Chinese and Korean Troops Battle for Capital Hill
Chinese and South Korean forces fought to control Capital Hill amid heavy U N and Communist artillery fire. U N artillery reportedly destroyed two Red battalions as Fifth Air Force jets downed five enemy aircraft, while both sides suffered close range hand grenade and assault actions near the hill.
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Capital Hill
U. N
Fageneau
U. S. Eighth Army
U. 8. Fifth Air Force
Beer Se Andhs
Eighth Army
Wee
Stevenson May Visit Virginia Before Eisenhower
Parker said Stevenson would deliver a major campaign address in Richmond. He also hoped an Illinois governor could speak in Roanoke and Norfolk.
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Richmond
Adlai Stevenson
Parker
Stevenson
Illinois
Roanoke
Norfolk
Grandstand Ramp Collapse Injures Sixteen at Richmond Stadium
A retaining wall failed on a crowded grandstand ramp during a gospel concert in heavy rain. More than 200 people spilled onto the ramp. sixteen were hospitalized but none seriously hurt. The incident occurred at Richmond city stadium as spectators sought shelter from the downpour.
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Richmond
Richmond City Stadium
Corrigan Rug CO
Eisenhower Heads to Ohio to Heal Taft Wounds
General Dwight D. Eisenhower flies to Ohio to mend lingering taft ties after the GOP convention. He will confer with Ohio leaders in Cleveland and plans a broader Southern tour to Louisiana Oklahoma and Kentucky with stops yet to be announced. His Midwest campaign paused yesterday with a visit to John Crowles at a Minneapolis game farm.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Eisenhower
Cleveland
Pelvania
Maryland
Republican National Committee
New York
Sourcy
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Republica
Alabama
Arkansas
Midwest
John Crowles
Minneapolis Star and E
State Accountants Honor Ralph Yount
Ralph P. Yount of Winchester was elected secretary treasurer of the Public Society for Accountants at a statewide Richmond meeting held Saturday.
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State Accountants
Ralph Yount
Ralph P. Yount
Winchester
of Public Society
Tie Accountants
Richmond
Caudle Says Officials Pressured Him Over Tax Cases
A. Lamaro Caudle testified before the House Judiciary Committee that Washington officials and some Congress members exerted more than normal pressure during his time as chief tax fraud prosecutor. He was fired last March after President Truman cited incompatible outside activities.
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Washington
A. Lamaro Caudle
House
Congress
Caudle
Truman
House Judiciary Committee
Cheli
D-Ky
Miss America Neva Langley Begins Personal Appearance Tour
Neva Jane Langley, 1953 Miss America at 19, starts a whirlwind personal appearance tour from Atlantic City. She will travel for a year with a $5,000 scholarship prize in tow and a schedule that may exceed the crown’s early expectations. Evelyn Joyce Schenck, 20, from Newark, is named Mrs. America 1953 after judges chose her at Asbury Park, prompting a fainting reaction.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Neva Jane Langley
Neva
Reading
Irvington
Here
Evelyn Joyce Schenck
Newark
Asbury Park
World Series Opening Set For Oct 1 In NY Park
Bulletin from New York states the 1952 World Series will open Wednesday Oct 1 at the home park of the National League champion unless a playoff is needed to decide the pennant. If a playoff is required the opener would shift to Thursday Oct 2.
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New York
Senators Bid For Choice Offices As Moving Day Nears
Senate veterans on Capitol Hill prepare for office rotation with bidding rules set by seniority. Hayden, McKellar, and George hold long runs in numbered rooms while others seek four room suites near elevators and meeting rooms. After November 5, re elected members file for openings. December 5 assigns new members their remaining order.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Noee
Sen. Connally
D-Tex
Capitol
Senate Rules Committee
Hayden
Dariz
McKellar
Sen
George
D-Ga
McMahon
Senate
Capitol Building
Atomic Energy Committee
Polio outbreak traced to raw milk in Paul Pehl family
Frederickburg Texas health officials report six Pehl children infected with polio likely from their raw milk. The milk was contaminated during processing at the family farm, with one boy allegedly catching it from a friend. Six remain hospitalized in San Antonio, and residents donated 3200 dollars to help.
