Arab League backs Egypt on Suez measure in Cairo
Nine Arab nations led by Egypt back Nasser's call for a 45 nation conference to guarantee passage through the canal. The Cairo meeting also supports Egypt's bid for international control and navigation rights as Britain moves troops to the Mediterranean. Western diplomats warn the proposal could complicate the London conference.
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Suez
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Nasser
Britain
London
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Bonn
Germany
Arab League Committee
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Syria
Yemen
Conventions Unpredictable and Predictable at Chicago
Chicago preview weighs Democratic nominating odds versus past results. It notes past ballot lengths from two to over a hundred, averages around five days, and states that Democrats have varied in number of ballots from two to sixteen with notable examples including Jackson, Davis, Wilson, Cox, and Roosevelt shaping expectations for the current convention.
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Chicago
Andrew Jackson
John W. Davis
Woodrow Wilson
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Ike Expects Strong Support In Drive for Peace in Suez
Secretary of State Dulles pivots for canal peace amid cross party backing. Eisenhower emphasizes unity at water’s edge as he heads to London to push for an international authority over the Suez Canal and possible talks with Gamal Abdel Nasser after his July 26 seizure.
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Suez
Washington
Dulles
Drisis
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Senate
Lyn+ Jon B. Johnson
Texas
White House
London
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Russia
India
Nasser
Tornadoes Rake Midwest Causing Damages and Outages
Heavy storms sweep the Mississippi and Ohio valleys with tornadoes reported in Indiana at Monticello and Logansport. An unconfirmed twister hit near Moline Illinois. Logansport suffered widespread damage including blown windows and power loss while a Mokena Illinois fair was disrupted injuring one person as tents collapsed.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Mississippi
Ohio River
Indiana
Monticello
Logansport
Moline
Mokena
Ill
Chitwood Stunt Drivers Fined for Highway Incident
PERU Indiana three members of Jose Chitwood's stick auto troupe were fined 15.75 dollars each after Fred H. Rule of Portsmouth Ohio said the stunt cars forced him off U S Route 31 near Mexico.
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Peru
Ind
Jose Chitwood
S Tick
Fred H. Rule
Portsmouth
Ohio
U. S. 31
Mexico
Social Security Bill Sets Strict Aid Rules for Disabled
Washington reports a new Social Security program launches with strict qualification tests for disability, requiring age limits, 5 years of coverage in 10 years, and 1.5 years of recent work. About 300,000 expected to receive payments first year. claims start Oct 1, with checks to begin six months after eligibility.
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Sue Masa
Washington
Uon
Congress
Eisenhower
Security Administration
Civil War Vet Walter Williams Plans 14th Birthday
Franklin Texas records show Walter Williams, a Confederate veteran, declaring recovery from a recent illness and expressing plans for his 14th birthday on November 12 with a single cake candle.
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Franklin, Tex
Walter Williams
Five Day Forecast for OH10 Predicts Near Normal Temperatures
Forecast shows average temperatures near normal with highs around 82 to 85 and lows 62 to 81. Slightly cooler Tuesday, warmer Wednesday, then cooler Thursday and Friday. Precipitation expected at a half to 1.2 inches with scattered thunderstorms tonight, Wednesday, and Friday, with possible Saturday activity.
Terroristic Ac Phone Head Complains To Lausche on Violence
Ohio turmoil over a press convention in Chicago and the threat of disruptions. C E Williams wired Gov Lausche urging swift restoration of service and denouncing violence by imported hoodlums in six exchanges including Bril den, Smithfield, Mount Pleas, Dillonvale, Tiltonville and Cadiz. He blamed the union and said police protection was inadequate.
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Ohio
Con Williams
Frank J
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Smithfield
Mount Pleas
Ohio Consolidated
Dillonvale
Tiltonville
C. E. Williams
Adel Lausche
Cadiz Exchange
Williams
Com
Mrs Roosevelt presses civil rights plank at Democratic drafting session
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt urged the Democratic platform committee to adopt a civil rights plank acceptable to North and South. She spoke privately to the group backing Adlai Stevenson, suggesting two civil rights planks might be needed to satisfy all delegates. Other remarks touched on the Supreme Court ruling and farm policy proposals from Wickard and Evans. Ohio State University reports 27,921 enrolled students for the fiscal year ending June, up 2.3 percent from last year.
