World Champion Liar Named in Burlington Contest
Richard Burlin of Chatham Mass won the Burlington Liars Club top prize in a nationally noted spoof. Judges praised his convincing tale while others from John Legette Charlotte N C A Redding Ellensburg Wash and Lloyd Legried De Forest Wis earned honorable mentions.
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Judge Denies Ban on Blackface at New Year Parade
Common Pleas Court refused a injunction to prohibit blackface marchers in the Philadelphia New Year’s Day Mummers parade. City officials promised the event would be peaceful. civil rights groups warned they may block marchers wearing blackface. A record 1800 police officers were assigned to the parade.
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Lodge Support Gains In Boston
The National Draft Lodge Committee announced the first U S campaign headquarters for Henry Cabot Lodge in Boston Massachusetts with George Kidder of Boston named chairman of the Massachusetts group to secure delegates The plan includes opening more headquarters nationwide and signaling strong support for Lodge in the Republican presidential nomination KHARTOUM news briefs mention radio equipment abroad.
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Officials Report to HST on National Affairs Group Meets with Truman in Independence
Four administration officials led by Michael Forrestal traveled to Independence, Missouri, to confer with former President Truman and discuss domestic and world affairs. The session, part of a policy to keep former leaders advised, included CIA director John A. McCone and budget deputy Elmer Staats. Truman indicated outcomes would come from the President.
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Labor Mulls Yarborough Run For Texas Governor Not Now
The Texas AFL-CIO secretary treasurer Roy Evans said labor prefers Don Yarborough delay a governor bid. With Connally seeking re election and Kennedy’s assassination still echoing Evans notes Republican strength fading and a potential Yarborough candidacy could hinge on a hot senate race. Yarborough planned to announce in coming weeks.
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Iran hit by damaging snows and cold
Severe cold and heavy snows paralyzed Iran on Tuesday as more than two thirds of roads were closed. Officials report at least 12 dead and scores injured from the severe weather in the last 24 hours, with 24 people taken to hospitals in Tehran.
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