Congressman Robertson Praised In Wisconsin Paper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern readers praise Virginia’s U. S. Congressman A Willis Robertson for coauthoring the Pittman Robertson act. The letter-writer lauds its funding for hunting and fishing grounds and for research benefiting wildlife, forestry and outdoor conservation nationwide.
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Congressman Robertson
Wisconsin
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
Oshkosh
Northwestern
Wis
Ats
Pittman- Robertson
Pittman and Robertson
United States
Royal Crown routs O Sullivan 15 to 3 in softball game
Royal Crown defeated O Sullivan 15 to 3 yesterday at Rouss Park behind strong pitching by Whitlock. The victory gave Royal Crown the league lead for the second half of the season and featured extra base hits from Fansler and W Spaid. O Sullivan starter 1 allowed five hit batters and five walks. Royal Crown to face Arlington Asphalts in a Sunday doubleheader.
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Royal Crown
O’sullivan
Rouss Park
Whitlock
Royal
Fansler
W. Spaid
Arlington
eBlevis
Pope
Gare
Veterans Byrd For Senator Committee Forms In Richmond
Richmond campaign manager Guy B. Hazelgrove announced a Veterans Byrd For Senator Committee headed by Thomas C. Gordon a former North Africa and Italy mayor who earned the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster Edward W Hening Jr a Nimitz veteran and secretary and Ernest H Dervishian a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and battlefield jumper Gordon said Byrds record supports the prewar war aims inviting World War II veterans to join the effort in re election خلاص
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Richmond
Guy B. Hazelgrove
Byrd
Thomas C. Gordon
North Africa
Italy
Edward W. Hening, Jr
A Nimitz
Ernest H. Dervishian
Richmander
Gordon
America
Seven Quiz Answers From Page Two
Answer key lists seven items: 1 Red 2 Spain 3 The atomic bomb fell behind the warship 4 About ten thousand 5 Seven 6 Sir J M Barrie 7 Yes 8 True 9 To let stand in almost boiling squid to draw out flavor or col or or both as in tea 10 Sunday June 2
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Spain
J. M. Barrie
State Convention Analyzed From Several Angles
Richmond Va June 28 delegates from the Seventh and Eighth Districts to the State Democratic Convention in September will be chosen on a one vote per 100 votes for Governor basis. Meeks Smith Robertson and Byars are named candidates with Meeks and Smith from the Seventh and Eighth districts, while Arlington Richmond and Virginia counties hold large bloc influence.
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Richmond
Howard W. Smith
Alexandria
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Edward Meeks
Amherst
Meeks
J. Clayn Byars
Bristol
Smith
Robertson
State
Democratic Executive Committee
William M. Tuck
Virginia
Carter Glass
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Winchester
Charlottesville
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Arlington County
Bomb would be dropped in July despite weather say Cross Roads staffer
A member of the Operation Cross Roads staff predicted the atomic bomb would be dropped in the first 20 days of July even if weather is unfavorable. He said if July 1 or the first 15 days fail, the bomb will go off after July 15 using vision or radar to locate the target ship Nevada.
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Kwajalein
Nevada
Mrs Brand Predicts Worst Congress After Election
Mrs Brand warned that the next Congress could be the worst in a generation. She labeled Senator McKellar as the villain for filibustering the FEPC bill and listed Senators Wheeler and O’Daniel on her bad list, noting most names are Republicans.
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Brand
McKellar
D-Tenn
Senate
Fair Employment Practice Committee
Wheeler
Montana
O'Daniel
Texas
Spanish Dispute Dormant on Council Agenda
The Spanish dispute stemming from Poland's charges that Franco threatens world peace appeared to lie dormant on the Security Council's agenda. Polish Delegate Oscar Lange left for Poland, and no council member signaled intent to reopen the case before the September 3 assembly meeting. Dr. Herbert V. Evatt of Australia was ready to press for a full airing of the veto question and possibly demand its removal.
