Capitol visitor tied to gun charge amid Truman visit
Augusta Georgia man Clittor K H Spires, 39, was arrested in a Capitol washroom on a concealed weapon charge during President Truman's presence in the building. Secret Service said Spires showed no ill will toward the President, and Maybank called for an investigation to identify who sent him. Spires previously lived in Hamburg South Carolina and carried a 1942 Senate payroll receipt.
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Spires
Maloney
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Burnett Maybank
Maybank
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Armed Vet Seized After Surprise Senate Visit
Officer Lorain Crump said Spires weaved and appeared drunk before a search found an automatic .26 caliber pistol of French design with one bullet in the chamber and four more in his pocket. The incident followed the Bricker shooting and spurred calls to expand the Capitol police force.
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Lorain Crump
Bricker
Edward F. McGinnish
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McGinnish
Elizabeth and Philip seek royal living amid rationed England
A Chicago letter writer ridicules the idea that Elizabeth and Philip must marry into Buckingham Palace. He mocks demand for a real castle and argues rationing should favor athletes and common folk. The piece reflects wartime views on class, economics, and the royal couple.
Avon Lake council plans two piers and sidewalk talk
Avon Lake Council plans to install two 10 foot piers in the lake one at the west property line park and another extending into the water near the park bathhouse. A Wednesday July 23 meeting will discuss a sidewalk for east Avon Belden Road between the school and Lake Road.
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Boem
Avon- Beldon Road
Lake Road
Cleveland Electric Duminating Company
Jaise
North Central and
Lake Erie Firemen's Association
Lornitt Telephone Company
Avon- Belden
Weber Road
Walker Road
Telephone Exchange
Avon-Belden Road
Congregational Church
Avon Lake Boat Club
Avon Lake School
Girl Scout Troop No
Frances MacCausland
Girl Scouts of
Avon Lake
Park Hall
Miss Nichols
Elyria
Girl Scout Council
Avon Lake American
Bohlen Confirmed as Counselor to State Department
Washington confirms Charles F. Bohlen as the new counselor to the State Department, succeeding Wel. Bohlen's confirmation marks a key leadership appointment in U.S. diplomacy and policy advising. He is expected to influence foreign affairs strategy and State Department operations.
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Charles F. Bohsen
Sérate
State Department
Wel
Senate approves UN assembly delegation head from New York
The Senate confirmed Warren St. Austin to lead the U S delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September during the second session. It also confirmed Joseph B Scholtes as patenaster at Lalas ville Kentucky as part of the day’s actions. Meanwhile two bandits held up the State Finance Co. in Valparaiso Indiana during an FBI police school event, escaping with several hundred dollars.
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England
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Will Leib
Valparaiso
Ind
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State Finance Co
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