Robert William Edgar was an American politician, administrator, and religious leader. A native of the Philadelphia area, he began his career as a Methodist pastor and chaplain. He served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania. He was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for United States Senate in Pennsylvania in 1986.

Headlines from May 29, 1943

War Fund to Seek $125,000,000 For Morale-Building Program; WAR FUND OUTLINES $125,000,000 DRIVE

Stalin Sees Soviet End 'Lie' On Aim to Bolshevize World; STALIN SEES 'LIE' OF RED PLOT ENDED

U.S. Force Catches Disguised Britons

Standley Offers Resignation In Pique, Washington Hears; Envoy in Moscow Said to Resent Davies Mission and to Oppose Deference Toward Russia -- New Post Is Believed Likely STANDLEY QUITTING, WASHINGTON HEARS

HIGH SPEED' IS AIM; President Takes Action to Assure Team-Work and Settle Disputes BARUCH POWER EXCEEDED Byrnes, as 'Super-Czar' on the Home Front, Will Have Army, Navy and Civilian Advice BYRNES MADE HEAD OF NEW WAR BOARD

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