Hopkins Seeks Unseating of Poff in 6th District
Roanoke AP report states Democratic candidate William B. Hopkins, 42, predicts defeating incumbent Republican Richard H. Poff in the 6th District. Hopkins, nominated at the Democratic Convention, calls Poff’s record weak and emphasizes conservative progressive stance amid standing ovations.
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Richmond War Centennial official charged with morals offenses
Robert W. Waittr., 43, executive secretary of the Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee, was arrested and charged with two morals offenses involving teen girls. He faces alleged rape of a 14 year old and another morals charge tied to a 13 year old.
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Bakery owner says rivals loot cakes from truck
Joe Snyder reports a robbery at his Wichita bakery company where bandits forced locks on a company truck and stole a large batch of cakes and other goodies. He says this is the second such incident in recent months.
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Women at Convention Open Sessions of GOP Gathering
In San Francisco delegates and alternates occupy seats at the Republican National Convention. Secretary Polly Buck of Delaware calls roll as wives of candidates Peggy Goldwater and Mary Scranton attend the gala before the sessions. Mamie Eisenhower meets Scrantons and Goldwaters during the eve event. Elly Peterson and Dorothy lead morning and matinee kickoff remarks highlighting women’s roles.
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Valley fencing case debated in circuit court Saturday
In Front Royal a continuance was obtained from Judge Elliott Marshall by W W Robinson on an alleged violation of the Warren County fencing ordinance. Attorneys Kuykendall and Armstrong moved to strike evidence arguing no proof fines existed and the night ownership of Lage to Robinson, with no proof of roaming at large. Kuykendall challenged proper enactment of the ordinance.
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Pool to reopen segregated in Bluefield WV
The East River Swimming Club in Bluefield plans to reopen later this week on a segregated basis. Club president Clyde E. Elliott said the pool will continue to be rated as members only. A white and Negro student demonstration occurred last Saturday with no violence as youths swam for hours. NAACP WV chapter president Rev. C Anderson Davis vowed demonstrations will press for desegregation or closure.
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Institutional Ownership of Stocks Rising Sharply
New York AP indicates institutional investors have increased stock ownership since the wartime era and may double their share on exchanges from about 20 percent to 40 percent. They already control 80 percent of corporate bonds and are gaining influence on corporate policies through informal discussions and potential direct actions.
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Four Richmond Clerks Arrested for Sunday Law Violations
AP report from Richmond says four drug store clerks were arrested for selling items on Sunday in violation of the state's blue law. Vernon Prentice Duke, 54, sold dog medication. Mrs. Elsie Marion Shanes, 52, sold foam ice packs. Mrs. Aynett, 45, sold flea spray. Charles Warren Carroll, 32, sold a phonograph record.
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Asthma Formula Now Sold Without Prescription
The leading doctor prescribed asthma formula is offered over the counter without a prescription. Tests show it stops attacks in minutes and provides hours of relief, with Primatene tablets opening bronchial tubes reducing congestion and nervous tension. It is claimed as safe when used as directed and widely available at drugstores.
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