Benton Attacks GOP Platform at Democratic Convention
Chicago report says Senator Benton accused the Republican platform of empty words and claimed Democrats have a long record of courage and action. He criticized the party’s 1962 platform as vague while defending the Democrats’ past two decades. The convention’s Rules and Credentials Committee session was postponed to a later date to avoid controversy.
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Chicago
William Benton
Lcans
Connecticut
Benton
How's Your 1 9 2 Answers
Fragmented OCR lists names and items with odd spellings and errors. The readable entries include Mercury as messenger of the gods and figures such as Jimmy Durante and American Revolutionary. Other items appear as Collier's Prance and The Thumb among uncertain terms.
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Mermury
Collier's
Prance
Jimmy Durante
Henry Warrison
the Thumb
Purlong
Auction Notice for Winchester Real Estate Sale
July 36, 11 a.m. at W. B. Bol front of Frederick Court, real estate miles northwest of Winchester. Du-
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W. B. Bolfront
Frederick Court
Winchester
Stevenson Nomination Fight Wavers as Regional Delegates Sit Tight
The piece notes Southern delegations refusing to pledge loyalty to the national nominee with Georgia Louisiana South Carolina and Virginia resisting signing. Moody claims no delegate will be forced to sign if against state laws or party rules while Truman’s influence fades in the race. Senator Hennings of Missouri weighs in amid the stall.
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Averys
Moody
Charles Murphy
Georgia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Virginia
Truman
Stevenson
Thomas Hennings
Missouri
Former Teacher Jailed on Assault and Lunacy Warrants
Dr. Luella R. Mandel, former art instructor at Fairmont State College, is jailed on assault and lunacy warrants amid a pending hearing before the Marion County Mental Hygiene Commission. She recently lost a $100000 slander suit against a State Board of Education member and is linked to a dispute with Thelma B. Loudin over alleged slander to the board.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Luella R. Mandel
West Virginia State Board of Education
Marion County Mental Hygiene Commission
Eric Barnitz
Fairmont State College
Mundell
Mundel
Thelma B. Loudin
Board of Education
Loudin
Dismer
Barnitz
Mandel
John Austin
Navy Recruiting Station Closed In Martinsburg
The Navy recruiting substation in Martinsburg West Virginia will close to recruits. Chief Machinist's Mate Clarence R. Davis who led the unit since it opened August 5 1950 will transfer to sea. Recruits from the area will now enlist at the Navy station in Hagerstown Maryland.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Marten
Clarence R. Davis
Newport
R. I
Davis
Navy
USN
Hagerstown
Russell Foreman Dies Suddenly at Home
Russell Foreman of Highland Avenue died this morning from a heart ailment. Born December 8 1902 in May, he was the son of the late Joseph and Therine Foreman. Survived by three sisters Mrs Charles Whitlock Mrs Herman Boyce and Mrs Lemuel Cullers all of Winchester and one brother Ellis M Foreman of this city. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home.
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Highland Avenue
Joseph Therine
Foreman
Police Court Faulted by Marshall Lewis of Berryville
Police court fault noted by Marshall Lewis of Berryville regarding Miss Josephine Catlett, niece of Mrs Minefield, outlining blame.
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Marshall Lewis
Berryville
Josephine Catlett
Truman backs Barkley as Stevenson gains draft momentum
Evidence shows Truman leaning to Vice President Barkley who withdrew after labor leaders called him too old at 74. Stevenson gains support with Illinois and New Jersey delegates, while Kefauver Harriman scramble to stop a Stevenson surge amid delegate tallies.
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Truman
Barkley
Stevenson
Illinois
New Jersey
Indiana
Premiss Brown
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Kefauver
Harriman
Associated Press
Russell
Mother 38 Has Her 15th Child in Brooklyn
New York report describes Anne Giacalone, 38, of Brooklyn, delighted by her 15th child a nine pound six ounce boy born yesterday. Her husband is a shipping clerk earning about 60 dollars a week, and the family searches for a name.
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New York
Brooklyn
Anne Giacalone
Momma
Gen Devine New VPI Cadet Commandant Picked
Gen John M. Devine 57 named permanent commandant of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute cadet corps. President Walter Newman said the move brings continuity after over 30 years of acting cadet commandants. Newman praised Devine for his universal military training program.
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Blacksburg
John M. Devine
Army
Walter Newman
VPI
Newman
Devine
Port Huox
Traditions Highlight Scout Camp Visitor Day Pageant
A Sunday Visitor's Day at the Girl Scout camp drew many guests as a large water pageant unfolded. The Junior Camp Committee organized events as campers prepared to depart White Rock for the year, with plans for next summer.
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Girl Scouts
White Rock
Prison Term Given Man For Attempted Burglary Charge
Clarence Rush 39 of Martinsville Virginia was sentenced to two years in prison for attempted burglary. A Baltimore policeman testified Rush was found halfway through a large hole knocked in a storefront. Rush claimed he fell in and later said he had been drinking and did not remember the incident.
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Baltimore
Clarence Rush
Martinsville
Rush
Crops Data Exhibit High Water Usage
Crops figures show water usage in a hot period. The record notes 2,640,000 gallons used in one day last year and 2,687,000 gallons near June before rising to 3,000,000 plus in a cited period.
Snake bite hospitalizes revival preacher in Big Stone Gap
The Rev John Johnson, son of Harve Johnson, was bitten while conducting a two week revival at the Big Stone Gap church. His arm swelled black with blisters as he remained ill day and night, though he raised his arm briefly when a reporter visited. Others were bitten but not seriously harmed.
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Harve Johnson
John
Gale Oho Awkaoe
Johnaen
Big Stone Gap
Virginia Delegates Weigh Loyalty at Convention
The Virginia delegation debates support for Dick Russell and party loyalty amid pressure for a civil rights plank. The group considers how to respond to the national platform committee and Virginia's stance on unity rules at the convention.
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Dick Russell
Grove
Origin of the Hippocratic Oath
The oath likely originated with Hippocrates around 400 B C. The version used for medical degrees was prepared by the late Professor John G. Curtis of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. It is a close paraphrase of the original Greek.
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Hippocrates
John G. Curtis
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Two Hurt Slightly In At. 50 Crash At Florida Market
At 2 15 p m yesterday a two car collision at the Florida Fruit Market about six miles from Winchester injured two occupants. In the Taylor car two passengers were hurt. The officer reported a reckless driving charge was filed.
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Florida
Winchester
Taylor
Austin Cooper Dies in Washington D C at 85
Austin M. Cooper, 85, died last night at his Chevy Chase home. He was born in Mt Falls, son of the late Mr and Mrs Randolph Cooper. Funeral arrangements are set with Puneral Home on Pennsylvania Ave between 17th and 18th Streets in Washington. Burial will be in Washington.
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Austin M. Cooper
Chevy Md
Mt. Falls
Randolph Cooper Puneral
Pennsylvania Ave
17Th
18Th Streets
Washington, D. D
Washington
Virginia Travel Council Targets Instate Visitors
The Virginia Travel Council appoints a committee to boost Virginia residents’ travel within the state. William Rippus of Williamsburg is named chair. Russell Stultz of Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce is secretary. The plan urges campaigns to attract Virginians to tour sites, schools, and in-state attractions, emphasizing a Virginia welcome.
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Russell Stultz
Harrisonburg
Id Dominion
Cnone
Virginia
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