Democrats Study GOP Convention Tactics for Better Show
Democratic scouts reviewed the GOP convention layout and performance to avoid past missteps. They plan scheduled speeches shorter demonstrations improved TV sightlines and clearer staging with Truman aiding ideas to engage delegates and viewers.
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John F. Sembower
Central Press
Chicago
GOP
Demos
Douglas MacArthur
Stassen Rooters
Eisenhower
W. Neal Roach
Frank McKinney
Matthew Connelly
Truman
Harry S. Truman
Philadelphia
Mystery of the packing bag and a suspected flight at Grand Central
Rena notices a half packed Gladstone bag in the Austen drawing room as Gray Austen contemplates a temper and a possible flight. Nordhall and Gamadge trail Austen to Grand Central where a Boston train offers a covert escape and a final prompt for the next installment.
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Rena
Gray
Renz
Malcolm
Jerome
Malcom
Madi
Gamadge
Fifth Avenue
Nord
Ball
O. K
Ma'colm
Nordhall
Mern
Austen
Madison
Ate
Norah
Gray Austen
Grand Central
Nordh Bae
Boston
Probe of Deaf School At Romney Scheduled
The West Virginia State Board of Education opened a full investigation into the Romney Deaf School amid allegations of slavery and a fear complex. Supt. Stanley Harris admitted matrons read students mail, with some mail read by him before dispatch. The board heard from parents and former staff accusing mistreatment while Harris defended strict supervision and denied beatings.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Thelma Tackett
Milton
Mable Davis
Romney
John Blue
School For the Deaf
Harris
Blue
G. K. Whiting
Bluefield
H. J. Dickason
Dean Whiting
Tackett
Seenew
Guyan Valley
Wheeling
St. Albans
Davis
School For ‘the Deaf
Floodlit defense: new mood lighting boosts morale on rubber estates
Lighting engineer W Mounter reports powerful floodlights used on a Johore rubber estate reduce night attacks by terrorists. Floodlights, fed by a five kilowatt generator, reach 950 yards and reveal nothing behind their beam, boosting morale despite ongoing security tensions. The note ends with an odd historical aside about jewelry and magic power.
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W Mounter
William Jacks and Company
Johore
Organized Labor Poll Chooses Kefauver for Democratic Nominat
A nationwide poll reported by the Eastern Labor Press Conference shows Sen. Estes Kefauver leading labor leaders and editors for the Democratic presidential nomination with 52 percent support. Vice President Barkley gained 15 percent, Harriman 9, Stevenson 12, while Sen. Richard Russell had no votes.
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Washington
Estes Kefauver
Eastern Labor Press Conference
Tennessee
Richard Russell
Georgia
Organization of
Labor N N
Labor
AFL
Alben W. Barkley
Averell Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Hints For Health And Coolness In Summer
Health tips by Dr. Morris Fishbein advise moderation in all things for a cooler summer. The list covers avoiding overwork and overeat, choosing fresh produce, limiting fats and alcohol, staying hydrated with careful water intake, wearing light clothing, taking noontime rests, and gradual sun exposure. Also notes ointment hazards and a public notice on zirconium and poison ivy derivatives from manufacturers.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
New York
Morris Fishbein
Chicago
Dr. Fishbein
Manu- Fairdale
W. Vafacturing
National
R.R. Company
Niagara Falls
Ciba Pharmaceutical Products Inc
Summit, N. J
Barcelona Sagrada Familia Impresses Thousands at Congress
At the 35th International Eucharistic Congress in Barcelona crowds marvel at the unfinished Sagrada Familia, designed by Antonio Gaudi. The article notes Gaudi’s influence, cites his birth in 1852, and mentions debates about art versus architecture. The piece also references Quebec’s asbestos production and includes a public notice from West Virginia authorities about insurance policies and a Beckley Water Company tariff case.
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Barcelona
Spain
Europe
Antonio Gaudi
Salvador Dali
Gaudi
Sagrada Familia
Surcharges Delayed as Investigation Opened by P S C Hearing
The West Virginia Public Service Commission orders a suspension of a proposed surcharge on fiber tariff rates while an investigation proceeds. A hearing is set for August 18, 1952 in Charleston with notice to the respondent to present evidence on the reasonableness of the surcharge. publication is required in Raleigh County newspapers prior to August 11.
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Penn Mutual Fire Insurance Co
West Chester
Lilly Insurance Agency
Beckley
W. Va
Fenn Mutual Fire, Insurance CO
Walter Craig
Public. Service Commission OF West Virginia
Charleston
Public Service Commission of West Virginia
Capitol
A. D
Beckley Water Company
P.S.C W. Va
New York
Ater
Tarlfé P.S.C. W.va
P.S.C. W.va
Raleigh
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Guy Gabrielson
Walter
Taft
Gates
Hall
McKin
Wisconsin
Elizabeth Daly J
Eabeth Daly
Tres Syndicate
Gowntown
Skip
Sullivan
NAVY
John L. Sullivan
Forrestal
U. S. Navy
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Newport News
Fleet
William D. Leahy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar Bradley
International
Norris
Jupiter
Organized Labor
Estes
American Medical Association Journal
Quebec
James Harrison
Pennsyl
Vania
Twars
Osa
Feste, M. F. Wright Jr
Monumenta
Barre xouilDj
Robert C. Egnor Monument CO
Crab Orchard
Dial
Tolen
Flat Top Lake
Mercury
Pennsylvania
Hampshire Barr
Ray Massie
Pairdale
Everette J. Shrewsbury
Ainting
Earl H. Hendrick
Wateco Foster
G. C. Hurt, Jr
Harvey
Ward Sander
Edger
Montgomery Ward
Beckley Ice and Feed Co
Beckley Marietta Paine CO
South
Oakwood Ave
Vergil Clark
J. B. Thomas
Caunderers
Yellow Cab Co
A. C
Kinzer U3
Matin St
Ciag
KODAK
IRGIL
Manuer
B. E. Silverman
Raleigh County Bank
Dial Gz
Bendix
Hotpoint
Wi South Oakwood
John W. Eye -West
Neville 'St
Dial & Radios
Brigg
Wright
Sophia Plumbing
Sophia
Foster Hardware
Weldog
L. ML Neal
Prosperity
Ead
Channel Car
Orchard Lake
Glen White Road
Mary's. Guild
Episcopal Church
Shworth
Prince Street
Tak Mountain
James
YOW Rug Company
Charles
Berkley
Munsey
Jim Huffman
Piney View
International Farmall
Princeton
W. Ve
Ransfer
Transfeis
Valley Drive
Sal
Cooper Tansfer
Sand S Lumber Company
Iphia
United States
Rite P.O
KLEY
London
Juan Ferrero
Joyce Martin
Thelma Howland
Auto Stores
Third Ave
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