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Security Council
Poland
Oscar Lange
Herbert V. Evatt
Australia
Assembly
Market Slips as Market Edges Forward amid Weekend Caution
Market quotations show a fatigued tone after a recovery from Thursday’s oversold correction. Dealers cite protection ahead of a long weekend and await price control legislation news. Some sectors including steels rails and motors stumble while bonds see selective gains.
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New York
Mrs Murray challenges Rep Smith over Senate bid stance
Elizabeth C. Murray of Fairfax a Democratic primary candidate asks Rep Howard W. Smith to clarify if he will seek the Senate vacancy after Carter Glass. She denounces machine influence and his lack of support for Roosevelt and Truman program, and outlines a platform for veterans and jobs.
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Fairfax
Elizabeth Chilton Murray
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Carter Glass
Murray
Smith
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Truman
Fiscal Year May End Better Than Truman Foresaw
Washington reports prospects for finishing the fiscal year with a deficit under $20 billion, over $1 billion better than Truman forecast in April. Revenue may exceed $42.93 billion while outlays could run about $1 billion below the President's $64.654 billion estimate, with much saving tied to foreign lending slowdowns and the Bridge loan pending Congress.
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Washington
Truman
Treasury
Congress
Five Convicts Stand Down in Virginia Murder Trial
In Staunton Virginia on June 28 defense rested in Commonwealth v eight five convicts charged with killing John Luther Connor a 21 year old Norfolk man. Prosecutor White said the state rested but may call Dr. J L Alexander later. A one hour recess followed and the jury was expected to retire this afternoon.
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Staunton
Commonwealth
John Luther Connor
Norfolk
John D. White
J. L. Alexander
The Star Deploys 30 Correspondents in Frederick County
The Star announces a large reporting effort with thirty correspondents stationed across Frederick County to cover news from all sections and communities.
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the Star
Frederick County
Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report June 28
Livestock and produce market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Maryland receipts steady with moderate volumes and mostly steady to firmer quotes. Chicago reports signs of a weaker weekend trade with some declines in cattle and mixed results for hogs and sheep.
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Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Nine Million Dollar Flood Control Bill Gets Committee Approval
Washington June 28 A 900000000 flood control bill won Senate Commerce Committee approval and is expected for Senate action next week. The measure has passed the House along with a separate billion dollar navigation bill.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Truman and rents in flux as events drive speech
White House press secretary Ross said a presidential speech depends on the course of events and plans are not yet set. The urgency for an OPA extension grew as the President canceled Friday cabinet talks with the Big Four. Senate debate lumbers on after W Lee O Daniel's lengthy filibuster ended without success.
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White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
W. Lee “Pappy” O'Daniel
Death claims Mrs. Nannie Marple at 64 in Winchester
Mrs. Nannie Marple 64 died of heart trouble at her sister Mrs. Emma Taylor 317 Highland Ave Winchester. She leaves brother Robert J. Jones and sister Emma Taylor and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm from Mrs. Taylor home with Rev. J B Duckwall and Rev. Ralph Cather. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Nannie Marple
Emma Taylor
Highland Avenue
George Marple
Edgar Willingham
Clarke County
Virginia
Robert J. Jones
Winchester
Duckwall
Ralph Cather
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Jones
Mississippi Negro Registration and Violence Report
Registration among Mississippi Negroes is uncertain with estimates under 6 000 statewide. An act of violence is reported as Etoy Fletcher, a war veteran and student, says white men flogged him for attempting to register in Rankin County. Bilbo urges whites to deter Black voters, while NAACP advises calm registration and peaceful voting if denied. All Negro towns are to vote.
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Etoy Fletcher
Jackson College
Rankin County
Fletcher
T. B. Wilson
Progressive Voters’ League
Bilbo Bilbo
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Jackson Advocate
Negro Weekly
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S. Braddock St
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Agden
Stock Market Report
Mrs. Murray
Rep. Smith
Laken
Laken’s
North Loudoun St
Gladys Snyder
Roy P. Duvall
Death
Mrs. Nannie Marple
Mississippi
G .B. Masters
Mound Bayo
B. A. Green
N. Loudoun St
E. R. Crampton National Surgical Fitters
N. Loudoun St. Winchester
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Winchester Furniture CO
South Loudoun St
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