Texas Mississippi Anti Truman Forces Win First Round
The credentials subcommittee recommended rejecting rival loyalist delegations from Texas and Mississippi, paving the way for a floor fight at the Democratic National Convention. Delegates from the two states would cast 70 votes, with Shivers and Shiv-Coleman noted in the confusion over Taft and Dixie-style delegations.
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Texas
Mississippi
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Taft
Dixie
Shivers
Marines and Wife Attacked and Abducted Near Portsmouth
A Marine and his wife were dragged from their car by six or seven men near Pig Point around 1 a.m. They were assaulted in the vehicle and forced to walk into nearby woods before escaping and seeking help. Both were treated with first aid and examined by navy medical staff. no injuries requiring hospitalization were reported.
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Marine Forwarding Depot
Pig Point
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Pughville
Etek Ha
Navy
Connas the Womens
Sale Branner
Frederick Cooperative Parm Bureau
Russell and Lewis Clash Over Taft Hartley Act Views
Minneapol is report covers early meetings between Richard Russell of Georgia and Lewis head of the United Mine Workers Union. Washington correspondent John Heri notes the first meeting produced little action while Sen. Lister Hill conferred with UMW counsel and PR aide Justin McCarthy. Lewis dominated the dialogue, raising questions about union relations and democratic peace.
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Minneapolis
Richard Russell
Georgia
Washington
John Heri
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
The
Star
Lister Hill
Dala
Hop- Umw
Justin McCarthy
Riots Grip Tehran Over Oil Crisis and Qavam Appointment
Fragmentary reports describe clashes in Tehran as Mossadegh supporters protest oil policy and Premier Qavam's leadership. At least seven killed as mobs fought with rocks and hammers, while police and soldiers restore order amid warnings to nationalist demonstrators.
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Teeram
Iran
Sisions
Siete
Erup
Tehran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Ahmed Qa
Qavam
Niper
Mossadegh
Highway Deaths Nine Percent Behind Last Year
Report shows 455 people killed in traffic incidents so far this year, down from 502 through the same period last year. Victims include Alonzo Johnson, 39, of Richmond, and John Arthur Johnson, 36, of Portsmouth, involved in Norfolk area crashes.
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Deen Illed
Rsons
Alonzo
Richmond
Cnetterfield County
John Arthur Johnson
Portsmouth
Norfolk
President Truman Home From Hospital Vows to Fight Republicans
President Truman returned to the White House feeling fine and angry at Republicans. He criticized GOP measures on social security and warned of lobby influence while pledging to urge voters before the Chicago convention.
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Ernest Vaccarro
Washington
Presiden Truman
Chicago
Truman
Thomas
J. Gavin
American Medical Association
Lie Says He May Call Assembly Within Fortnight
United Nations Secretary Trygve Lie said today he may convene the assembly within a fortnight if the main truce talks show progress. He warned that few know what is really happening in Korea except the truce participants.
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Helsinki
Nations
Trygve Lie
Thesembly
Korea
Lie
Arthur C. Unger Dies In Hospital
Arthur C. Unger died in a hospital after illness beginning in January. Born December 30, 1868 in Unger West Virginia, he spent his life in the Unger area of Morgan County. A lifelong Methodist, he belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America. Surviving are his widow Frances Shade, a daughter Mrs. E. C. Day of Woodstock, a son Perry R. Unger of Unger, WV, and a sister Mrs.
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Unger
W. Va
John Wesley
Catherine Bohrer Unger
Uager
Morgan County
Methodist Church
Modern Woodmen of America
The
Patriotic Order of the Sons of America
Frances Shade
E. C. Day
Woods Stock
Perry R. Unger
Unger, W. Va
Smoking and Camp Fires Banned in Maine and New Hampshire Woods
A blistering heat wave prompted officials to ban smoking and camp fires across forests in Maine and New Hampshire today. The dry, hot spell raises the risk of wildfires and threatens crops as authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and comply.
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Maine
New Hampshire
New Momene
Robb Announces for U.S. Senate Victory Bid
The article notes Robb announcing a run for the U.S. Senate with a plan aimed at victory in November. It mentions a potential Kansas nomination to oppose Byrd, but details remain unclear.
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Robb
Kcans
Indica
Byrd
Electric Fan Stolen in Martinsburg Office
Police were notified today of the theft of a large electric fan from the office of A C Barns in downtown Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
State Democrats Attacked Anew By F P Miller
The text reports F P Miller accusing Virginia Democrats of influence over the state's national convention delegates. It notes Miller's latest attack coming three days after a prior defeat and references Sen Byrd and the convention process.
