Delegates Split as Texans Clash Over Nominating Conventions
Texas factions split at Mineral Wells and San Antonio as Eisenhower Taft and Kefauver Russell battles shape pre convention tallies. Democratic loyalties fracture with Shivers backed split delegation while walkouts form rival groups across states.
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Connecticut
Texas
Chicago
Hartford
Florida
Dwight Eisenhower
Ohio
Robert Taft
Richard Russell
Georgia
W. Averell Harriman
Associated Press
Hirenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
San Antonio
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Truman
Russel
Kefauver
Sam Rayburn
Iowa
Alabama
Line to receive degree at Catawba College
Harry Arnold Line son of Mrs J R Brown 588 North Malberry Street is among 155 students to be awarded degrees at Catawba College Salisbury S C On Monday morning July will receive the A B degree in Business Administration He has been a member of the college band Pep Club Student Union committee and the Writers Club where he served as vice president He was assistant editor of the Totem campus literary magazine during his junior year
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Harry Arnold Line
J. R. Brown
North
Malberry Street
Catawbba College
Salishury
S.C
Jive Lile
Line
Writers Club
Toten
Prayer for TODAY by Vince W. Douglas
A devotional prayer thanking God for young people and asking guidance to keep their feet on righteous paths. The message seeks wisdom for guiding youth toward a better world and advancing Christ's kingdom on earth.
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Vince W. Douglas
Nashville, Tenn
S. S. Publishing Board
National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc
National Courh of Churches
Obituary of Frank L. Recher Pioneer Volunteer
Frank L. Recher of 349 West Side Avenue died at Washington a Onn Hospital Tuesday at 4 p m aged 75 years. He belonged to Friendship Lodge No 434 A F and A M and the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company. He worked in the Hagerstown Gas Co office for years before retirement. Survivors: daughter Miss M Catherine Recher Hagerstown son James Skiles Recher two grandchildren. Funeral at Norment Funeral Home Thursday at 2 30 p m officiated by Rev J Russell Butcher with Rose Hill Cemetery burial. Flowers omitted.
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Frank L. Recher
Frank Lee Recher
West Side Avenue
Martha Elizabeth (Skiles) Recher
Washington A Onn
Friendship Lotge No
A. M
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Recher
Hagerstown Gas Company
M. Catherine
Hagerstown
Dauies Skiles
Thigerstown
Norment Funeral Home
J. Russell Butcher
Rose Hill
Aged Farmer Acquitted Of Wife Murder After Trial
Charles W. Littleton, 69, was acquitted by a circuit court jury after a two day trial in Salisbury Maryland. The defense asserted he killed no one and was out in the corn crib when his wife Mary Dennis Litteton died from head injuries at their farm. The state prosecuted on circumstantial evidence including bloodstains and a hypothetical fall from 28 inches. The jury found him not guilty.
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Tere
Litteton
Vonrt
Sane
Avery
L. A. Rademaker
R. K. Duckett
Hamilton
Robert D
Weir
Litnetag
Littleton
Tarleton
Pax
Lanbhree
Lean
Stella Werner Reports Primary Campaign Expenses
Stella Werner, Democratic candidate in Maryland's Sixth District, ran a campaign spending total of 2472.98 with a 224 surplus. Major costs included printing 867, advertising 200, and stationery 60, while donations varied from cents to 259 dollars and seven gifts exceeded 100 dollars.
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Don
Stella Werner
Maryland
Cate Pafen
Werner
Rave
Iris
Firanra
Williamsport Selo Band Opens Elementary Concert
The Williamsport Selo Band gave an afternoon concert for elementary pupils in the school auditorium. Parents and students applauded the ensemble after ten selections were performed by the Lincoln elementary trap quartet. The band plans another showing at the May Hay program at the high school.
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Williamsport Selo
Schooal
Lincoln
Parente
Funkstown Youth Earns Scout Medal At Lutheran Ceremony
M Boba, an 11 year old Scout from Funkstown, received the Pre Dee Et Paria medal at the Lutheran Brotherhood convention in Gettysburg. He is a student at Llagerscown High School and serves as acolyte and Sunday School Librarian at St Paul’s Latheman church. He also leads as squadron’s copyist and drum corps member, and has completed 100 hours of church service including Holy Communion and film projection duties.
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M. Boba
Ihvearold
Seout
Jay
Washington
Gettysbure
Rhino Bolu
Magia
Tas
Llagerscown High School
Air Scout Squadron
Puirehitd
Neeibar
Clit
Fankstown
Mir Scouts
Fle
Modse-Vpw
Jas
Teadia
Pauls
Sting
Holy Commuunion
St. Pan's Sunday School
Will Ne
Fkl Maswen
Senator raps tax leniency for gangsters
Senator Williams accuses the government of lenient tax handling for Capone and associates. He cites low back taxes paid and compromises by the IRS, noting deals allowed by asset concealment and legitimate fronts. He mentions 1942 settlements and later exposes prompting action.
