Eisenhower Declines Nomination in Strong Crisis
General Dwight D. Eisenhower said he could not accept nomination for any office after a wave of support built to draft him. Washington observers warned the boom was far from dead as a Philadelphia caucus looms and Truman faced calls to lead the effort for Ike.
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Ike
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Dodgers Call Practice for NECA Softball Tryouts
The Staley Park Dodgers announce a Wednesday 6:30 p.m. practice at Staley Park diamond as they seek new talent to bolster their roster for the second half after finishing out of the first half championship.
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Dodgers
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Eight Arrests For Minor Offenses During Holiday Police Thefts
City police said eight persons faced minor offense charges after holiday weekend traffic citations. No Magistrate’s Court session Monday night. Edward Beison of Poolesville is summoned for assault and battery, July 7. John Henry Pendleton, 31, is held on $5088 bond for loitering, Sergt Phebus filed the charge. Five others, Bruce Austin, Charles Carey, Jonza Miller, Edward Macklery and a fourth, faced drunkenness and similar charges. collateral posted at $1030 for peace disturbance. Chief Pred Srtraley noted fireworks violations but no fires. overall order during the double holiday was good.
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Keys
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West
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Edward Macklery
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Two Drown Near Williamsport in Potomac River
Two West Virginians died and a third was rescued when a fishing boat overturned on the Potomac River below Williamsport late Monday night. Victims Bon ey May and Red Murphy, both from across the river, were described as local workers. Edgar Henshaw, 55, of Martinsburg, survived by clinging to the boat. State Police said motor trouble caused the capsize during trolling. A passerby, Harry Eavey of Hagerstown, aided Henshaw. Bodies were recovered after midnight by police and volunteers. Harry O Smith, Frederick High School principal, will manage the Frederik YMCA and restart baseball. First Y practice drew many prospects. a signup meeting for last year’s players and new talent is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Williamsport
Boney
Martinsburg
Red” Murphy
R. Paul Smith
Edgar Henshaw
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Henshaw
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Harry Eavey
Hagerstown Y. A. C A. Employe
Auto Races At Fairgrounds End In Three Crashes
A smaller crowd than last Decoration Day attended the big car races at the Fairgrounds on Monday. Three crashes disrupted the six race program but none were serious. Buster Keker of Fairlawn won the 16 lap feature, Musselman unhurt after spinning through the fence, Jelm and Taylor also involved in early incidents, Van Hook placed second, Becker took third in the final. Joe Cook won the semi, with Paul Becker and others noted in the standings.
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Jack Taylor
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Vile
Joe Cook
Middleboro
Race crowd and dust plague Frederick dirt-track meet
Promoter B Ward Beam drew 23 drivers from six Eastern states for a 1 pm qualifying at the Fairgrounds track. Dust was heavy despite sprinkling. Another big car race is promised for Frederick at a later date. Meanwhile pianist composer Joseph H Stephens, son of Mr and Mrs Josepa Stephens of 402 Elm street, will perform on WBAL TV tonight at 9.
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Frederick Presentater
Joseph H. Stephens
Frederick
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Wbal-Tv
Josepa S. Stephens
Elm Street
Gallarette to Run 126 Lbs in Vagary Handicap at Aqueduct
Gallarette and Honeymoon each carried 1268 pounds in the weights for the $25 000 Vagary Handicap to be run at Aqueduct next Saturday. Four pounds below the top pair in the mile and a sixteenth race for fillies and mares, Way Jefford's Snow Goose weighs 121, with Con niver at 121 and Harmonica and Miss Grillo at 122. Gallorette won the Carter Handicap here Saturday. Honeymoon likely not to start soon due to a foot injury.
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Gallarette
Harry M. Warner
Honeymoon
Aqueduct
AY Jefford
Snow Goose
Harry Lamontagne
Conniver
Harmonica
Miss Grillo
Gallorette
Fishermen Reel In Dense Catch Off Chesapeake Beach
A party of six to eight Washington anglers fished Chesapeake Beach yesterday aboard the Gloria Bow captained by Barnes Lowrey. The crew reported a near hip-deep pile of hardheads as lines came over the side, with witnesses noting the extraordinary haul and abundance.
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Chesapeake Beach
Barnes Lowrey
Gloria Bowas
Washington
Chesapeake Bay Vessel Weighs 900 Tons After Harvest Effort
Final tally from the Chesapeake Bay catch shows 412 weighing about 900 tons. Fishermen pulled in fish as quickly as possible during the run, reflecting a busy harvest period and strong yields for the season.
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