur Greiner’s gasoline tanker at 223rd and Alameda Streets. Dunmire’s body lay 120 feet north of impact. he died of a crushed head at Harbor General Hospital. Greiner stated he traveled north on Alameda while Dunmire sped west, failing to stop at the boulevard. brakes failed on the truck and it rolled 200 feet before stopping.
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Dies plans Senate bid if funds allow against Connally
Martin Dies said he would run against Senator Tom Connally if he can raise $100,000. He told the Houston Chronicle he would instead seek a Congressman at large seat if the money is not available to mount a decent Senate race.
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Clock Loaded Close Look Costs Purchaser $4601
In Muncie Indiana January 12 John Stephenson checked an estate sale of Mrs Bessie Cheriies items. With auctioneer Del Dresbach he inspected a clock on the wall and found 4061 in bills hidden inside the clock. He surrendered the money to the estate attorney.
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Churchill Stresses Value of Free Press to West
In Ottawa Winston Churchill urged a free but self restrained press to aid the western world as it moves from trouble to glory. He accepted honorary membership in the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery and met Commonwealth diplomats to push Anglo American policy coordination in the Middle East and Asia during a week end visit. Canada backs U S efforts for economic and political unity in the western hemisphere.
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CBS Reporter Named Assistant to Harriman
Washington Jan. 12 UP Charles Collingwood White House correspondent for CBS was named special assistant to W Averell Harriman director of the Mutual Security Agency.
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