Barkley Emerges as Truman Ticket Possibility at Democratic Convention
At the Philadelphia Democratic National Convention, Senator Alben Barkley gains traction as a potential running mate for President Truman. Justice William O. Douglas declines the vice presidency, and Southern delegates show mixed support amid civil rights plank debates and state’s rights concerns.
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Jack Bell
Philelphia
Illiam O. Douglas
Alben Barkley
Douglas
Oman
Supreme Court
Barkley
Truman
Uglas
South
Fulbrgiht
D-Ark
Ixie
Bark
Convention Found Shrouded In Deepest Gloom and Apathy
Editor Harry F. Byrd Jr. reports the 1948 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia is dull and divided. Southern Democrats threaten to bolt, while leaders like James Roosevelt Frank Hague and Jacob Arvey fear Truman’s renomination could hurt November prospects. The piece notes the convention may adjourn soon with a $200,000 inducement from city business interests and a projected $3 million in delegate spending if it lasts five days.
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Harry F. Byrd JR
Evening Star
Philadelphia
Truman
Thurmond
Laney
South Carolina
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
National Democratic Party
James Roosevelt
California
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Jacob Arvey
Chicago
Leon Henderson
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Jackson
Martin van Buren
Roosevelt
Democratic
South
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
U. S
Missouri
Bennet Champ Clark
Sen. Clark
Hutchinson Urges Virginia Delegates to Take Loyalty Oath
Virginia Democrats face a credentials hearing at the Democratic National Convention over a request that Virginia’s delegates subscribe to a loyalty pledge. Hutchinson of Richmond leads a group that accuses party leaders of steering actions against the national platform, while Virginia laws allow a separate slate under the Democratic Party of Virginia.
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Philadelphia
Virginia
Mary Norton
New Jersey
Old Dominion
Martin A. Huchinson
Richmond
Francis P. Miller
Charlottesville
Henry H. Fowler
Alexandria
Horace H. Edwards
Hutchinson
General Assembly
Gov
Tuck
Democratic Party of Virginia
U. S
Harry F. Byrd
Norton
Bell's Remains Returned for Reburial in Winchester
The remains of 1st Lt. William Bell Jr. of the US Army Air Forces, killed in a July 1945 Scotland crash, will be reinterred at St Hebron Cemetery Winchester. A service will be held at 5 p.m. with Pallbearers including Dr. Robert vd and others from Charlottesville Washington and Winchester. Lt. Bell born Oct 23 1917 in Winchester graduated from Handiovhich school in 1937 and served as bomber pilot with 51 missions before his death in the ferrying flight grave details.
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William? . Bell
Italy
Ring
Ploesti Airds
Rumania
Austria
Bell
Inchester
Transport Command
Wil
England
Scotland
Winchester
Cambridge Military
Reuther Returns to Talks After Attempted Assassination
Walter Reuther prepared to join wage negotiations for 110,000 Ford workers with the CIO United Auto Workers in Detroit. He had not appeared at talks since a gunfire attack at his home on April 20.
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Detroit
Walter Reuther
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Stassen May Head Univ of Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Penn alumni seek former Minnesota Governor Harold E. Stassen as university president. Stassen has not announced a decision. if chosen, he would succeed Dr. George W. McClelland who may retire due to health.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
University of
Three Poems By Police Sgt In New Book
City desk sergeant Rudolph has three poems in Talent Songwriters and Poets of 1947 published by Haven Press New York. Titled God Bless Our Home No Color Race Nor Creed and West of the Rockies his work reflects local ties and a six year city police career.
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Rockies
the Haven Press
New York
Rudolph
Lola Rudolph
Berryville Ave
Handley High School
Israel forces drive toward Jerusalem after surrender near Latrun
Israeli forces report Er Ramle and Lydda fall as they push on Latrun to breach the barrier to Jerusalem. Arab and Jewish commanders meet to sign surrender terms while Trans-Jordan legionnaires consider withdrawal.
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Cairo
Tel Aviv
Er Ramle
Latrun
Jerusalem
Latrun Hill
Lydda
Lydda-El Ramle
Israel
Trans-Jordan
Lyvda
Lyydda
Palestine
Ben Shemen
Iraq
Beit Nabala
el Ramble
Liquor Violations Charged by ABC Agents in Arrests
ABC agents aided by three city officers arrested five in the Winchester area over the weekend. At the Eagles club two men were charged with sale of hard liquor and a trustee was charged with possession of slot machines. Other suspects faced counts of illegal whisky sales and after hours beer sales. Sentences slated up to 12 months and fines up to 500 dollars.
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Winchester
ABC
M. K. Bryant
Alexandria
ABC Group
Eagles Club
N. Braddock St
Bryant
Hingles Club
eNy L. K
Harry Kane
Virginia Ave
Harry K. McKee
Braddock St
Maxwell R. Butler
Monmouth St
Virginia
Paul J. Carso
Gus J. Kaknis
Capitol
W. W. Duncan
Kane
McKee
11 Polio Cases In State in Week
Officials from the State health department monitor southwest Virginia and Hampton Roads as two new infantile paralysis cases arise a 7 year old in Pittsylvania and a 3 year old in Washington counties near the North Carolina line. Last week Virginia reported 11 new cases for a 1948 total of 31. The week’s cases also include Montgomery Pulaski Wythe Alleghany Princess Anne and Norfolk counties and the cities of Newport News and Alexandria.
