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March 19, 1928

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PARTY CHIEFS FAVOR NOMINATING SMITH ON HONESTY ISSUE; Of 35 National Committeemen Answering Inquiry, 25 Want Governor Chosen. OTHER VOTES SCATTERING Six Are Non-Committal, While Rest Are Divided Among Reed and Favorite Sons. EMPHATIC ON THE ISSUE Eighteen Members Hold That Oil Scandal Gives Democrats an Excellent Opportunity, Stress Honesty in Government. ARIZONA. DELAWARE. PARTY CHIEFS FAVOR NOMINATING SMITH

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Natl Committeemen answer inquiries by N Y Times on nominee and issues; 25 want Smith on honesty issue; 6 are non-committal, others divided among J A Reed and favorite sons

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DISABLED LINER SAFE AFTER A DAY ADRIFT IN HIGH RUNNING SEA; Radio From the Santa Teresa's Captain Says Ship Is Steaming Slowly Here.109 ARE ON GRACE LINERSteamer Crippled by BurstingCondenser 500 Miles Southof New York.HOVE TO FOR REPAIRSMessage From Master Allays Fears of Line's Officials--They Report No One Was Injured. No SOS Sent Out by Liner. Say No One Was Injured.

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Capt W C Renaut repts ship safe after day adrift in high sea due to broken condenser

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Notable Births

Hans Küng

1928Hans Küng, Swiss theologian and author (died 2021)[†]

Hans Küng was a Swiss Catholic priest, theologian, and author. From 1995 he was president of the Foundation for a Global Ethic.

Patrick McGoohan

1928Patrick McGoohan, Irish-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2009)[†]

Patrick Joseph McGoohan was an Irish-American actor, director and screenwriter of film, television, and theatre. He is best known for his roles in The Prisoner (1967–1968) and Danger Man (1960–1968).