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May 29, 1950
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Oliver W. Hill, the only Negro member of Richmond's city council, is favored for reelection on June 13 with support from the Richmond Citizens' association, unlike his previous win without it. A poll ranks him second in value among council members.
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Oliver W. Hill Favored For Reelection
RICHMOND, Va. (ANP) Oliver W. Hill, only Negro member of the city council, stands a good chance of being reelected June 13. Mr. Hill won two years ago without the support of the Richmond Citizens' association. He was the ninth winner in the contest for a nine-man city council defeating the ninth white candidate on the citizens' ticket.
The story is different this time. Of the nine candidates backed by the Richmond Citizens association, Mr. Hill is one of them. The organization is urging the voters of Richmond to vote for the citizens' ticket, and it is almost certain that Mr. Hill will be reelected.
A poll on the value of the members of the City Council showed that Mr. Hill was considered second in importance and value as an official of the city in legislative work. He barely missed first place among newspaper reporters who were polled on the matter.
RICHMOND, Va. (ANP) Oliver W. Hill, only Negro member of the city council, stands a good chance of being reelected June 13. Mr. Hill won two years ago without the support of the Richmond Citizens' association. He was the ninth winner in the contest for a nine-man city council defeating the ninth white candidate on the citizens' ticket.
The story is different this time. Of the nine candidates backed by the Richmond Citizens association, Mr. Hill is one of them. The organization is urging the voters of Richmond to vote for the citizens' ticket, and it is almost certain that Mr. Hill will be reelected.
A poll on the value of the members of the City Council showed that Mr. Hill was considered second in importance and value as an official of the city in legislative work. He barely missed first place among newspaper reporters who were polled on the matter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Reelection
City Council
Richmond
Negro Member
Citizens Association
Poll
What entities or persons were involved?
Oliver W. Hill
Where did it happen?
Richmond, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Oliver W. Hill
Location
Richmond, Va.
Event Date
June 13
Story Details
Oliver W. Hill, the only Negro city council member, is likely to be reelected with backing from the Richmond Citizens' association, contrasting his prior independent win; a poll rates him highly valuable.