Pros, or fans, weigh Eisenhower and Taft in 1952 race
In Washington on January 10 James Marlow notes political prophets will tout each candidate’s odds for the Republican nomination. He recalls 1948 lessons, the role of party pros in selecting the nominee, and the delicate balance between Eisenhower and Taft supporters as the July convention approaches.
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Taft
Truman
Tait
Taftees
Congress
Eisenhower enters race rumors spark political wagers
The Frederick News reports on Lodge signaling Eisenhower as a possible candidate and reporters prompting the general to comment. Democrats like Green of Rhode Island call the maneuver a neat way to enter, while Ferguson of Michigan notes delegates will demand clear stances at the convention, echoing historical doubts from 1848 about Dewey’s loss and clarity of position.
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Eisenhower
Green
Rhode Island
Ferguson
Michigan
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Royer and Sprenkle to Perform Recital at Hood College
Violinist Philip Royer and pianist Charles Sprenkle will give a public recital Monday night in Brodbeck Hall as part of Hood College music department and Monday Musicales. Oliver Spangler will accompany Royer. program includes Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt. Sprenkle marks his first local appearance. Royer noted longtime Maryland music figure.
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Hood College
Monday Musicales
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Bach
Beethoven
Chopin
Vez
Liszt
Oliver Spangler
Western Maryland College
Royer
Carroll County
Hood Faculty Member Makes Early Part Time Appearance
A Hood faculty member made his first appearance last year soon after joining the faculty on a part time basis, marking an early engagement with the department and signaling potential future roles.
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Social notices from Woodfield and nearby areas
Woodfield and area residents share family gatherings and visits. Mr and Mrs George Woodfield hosted dinner for Mrs Woodfield’s mother Mrs Lona Burdette and her brothers Messrs James and Edwin Burdette and families. Mrs Annie Beall and Mr and Mrs Edward Nehouse attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry S Dalley at Olney. Mrs Avondale King stayed with friends Carrie Beall and Lona Burdette. Mr and Mrs Edward Nehouse were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Watkins at Lewisdale. Little Miss Mary C Nehouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Nehouse returned to Maryland School for the Blind as a fourth grade pupil. Miss Eunice Burdette from La Plata called on her aunt Mrs Cassie Beall. Mr and Mrs Ivan Lawson visited Mrs Cassie Beall on her 86th birthday and sang old hymns.
Bus Line To Operate Again From Martinsburg
Martinsburg business leader announces that bus service on two routes out of Martinsburg will resume Friday under Potomac Motor Lines Inc, a Maryland firm, with WV PSC approval under a temporary permit. Routes include Martinsburg to Baker VA Center via Charles Town, and Martinsburg to Blairton via Shepherdstown, with early first buses at 6:45 a.m. and 5:50 a.m. respectively. Jack Bowers of the Hagerstown company confirms start as planned.
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Lou Cohen
Baker Veterans Administration Center
Charles Town
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Shepherdstown
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Hagerstown Company
Wilma Lockhart to visit Frederick on Friday for WAC and WAF Q&A
Wilma J. Lockhart of the U.S. Army Air Force recruiting station in Martinsburg West Virginia will be in Frederick Friday to answer questions from young women about joining the Womens Army Corps and the Women in the Air Force. Assigned to recruiting duty from the WAC detachment Third Armored Division at Fort Knox Kentucky she previously worked as a court reporter in the staff judge advocate office and as a secretary. Lockhart says the service offers adventure and advancement for women ages 18 to 34 and notes they also receive fine opportunities.
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S. Army Air Force
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick
Women's Army Corps
Air Force
Cpl. Lockhart
WAC
Third Armored Division
Fort Knox
Educational benefits from training schools noted
A Baltimore County grand jury report from Towson dated January 9 notes difficulty curbing gambling. It found no large scale or syndicated gambling in Baltimore's suburbs after four months of inquiry. Heavy penalties and police efforts have reduced activity, but the jury says citizen apathy hinders progress.
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