21 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
1
The opening of the camp season featured Molly Lauman as a focal point with a crowded afternoon program. Attendees included Drs Béotige and Ghaek o Holille, plus dancers and speakers detailing training courses, Marine work, and leadership talks.
A fragmented political scene in Columbus and Newark sketches tensions as Democrats refuse cross‑party cooperation. Local figures including Governor candidates and party leaders discuss strategies while Republican challengers, veterans, and civic groups weigh paths forward amid a heated November election climate.
A garbled report describes a gas leak incident causing coughing and breathing trouble among several residents. Firefighters responded and residents were treated, with some relief reported. The exact location and names are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
The text appears as garbled OCR about false teeth and a dental paste linked to wine and beverages, with scattered phrases and unclear references. No coherent events, names, or locations emerge to identify a specific news item.
Fragmentary note discusses a pennsylvanian vote for 73 delegates and mentions edits to a declaration. The text is garbled but appears to describe internal controversy or manipulation around delegate selection. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable.
Local notice notes a hat sold at an auction related to a used cars wanted ad. The fragment mentions Phis Thies and Wedt Ad, implying a small town event or swap where the hat became a notable point in the sale.
Obituary notes Olid Native Becker, aged 78, long time resident of Larchmont, died yesterday. Born in Sabina, he taught in Kansas and later worked for Manhattan Mercury, Footka Kaz, Topeka Daily Regal, and Bessies Kee. He spent later years in New York.
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