Kefauver Says Stevenson Should Not Dictate Party Policy
Sen. Kefauver declares Gov. Adlai Stevenson as nominal head with no authority to dictate party policy. He urges a policy group under the national committee to chart strategy, with broad representation and early consideration of issues including foreign policy. He declines to rule out future candidacy.
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White House
GI Insurance Dividend Set to Be Paid Next Year
The Veterans Administration announced another dividend for about five million NSLI policyholders. Most will receive a $60 base, with payments starting in February, 30 to 40 days after each policy’s 1952 1953 anniversary. Policyholders may choose cash, advance premiums, deposit, or interest bearing cash value additions depending on policy type.
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New-born Seal Learns to Swim
A newly born seal struggles to swim as it begins lessons to master aquatic movement. Wildlife handlers observe gradual progress and emphasize patience in early training.
Ethel Waters Contender for Oscar in Best Actress Race
Hollywood reports the 1952 Academy Awards best actress race may include Ethel Waters for Member of the Wedding alongside Broadway stars Shirley Booth Julie Harris and Joan Crawford. Variety notes Waters provides warmth and depth, while Crawford could leverage past wins for a surprise bid.
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Julie Harris
Joan Crawford
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Miss Booth
Miss Harris
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Marlon Brando
Miss Crawford
Mildred Pierce
Scorpions Grow to Eight Inches Long
A reader notes that some scorpions can reach lengths of up to eight inches. The observation highlights the impressive size of certain species and prompts interest in arachnid diversity.
U S Sets Purchases of Smoked Pork Products
Washington The Agriculture Department plans to buy large quantities of smoked pork products to remove burdensome supplies. Purchases include skinned hams smoked shoulder picnic hams and bacon for distribution to non profit school lunch programs and other outlets. Bids accepted until noon December 22.
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Agriculture Department
Texas Couple Opens 10 Day Yale Party
Garden Valley Texas couple Neal and Mary Cain host a 10 day Christmas party at their farm 20 miles northwest of Tyler each year. The event began 26 years ago drawing thousands of East Texas children, with 2 414 last year receiving fruit candy and a present. The Cains rely on pensions and retirement pay with assistance from merchants and friends to fund the event.
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Ailing Englishman in Race With Death
A 46 year old Englishman in San Francisco, confined to a stretcher, fights a diagnosed incurable disease. Doctors say he faces a death struggle as authorities consider his condition and possible patient relief options.
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Family prepares for Christmas as Cassidy to be flown home
Charles Cassidy, a Worthing carpenter with weeks to live, races death to spend Christmas with his wife and three children after leaving for Australia last year. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Sydney arranged an air passage home aboard a TWA plane from Francisco to New York for the long journey back.
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Most of Jap Stock Pay Big Dividends
Kyodo News reports 479 of 572 Tokyo exchange listed firms paid an average 24.44 percent semi annual dividend while 93 paid nothing. Six sugar manufacturers led with 35 percent. four tourist firms averaged 10.75 percent.
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