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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
11
A collection of Dear Abby excerpts includes advice on handling a gossiping sister-in-law, coping with a harsh father who shouts at a son during accordion practice, and whether prison inmates can receive Social Security benefits. The column closes with a note on requesting Abby’s pamphlet.
Washington and Lee University students pick John F Kennedy for president and Henry M Jackson for vice president at a mock Democratic convention on a six ballot process. Delegates recount shifts as Kennedy gains the nomination by acclamation after Hugh Truman keynote.
Clark Stevens reported a burglar broke into his Memphis residence and drank half a bottle of brandy. Two nights later the intruder returned and finished the remaining liquor.
After a three day state visit Truman refused to commit to supporting Sen. Stuart Symington for the Democratic nomination. He said delegate support under the unit rule did not bind him and he would announce his choice in due time. He also defended the president’s six duties and praised the political side of the job.
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