Goodwin Knight Set For Fight
California governor Goodwin Knight aims for the U S Senate facing Democrat Rep Clair Engle after winning the Republican nomination over Mayor George Christopher Knight predicts victory and vows a vigorous campaign while Engle outpolled him in the general vote Knight’s long public career and cross filing history shape the contest Knight’s wife assists his bid as he reflects on past campaigns and policy continuity
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California
U. S. Senate
Clair Engle
Red Bluff
Knight
George Christopher
San Francisco
Engle
Statehouse
Christopher
Los Angeles Superior
Los Angeles
Gato
Iin
Earl Wartz
Warren
U. S. Supreme Court
68 Finalists Compete in National Spelling Bee Climax
Washington AP reports 68 regional champions enter two day finals with morning and afternoon sessions. If results follow past form the winner will be announced Thursday noon. Finalists come from 66 communities including two from New York and Chicago. Tommy Whitaker travels from Oslo.
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United States
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Chicago
Tommy Whitaker
Oslo
Norway
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Calendar of Events
Today at 4 30 reception at Scott Hotel opens FCDA women's meet dinner at 7 p m 8 p m Odd Fellows IOOF Hall Arts Guild Youth Center Elks Lodge Elks Home Wednesday 3 30 Home League Salvation Army 7 55 Co B 822nd Inf Reg A 8 Army Reserves Post 381 Thursday 1 p m Rotary Glen Arven 6 p m Men's Garden Club Thomasville Nurseries 7 p m Lions Hotel Scott 8 p m Alcoholics Anonymous Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 5 p.m F A M Lodge Masonic Building 8 p m Post 223 Auxiliary Legion Home
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Grasshoppers Invade Western States Threaten Western Plains Crops
Eastern Colorado faces a 110 million dollar wheat crop crisis from the worst grasshopper invasion in 10 years. Nine million acres across 16 counties are infested as the outbreak spreads into Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming and Montana. Officials urge rapid spraying and federal aid as hopper densities rise and fields are sprayed to avert further losses.
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Nebraska
Oklahoma
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Montana
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Goshen
Niobrara
Film Actress Susy Parker Recovers After Wreck
Susy Parker, recovering in St. Augustine after a traffic crash that killed her father, is reported doing nicely. Pierre de la Salle of New York says he is not married to her, while hospital officials note she gave the name Mrs Pierre La Salle when admitted.
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Maurine Peterson
Okanogan, Wash
Howard Peterson
Stevens Pass
ST. Augustine
Fila
Susy Parker
Pierre de la Salle
New York City
Parker
Thomas County Democratic Committee fixes 1958 primary dates and fees
The Thomas County Democratic Executive Committee set June 71 as the primary closing date and entrance fees higher than two years ago due to more candidates. Elections focus on a judge to fill the late J B Craigmiles term, two state representatives, and three county commissioners, with discussion on funding primary costs from public funds.
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J. EB. Craigmiles
Thomasville
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General ‘Assembly
General Assembly
Thermasville voters weigh civic improvements and local cost
The essay urges residents and property owners in Thermasville to back sewer and paving upgrades. It cites long term payment plans, community pride, and buying at home to fund growth. It recalls Cu bana era at Vashti School and lauds W. Fred Scott for contributions, including the Scott Hotel and regional projects.
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Thermasville
Thomasville group studies area for potential junior college
Marcus B. Calhoun of the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce says about half of area high schools have replied to his inquiry about whether graduating seniors would attend a local junior college if one existed. The committee wrote to all city and county high schools within 45 miles, noting plans by state authorities to add five junior colleges and seeking data on student interest and feasibility.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
Board of Regents
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