Adlai Stevenson Selected as Democratic Presidential Nominee
The Democratic Party nominated Adlai Ewing Stevenson for president after years of doubt. The Chicago lawyer, former Illinois governor, and longtime public servant accepted the nomination, highlighting his anti spoils-system reforms and stance against big government while facing mixed results in Illinois governance including mine disasters and tax stamp scandals.
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Stevenson Wins Seamless Nomination At Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention reaches its climax as Adlai Stevenson surges on the third ballot with support from Harriman mulling over to Stevenson and Dever signaling backing. Kefauver leads early but fades as Russell and Truman back Stevenson, ending in a united push for Illinois governor.
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Dever
Vention
Alabama
Alaska
Baseball hits Boy on Head in City Park
A 13 year old boy was seriously injured when struck by a baseball at a field at Fifth and Osage. Allen Steen, 13, is hospitalized at St. Anthony with a cracked skull. Police say his parents are away in Albuquerque and he was taken there by neighbor Mrs. T W Austin.
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New Mexico
St. Anthony Hospital
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Crockett
Fifth and
Osage
Albuquerque
Young Steen
St. Anthony's
T. W. Austin
1300
Lincoln
Girl and Brother Die In Auto Collision Near Brownfield
A teenage girl and her younger brother died in a car crash ten miles north of Brownfield. Frankie Ann Maynard, 10, was killed. Cousin Bob Maynard, 20, was critical. James Osborne of Levelland was seriously injured.
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Here
Frankie Ann Maynard
Bob Maynard
James Osborne
Levelland
Three Stiff Earth Quakes Rock Southern California
Three strong earthquakes shook Southern California with a 6.0 aftershock in the Los Angeles area. A Bakersfield rancher is feared buried in a landslide while seismologists say the tremors are aftershocks from Monday’s big quake near the White Fox fault.
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Bakersfield
Truman Urges Peace and Taft Hartley Reform at Convention
The speech emphasizes world peace and opposition to Taft Hartley. Truman praises the convention nominees as capable and vows to lead a fighting party. He recalls Korea and mutual security efforts as he steps aside after Stevenson’s nomination. He and Frank McKinney share a moment before the platform appearance.
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Korea
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Frank McKinney
Philadelphia
Two Injured In Car Crash Involving Car and Motorcycle
A two-vehicle crash in the 5600 block of N E Eighth Ave at about 4 p m injured two people. George Wine of Pomona California suffered a cut to the forehead and a mild arm injury. Anna Wine, his wife, was driving the 1951 sedan. Joe Sam Benson of Borger collided with the Wine vehicle while attempting a left turn. Kenneth Webb Beasley of Amarillo Air Force Base, riding a motorcycle, had a skinned hand and received first aid at the scene. Neither Mrs Wine nor Mr Benson was hurt.
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St. Anthony's Hospital
George Wine
Pomona
Calif
Wine
Anna
Joe Sam Benson
Borger
Benson
Kenneth Webb Beasley
Amarillo Air Force Base
Beasley
Allies Walk Out Of Truce Talks
In Panmunjom the Allied armistice team walked out of the conference tent announcing a one week recess after the first open meeting following many closed sessions. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison declared the recess amid new disclosures from Gen. Mark Clark's Tokyo HQ detailing secret talks from July 4 to yesterday.
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Korea
Panmunjom
William K. Harrison
Mark Clark
Tokyo
Hungry Thief Ransacks Cafe in Grant Street
A ravenous burglar entered the Feed Troft at 706 Grant yesterday morning and stole milk soft drinks rolls candy chewing gum and several cigars. The thief gained entry by forcing a back door and lifting a bar.
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Potter Grand Jury Returns Eight Indictments
Potter County grand jury handed up eight indictments including seven felonies and one misdemeanor. Notable cases involve Oran Reddoch murder inquiry and suspects Richard Broyles and Manuel Barrola. Several defendants remained at large or in jail with bonds set. panel to reconvene Monday at 10 a.m.
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Grand Jury
Oran Reddoch
Bonnie Ruth Robison
Reddock
Amarillo
Democratic Convention Age of Harmony Masks Bitter Struggles
At the Chicago gathering Governor Steven son wins last minute CIO support and Kefauver struggles but gains little. The Dixie coalition sides with the Democrats while Byrnes climbs high in the New Deal era. Fletcher Knebel notes the chaotic but hopeful mood as party leaders foresee multiple potential presidents.
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Big City
Blair Moody
Dixie
Jimmy Byrnes
South Carolina
Supreme Court
United States
Fletcher Knebel
Plains Remain Hot and Dry
Heat and dry weather continue over the Panhandle with no relief seen. Forecasts show a low of 68 and a high of 97, while yesterday’s extremes reached 68 and 98. Winds from the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph and regional readings from Hobart 103 to Clayton 96 are reported.
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Lubbock
Clayton
Miss Amarillo Contest Held With Gifts For All Entrants
Mary Griffin Nesbit Cherry Mond Christene Cummings Jonnie De Armand Jacqulin Sheeler and Marjorie Schelberry competed in the Miss Amarillo pageant. Merchants donated prizes for all participants as the event tested personality etiquette talent and appearance with B F Shepherd as master of ceremonies. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and directed by Roy Vineyard.
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Mary Griffin
Cherry Raymond
Christene Cummings
Jonnie de Armand
Jacqulin Sheeler
Marjorie Schelberry
B. F. Shepherd
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Roy Vineyard
Official Cleared By Grand Jurors
Topeka Kansas July 25 AP a special federal grand jury cleared former U S District Attorney Lester Luther who was fired by Atty Gen James P McGranery on a charge of accepting improper fees The 22 member jury returned a no bill in the case of Luther and his former assistant Nicholas Lopes Luther admitted receiving a $2000 fee from Lopes but said it was for legal advice on a construction project not a tax matter The jury also returned true bills in 33 miscellaneous cases and named Luther Lopes among 40 defendants investigated A Wichita man Paul F Phipps was indicted on income tax evasion for failing to pay taxes on about 26549.56 and 2246.56 in the 1940s
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Lester Luther
Atty
James P. McGranery
Luther
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Lopes
Dolite Co
Toledo
Ohio
Kansas
Stephen S. Chandler
Oklahoma City
Cimarron
Wichita
Paul F. Phipps
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