Boy Orator Weaves Spell in Democratic Keynote Address
In Chicago Governor Frank G. Clement, 36, Tennessee, delivers a vigorous keynote at the Democratic event. His speech features fervor, mockery of opponents, and rhythmic devices. Eleanor Roosevelt receives praise from delegates as Clement uses a quiz with two winning children and political jabs against Republicans.
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Frank G. Clement
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Suez Talks Push Britain Egypt Toward Compromise
London hosts a 22 nation conference on the Suez Canal future with pressure mounting for a compromise acceptable to Britain and Egypt. Eden and Mollet brief cabinets as Cairo reports diplomacy and U S France Britain seek an international canal operation.
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Mahmoud Fawzi
India
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Selwyn Lloyd
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Gholi Ardalan
Eisenhower Invites Nehru to Visit the United States
President Eisenhower renews an invitation to Prime Minister Nehru to visit the United States for talks on world problems. White House says no formal acceptance yet. in New Delhi Nehru appears to have accepted but no date is set. Hagerty says the date would likely be left to Nehru.
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Eisenhower
Nehru
India
Ued States
White House
New Delhi
Parliment
James C. Hagerty
Neru
Knight Named Possible VP Knight Says He Quits No
Governor Goodwin Knight of California, distancing from Nixon, expresses willingness to be nominated for vice president at the Long Beach AFL convention, while Republican chairman Leonard Hall says Eisenhower and Nixon will top the first ballot. A Power Commission examiner approves the merger of Ohio Fuel Gas Co and Natural Gas Co of West Virginia as part of the Columbia Gas System realignment.
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Explosion Kills 15 Miners In Monticello Cafe Collapse
A blast at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah during dinner hour killed 15 miners and injured more than 26 of about 50 workers. The cafe was leveled, and bodies were hurled through walls as town residents rush to aid. Fire officials suspect gas ignition. investigations planned.
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Hocking Valley hit by violent storm with hail and wind
A thunderous storm struck Logan last night around 11 15 pm bringing strong winds, lightning and heavy hail up to an inch across. The storm mainly affected Logan Hilltop and West End areas causing minor damages, downed limbs and power disruptions while telecom lines and antennas were impacted.
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AEC Grants Five Year Extension at Fernald Uranium Plant
The Atomic Energy Commission extended the operator contract for the Fernald uranium plant in Fernald Ohio. National Lead Co of Ohio, a National Lead unit, will run the facility from July 1 through June 30 1961 at an estimated annual operating cost of 38 million dollars. The plant converts uranium concentrate into pure uranium metal as an AEC feed materials production center.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Fernald
Ohio
AEC
National Lead Co. of Ohio
National Lead
GOP Accuses Admin of Being Anti-Labor at Ohio Union Meet
The Ohio Federation of Labor opened its 7st convention in Cincinnati with Alexander Barken of the AFL-CIO asserting the national administration is anti-labor and controlled by big business. He warned of a possible right-to-work law if re-elected and urged union members to register to vote amid low registration in some areas. A separate item notes Standard Oil Co of Ohio appealing a court order banning use of the Sohio trademark in the 15-state region.
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Ohio Federation of Labor
Alexander Barken
Washington
Sistant
Committee On Political Education
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Ohio
Sohio
Standard Oil Co
Indi
Atomic Engine Runs 66 Days on Full Power
The Atomic Engine powering the submarine Nautilus ran continuously at full power for 66 days and nights without refueling at Idaho testing station. The Atomic Energy Commission said the test proved the reliability and stamina of pressurized water reactors for ship propulsion. It noted Nautilus could have steamed at top speed submerged around the world if on such a cruise, covering thousands of miles more.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Idaho
Mine Deaths Near 270 in Belgium Coal Mine Fire
Rescue workers labored today to surface 80 bodies found deep in Bois Du Cazier coal mine near Marcinelle Belgium. Teams fought heavy odds to locate any survivors as the mine, struck by a blaze last Wednesday, left 270 miners feared dead or trapped.
