Eisenhower Wins First Ballot Victory at GOP Convention
Dwight D. Eisenhower secured the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot at the 25th Republican national convention in Chicago. Minnesota shifted 19 votes to Eisenhower, giving him 614 of 694 needed, amid a chaotic scene as Taft backers faced a decisive defeat.
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Ohio
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America
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Teader Gang
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Beckley Arneff Men Receive State Penitentiary Terms
Ray Peters, 23, of E. Beckley, given three concurrent terms of one to iol years each for two counts of breaking and entering and one count of conspiracy. He to be transported to Moundsville after Raleigh County Jail stay. James Vines, Clyde Charles Smith, Henry Griffith, and Herbert Williams receive related sentences in the same proceedings.
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Lambert to resign as Raleigh County road supervisor
Lambert, longtime Raleigh County maintenance superintendent for the State Road Commission, will resign July 13. John McGinnes, a Raleigh County foreman, will become acting superintendent on July 16. Lambert, a Beaver resident, also serves on the Raleigh County Board of Education and is active in civic groups. the move was confirmed by District Road Engineer J. C. Long.
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State by State First Ballot Vote for Republican Nominee
Chicago reports the initial state by state tally for the Republican nomination with Eisenhower leading in many states, Taft receiving strong showings in others, and several contests including MacArthur and Warren appearing in small splits across districts and territories. Multiple states list Eisenhower, Taft, and MacArthur with varying counts.
Weather outlook for the region fair tonight and weekend
Fair tonight with lows around 50s to 60s. Saturday stays fair and warmer. Temperatures near normal overall with a warm spell Saturday through Monday. Shower and thunderstorm chances appear Sunday and again Tuesday or Wednesday, with total rainfall near one inch. West Virginia's normal period temperature is 74 degrees.
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Daniels Beaver Creek Road Paving Scheduled
Harold Lambert, county maintenance superintendent, said the State Road Commission has authorized hard-surfacing of 1.25 miles of Daniels Beaver Creek road this summer. The $11,960 project includes a 10 foot wide asphalt surface, base reconditioning, and drainage work, with no start date set yet.
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The Congressional Race and the Eisenhower Taft Clash
Chicago based report outlines patronage and political maneuvering shaping presidential nominating battles. It details New York governors control of jobs, Dewey’s pressure on dissidents, and bridgework with Pennsylvania’s Gov Fine through Sen Duff. Michigan sees industry groups tilt Taft vs Eisenhower.
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Woman Charged In Jewel Theft
A Charleston woman, Mrs. Jenean Malago, 19, was arrested by Charleston police and charged in the May 29 jewel theft from a Beckley area home. The case ties into a broader North Korea raid news context with Allied bombings and ongoing war operations. The article notes a warrant for her arrest obtained by Mrs. Janese Wikle and details surrounding the raid and targets in Pyongyang and western Korea.
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