Southern Democrats Face Loyalty Pledge Conflict at Convention
Southerners angered by the loyalty rule at the Democratic national convention considered refusing to take the pledge but remaining in the hall. The stance could sidelined reformers aligned with Truman's Fair Deal while contrasting with Florida and Texas delegates who planned to accept or observe the rule. Delegates from Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina and Virginia weighed the pledge amid a North-South clash over the party's direction.
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Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Virginia
Southern
Spessard Holland
Florieae
Gouda
Guneres
Ees White
Florida
Parris Bryant
Texas
Youths Shine In Red Cross at Winchester Chapter Meeting
The Winchester County Chapter of the American Red Cross highlighted youth involvement at its annual meeting at the Washington Hotel. Stewart Bell Jr was re elected chapter chairman and cross eastern area officers were also chosen. Miss Anderson spoke on youth participation and future plans.
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American Red Cross
Winchester County
Pesington Hotel
Stewart Bell, Jr
On the Cross
Prospect
Miss Anderson
Barkley Distortion Claims Mark Exit From Race
The CIO PAC accuses Barkley of distorting facts after bowing out of the presidential race. CIO and AFL leaders said at a breakfast Barkley was too old at 74 to undertake campaign burdens and presidency. They expressed respect for Truman but noted his disappointment clouded judgment and that Barkley believed himself Truman’s nominee choice.
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CIO
AFL
Ciopac
Tru
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Ilinoisane
Barkley
California Earthquake Damage Mounts To Millions
Tehachapi California reports 11 dead and more than 25 injured after a powerful quake. Destruction includes collapsed walls, a guest house roof collapse, and widespread business damage. Red Cross shelters opened as Gov. Earl Warren opts not to declare a state emergency. Continued on page 2.
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Tehachapi
Calif
California
San Francisco
Here
Red Cross
Earl Warren
Women’s State Prison
County Grand Jury Returns True Bills in 16 Cases Monday
Frederick County grand jury indicted seven persons on 16 counts for arraignment in Circuit Court. Lee Davis faced four counts including grand larceny of a motor vehicle, felonious assault, and theft. Lena Davis was indicted on felonious assault charges in Strother and Adams cases and pleaded not guilty. Trial dates were set for Davis assault case and pending for others, with defense attorney Wayne Whitham appointed for Davis.
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Frederick County
Lee Davis
William Cornwell
Harry Kerns
Alonzo Strother
Wayne Whitham
Davis
Miss Adams
Lena Davis
Strother
Adams
John Anderson
Milk Commission Plans Public Hearing in Winchester
The State Milk Commission will hold a public hearing at Winchester at 10 a.m. EST on August 7 to review the entire price structure for milk sold in the Winchester market. Winchester’s local milk board requested the hearing, representing both industry and the public.
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Richmond
State Milk Commission
Winchester
$25 000 Worth Of Cream Stolen
Baltimore police reported the theft of 25000 dollars worth of cream from Cresageeine dairy. Arthur H. Taylor 39 of Delta Pennsylvania and Park L. Gardner 29 of Baltimore County were held in 5000 bail each for a police court hearing. Gardner headed the diary by products department and Taylor was a driver. Police said the cream was stolen over a nine month period.
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Baltimore
Cresageeine
Arthur H. Taylor
Delta
Park L. Gardner
Timore County
Gardner
Diary
By Products
Taylor
Drnsylvania
Richmond Virginia Weather Outlook July 23–27
Extended Virginia forecast calls for above normal temperatures through July 27. Scattered showers expected Thursday and again at the end of the week. Total rainfall around a quarter inch.
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Richmond
Virginia
Eisenhower Nixon Plan First Post Convention Campaign Meet
Eisenhower and Senator Nixon will discuss campaign plans Sunday at Eisenhower's Colorado Rockies vacation retreat. Nixon travels from Washington to Denver Saturday and will drive 72 miles to Fraser ranch to confer with the general before heading to Columbus Ohio for the July 31 Ohio GOP convention.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
California
Colorado Rockies
Chicago
Fred A. Seaton
Eisenhower
Nixon
Washington
Fraser
Colo
Rinei
Columbus
Los Angeles
Julian Dickenson
Duff
Premiership Return for Mossadegh in Iran
Iran's parliament renominated Mohammad Mossadegh after two days of violent street clashes that left about twenty dead as Ahmed Qavam resigned amid oil dispute tensions with Britain. Mossadegh, a nationalist leader, was contractor to finalize nationalization of the oil industry after recent upheaval.