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Bois du Cazier
Lost and Found Ad Offer in The Messenger
When something is lost do not delay contact The Messenger lost ad service. Call 31242 to place an ad and quickly link finders to owners. Jewelry money pet rain coat or any item can be advertised and charged to you for ads.
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Former Nominee Starts Planning for 2nd Round
CHICAGO AP Adlai E Stevenson's forces pivot from an all out first ballot push to plan for the second ballot as delegates brace for party oratory and a civil rights plank. Sam Rayburn becomes permanent chairman while Truman and Mrs Roosevelt bolster Stevenson amid shifting strategy and unity calls at the Democratic National Convention.
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
Frank C. Clement
Tennessee
Eisenhower
Nixon
Clement
White House
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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New York
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Supreme Court
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Butler Fumes as CBS Fails To Carry Film
Democratic Chairman Paul Butler accuses CBS of sabotaging part of the Democratic convention program by not airing a filmed segment tied to Gov. Frank G. Clement. CBS says no commitment existed and the film was not part of the keynote. Butler says he will press CBS to air it and thanks NBC and ABC for carrying the film.
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Paul M. Butler
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York
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Frank G. Clement
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Frank Stanton
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ABC
Geer Disinterred Amid Autopsy in Coroner Case
Jeane Geer, first wife of Fairfield County coroner Dr. Joseph Geer, was disinterred Monday for an autopsy. Prosecutor E. Raymond Morehart, Lancaster Police Chief Sam Hutsler, and authorities investigate her 1954 death and the June 28 death of Geer's second wife Constance Geer, 31, whose autopsy cites pentobarbital and codeine intoxication. Dr. Geer had signed the death certificate for Jeane Geer, citing a heart ailment.
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Jeane Geer
Fairfield County
E. Raymond Morehart
Morehart
Joseph A. Geer
Lancaster
Sam Hutsler
Constance Geer
Corner
Lausche Sways On Presidential Bid Amid Hurricane Wisps
Miami area dodges Betsy as storm veers toward east coast. Ohio Governor Lausche, named as potential presidential hopeful, says he is uncertain about winning a U S Senate seat. He attended the Democratic convention amid Persuasive speculation and Truman endorsement debates alongside rival Senator George H DiSalle.
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Tion Nil
U. S. Senate
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DiSalle
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Bender
New York
Averell Harriman Bender
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Big Chitroller
Segregation Fight Erupts in GOP Convention Contention
In San Francisco the 1956 Republican National Convention faces a segregation clash as Mississippi delegations dispute 15 votes. The Spencer Yerger group claims Citizens for Eisenhower backing 112,000 Mississippi voters, challenging Perry Howard who calls them Lily White Republicans. Howard accuses exclusion of Black participation. Spencer Yerger deny racial motive, saying meetings were open to Negroes but none attended. The subcommittee meets at the Cow Palace amid the contest.
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Cow Palace
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Wirt Yerger Jr
Citizens For
Eis Lenhower
Eisenhower
Perry W. Howard
Howard
Spencer-Yerger
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Rainiers to sail for United States visit
MONTE CARLO Monaco palace officials say Prince Rainier II and Princess Grace will depart Le Havre on September 7 aboard the liner United States for a multi week tour of the United States.
Party Plank Draft Aims At Civil Rights Unity At Convention
The 108 member platform committee and convention delegates labor over three contentious planks on finances atomic energy and domestic policy to craft a civil rights plank acceptable to all. Speaker Sam Rayburn urged unity as Lyndon Johnson looms as Texas favorite son for president while McCormack Keeps civil rights plank for last and tense negotiations continue backstage.
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Rayburn
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Joan W. McCorenack
Massachusetts
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Bell Tire fire caused by defective control in tiler plant
A blaze at Bell Tire Co started by a defective control on a steam tile er caused about 9000 in damage. Firemen fought the flames for three hours to bring the fire under control.
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