Private G O P Report Spurs Leaders On Campaign Funds
The Republican National Committee urged state party leaders to boost 1952 campaign fundraising after a confidential report showed 34 states failed to meet quotas. New York, Michigan, and Missouri posted low percentages while states like Arizona, Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming exceeded 100 percent. Nevada reached 100 percent, with GOP gains in Arizona and Nevada governorships, Pennsylvania and Utah Senate seats, and House seats in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican National Committee
National Committee
New York
Michigan
Missouri
Maryland
Millard Tydings
Massachusetts
Arizona
Delaware
Maine
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
Wyoming
Nevada
Senate
House
Arrest of roadhouse owner linked to Miss gunmen case
Covington Tenn December 18 police rearrest James Nix owner of the Colony Club and his employer George Roberts on fugitive warrants after Mississippi authorities seek extradition. They were jailed in Memphis while six Midwest gunmen tied to the Kennel Club holdup face armed robbery charges and federal firearms act violations. The gunmen include Gene Higgerson Evansville and five others from Chicago.
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Covington
Tenn
Midwest
Byhalia
Miss
James Nix
Colony Club
Here
George Roberts
Shelby County
Memphis
W. E. Crawford
Nix
Roberts
L. A. Smith, Jr
Holly Springs
Marshall County
Mississippi
Kennel Club
Colony
Crawford
Gene Higgerson
Evansville
Ind
Smith
Federal Grand Jury
Higgerson
Tom Utley
Wilbur D. Chapman
Henry Brogato
Richard Kay
Carmen Janniese
Chicago
Engagement Ring Comes Too Late in Tragic Shooting
Shreveport La Dec 18 Arnold Toms watch maker 24 was fatally shot by his nephews James Edwards 13 on the porch of his parents home at Jimestown La. The ring he planned to give his fiancée Dorothy Sims on Christmas day was being set by F H Gibbon employer when the pistol in the youths hands discharged. Toms died 30 minutes after reaching Fletcher Clinic Ringgold. Miss Sims was present. The story also notes the Southern Pine Association remarks on wood as an effective heat insulator.
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Shreveport
Arnold
Toms
James Edwards
Jimestown
Fletcher Clinic
Ringgold
Goldsmith Play Slated in Tech at Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech Theater Players present She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith on January 9 and 10 in Howard Auditorium Ruston. Matinee at 1 pm January 9. evening shows 8 pm January 9 and 10. No reserved seats. large seating capacity noted. Cast includes Lester Snyder and Glen Arnold with several students and local actors.
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Howard Auditorium
Lester Snyder
Young Marlow
Glen Arnold
Mr. Hardcastle
Allen Perkins
George Hastings
Paul Gammage
Tony Lumpkin
Mike Schofield
Sir Charles Marlow
Jayne Hills
Kate
Cecile Dana
Constance
Nell Goodgame Snyder
Mrs. Hardcastle
Jack Griffin
Paul Hugh
Carroll Stringfelow
Eddie Finns
Roy Brock
Covent Garden
London
England
Tech Theater Players
Briefing on Activation Plans for 31st Division
Montgomery Alabama December 18 Brig Gen Walter J Hanna deputy commander of the 31st Dixie National Guard division led a briefing for Alabama unit commanders on activation procedures for federal service January 16 He has not decided whether to remain with the 31st or retire to take the state adjutant general post offered by Gov Elect Gordon Persons starting January 16.
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Montgomery
Ala
Walter J
Crack) Hanna
31St
Dixie) National Guard
Alabama
Hanna
Elec Gordon Persons
French Bombers Extend Attacks Into Cambodia
French warplanes struck Nationalist concentrations north west of Chaudoc on the Cambodia Cochin China border. the raid ranged 120 miles west of Saigon. The communique spoke of heavy losses for Nationalists in a raid over Laos and noted no major ground fighting.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Cambodia
Chaudoc
Cochin China
Laos
Ho Chi Minh
Two Kingdoms
Vietnam
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Training Hedge Sprouts With a Central Stake Method
A stake driven into the hedge center guides growth. Pull branches from both sides and tie them to the stake until the new growth trains itself to spread there. This simple technique shapes a sparse hedge by directing and stabilizing future expansion.
Swede Nilsen Endorses HADACOL In Local Ad Claim
Swede Nilsen of Houston promotes HADACOL as a cure for fatigue upset stomach and vitamin deficiencies. He cites better sleep appetite and energy after using the liquid vitamin supplement produced by The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana. Copyright 1950 The LeBlanc Corporation.
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Nilsen
East 26Th Street
Houston
Texas
LeBlanc Corporation
Lafayette
Louisiana
Death of Vandalia resident Joseph A. Reid observed
Joseph A. Reid of Vandalia Illinois died December 17 in a local clinic while visiting his sister Mrs FE G Calvert of West Monroe. A WWI veteran wounded in the Argonne he was active in American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church Vandalia with burial at South Hill Cemetery. The peach blossom is the state flower of Delaware.
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Joseph A. Reid
Vandalia
FE. G. Calvert
Calvert
West Monroe
Mr. Reid
Reid- Boyd-Stewart
Ayrshire
Scotland
Joseph and
Isabelle Gill Reid
Company I
359Th Infantry
Argonne
Crawford-Hale
American Legion
Old Capital
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Masonic Lodge
Marion Garden Club Holds Christmas Meeting in Marion
In Marion La on December 13 the Marion Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Viola Jarmon’s home with co hosts Mrs. C W Salmon and Mrs. J W Marton. Festive decor and a Christmas tree set a cheerful mood as president Mrs. W S Gully led a brief session. A Christmas lightings contest was announced amid carols and a Christmas story by Miss Norma Stewart. Santa Mrs C R Jarmon gave each member a gift as refreshments with a Christmas theme followed.
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Marion
Marion Garden Club
Viola Jarmon
C. W. Salmon
J. W. Marton
W. S. Gully
Norma Stewart
C. R. Jarmon
Santa Claus
Swartz PTA Holds Monthly Meeting At School Cafeteria
The Swartz PTA met in the school cafeteria with Mrs. Wilson Rein as president. Mrs. Addie Hoover led the opening prayer, minutes were read and approved, and Mrs. J. E. Sapp led the program. Third and seventh graders sang Christmas songs, Donald Thompson presented the U N flag, Sarah Allen Wright gave a recital, and Rev. R B Crofts spoke on Religion in a Changing World.
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Swartz P.T. A
Wilson Rein
Addie Hoover
J. E. Sapp
Elsie Patterson
U. N
Donald Thompson
Sarah Allen Wright
R. B. Crofts
Swartz
Glove Becomes Handy Tool for Cleaning Venetian Blinds
Third and sixth grades led attendance at a meeting with the most parents present. A social hour followed with refreshments. An old cotton work glove is shown as a cleaning aid for blinds. Slip the glove over a hand to form a five pronged, flexible tool for reaching tight spots. Launder the glove’s soil after use for next time.
Messiah to be Presented on Louisiana Tech Stage Tuesday
Ruston announces the fourth Messiah rendition in five years on December 19 at 8 p.m. on the Louisiana Tech stage. Tech students and teachers join Ruston and visiting vocalists under Marshall Bre to perform with tenor Truett Hinkie, soprano Ann Hill, and baritone Elton Lamkin among others. four faculty members also participate. a British firm develops a silk-like synthetic fibre from crude oil products.
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Tech
Truet Hinkie
Ruston
Ann Hilh
Puston
Elton Lamkin Arcadia
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