Ronan Heads Illinois Democratic State Committee
James A. Ronan of Chicago was elected chairman of the Illinois Democratic state central committee at the organization meeting. He succeeds Fred A. Cain of Jacksonville, and also serves on the state industrial commission appointed by Gov. Adlai Stevenson. The committee also named officers William Lyons, John Petit, Joseph Knight, and Edward S. Gorski.
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James A. Ronan
Chicago
Democratic State Central Committee
Fred A. Cain
Jacksonville
Ronan
State Industrial Commission
Adlai Stevenson
William Lyons
Peoria
John Petit
Elgin
Joseph Knight
Dow
Edward S. Gorski
Private Dick Contino Reports to Fort Ord for Army Induction
Former high earning accordionist Dick Contino reported to Fort Ord for basic training thirteen months after fleeing the post citing claustrophobia. He previously served four and a half months in federal prison for draft evasion related to his flight from duty.
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Dick Contino
Fort Ord
Los Angeles
Calif
Army
Ruler to Visit Mecca on Pilgrimage in July
The Sultan of Selangor will become Malaya’s first ruler to perform the haji by visiting Mecca in July. The pilgrimage will mark his devout return to prayer as a Moslem.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Selangor
Mecca
Unions Challenge Railroad Seizure in Supreme Court
Three major railroad unions the engineers firemen and conductors ask the Supreme Court to rule the 1950 railroad seizure illegal as the court also weighs the steel seizure case. A federal ruling already found the steel seizure illegal with Monday's review set.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Truman
High Court
Lost Colorado schoolhouse rediscovered in winter snow
Winters end brings talk of the lost Mayday School building in La Plata Mountains. Teacher Wade E. Folsom trudged to class through banks, finding the school by the flagpole tip peeking from the snow after taking a longer route.
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Wade E. Folsom
Mayday School
la Plata Mountains
Reds Execute Witch of Chaoan in Hong Kong
AP reports Chinese Communists executed Madam Lin known as the Witch of Chaoan after a public trial in Hong Kong. The case linked her to occult practices and alleged dealings with the “other world” as Communist authorities disputed her influence over locals.
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Chaoan
Madam Lin
Nts
Reds
Hong Kong
Scouts Aid for Blood Donations Nationwide
About 90,000 Boy Scouts will begin door to door canvassing to raise pledges for blood donations for the American Red Cross. The effort aims to boost blood supplies during a period of need across the country.
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Boy Scouts
American Red Cross
Royalton Man Dies with Rites Planned for Mike Derback Sr
Mike Derback Sr 63 of 123 North Fairdale Royalton died at 11 on Wednesday at home after illness. Born November 27 1888 in Austria Hungary he lived in Royalton since 1912. Survived by wife Stella three sons Mike Jr John George and daughter Mrs Mary Ager of Ann Arbor. Funeral at 1 pm Saturday at St Marys Russian Orthodox Church Royalton with burial in St Marys cemetery. Rodenberg funeral home Royalton in charge. Friends may call at home.
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Mike Derback
North Fairdale Street
Royalton
Doctor’s Hospital
Carbondale
Austria
Hungary
United Russian Orthodox Brotherhood of America
Polish National Alliance of
St. Mary's
Stella
Mike Jr
John
George
Mary Ager
Ann Arbor
Mich
St. Cg Feonadsian Orthodox
Iton
Nicholas J. Solak
St. Mary’s
Coal by Truck Surpasses Sixty Million Tons Shipped
More than 60 million tons of bituminous coal were moved by truck in the previous year, reflecting growing road transportation of fuel. The report highlights trucking as a major method for coal distribution and implies shifting logistics.
FASTEETH Deterrent for Dentures Improves Fit Odor Control
An ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder that claims to tighten upper or lower plates for a secure fit. It emphasizes no sliding or slipping, a non acidic formula, no sour taste, and reduced denture odor. Available at drugstores.
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James Ronan
Illinois
Springfield, Ill
Golden Crest
Chase & Sanborn
del Monte Breek
Coca Cola
Bologna
Murphysboro, Ill
McCann’s Market
Murphysboro
Crisco
Duncan Hines
Pet Milnet
Merrell
Becton Butt
U. S
Armour Star
Bolonna
Kraft Velveeta
Colo
Bemberg
Vwe
Gore Bayon
Criskay
EEE
Rechter’s
Seersuck
Rene P
Rfchter Bros
Scouts Aid
Royalton Man
Rodenberg Funeral Home
Main
Feng
Wbefore
EPA
TD Ink Chhoteie
Causele
East Main
Marion
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