Taft Heads to Maryland for Delegate Talks During GOP Fight
Sen. Taft arrives in Maryland to meet the 24 Republican delegates as he seeks votes for the presidential nomination. McKeldin leans toward Eisenhower but keeps neutrality. Maryland's split could shape late delegate support while Taft eyes a first or second ballot Chicago outcome. A breakback group, the Marylanders For Taft, pushes anti Eisenhower information to influence the delegation.
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Sen
Taft
Maryland
Chicago
Ohioan
Theodore R .McKeldin
McKeldin
Gen. R Eisenhower
MecKetchin
New York
Eisenhower
Washington
John M. Butter
Mitlard E. Tydings
Louis D. Carroll
Oes
Dwight Eisenhower
Obituaries and notices from Mercersburg to Smithsburg region
Multiple obituaries and notices detail the deaths of Mrs. Margaret Amsley and Mrs. Ella Gardenhour. services in Mercersburg and Smithsburg with interment at Fairview Cemetery and Trinity Lutheran Church. Additional items note Price ceilings lifted on whiskey and cotton goods, and the death of John Bowman near Myersville. Surviving family members and church affiliations are listed in each notice.
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Margaret A. Amsley
Margaret A. Amistey
Mercersburg
Charles E. Amsley
J. OV. Carmack
Emma (Mills) Carmack
Homer Ainsley
This City
Ralph Cantner
Leroy Clever
Sevcerstnre Tonreau
John Hach
Cluobersburg
Arthoy Carmack
Fayetteville
Dacph Carmack
Marion
Jesse Carmack
Chambersburg
Clarence Myers
Mechanicsburg
Pentecostal Full Gospel Church of
Mininger Funeral
Faiview Cemetery
Cyril 3. Fowler
Russell Harte
Ella (Cox
Gardenhour
Smithsburg
Route Tive
Boaz Gardenhour
Sharpshore
Joseph
Ann Catherine
Otcy Cox
Sharpsburg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mite Soviets
G. William
Raymond J. Joseph O. Smiths
Adsar F. Richmond
Trinity Jlattheran Church
Soithsbury
Robert E. Hook
Smithshore
Washington
John E. Bowman
Office of
John Ki. Bowman
Myersville
Adam
Martha Brunner
Bowman
Glenn
Philadelphi Herman
Chewsvilles
Young
Hagerstown
Leuk Rae Caines
Lagers
Fawn Anna A. Rewser
Herhe Fey
Whaiweh
St. Mark's
Prayer for daily service amid world concerns
A religious prayer credits Richard W. Graves of Pittsburgh as editor in chief for United Presbyterian Publications. It asks to focus on year specific home and street acts of neighborly kindness amid global problems. It emphasizes taking hold of life through small deeds.
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Richard W. Graves
Pittsburgh
United Presbyterian Publications
Governor Stevenson Undergoes Kidney Stone Operation
Chicago June 23 Adlai E Stevenson of Holinois underwent an operation to remove a kidney stone Saturday. Doctors expect him to resume his full schedule of official and political business tomorrow. Despite illness the Democratic presidential possibility has kept him from more than one speech.
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Chicago
Adlai
E. Stevenson
Holinois
Stevenson
Minota
Paulette's Beauty Salon Opens on West Washington Street
Paulette's Beauty Salon opens at 149 W Wash St with Paulina Fowler owner formerly with Azalie's Beauty Salon. Contact number 5071. Also advertising rubber stamps by Stouffer Printing Co at 1200.4 with phone 1200.4.
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W. Wash. St
Paulina Fowler
Azalie
Stouffer Printing Company
Telephone
Absenteeism A Decisive Factor In Controls Vote
Washington reports absenteeism shaping a crucial House vote on price controls with the outcome expected this week. Only 214 of 482 members were present last Friday as lawmakers eyed ending controls and stripping the Wave Stabilization Board of wage dispute powers and equal representation.
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Washington
House
Hleuse
Wave Stabilization Board
Funkstown Post To Elect Tonight
Funkstown Post holds its annual election at the Post Home from 2 pm to 8 pm. Charles M. Thartman faces a contested bid for Post Commander with Hartinim succeeding W. G. Porter Jr. A full slate of delegates to the Department Convention will be chosen, with all delegates due by June 24. Porter plans a Baltimore trip to collect registrations from other posts in the county if contacted promptly.
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Dixon Troxel Post
Fainkstown
Raulay
Charles M. Thartman
Butt
Hartinim
W.og. Porter, Jr
Conmander Porter
Dixon-Troxett Post
Baltimore
Touis
Pst
Apple Tree Decline in Maryland Report Highlights County Gap
A University of Maryland study shows Maryland apple tree numbers declined by a significant percent over three years while 48 500 young trees were planted. Western Maryland’s Washington County led in losses, and Eastern Shore districts fell as well. peach trees rose slightly, with 2 2 percent gains statewide.
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Maryland
Free State
University
Department of Markets
Department Oar Agricultture Bureau of Agricultural Economics
E OW Porter
University Imarketing
Washington County
Frederick Cownity
Carroll County
Allegany
York
January Ltd
Dannery Tail
Most Convicts Recaptured After Island Prison Break
In Rao Paulo Brazil police recaptured most of the 57 escapees from Anchieta Island prison with 37 still at large or in hiding. State Secretary for Security Ipidia Reali flew in after an inspection and said order was restored as many prisoners were captured or surrendered. A postponed schedule for plastering and paper hanging appears with Rev Henry Ketah listed.
