Taft Predicts Ike Likely to Become Weak Candidate
Sen. Robert A. Taft said Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower would likely be a weak candidate if he secures the GOP nomination. Taft argued Ike must clearly spell out his positions on issues and criticized AP delegate tallies. He noted Ike’s announced events and warned supporters may shift once issues are defined.
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Eisenhower Delegate Totals Topic in 1948 GOP Race
The national AP table shows Taft 231 Eisenhower 214 Stassen 22 Warren 6 MacArthur 2 Uncommitted 114 for a total 589 with 03 needed for nomination. Taft claims about 267 delegates while Eisenhower has not reached 220, and his headquarters has not claimed delegates nationally.
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Spinster wills $75 000 for care of animals
Cambridge April 24 An 88 year old Provincetown spinster Martha J. Atkins left almost all of her 75 000 estate to be used for animal care and protection. Probate records show the will provides funds to purchase medals for acts of kindness to animals. Remaining money goes to the Dumb Animals Friends League of London and the Boston Animal Rescue League after 3 800 in special bequests. A 15 year old swimmer holds five new Australian records.
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