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Richmond
State Health Department
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Pittsylvania County
Washington County
North Carolina
Montgomery
Pulaski
Wythe
Alleghany
Princess Anne
Norfolk
Newport News
Alexandria
First Jet Fighters Roaring to Germany From Dow Field
A group of 15 USAF F-80 Shooting Stars began a jet propelled trans Atlantic flight from Dow Air Force Base in Maine to Germany, with six RAF Vampire jets reaching Reykjavik on the first East West crossing in support. The mission aims to test long range jet operations and communications between America and Europe amid Berlin tensions.
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Bangor
Germany
Air Force
Dow Air Base
Belfridge Field
Mich
Selfridge
USAF
London
Britain
Berlin
Royal Air Force
Reykjavik
Iceland
Stornoway
Scotland
Montreal
New York
Europe
Amercia
Strategic Air Command
Four Area Road Crashes Do 500 Dollars In Damage
Over the weekend four highway accidents caused under 500 dollars in damage with no injuries. The city incident at 7 15 p m Saturday on Loucoun St involved a 1937 Chevrolet driven by Donald Harman and a 1947 Chevrolet owned by Harry Kerns Jr. Damage totaled 100 dollars. Other wrecks occurred Sunday afternoon and last night resulting in minor car damage and a reported eye injury to Asa Massey. State Trooper investigations covered the incidents with damages ranging from 60 to 75 dollars.
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Loucoun St
Donald Harman
Jackson, Ave
Harry Kerns Jr
Martinsburg
Kerns
Harman
Asa J. Massey
R. 2
Winchester
Double Tollgate
Wood
Berryville
Charles Webber Duff Jr
Charles Town
Ernest Spates
Duff
Spates
Mase
L. P. Coverstone
Rt. 11
Robert Shumaker
Lovettsville
Chevrolet
Harold Phillips
Shumaker
Phillips
Hogs Hit Alltime High With $30.50 Record
Chicago report notes a single hog load selling at a new peak of $30.50. Only prior instance was September 11 last year. Top quality hogs under 230 pounds moved sharply, advancing 25 to 50 cents per hundredweight to $29.50 to $30.25 as market receipts showed scarcity.
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Chicago
VF W meeting to be held Monday night in July
VF W announces a meeting Monday night July 12 at the home of John Fosbrink. Members are urged to bring a new member and refreshments will be provided.
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Gladiolus
J. W. Rees
South End Fire CO
H. W. Rainsbereer
Jewel Box
George Washington Hotel
John Fosbrink
Berlin Blockade Draws Stalingrad Comparison by Berlin Social Democrats
Berlin's Social Democrats called the Soviet blockade the Stalingrad of German liberty as mayor elect Ernest Reuter urged a frontier against Russian power. Ambassador Lewis Douglas arrived for talks with Gen. Clay as Moscow stalled replies. Western Allies press for lifting the blockade amid food drops totaling 1038 tons in 199 flights.
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Berlin
Stalingrad
Ernest Reuter
Reuter
Elbe
Lewis D. Douglas
United States
Britain
Lucius D. Clay
Douglas
London
Russia
Clay
Moscow
Germany
McWane to Head State Republican Finance Committee
Fred W. McWane of Lynchburg will lead the State Republican finance committee for the forthcoming presidential, senatorial and congressional campaigns. Members include George W. Taliaferro of Harrisonburg in the Seventh district.
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Pearisburg
Fred W. McWane
Lynchburg
Republican
George W. Taliaferro
Harrisonburg
Fresh Troops Move Toward Berlin Amid Berlin Blockade Tension
London reports say Britain has sent new troops to western Germany as Berlin tensions rise. The informant claims reinforcements include units from Palestine and that some formations will fly into Berlin. Officials deny but confirm ongoing high level military talks among Robertson Hollis and Bevin.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Palestine
British War Office
War Office
Britain
Brian Robertson
Ministry of Defense
Percy Hollis
Robertson
Ernest Bevin
U.S
France
Moscow
Kremlin
West Berlin
U. S
Lord Montgomery
Imperial General Staff
Montgomery
Paris
Una
Austria
Fire Chiefs Club to Hold Evening Outing
Winchester executive Firemen’s Association will hold an outing at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the air shelter in the Senseny recreation area with Fire Association chiefs attending.
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Winchester
Senseny
Virginia Delegation Seeks Presidential Candidate at Democratic Convention
Virginia's delegation to the Democratic convention searches for a presidential candidate after Eisenhower's withdrawal. Gov. William M. Tuck is chairman as delegates remain free agents, with Byrd hinting at possible support for civil rights concerns and Laney as a potential southern alternative. A second caucus will be held before voting begins.
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Jess
Howev
Thameston Lane
Maryland
Truman
Goven Laney
Arkansas
Alabama
Donald Sanders Philadolphia
Virginia
William M. Tuck
Harry F. Byrd
Gen
Eisenhower
Tuck
Sen
Byrd
Claude Pepper
Florida
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Laney
Ben Laney
Benjamin Franklin
Gar Gray
Sussex
Archie C. Berkeley
Richmond
Joseph E.nears
Hampton
Virginians
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Stassen
Univ. of Pennsylvania
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Bulletin
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Winchester Evening Star
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Cenfer
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