Predict Dewey On First Ballot
A prediction that Gov. Thomas F. Dewey will be nominated on the first ballot sparks rival claims as the Republican convention nears in Chicago. Bricker supporters insist he will be nominated, while Western backers back Dewey. National managers arrive to lead last minute drives and Kentucky and New York figures set up operations ahead of the convention opening.
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Chicago
Thomas F. Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ruth Hanna Simms
Dewey
Roy D. Moore
Gov. Bricker
New York
Stevens Hotel
Herbert Brownell
Edward F. Jaeckle
J. Russell Sprague
Brownell
New York State
GOP
Kentucky
Frankfort
Simeon Willis
Willis
Moore
Bricker
Ohio
Republican National Committee
Resolutions Committee
Expectant Father Helps At Hospital
The Rev. Raymond J. Salchi of Tarentum Pa aided Magee hospital by cleaning walls and washing surgical instruments while awaiting his child. He volunteered to do any work and returned to his pulpit June 4 after his daughter Mark was born June 3. A hospital official praised his example.
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Tarentum
Raymond J. Salchi
Magee Hospital
Third Presbyterian Church
Mark
Sweeny May Get State Post Again
Harrisburg reports suggest Greensburg publisher E. Arthur Sweeny may return as Welfare Secretary in a Martin cabinet reshuffle. No official confirmation, but cabinet officials praised his four year Welfare leadership under Gov James. Ramage resignation opened the post as he expects Army induction.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
E. Arthur Sweeny
Greensburg
James
Edward Martin
Sweeny
Samuel Y. Ramage
M. Ramage
1944 Fruit Crop Forecast in Pennsylvania
The federal-state crop service reports Pennsylvania 1944 fruit yields in good condition though apples not plentiful. Pears fair, sweet cherries generally light, sour cherries and peaches above average. Apple blooms heavy early but damaged by rains. remaining foliage excellent. Erie county vineyards indicate a good grape crop amid war demands. Colonel Johnson notes travel schedules focus on wartime needs.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
Erie County
ODT Urges Halt to Passenger Travel as Invasion Proceeds
Cleveland June 19 J Monroe Johnson director of the Office of Defense Transportation asks presidents of 1500 major industries to reduce passenger trips to free transportation lines for freight as the invasion proceeds and non essential freight movement drops, urging business leaders to cooperate.
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Cleveland, O
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
Governor Urges All Work Harder in Year of Decision
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. June 19 Governor Edward Martin urged Americans to work harder and sacrifice as the nation faces a pivotal year. Speaking at a shrine marking Washington's Crossing he said the country must work, fight, sacrifice and shed blood and produce more while talking less. He cited those fighting in Normandy Yalu Asia and the Pacific as examples to emulate.
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Valley Forge
INS
Edward Martin
America
George Washington
Delaware River
Normandy
Yalu
Asia
Islands
Pacific
Sinatra Sings Happy Birthday To Newsboy Fan In Hollywood
Across 3000 miles Frank Sinatra spoke to Gloria Shore an 18 year old New Yorker on her birthday then sang Happy Birthday To You from the MGM studio on the set of Anchors Aweigh The moment was relayed by telephone for the Bobby Sox Brigade. Also noted are ASME sessions with scientists engineers and executives discussing postwar production trade and labor issues plus a Sikorsky Aircraft speech on helicopters at a Wednesday dinner.
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Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
Gloria Shore
Sinatra
M-G-M
Anchors Aweigh
Igor I. Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft
Bridgeport
Conn
ASME
Engineers Discuss Aircraft Developing
Pittsburgh June 19. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened a four day meeting highlighting aircraft developments for wear and peace. Key speakers were slated to cover a wide range of aviation topics.
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Pittsburgh
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Deshon Inducts 20 Cadet Nurses in Army Ceremony
Deshon General Hospital in Butler Pennsylvania held the first cadet nurse induction with full military ceremony. Col C J Gentzhov administered the oath as 20 cadet nurses joined the program part of a nationwide series of inductions. Detachments of officers nurses and WACs marched from post quarters to the flagpole in front of the administration building for the ceremony.
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Butler
Army
Deshon General Hospital
C. J Gentzhov
Deshon
United States
Army General Hospitals
Sponorine
Induction of Cadet Nurses Honors Four De Shon Men
Four De Shon men received military awards including two Purple Hearts, one Distinguished Service Cross, and one Expert Infantryman Badge. Birds at Ascencion Islands air base are described as both aid and menace to flyers, aiding navigation but threatening missions.
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Deshon
Army Air
Ascencion Islands
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