Ike as Man Behind GOP, Sparks Taft Wing Split
Wednesday's dispatch argues the 1956 Republican convention centers on Dwight D. Eisenhower as a de facto party figure, with Nixon perhaps solo renomination. It anticipates open convention pressure to name a successor, notes Stevenson Kefauver opposition, and traces the party’s uneasy balance between Taft conservatives and pro-Eisenhower forces amid a tight national race.
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Lawmaker Demands Hell Ship inquiry
Rep Mollohan pressed for a full inquiry into the Mercurio voyage after reports of overcrowded filthy conditions on the ship carrying Mexican migrants from Port Isabel to Veracruz. Investigators note the old World War II corvette had limited lifeboats and sleeping space with riots reported in Tampico and several passengers jumping overboard.
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McCarthy Warns GOP Over Sweetness and Light Strategy
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy warns the GOP may face a 21st century defeat if it bases its presidential bid on a tone of sweetness and light. He argues Republicans must show toughness to win in November amid disputes with the administration. The piece notes party leaders and potential 1952 campaign dynamics.
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Vets Corner Q T holds a Korean GT term insurance policy
The article explains that Korean SP term policies cannot be converted to permanent plans for veterans, while service connected Korea veterans may obtain permanent GL BI Ance forms. It also covers on the job training limits, VA pension rules, and education definitions for full time training and disaster service spending.
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