Local remarks on Kentucky race and candidate prospects
A reader summary notes optimistic views within the Kentucky political scene. Mentions Rene W. Barksey and Chapman as potential contenders and a belief that despite a Republican-leaning state Gillette may have a fighting chance to win, reflecting varied party hopes.
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Kentucky
Trithan
Cooper
Truman Hasc
Reneed
W. Barksey
Chapman
Gillette
Mastinee
Truman aides view Senate races with confidence despite tough battles
The President’s strategists see Senator Kefauver and Murray as likely to prevail, with Truman staff noting Kefauver in Tennessee and Murray in Montana face strong GOP challenges but expect winners. They downplay concerns over Colorado and New Mexico races, emphasizing favorable internal momentum and personal votes for Truman.
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Mexico
Colorado
Clinton P. Anderson
Patrick
Edwin
C. Jobson
Estes Kefauver
Tforyper
Carroll Reece
GOP
National Committee
Truman
Kefauver
Driver Had No Time For Drink
Police report a collision near Smithsburg at 4 21 pm after a driver claimed he had lunch with his wife at noon and had one beer. Patrolman Lowry testified the driver appeared intoxicated and could not walk the line, while defense witnesses from the plant said he had been on duty and not drinking.
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East Avenue
Smithsburg
A. C. Lowry
Bear
D. Angle Wolfinger
Mental Hygiene Clinic Guides Family Participation in Treatment
A three month old mental health clinic describes referral steps from physicians family or schools to a Health Department interview with Mrs. Margaret Brock, social consultant. It explains the role of social history in diagnosing mental versus physical illness and outlines common cases among children and adults, emphasizing treatable etiologies and the need for holistic care.
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Health Department
King Street
Margaret Brock
Brock Chisholm
World Health Organization of the
United Nations
Second Man Is Held In Frauds
Ralph Rockwell of Mercersburg Route Three was arrested in Franklin County Pennsylvania on a fugitive warrant for obtaining 2731.47 from Middletown Savings Bank by false pretenses. He allegedly aided Howard R. Poe in fraud schemes across Maryland and Pennsylvania involving fake origin certificates and non existent motor vehicles. Poe faces multiple charges and was previously sentenced to three years in prison. Rockwell is jailed in Chambersburg before bond. The First National Bank of Blue Ridge Summit reports no losses from Poe’s alleged schemes.
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Howard R. Pos
Hagerstown
Franklin County
Ralph Rockwell
Mercersburg
Rockwell
Middletown Savings Bank
Poe
Frederick Earfer
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Orgin
Chambersburg
First National Bank of
Melvin C. Bolan
Blue Ridge Summit Bank
Bolan
Antifreeze Shortage Prompts Local Buying Spree
A Potomac Avenue filling station owner reports scarce permanent antifreeze this year as manufacturers conserve ingredients for higher priced products. He notes a North Carolina truck loading cases locally and warns motorists to stock up before winter demand rises. He mentions prices in Washington, D C reaching ten dollars a gallon. local stations face limited supplies.
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Potomac Avenue
North Carolina
Potomac Ave
Washington, D. C
Dividend Declared by Western Maryland Directors
New York October 22 directors of the Western Maryland railway declared a dividend of 7 share on the seven per cent cumulative first preferred stock payable November 20.
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New York
Western Maryland Railway
Tuberculosis Group Names Secretary for Washington County
Mrs. William Meyers of Hopewill has been named executive secretary of the Washington County Tuberculosis Association. The group, now in City Hall room 302, plans its annual Christmas seal drive beginning the day after Thanksgiving Friday November 26. Mrs. Meyers brings secretariat experience and will help organize the drive and seal preparations. The association collaborates with the local American Cancer Society and can be reached by telephone at 983.
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William Meyers
Hopewill
Washington County Tuberculosis Association
City Hall
Crown
Meyers
The
Tuberculosis Association
American Cancer Society
Hagerstown Jaycees Set Up Cumberland Valley Radio Network
The Hagerstown Jaycees organize a regional radio network to broadcast Bagwell greetings. WJEJ provides technical help as stations in Cumberland Valley rebroadcast via FM and AM links with WEPM Martinsburg airing later.
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Cumberland
Hagerstown
WJEJ
WEPM
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley
Charles 8. Jones, Jr
Jaycee Radio Committee
French Coal Strike Brings Clashes and Threats of Shutdown
Seven strikers arrested after a clash with authorities as a government official was briefly seized and rescued. Police and troops faced heavier casualties while strikers attacked with clubs and iron bars. The CGT says 335,000 miners are represented and demands higher pay and government wage measures.
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Socialist Party
France
Russia
National Confederation of Labor
CGT
Wage agreement reached by phone company and workers in Baltimore
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of Baltimore has reached an 18 month wage deal with the Maryland Telephone Traffic Union providing pay increases from $1 to $4 per week for 4 000 employees. The agreement awaits union ratification. Talks continue with the Maryland Federation of Telephone Workers representing about 2 700 craft employees.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Baltimore City
Maryland Telephone Traffic Union
Twoc-Cio
Maryland Federation of Telephone Workers, Inc
Truman Planned Final Campaign Swing Stops in Cumberland
The White House released President Truman's last big campaign swing schedule. It covers six major speeches over a week long trip totaling 30,000 miles. The final wind up begins in Washington at 9 30 pm on Sunday October 24 with a stop in Cumberland Maryland.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Independence
Cumberland
Fish Tongues Are Immovable Mouth Swellings
The article notes that fish possess tongues as movable in name but functionally fixed swellings along the floor of their mouths, offering a glimpse into the anatomy of aquatic creatures.
Noted Cardinal Dies in Poland
Warsaw October 22 Cardinal Blond primate of Poland died today at 10 30 am He was 67 An outspoken foe of the Communist led government his death reduces the Sacred College of Cardinals to 66 of a full 79 members
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Warsaw
Hiond
Poland
Blond
Pneumonis
The
Sacred College of Cardinals
Sun critiqued amendment on loyalty and membership loopholes
The Sun argues the proposed amendment is vague and could wrongly indict innocent people for membership while leaving loopholes that communists could evade. It warns the measure as an ineffectual effort to persuade voters and urges scrutiny before adoption.
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Sun
Uncle Sam coin embraces cop per content in dive cent piece
The reference notes that a standard dive cent displays higher copper content than a typical penny, highlighting metal composition differences and material values.
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Uncle Sam
Barkley To Speak In Baltimore Rally Tonight
Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Alben Barkley will headline a Baltimore rally tonight, likely the final statewide Democratic event before the election. The appearance underscores Barkley's push amid mounting campaign activity in Maryland.
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Baltimore
Alben Barkley
Kener
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Martin Feed & Implements
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