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Tehran
Iran
Ahmed Qavam
Qavam
Britain
Seye Mossadegh
Shah Mohammed Pahlevi
Weather Here Stays Mild as Virginia Sizzles Elsewhere
The piece notes Winchester reports a cool 97 while Roanoke and Burg hit 98 and 96 degrees respectively, with Danville, Richmond, Newport News and Norfolk above 100. It warns more heat is coming in the next days as peanuts and tobacco thrive amid high temps.
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Winchester
Associated Press
Roanoke
Burg
Virginia
Mercury Pas
Danville
Richmond
Newport News
Norfolk
Agricultural Department
Russell's Name Not Placed In Nomination at Convention
The convention adopted a loyalty oath rule by unanimous vote. Georgia delegate Cox lamented that the Democrats had a fair chance and lost it. Russell’s reply was that he would await events before commenting.
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Russell
Connie Hall
Alabama
Cox
Georgia
Byrd Declines Presidential Pursuit Amid Delegates Plea
Virginia Senator Harry Byrd asked Virginia delegates not to submit his name for the party's presidential nomination. He says he wants to remain a Virginia senator, despite differing views on the South’s leadership. Robertson voices optimism about Byrd possibly impacting the election if mounted on state ballots.
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Robert Scuecane
Virginia
Byrd
Jane
Robertson
Dick Russell
Harry Byrd
United States
Stevenson Nomination Considered If Offered
Indiana Governor Schricker says Adlai Stevenson told him he could not turn down the Democratic presidential nomination if offered. Kennedy aides form a Stevenson committee as Stevenson works on Illinois state business amid convention chatter and reporters.
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Henry F. Schricker
Indiana
Adlai Stevenson
Schricker
Stevenson
Illinois
John F. Kennedy
Boston
State of Minnols
Virginia Toll Reaches 458 With Two More Fatalities
Virginia's 1952 traffic toll climbs to 458 after two additional highway fatalities reported by State Police. A two-vehicle collision on U.S. Route 360 near Wilkesburg left Patricia Ann Wilson, 7, of Portsmouth, dead at a Portsmouth hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a car.
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Richmond
Virginia
Wilegro
Wylkesburg
Charlotte
Patricia Ann Wilson
Portsmou
Portsmouth
Enders Yard Party and Auction at Fire Company
The second annual Enders Yard Party and auction sale of the John H. Enders Fire Company will be held rain or shine at the Community. The auction begins at 7 p.m. and includes miscellaneous articles and food supplies. Auctioneer will be W. D. Orndorff of Wadesville. The South End Drum and Bugle Corps of Winchester will perform.
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John H. Enders Fire Company
Tomorro
W. D. Orndorff
Wadesville
South End Drum and Bugle Corps
Winchester
Virginians Balk At Surrendering Freedom of Action
The Virginia delegation at a two hour Congress Hotel caucus rejects a convention plan requiring written assurances to support convention nominees across states. Governor Battle leads opposition citing Virginia law that certifies presidential candidates and electors locally. A delegate calls the plan absurd and insulting, arguing it conflicts with state laws in multiple states.
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Chicago
Congress Hotel
Virginia
Battle
E. R. Combs
Ormer Meena Ob
Auaanil
Robertson Sees State Back Stevenson Support
Sen Robert of Virginia said Governor Adlai Stevenson would be an acceptable second choice to the Virginia delegation for the presidential nomination. He noted New York and Pennsylvania leaders favor Eisenhower but Democrats might settle for Stevenson over Kefauver or Harriman.
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Robertson
State
Stevenson
Chicago
Sen. Robertson
D-Va
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Virginia Deleolen
Wess
Pennsylvania
Eisenhower
Dave
Wil Sassi Yi Rege
Sen
Kefauver
Averell Harriman
Five Family Members Die in Centralia Crash
A truck auto collision near Centralia Illinois killed five members of one family including parents Claude H Snyder 37 and Wanda 28 and four children Melvin 14 Lois 3 and Claudine with Lois a burn victim and a fourth child seriously burned. Louise Lewis 4 and two car occupants were injured.
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Centralia
Ill
Claude H. Snyder
Kell
Wanda
Melvin Snyder
Lois ‘Ene
Snyder
Louise Lewis
Flying Saucers Sightings Near Nation's Capital Prompt Air Force Probe
The Air Force investigates radar reports of flying saucers near Washington DC with two airline pilots and a newsman confirming sightings. Officials will have Wright-Patterson Air Force Base study the slow moving craft and high volume of recent reports continuing since 1947.
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Jack Rutledge
Washington
Air Force Today
Lenis
Cragaucer
Air Technical Inte Center
Wright - Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
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