Eisenhower presses harmony as campaign pace quickens
In Chicago on July 8 Dwight D. Eisenhower urged GOP supporters to stay united and face any opposition. He campaigned during a tight ballot fight to capture the nomination with Missouri and other delegates backing his effort. His morale rose as the convention rules dispute neared a close, setting stage for a broader public push.
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GOP
Nomi Sion
Beders
Robert A
Missouri
Phower
Eisenhower
Donor Day at Houston VA Hospital
Wednesday is set as lead donors day for the EBod bank at the Veterans Administration hospital in Houston. Bowen may donate at Stewn I Hospital with Dr atcolm Jones and staff providing services. a concert by Mann band is planned, weather permitting, at 6 pm.
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Ebod Bank
Vetrean
Houston
Bowen
Stewn I Hospital
Atcolm Jones
Et East
Ferry slip service cut after crash at Morgans Point
Early Tuesday morning at Morgans Point the slip landing was damaged when a Fiery Jeffer ferry collided with the landing, cutting slip services around 2:30 a.m. The incident disrupted ferry operations and prompted an investigation into the collision.
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Rams
Morgans Int
Jeffery
Ben the Morenns
Town Notes and Social Snippets Across Local Scene
Residents share small moments from daily life as Mrs. Eliza Burris enjoys rainy weather in Virginia Mooré while Florence Martin Benz bakes cakes and r2ees about vitamins. Names such as Eliza Burris Mary Ann Ardwiette and Kerrville trips appear in brief notices of social life and errands.
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Burris
Virginia Mooré
Ed- F
Florence Martin Benz
Helen Lewis
Pin Robbins
Mother
Mary
Brundrett
Kerrville
Pat Aen
Ann
Don Ardwiette
Edwin Lehr
Pry Laughlin
Bobby’ Davis
Louis Carter
Mata
Here's What Candidates Are Saying Here's What Candidates Are Saying
Chicago July reports on day two of the Republican national convention. Taft leads with a near nomination path after a rules vote showing 548 delegates backing him within 56 of victory. Eisenhower argues the party can win in November. Warren stays optimistic as a compromise candidate if a Taft Eisenhower deadlock occurs.
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Chicago
Taft
Esenhower
White House
Warren
Taftmen Shrug Off Their First Major Convention Defeat
Taft campaign managers in Chicago say Taft has the votes and will win the GOP nomination on the first or second ballot. Some aides privately acknowledge doubts but remain confident, while others warn a further setback could imperil his delegate prospects in southern contests.
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Raymond Lahrr
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Ohio
Taft Losing Ground in Convention
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower campaigns hard at the Republican convention as Taft loses ground on opening day. Eisenhower gains momentum in the credentials fight and across key big state delegations New York California Michigan Pennsylvania. Delegates on track for a first ballot tilt as Ike seeks to seize the nomination.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
United Press
Oie
Taft
Ike
Dark Horse
Ver
New York
California
Michigan
Pennsylvania
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Elesenhower
Florida Taft Slate Seated By Committee
The Republican credentials committee voted unanimously to seat 16 Taft delegates from Florida as television hearings opened in the contested convention scene. Texas Republicans staged a revival of their old show before a national audience, with live network coverage of the battle between Taft and Eisenhower factions. Jack Porter of Holston claimed victory for the Eisenhower side, while Taft supporters remained silent.
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Chicago
U.P
Taft
Florida
Texas
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Fisenhower
Eisenhower
H.J
Jack) Porter
Holston
Late Bulletins Shotgun Mishap Leaves Crawford Wounded
Thomas Henry Crawford, 118, was in serious condition at noon Tuesday after a shotgun wound in a playful scuffle with a younger brother about LULRayadan. Attendants at Baytown Hospital said the blast tore a large section of mesh on Crawford's right leg. He also suffered shock and loss of blood. The patient is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Crawford of May Lose Ye. An operation will be performed on the left eye.
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Thomas
Henry
Crawford
Unger Brothers
Lulrayadan
Baytown Hospital
J. M. Crawford
MacArthur Calls For Republican Crusade at 1952 Convention
Gen Douglas MacArthur opened the 25th Republican National Convention in Chicago with a 50 minute keynote blasting the Democratic War Party for indecisive Korea policy and warning that peace talk masks movement toward war. He criticized Truman era decisions as reckless and received extended applause and a long ovation.
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Republican Crusade
H. D. Quigg
Chicago
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
Democratic “War Party
Pacific
Korea
Russia
Democratic Party
Chambers Politics Highlight In Cold Summer Race
Chambers county politics show a dull summer but with notable battles. J B Limbot Wooldridge and former deputy Larsine Cardwell seek July 26 office, while Bud Pounds faces Eugene Jenson in a county attorney race. Incumbents face lighter opposition as local posts differ across precincts with a three way congressional contest among Thompson Lane Patterson.
