Long Backing Ticket While Citing South Support
Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana pledged support for the regular Democratic presidential ticket led by Adlai Stevenson and John Sparkman while noting Dwight Eisenhower could still crack the Solid South. Long, who helped spark a Chicago convention moment, called Eisenhower formidable nationwide but said he remains for the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket in November. Robertson of Virginia also voiced support for the Democratic slate, challenging the current administration.
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Washington
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Dwight Osenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Ilinois
John Sparkiien
Alabama
Long
Chicago
United States
Eisenhower
Dixie
Stevens Sonikran
Willis Robertson
Virmala
Robertson
Top Tunes and credits from a vintage chart list
A compact listing of song titles and performers including Auf Wiedersehr by E. Howard and Wish You Were Here by E. Fisher, Here In My Heart by T. Bennett, and more such as Beep In the Heart of Texas by RB Crosby and One Little Candle by P Coma, reflecting mid century popular music snippets.
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Weather
Crosby & P
Lee
T, Hill
J, Wakely
Dinning Sisters
Yes Sir
J. Shard
Civil rights stance strains plan near 1948 party split
The interview notes a platform shift seen as less threatening to Southern views than the 1948 plank. Sparkman recalls halting the national ticket in 1948 due to Southern opposition and says he was pledged to Alabama presidential electors who later joined states’ rights. Byrd and Robertson’s reactions show tense loyalty battles within the party.
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Sparkman
Byrd Support Factions Highlight Ohio GOP Speech
At the Ohio Republican convention in Columbus last night Byrd urged backing for the ticket while colleagues pledged support. He claimed Stevenson and Sparkman would continue Truman policies and attacked Stevenson's campaign aides and party figures. A chorus of political aides remained quiet as speculation swirled about coalition dynamics and potential strategy shifts.
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Columbus
Stevenson
Sparkman
Truman
Stevenshin
Tromsn
Cot Kroll
Political Action Committee
Jacob Rcvey
Illinois Demotic Nelsonial
Big Cy Hoses
Sprinefield
Wilson Rant
Louisville
Sots
Spreula
Weatt
Mint
Ceplarce
Frank McKinney
Rerr
Bisonhawer
LE Don
Cotter Ar Niver
Ong Lees
Beverly Ailis
Calif
Chicago
Vacob Arvey
Stevenson I
New York
Mergin
Tranan
Community play area draws young fans and local stars
In Smithsboro a popular kiddies spot hosts a soft ball event with Burl ey Bepple and Robby Shaman at the fore as youngsters await selection. A second photo shows a sliding board and a broad view of activity reflecting local leisure life. Wall Street opens with a quiet trading day in New York City as markets move narrowly and reflect slight gains before midday.
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Smithsbore
Wall Street
New York
Lst
Obituaries continued page notes near Greencastle and Hagerstown
Obituary notices report multiple local deaths with ages and family links. One man from Greencastle known as a machinist and church member died after a medical attack. survivors include wife Frances and several children and siblings. Another death in Washington County is noted with church membership and burial arrangements, plus details on survivors and funeral scheduling.
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Orngie
Burr
Greencsotle
Tay
Tesephaint Bissbeth Melloi
Mertin
Evangeli Luetherar
Greencastle
Greencastly
Noo
Landis ‘Tel
Waynesboro
Frances Roll McDonall
Paul Ehackey Greencastle
Rathermne
Mes Clarwhille
Hames Level
L. A
Wallace
Follwing Beathers
Sis Y Haters
Me Ballin
Green Howard
Moreilava
Leon
Playground Makes Mark In Smithsburg Fourth Year
The Smithsburg Lions Club sponsors a thriving playground now in its fourth year with peak daily attendance around 87 and 3 daily enrollments. Activities include hiking, swimming, volleyball, softball, crafts, and story hour, plus major events like August 15 pet hobby show and August 12 Parents' Night overseen by supervisor Miss Bertha Bachtett.
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Smithsburg
Lions Club
Mpany
Hagerstown
Fiveth Tine
Pilaysrounders
Bertha Bachtett
Grovind
Maryland Bedding Sterilization Law Notes
Fragmentary local notice outlines a Maryland law on sterilizing used bedding. It mentions legal requirements and caution against selling or giving away unsterilized items, naming Porsyth's Storage Mill Street in Arlington as a reference point. The text is incomplete and relies on damaged OCR.
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Ell
Earth Department
Maryland
Porsyth
Orage Mill Street
Amer Ark
New State Hospital Aimed For Criminally Insane
The plan seeks a 20 million state program to build a new hospital for the criminally insane with new beds to reduce overcrowding. No site is chosen yet. it would hold about 1200 patients and house high security cases beyond present facilities at Spring Grove and Crownsville with past escapes. Dr. Clifton Perkins and the State Planning Commission expect 1170 patients by 1940 unless capacity or admission policies change.
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Department of Mental Hy Sen
Clifton
Terkins
Prissomer
Menahygiene
State Planning Commission
Tao
Spring Grive State Hospital
Crownsville State Hospital
Perkins
Austria Moves Toward Independence From Occupation
A dated report notes Austria seeking freedom from Allied occupation led by Rossi and Western powers. Negotiations with Russia stretch over five seats as the United States Britain and France discuss terms. Only a few issues remain unsettled as Austria pursues independence.
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Austria
United States
Rossi
Britain
France
Russia
Tern Fox
Remion
Municipal Band Concert at City Park Hagerstown Aug 4 1952
The Klagerstown Municipal Band hosts six renowned barbershop quartets with conductor George H Buys and assistant Donald F Hoffman guiding a program including The National Anthem Gateways to the South Halka Finlandia Parisian Capers and Musik in the Air at City Park Hagerstown Maryland on Sunday August 4 1952.
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Spebsosa
Quartete
Finlandia
Keri
Klagerstown
Profits Down Across Industries Amid 1951 Tax Hikes
Business profits declined across sectors with New York Stock Exchange data showing six percent cash payments on common stocks in the first half. Steel profits fell forty four percent due to a six week strike starting June 2, while paper and pulp dropped forty percent and retail profits fell twenty seven percent. Oil and aircraft segments showed mixed gains. The text notes a looming steel strike and mentions a fatal incident causing death within about forty eight hours.
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Vom
New York Stock Exchange
Bie
Wallatya Steel
Steel and Irons
Credit boom drives installment buying to new highs
Credit and installment gain surge in May and June with autos leading the rise. The Federal Reserve reports total consumer credit at about 20.26 billion dollars, marking a new peak after a strong Christmas period and amid worries over potential steel strikes delaying car production.
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Wistington
Federal Reserve Board
AON
Heller Uti
Dervinder
AUDI
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Avers Bros
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Donald FE. Hoffman
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Daltinore
Charles ‘Town
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Sibeliis Enesco
Crouse ProDuce
Kodak Film
Hill's
Toy & Novelty Store
S. Potomac Street
Samar
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Eek Pant Tang
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Whiteset Music Co
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