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Brazil
Anchieta Island
Hipartea
Ipidia Reali
Anchieta
Eall
Vte
Penal Island
Rites Wednesday For Representative James W. Wadsworth
Washington notices report services set for Representative James Wadsworth a Republican from New York who sponsored prewar draft legislation. The event follows his long career in Senate and House service including leadership roles with national defense and public commissions.
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James W. Wadsworth
Washington
Janes W. Wadsworth
Laing Peop
Wadsworth
House of Representaives
Senate
John Quitey
de Tate ‘Treadure Barton
Olid
Matthew M. Neely
New York State
Ning
House
Pyayident ‘Fruman
Nathonal: Socinty, Training Commission
Democrats Favored To Beat Republicans In Election, Yale Expert Says
Yale political science associate professor Robert A. Dahl says the odds favor an average Democrat over an average Republican in the upcoming November vote. He argues both parties have average candidates and discusses party alliances and historical shifts on a Yale broadcast.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Robert A. Dahl
Yale
Repubicans
Dat
GOP delegate fight turns violent amid primary disputes
The GOP battle for delegates grows heated with reports of physical clashes in Puerto Rico as rival three member delegations form to attend the national convention. Taft and Eisenhower vie for leadership while Democrats campaign in Indiana and other states ahead of primaries.
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Puerto Rico
Chivas
Robert AL ‘Tart
Pwieht
Risenhower
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Tineis
P Sa
Taft
Eisenhower
Indiana
Murray Says Truman Assured Him No Taft Hartley Injunction
Murray told a Givy Indiana crowd that President Truman promised no Taft Hartley injunction if steelworkers postponed their strike. He accused Clarence Randall of lying for saying a deal existed and blamed major producers for delaying justice and seeking a nation shop.
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Truman
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Philip
Gairo
Bist
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Supreme Court
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Eisenhower
Aan, Wdsteikings
Fuel Oil Price Boost Sparks Limited Baltimore Area Action
OPS approved a small No 2 fuel oil price rise in the Baltimore region, with prices near 12.2 cents per gallon locally. Hagerstown reported no changes, while Baltimore deliveries within city limits see a three tenths of a cent boost due to distributor earnings factors.
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City Hall
Washington
OPS
Jee R. Steelman
Acine Defense Mobilizer
Steeluvan
Republican State Convention Focuses on Definable Delegation
Indiana Democrats hold district caucuses to select 22 national convention delegates. Kefauver meets with Indiana Democrats in a transcribed radio appearance. Harriman enters with Democratic delegates in Spokane Washington as news conferences play nationwide.
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Watt Hols
Washington
Hiter
Maryland
Russell
Sal Lake City
Harriman
Spokane
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West Virginia Parks Earn High Praise From Officials
Washington notes West Virginia parks praised by Senator Kilgore and National Park Service Director Conrad Wirth. Wirth calls WV parks famous for vacation accommodations and facilities, and cites Harpers Ferry National Monument as a great attraction with historic interest and scenery. Monument spans 400 acres in West Virginia and 900 in Maryland.
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Kilgore de Wvar
National Park Service
Conrad J. Wirth
West Virginia
Wirth
Kilgore
Ilrove
Harpers Ferry National Monument
Congress HS
Miuryland
Alsatia Club Strawberry Festival Planned on Wednesday
The Alsatia Club announces an old fashioned strawberry festival to be held on the lawn in the rear of the club on West Washington Street Wednesday evening. President Paul M. Taffer says the festival is one of many activities for members during spring and a crate of strawberries has been purchased. Members may express interest to the board of governors at the festival.
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Rngins
West Washington Street
Paul M. Taffer
Board of Governors
Confusion Over Dr. Philip Lawrence Linked to Public Health Office
A draft dispatch discusses Dr. Philip Lawrence and questions about his credentials. It explains his real title as director of the Hagerstown field service for the U.S. Public Health Service and notes he is not a County Health Department physician. The piece mentions an office in Blaerstown with four statistical clerks and references a transition from Antonio Cioveo to Washington.
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Phi
Chough
Phil Hakis
Hysiene
Dobis Hopkins iUniversity
Public Health Service
Ottee
Phil Lawrence
Antonio Cioveo
Washington
Olice
Drunken driving talk at Maryland police conference
Ocean City Md June 2 A plan to curb drunken driving will be discussed at a Maryland police conference. A central records bureau for all courts and agencies is proposed with two hours daily access. Dr Russell S Fisher will report on committee findings and proposed laws on under the influence drivers. Festival at St Marys announces supper prizes and amusements from June 28 to 30.
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Ocean City
Marylaind
Russell S. Fisher
Indian War Dancers Object To Whites Getting Into Act
Oklahoma City report notes Indian War Dancers protest nonmembers cashing in on their name. Oklahoma War Dancers organized by Ralph Beard of Oklahoma City claims Muscogee should have first claim on authentic dances.
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Oklahon
Ralph Beard
Oklahoma Clay
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