Dalton Supports Ike In President Bid In Chicago
In Chicago Ted Dalton announced support for Eisenhower for president and introduced his group to the general at an Ike headquarters reception. The convention crowd showed shifts with delegates split among Taft and Eisenhower as groups debated their preferred candidate.
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Chicago
Memae Pabanaeh Tie’ Gaeabet
Eisenhower
Dents
Ted Dalton
Radford
Virginia
Fred W. McWane
Lynchburg
E. D. Hilton
Salem
Dalton
Associated Press
Fourteen City and County Men Drafted in July Quotas
The Winchester Frederick County Selective Service Board lists 64 men to be drafted 32 from the City and 32 from the County. Both are the July quotas.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Selective Service Board
Sicat
Unemployment Front Steel Strike Nears One Million
Unemployment at about 1.1 million grows as United Steelworkers press for a resumption of iron ore production. No end in sight as executives of ten major steel firms await a industry response to a revived wage and operations proposal. The Weirton company stands apart with its tinplate contract under an independent union.
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United
Convention Last Night Scene Of Indescribable Excitement
Reports describe a chaotic convention scene with Gen. Dirksen defending Taft in Georgia and Gov. Fine of Pennsylvania entering to protest the proceedings. The hall saw shouting, chairs raised, and police clearing a disruptive spark of disturbance as party tensions flared.
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Dirksen
Mlinois
Taft
Georgia
Oward Dewey
John 8. Fine
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
West Virginia
Arms
Hallanan
Warren
Middletown Firemen Parade Entries Reach New High
Local units enter Middletown Firemen Parade competition with a record 33 entries. The event, slated for 7 p m, has gone smoothly and officials expect its best night tomorrow.
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Middletown Firemen
A Or
Middletown
British Radio Operator Convicted of Spying at Old Bailey
William Marshall a 24 year old British radio operator was found guilty of spying for Russia at Old Bailey after a two day trial. Judge Sir Patrick Barry sentenced him to five years imprisonment. The case followed the German born Klaus Fuchs revelation at the Soviet Embassy.
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London
William Marshall
British For Office
Russia
Marshall
Sir Patrick Barry
Old Bailey
Klaus Fuchs
Fresh Produce and Local Notices From the Market and Fire Company
Fresh load of watermelons cantaloupes tomatoes and green beans at Willow Lam Farm Market Valley Ave. Phone 6193. Also notices for Zane Fire Co meeting July 11 bake sale Bryarly P T A round Hill Community Center party Cedar Grove Church and Orchard sales ads with ham Sandwiches ice cream and more.
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Farm Market Valley Ave
Zane Fire Co
Bryarly P.T.A
Round Hill Community Center
Pleasant Alley
U. B. Church
Cedar Grove
R and T Orchard
Taft Regroups His Forces for New Nomination Bid
Taft organizes renewed campaign effort after earlier setback as advisers and supporters rally around a fresh bid. The piece notes shifts in strategy and mobilization of key backers to contest the nomination.
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Taft
Polio Cases Jump Across States in 1942 Totals
Report shows 621 new polio cases with 1942 total in Texas and 1005 cases in California contributing to more than half of the national total. California records 337 additional cases while Texas reports 1942. Public health officials monitor spread as the outbreak continues through the year.
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Texas
California
Fire Executives To Meet Monday
Meeting of the Fire Executive Association will be held in the hall of the Friendship Fire Company at 6 p.m. Fire Chief Barr presides, with Taylor as president and John J. Hawse as secretary. The gathering aims to discuss equipping all fire department vehicles.
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Friendship Fire Company
Celnec
Twoy L. Barr
Taylor
John J. Hawse
Eisenhower Supporters See Victory Bandwagon Started
Eisenhower supporters view momentum building toward a victory as the campaign enters the GOP National Convention. The long awaited platform is handed to party leaders amid rising optimism.
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Eisenhower
GOP
Patient Wounds Doctor Then Fatal Shooting At Morgan County Memorial
A patient injured a doctor before turning the gun on himself at Morgan County Memorial Hospital. Both victims were in critical condition. circumstances under investigation by local authorities.
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Morgan County War Memorial Hospital
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Tal
Blood Clinic Seeks Donors At Local Pres Pres Clinic
A blood donation event at Bind Donor Clinic held yesterday invited individuals to donate without appointments. The drive, under Elks auspices, reported 136 donors and aims to continue with similar efforts.
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Presthe
The
Elks
Defense eyes European aircraft deal tied to allied purchases
The Defense Department tentatively plans to buy up to 225 million dollars worth of planes in Europe if Western European allies commit to another 175 million dollars in purchases. The arrangement hinges on allied participation and funding.
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Washington
Defense Department
Europe
America
Republican presidential nominating convention in Chicago
The GOP struggles to finalize a presidential candidate as delegates gather in Chicago. Uncertainty grows about the convention timeline and the vice presidential pick, with networks arranging coverage and no clear schedule to end the event.
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Chicago
GOP
Thirteen Jurors Report For City Court On July 16
Thirteen jurors are called to report to the Corporation Court of the City of Winchester on July 16 at 10 a.m. The list includes Rick N. McKee Harry W. Green E R Huntsberry William D. Lewis C B Burgess Phyllis F. Goodwin Raymond F P Corrigan Paul D. Stultz J Clayton Cochran Jr Sidney H. Veasey W Leonard Perry BE W Armstrong and Freda I Sibert.
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Corporation Court of the City of
Winchester
Rick N. McKee
Harry W. Green
E. R. Huntsberry
William D. Lewis
Burgess
Phyllis F. Goodwin
Raymond FP. Corrigan
Paul D. Stultz
J. Clayton Cochran, Jr
Sidney H. Veasey
W. Leonard Perry
BE. W. Armstrong
Freda I. Sibert
Southern GOP accept civil rights plank without floor fight
Lester Parsons of Virginia reportsSouthern GOP leaders agreed to back the party civil rights plank with no convention floor battle. Regular notices mention local meetings and sales listings in nearby columns.
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Chicago
Lester Parsons
Virginia
Montmorency Cherries
Kenneth Robinson Orchard
Secteane Lane
ROU
Rouss Fire Co
Robert Legge
Bond Says Byrd Farmers' Friend State Chairman
Fragmentary text indicates a political note about a state chairman of the district farmers or related group and a claim of promotion or stance over a three year period. The readable bits reference Byrd and farmer advocacy in a district context, with page continuation noted.
Tide Turns After Smashing Win In Delegate Fight
A fragmentary report describes delegates from Georgia in a fierce bid with no concession in sight. The piece notes ongoing deadlock and mentions Gov Warren Stassen and Taft, with continuation promised on page 2.
Prominent Woman Supports Byrd in Miller Race
A noted Miller backer in 1949 Mrs. George W. Blow of York endorsed Byrd amid campaign clashes. Dr. Glass former Sweet Briar College president, also a Miller partisan, added to tensions as critics accused the NR of organizing the anti Moore campaign. Byrd’s stance faced criticism over foreign policy and long Senate record.
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Francis Pickens
Miller
George W. Blow
York
Charlottesville
Glass
Sweet Briar College
Virginia
Order of Moose
News Lodge 1119
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