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Fredericksburg
Tex
Paul Pehl
George W. Cox
Cox
Pehl
Dr. Cox
San Antonio
Gillespie County
Strike Set Today At Lockheed Plant
About 25 000 members of the International Association of Machinists plan a dawn strike at Lockheed Aircraft Corp in Burbank California. The walkout begins 6 a m PDT as the IAM Local votes to strike over wages and 33 other issues. Lockheed says it will keep operating and protect workers who remain. The plant builds jet fighters trainers navy patrol bombers and constellation transports.
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Burbank
Calif
APL International Association of Machinists
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
LAM
John Snider
Lockheed
Orchard rate develop ed by Mr J S Grant
Immediate delivery available from the warehouse at 441 N Cameron St. Orchardists have used this rate for many years. For fast service call Winchester 4643 or 8168 and inquire about the current terms and availability.
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J. S. Grant
N. Cameron St
Winchester
Heavy Maine voting reported in first 1952 party test
Voters in Maine faced heavy turnout in a pivotal race for U S Senate and a governor contest with multiple candidates. Clear weather and debate over the state liquor monopoly influenced the turnout as Republicans sought continued state wins and the Democratic National Committee urged a GOP victory.
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Portland
Maine
U. S&s. Senate
Rep Nlicans
Democratic National Committee
General Eisen
Roving Pickets Close 15 Mines Amid Coal Dispute
L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers warns of a nationwide strike by Sept. 20 if contract talks fail. In Greene, Washington and Ettie Counties in Iowa, miners protest a fellow worker’s dismissal from J. and L. Pits, keeping several mines shut after a recent 10 day holiday.
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
Emian Ia
Greene
Washington
Ette
NOW OPEN TERMINAL TAVERN
The Terminal Tavern debuts offering Mexican hot dogs and Michelob on draught and bottled beer cooled with ice. ABC liquor license 4255 noted for on and off sale operations.
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Terminal Tavern
A.B.C
Stevenson Projects Tough Campaign For Presidency In Pacific Visit
Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson addressed Oregon newspaper editors in Portland, saying the race will be hard and the Republicans are divided. He praised Gen Dwight Eisenhower as a great general while criticizing the divided GOP and urging unified governance. The luncheon sponsor was the Oregon Journal.
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Oregon
Portland
Pacific
Stevenson
Dwight Eisenhower
Enous
Toan
Oregon Journal
Gov Battle weighs call for extra legislative session
Gov. Battle indicated he may decide this week whether to call a special session this fall to redraw General Assembly districts. He defended not passing a redistricting bill earlier and noted concerns about the time demands on lawmakers. The sentiment for a late year session is strong in the House but lukewarm in the Senate.
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Richmond
Battle
General Assembly
Wanderelet
House of Delegates
Senate
Taft to Play Major Role in Campaign, Says Summerfield
Summerfield tells reporters Taft will take a major part in the campaign and notes Taft’s post convention pledge of support for the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket remains. He describes meetings with Taft as very satisfactory and discusses ongoing speculation about the role Taft may assume in the effort.
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Summerfield
Taft
Washington
B. Summerfield
Bert A
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Million Voters Expected in McCarthy Schmitt Wisconsin Primary
Nearly a million voters are predicted to participate in Wisconsin’s Republican primary featuring Sen. Joseph McCarthy and Leonard Schmitt. McCarthy campaigns after surgery as Schmitt tours the state with marathon radio appearances, contest drawing national attention amid charges of a smear campaign. Wisconsin had about 2.2 million eligible voters.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Joseph McCarthy
Leonard Schmitt
McCarthy
Schmitt
Merrill
Wis
State Department
George Gaige
Wisconsin Secretary of States Office
Former Clarke County Treasurer Enters Guilty Plea
Former Clarke County Treasurer pleads guilty after investigations into unpaid tickets and mailing dog tags. Attorney J Edward Thoma comments on penalties and the potential scope of indictments.
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Clarke County
Harry A. Schmidt Dies in Hospital
Harry A. Schmidt a prominent citizen and business leader died last night at Memori al Hospital at 9 o clock after a yearlong illness. Born in Brooklyn November 28 1882 he was the son of August and Frieda Schmidt a Lafayette College graduate and member of Phi Gamma Delta. He worked in the family construction business and aided in joint projects with his father and brother.
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Harry A. Schmidt
Memorial Hospital
Brooklyn
August
Frieda Schmidt
Lafayette College
Mir Caginsrag Hg
Phi Ganna Delta Fraternity
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