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F.P. Miller
Miller
Harry F
National Committee
Sen
Byrd
Saucer Tale Shocks Watchman In Virginia Town
Edward G. Dovell, a watchman at the American Viscose Corp plant in Front Royal, reports a startling sight when a moonlike object appeared to fall as he looked from a fifth floor window during his weather check. the incident linked to a saucer sighting route between Strasburg and Front Royal.
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Front Royal
Edward G. Dovell
American Viscose Corp
New Baby Doctor Locates In City
Dr. Joseph M. Damron joins Dr. Thomas A. Earn at 114 W. Boscawen in pediatrics. Damron, son of the late Judge Damron of Muntington West Virginia, attended Marshall. The couple have one child and reside at 624 Watson Ave.
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Joseph M. Damron
Thomas A.earn
W. Boscawen &I
Dansren
Dire
Contes Dossron
Judge Damron
Muntington
W. Va
Marshall Damrons
Watson Ave
Freighter Carrying Naphthalene Ablaze Off Atlantic
A Norwegian freighter with naphthalene aboard burst into flames 65 miles off Long Island as 45 of 49 aboard were rescued. Four crewmen remained missing as lifeboats were destroyed, with the Gripsholm helping rescue efforts in four-foot swells. The Black Gull was bound from Bremen to New York with 500 tons of naphthalene.
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Atlantic
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Gripsholm
Rane
Nl Tgolan
Madinac
New
Really
Boncae Oy
Ericoon
Associated Press
Onnis
Bremen
Fred Kerner
Newa
Ela Tress
Excalibur
Stevenson vetoes moves to enlist in presidential race
Governor Stevenson rejects fresh drives to enter the 1948 campaign. He cites stalemate within the party, noting Truman era continuity is needed as he declines to join any specific candidate.
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Stevenson
Oil tanker on fire in East River near 70th Street
Bulletin reports an oil tanker afire in the East River off 70th Street with crewmen leaping into the water to escape. Police say the vessel burned from stem to stern and traffic on the river halted as fire units respond.
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New York
East River
70Th Street
Heat and Humidity Persist East as Storms Scatter West
Warm humid weather blanketed the eastern two thirds of the nation with scattered thundershowers in the north. A seven day heat wave left two dead in New Jersey and set Newark's temperature at 93, matching a 1949 record. Torrential rains caused havoc in Northern Illinois and Louisiana.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Dakotas
Northe
Minnesota
New England
Lake Erie
Lake Superior
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Newark
Illinois
Louisiana
Rockford
Deo
Southern Leaders Rally Around Russell in Taft Hartley Rift
Spessa Long of Louisiana and former Gov. Cameron Morrison of North Carolina met Russell. Sen. John C. Stennis of Mississippi also visited Russell, signaling possible support for his Taft Hartley views. Byrd indicated opposition to repeal but openness to amendments and cautioned he did not know their specifics.
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Spessa Long
Louisiana
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
John C. Stennis
Mississippi
Russell
Rusell
Byrd
Georgia
Locomotive Explodes Near Okarche on Rock Island Line
A Rock Island freight locomotive exploded near Okarche Oklahoma tearing up track and scattering debris over a large area. No injuries are reported though the blast disrupted nearby service and operations for the night.
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Okarche
Okla
Rock Island
Benton Demands Platform Drafters Wrest Filibuster Weapon From South
A political dispute centers on platform drafting as Benton demands removal of a filibuster tool. He accuses opponents of ignoring under law ideals while seeking to influence the Wherry rule.
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Benton
South
Teenagers Confess Slaying on a Dare in Brooklyn Park
The teens Ferrick and London confessed to killing a rabb inical student at Mec Carran Park after arguing about a prospective robbery. They hid in a hedge at nightfall on June 26 and took turns passing by targets before the dare ended in a fatal shot.
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MecCarran Park
Brooklyn
Miles P. McDonald
Ferrick
London
McDonald
Man Electrocuted At Va Loading Dock
Luther Anderson 53 owner of the Anderson Coal Company in NOAA Virginia may have been electrocuted after contacting a high voltage wire at a loading dock. He was a father of seven and lived in Lebanon.
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Noaa
Luther Anderson
Anderson Coal Company
Anderson
Lebanon
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