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Nest Chambers
J.b.limbot Wooldridge
Mont Bergier
Chambers County
Larsine Cardwell
Wooldridge
Guy C. Tackson
Trustee Wilburn Quits Baytown School Board After 11 Years
Theo Wilburn resigned as a trustee of the Baytown school district after more than eleven years of service. His move, announced at a trustees meeting, cited involvement in too many other jobs. Board members accepted reluctantly and urged a speedy appointment of a successor. Wilburn, elected in 1941, led as president from 1948 to 1951 and championed Lee College and the college plant project. He helped acquire the land for the college site and earned a plaque at the entrance. He is a longtime East Harris County rancher active in soil conservation, the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, and local civic groups. His fourth term would have expired next May.
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Baytown
Meade
Wilbuch
J . J. W. Pyle
Wilburn
Theo
A’ RO Stark
Stark
Lee College
Jong Wilburn
Real Estate Board
Most
oWilburn
East iHarks County
Harris County
Erustee FL
Kellogg
Board Okays Pay Increase For Teachers
Baytown school trustees approved a district wide pay raise costing about 67 800 annually for 286 teachers averaging 6 percent. Starting salary rises from 2810 to 3010 and top scale with master’s and 12 years from 4285 to 4510. An extra 50 per six hours of study toward a master’s degree.
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Bay~town Education Association
Srime
George H. Gentry
BEA
Gentry
Lee College
A. R. Stack
Baytown Education Association
Polio Case Reported In Highlands Baytown Area
A Highlands Baytown polio case, the first in Highlands this year, involved Carol Townsend, 5, admitted to Hedgecroft Clinic after tests on Jones Road. Another Baytown resident, Teon Hull, longtime Baytown Sun employee, reportedly died from polio complications weeks ago but had no confirmed diagnosis.
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Joney Road
Highlands
Carol “Townsend
W.E. Townsend
Hedgecroft
Jones
Téon Hull
Bevce Barringer
Price
One Day Left For Polio Shots Clinic Closing
Baytonians have one and a half days to visit the gamma globulin polio clinic. It closes at end of Wednesday’s hours and moves to a Harris County location. Night hours were added to improve attendance amid naps, with Harris county residents invited to come. The Baytown clinic served 308 children Monday, bringing total Baytown participation to 1456 as county aims for 4,000 locally and 35,000 countywide.
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Baytown
Crosby
Channelyiew
Texas City
EL. D. Harington
Wage boost for Baytown Refinery workers approved
The Wage Stabilization Board approved a pay increase for Baytown Refinery employees. Congressmen Thomas informed the Baytown Employes Federation in a telegram to Bree Secretary Hayes. Official confirmation said the company cannot pay the raise until July 18 or possibly August, with the exact increase yet to be finalized.
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Baytown
Albert Thomas
Baytown Employes Federation
WSB
BREE
J. Wi. Hayes
Nevis
Henderson
Presiden Oliphant
Reds Reject Compromise in Korean Prisoner Repatriation Talks
The Chinese Communist Party broadcast accused the UN and the Korean truce talks of violating the last agreement on prisoner repatriation. Negotiators held a 48 minute session with a news blackout and scheduled another meeting amid disagreement over the formula for shifting lists and voluntary repatriation. The UN stood firm on not forcing 100000 prisoners who renounced communism to return against their will.
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Peiping
Atomic Funds Approved Truman Wins Fight With Congress
President Truman scored a victory in a long battle over atomic expansion as the 82nd Congress adjourned after finalizing an $98.8 million atomic plan for fiscal 1953 and approving broader funding for the Atomic Energy Commission and related defense and foreign programs amid last minute budget wrangling.
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Congress
Vincent J. Burke
Washington
82Nd Congress
House
Tomic
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Connally steps down after 35 years in Senate race heats up
Senator Tom Connally of Texas retires after 35 years as three Senate aspirants launch speaking campaigns. Lindley Beckworth plans 60 talks in a week across 41 Texas cities starting July 14. E W Napier and Price Daniel also campaign as Ralph Yarborough attacks Gov Shivers on policy and campaign ethics amid primary season.
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Tom Connally
Senate
United Press
Texas
Congress
E. W. Napier
US. Senate
Austin
Beaumont
Price Daniel
Lindley Beckworth
Gladewater
Beckworth
Port Isabel
Ocratic
Ralph Yarborough
Travis County
Wao i
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Texas Farm Bureau
Paris
Yarborough
Texas Governor Evades Call for Presidential Primary Law
Austin attorney HINABOR accuses Governor of avoiding a presidential primary law, while Yarborough presses for a special session. He cites farm-to-market road milestones and mentions Senator Connally's 35 years in the U.S. Senate after a Temple Hills Mexia visit en route to page two.
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Gulf of Mexico
Maceo Syndicate
Yarborough
Shivers
Paris
Texas
Temple
Hills
Senator Connally
U.S. Senate
Tom Connally
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