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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1956

Page

5

GOP Delegation Feud Hits Eisenhower Bid At Convention

In San Francisco two Mississippi delegations contest their 15 convention votes at the Republican National Convention. E. O. Spencer and Wirt Yerger Jr lead the Lily White group challenging Perry W. Howard’s ticket. The dispute centers on race and representation, with executive session hearings and possible appeals to the Credentials Committee.

San Francisco Wea of Segregation Mississippi Cow Palace E. 0. Spencer Wirt Yerger Jr Citizens For Eisenhower Eisenhower Perry W. Howard Howard Spencer-Yerger Legation O Ae Albert K. Mitchell New Mexico Republican National Committee National Committee

Dems set to seat regular delegations after party rift

Chicago Democratic convention committees rejected challenges from Mississippi and South Carolina Negro groups and adopted rules to avoid a North-South loyalty oath fight. Credentials committee barred seating the groups led by John H McCray while rules action awaits convention approval.

Chicago Ager Pan Missippi South Caroine Mississippi John H McCray Aoe Ee Tee Credentials

Clement's Home Folks Proud Of Frank Clement

Dickson Tennessee residents cheered as former neighbor Frank Clement appeared, with some doubt about his performance. Critics noted a change in style, while Rev J Hawkins praised the governor’s campaign presence. W A Clement Jr. commented that Clement appeared natural and unaltered. England May 10 1922.

Clement Frank W. A. Clement Jr

Keynoter Gives Hint of Governor Clement Residency

A scrambled note indicates Governor Frank Clement of Tennessee may have resided here for at least four months amid activities. It names two close associates, Vr. Coffey and Philip Carey, connected to the late attorney Cuneca Elliott.

Frank Clement Ee Ene Vr Coffey Philip Carey Cuneca We Elliott

Douglas Plans Special Events for Recreation Week

Douglas Perk hosts Recreation Week with three events. Arts and crafts exhibit runs tomorrow from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Softball games follow at 4:30. The Wind event is set for 8:30 p.m. Mr and Mrs James Saunders and Becky Warfield oversee activities.

Douglas Perk James Saunders Becky Warfield

Arkansas Plans Runoff Primary

A fragmented report notes Arkansas intends a runoff primary after a heated preferential vote. It mentions campaign tensions and a turnout around 307,000 in the state’s prior round, with rivals from various factions trading wins.

Arkansas Sant Sentis Cal Pri

Fast Meal Triggers Fatal Kitchen Proximity Incident

Oklahoma City report notes Ralph K. Steeds thanked his meal for saving his life after a large truck demolished his kitchen fifteen minutes after eating. Patrolman Leo Max stated anyone present would have faced fatal injuries.

Oklahom City Ralph K. Steeds Leo Max

Nehru Plans Visit To United States

Prime Minister Nehru said in parliament no date is fixed for a planned visit to the United States and Eisenhower. A prior reference noted a visit around July 7.

Nehru United States New Delhi Eisenhower

Sohio trademark ban appeal by Standard Oil of Ohio

Cheyenne Wyoming Standard Oil Co of Ohio appealed a July 12 federal court order restricting the use of the Sohio trademark across a 15 state marketing area of Standard Oil Co of Indiana. The action seeks to overturn or modify the ruling.

Cheyenne Wyo Standard Oil Co Ohio Sohio Indiana

Ohio Superintendent certifies American Mutual Fire Insurance Co comply

The Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies that American Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Milwaukee Wisconsin complies with state insurance laws and is authorized to transact business in Ohio for the current year. Its 1955 financials show assets 627.08 liabilities including reinsurance reserve 142,991.80. net surplus 137,800.67. Signed July 1 by the Superintendent of Insurance.

State OF Ohio American Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Milwaukee Wisconsin Lapua Insurance of Ohio

Ancient coin cache nets 26 Sicilians arrested

A large Fifth Century B C coin hoard found near Gela Sicily by ten workmen led to the arrest of 26 Sicilians. Archaeologists call the find one of the richest ever uncovered worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police recovered most coins and about 1 350 in lire from the black market network. Selling ancient coins is illegal in Italy.

Caltanissetta Sicily Gela Dinu Adamasteanu

Townsend To Tour In Latin America

SANTIAGO Chili The Foreign Ministry says Group Captain Peter Townsend, Princess Margaret's former suitor, is going to visit Latin America and begin his jeep tour of the world.

Santiago Chili Foreign Ministry Peter Townsend Princess Margaret Latin America

Ohio Receives 1.65 Million for Sewage Works

Washington reports Public Health Service tentative allotments under the Water Pollution Control Act. Ohio is allotted 1,653,325 dollars to finance construction of municipal sewage treatment works.

Washington W Public Health Service Ohio

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