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Ranklin D. Roosevelt
Adlai E. Stevenson
Now
Stevenson
Roosevelt
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Resolution Committee
McCormack
Truman
New York
Averell Harri
A McCormack
Claude Wickard
Secretary of Agriculture
Homer Capehart
R. M. Spike Evans
Ormer
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
OSU
Columbus
Ohio State University
Regstrar
Bender Attacks Lausche at Republican Picnic
In Cleveland GOP circles senator George H. Bender charged Gov. Frank J. Lausche lacks service. Bender teased Lausche at a summer picnic with 2600 attendees, praising Eisenhower and noting C. William ONeill called him a strong ally. Beef stew, served from an official Eisenhower recipe, impressed guests and a donkey before the Democrats’ symbol finally ate.
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Cleveland
Frank J. Lausche
Chie
U. S
George H. Bender
Chicago
Bender
C. William O'Neill
O'Neill
Eisnhower
Eisenhower
Pole light fixture falls into Springfield crowd injuring ten
Ten people were injured Saturday night at Springfield speedway when a light fixture dangling from a utility pole was pulled into the grandstand. Deputies said a tow truck struck a guy wire, causing the pole to shift and another pole’s light to drop into the crowd, with some victims burned by live wires.
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Springfield Speedway
Sheriff's
Stevenson Still Leads Nomination Fight at Democratic Convention
Chicago AP The 32nd Democratic nominating meeting opened amid civil rights disputes and party doubts as Adlai Stevenson pressed a front running pace. Harrisman Truman favored unpledged delegations with favorite son candidates, while Kefauver’s withdrawal boosted Stevenson’s early lead with 538 votes to 213 for Harriman and 343 uncommitted. The target 686 votes loomed as balloting began.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Chicago
Kefauver
Ty Jack Bell
Adlair
Paul M. Butler
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
International Amphitheater
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Averell Harriman
Harry S. Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
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Associated Press
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Harriman
Lausche Favored by Ohio Delegates at Democratic Convention
Chicago reports Ohio delegates at the Democratic convention voiced firm support for Gov. Frank J. Lausche as their favorite son candidate. An Associated Press poll indicated Kryzan's bid to release 66 of 70 Lausche delegates on the first ballot failed.
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Associated Press
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Robert A. Taft
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Mahoning County
Betsy Nears Bahamas Coast
Betsy a hurricane with 125 mph winds moved from Turks Island toward the Bahamas at about 20 mph. It was 650 miles from Florida with no landfall forecast yet. The storm had already killed one person in Puerto Rico and caused damage before veering toward the west-northwest. An earthquake then shook central Japan but caused no damage.
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Bahamas
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Puerto Rico
Read By The Right People Read By The Right People
An advertising plea in The Messenger Classifieds touts reaching thousands of readers. A Frigidaire refrigerator with top freezer is offered as used but in excellent condition at 2207. A customer phoned to report they sold the fridge and praised the results. Dial 31242 to place an ad.
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Frigidaire Refrigerator
Fea
Stout
Truman backs Stevenson as Harriman fading rival in race
President Truman hustled through long days meeting candidates and delegations seeking Harriman support while keeping the race alive. He labeled Harriman the best qualified to be president. Stevenson, aided by Mrs. Roosevelt, maintained a brisk pace amid large crowds with strong showings in receptions. Northern uncommitted delegations began shifting toward Stevenson as labor leaders continued to resist organized action for Harriman.
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Stevenson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Truan
Governors and governors' aides weigh 1948 Democratic nom question
A Washington scene shows Harriman trailing Stevenson in some states while Truman’s endorsement of Harri man shifts lines. Harriman claims large delegate gains in Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin and more. Loyd Benefield calls majority-rule a Harriman path to delegates as Symington earns praise from Truman. Dennis Roberts of Rhode Island hints at delaying endorsements.
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Loyd Benefield
Harriman
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Hariman
Kansas
Idaho
Montana
New South Dakota
Utah
West Virginia
Wyoming
Symington
Truman
Missouri
White Horse
Maryland
New England
Dennis J. Roberts
Rhode
Candidates Island
South Eyes Civil Rights and Delegates Vote Strategy
The South contends with split allegiances as Harriman and Stevenson battle for uncommitted votes. Tennessee plans to file nine delegates to cast 32 votes for Stevenson on the first ballot while Southern states maneuver to preserve influence and limit platform endorsements of the Supreme Court school desegregation decision. Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas and others weigh how to align with Stevenson's push while warning against wavering from promises and signaling support for a resolute candidate.
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Stevenson
Dixie
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
John McClellan
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
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Enson
Earl K. Long
Harriman
Luther Hodges
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Ap- Carolina
Truman
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South
George Bell
the Timmerman, Jr
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