McKeldin Caught Between Eisenhower Taft Deliberations
Annapolis May 28 Gov McKeldin aides argued over his public stance on the Republican presidential nomination. He indicated support for Eisenhower over Taft while acknowledging off the record remarks in Paris. He then criticized the party’s direction as Worcester speeches framed the contest before delegates vote.
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Annapolis
McKeldin
State House
Melkeldin
Massachusetts
Fost
Boston
Siyiing
Don Risenhower
GOC
Marstanre Wuld
Eisenhower
Republcan
Iit Annapolis
Set
Tate
Ohio
Meixeldin
Meeldin
Taft
Olio
Paris
Worcester
Letievrats
Praimnan
Overwork Fatal To Jennifer The Hen
In Cudworth England on May 28 a hen named Jennifer died after overwork at a printing company. The notice cites excessive labor as the likely cause and lists a local contact for the company at Telephone 1209.
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Jennifer
Cudworth
England
David
Stonffer Noares
Over Printing Company
Telephone
Work
Navy enlistment noted for William Hook aboard Leyte carrier
William FR Hook fireman apprentice to the U S Navy son of Mrs Berthonn Hook of 467 West Washington Street has reported aboard the aircraft carrier Leyte a 27000 ton Essex class ship. Hook entered service January 29 1982 after recruit training at Bainbridge Md and is a Hagerstown High School graduate.
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William FR. Hook
UW. S. Navy
Berthonn J. Hook
Weat
Washington Street
Leyte
Booth Korean
United States
Hons
Hook
Naval Services
Bainbridge, Mad
Navy
Hagerstown High School
Panghorn Corp
Comrie Hook
East Washington
Third General Loses Post Over Kidnaping
Brig Gen Francis T Afe is reported removed from command at Koje Island during a POW release dispute and Brig Gen Paul F Yount is reassigned after criticism of actions at Pusan and Koje. Clark and officials promise improved prisoner control as Maj Gen Blackshear Mo Bryan inspects the camp.
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Pet
Totahd Vo Hakes
North Mulberry Street
Rare Island
Korea
May
Ey Greee
Fort Dia
Francis T
Camp Hodd
Kilmer
Paul F. Yount
Pusan
Washington
Department of the Vein
Dodd
Kaeje Island
Associated Press
Aris, Gey
Chartes Calsean
United Nations Command
Mark Clark
Far Eist
VON
Koje
Younts Pusan Covenand
Bold
Calson i
Yount
Clark
Blackshear Mo Bryan
Preacher Ivie Fast Until Death for Religious Revival
Rev J J Ivie of Av Ozark vows to fast until death unless prayers bring a religious revival. The Assembly of God pastor, inactive at home for 37 days, remains able to walk but weakens as he refuses family and officials entry. He prepared statements to protect his wife, while another pastor supports the fast as a spiritual crisis.
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Cherryville
Vie
J. J. Ivie
Assembly of God Chutel
Dian
Myers
Nethiboring Steelville
Canfarradt
Springhetd
Pate Leme
Ivie
Davisville
aRove
Mars
WOR
Whs
Pate Fisher
Sternville
Mes
Vile
Iyte kKaid
Six Children To See Circus Free
A local event offers six named children free admission to a circus featuring the Ripehing Brothers and Kathes Cine. Sponsors arrange seats and medical clearances are noted, with attending children listed by town and names.
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Tommanes
Arcore
Qrestoor Thera Ib
Betoye Arpaneemeis
Eliliks
Vickers
Itn
Chan Temple
DeLana Lereh
Raymond Kline
Big Spring
Frances Whine
Chenaville
Mary Gelwicks
Mary Elizaabeth
Iavepstown
Robertackson
Pheerdy
Baruch Warns of 20 Billion Waste in Defense Program
Bernard Baruch told senators that more than 20 million dollars is being wasted in the defense program due to inflation. He urged overhauling the defense effort with faster production of aircraft tanks and guns and opposed delaying or expanding the Air Force and delaying Western Europe integration in NATO. He avoided naming Truman while criticizing White House handling.
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Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch
Rarueh Gokpot
President Fourman
State Department
Truman
Kaveh
Wite House
Western Germany
Cy Neri Atelantic Treaty Organization
Europe
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Peg
Pete Verakle
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Ben Koogle
Maryland Pipe & Metal
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St. Pauls Lutheran Church
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Williamsport
Allowakes
G. E. Byler
Thirs
Harald Robinson
An.ingerstown Rls
Avrion
Robinson
Clear Spring Legion Home
Leonard F. Wakenight
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Franklin & Jonathan Sts
Hagerstown, Md
W.O.W. Cocktail Lounge
North Potomac Street
Bud Messner G& His
Skyliners
Woody Free
His Memory Trio
Sen. Williams
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al (Scarface) Capone
Williams
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Oa. Mo
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Carrall
Spitzer
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Farmer Pal Highway
Cleveland Ave
Wiliam
Ryland
North Locust Street
Germany
Armored
Heer
Fallete
Bevin
World
Grover Cleveland
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association
Airport Inn
Bill Jones & His
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J. A
Jake’’ Hoffman
Mar
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Motoriae Edison
Supreme Concrete
Spickler Motor Lines
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OVE
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