Platform Makers Push Civil Rights Plank in GOP
The article notes Harold E. Stassen urging a foreign policy and civil rights plank as party platform-makers work. Senator Taft, in Chicago, claims substantial headway as discussions with Dewey and Eisenhower allies loom, warning of a repeat defeat if Dewey leads an Eisenhower bid.
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Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Sen. Taft
Chicago
Taft
Dewey
New York
Gen
Eisenhower
GOP
Harry S. Truman
Fleeing prisoner shot as two women wounded near court
Police cleared of wrongdoing after a fleeing prisoner exchange of gunfire with at least 15 shots. Collon was captured near a car by the court building while an auto window was shattered. One bullet struck an expectant mother, Anna Maria Alers, 19, and another hit Pauline Weidt, 28, at a dental laboratory across the street.
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Collon
Third Avenue
Anna Maria Alers
Pauline Weidt
TV and radio banned at all GOP convention meetings
The GOP committee moved to bar cameras and radios from the Taft convention session drawing critic from Eisenhower aides. Lodge called the action a major political blunder while denouncing the Taft dominated committee and urging open coverage.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas
Dewey
G. Mason Owlett
Philadelphia
Owlett
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Taft
F. Peavey Heffelfinger
Minnesota
McKinley
Gabrielson
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Lodge
National Republican Committee
WVU stars Boyce and Jarrett share roots but not kin
Morgantown scene notes that West Virginia University halfback Boyce and guard Bill Jarrett, both standout track athletes from Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, come from the same city and school yet are not brothers or related.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Boyce
Bill Jarrett
West Virginia University
Stonewall Jackson
Charleston
Communists Seek Repatriation Stance in Armistice Talks
Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison Jr. outlined UN armistice terms on prisoner release and repatriation, saying captives will be freed and exchanged via pre signed lists. Nam Il presented standard arguments without direct response, while Brig Gen. Nuckols noted a cool tone from the communist delegate.
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William K. Harrison, Jr
United Nations Command
Harrison
Namyu
Nam Il
William P. Nuckols
Nam II
Fair Trade Bill Sparks Senate Debate in Washington
In Washington the Senate clashed over fair trade legislation with filibuster threats and two failed attempts to kill the House passed bill. The session stretched to nearly 11 p.m. as lawmakers prepared to resume at 9 a.m. EST to continue the heated debate. The measure would extend federal reach to enforce non signed price fixing of trademarked goods across states following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Douglas
D-Ill
Long
D-La
Morse
Supreme Court
Radio Writers Guild Declares Strike Against 3 Networks
The Radio Writers Guild ordered a strike against American, Columbia, and National Broadcasting Co. early today. About 67 staff writers will be on strike, backed by over 1,200 guild and allied union members, with plans to picket the Chicago political conventions.
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New York
Radio Writers’ Union
Chicago
Radio Writers Guild
Authors League of America
American
Columbia
National Broadcasting Co
Truman to Deliver Major Speech During Arkansas Whistle Stop
President Truman rode through central Arkansas by train on a southern whistle stop tour. He will dedicate the Bull Shoals and Norfolk Dams at noon tomorrow and speak off the cuff at Batesville and Newport, airing his civil rights program amid Southern opposition. The trip tests regional support for his messages on civil rights and fair employment practices.
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Truman
Arkansas
Bull Shoals
Norfolk
Batesville
Newport
Washington
FCC Receives 402 Bids for TV Stations
The FCC wrapped 402 new television station applications today and processed 92 more through the secretary’s office as it begins a major sorting task to decide grants versus hearings. First two educational outlets appeared on the 200 channel allocation, including Kansas State College in Manhattan and Dade County Miami. Commercial bids include Symons Broadcasting Spokane tied to Harry L Crosby. Grants unlikely before late this month.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Secretary
FCC
Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science
Manhattan
Kans
Dade County Board of Public Instruction
Miami, Fla
Symons Broadcasting Co
Spokane
Wash
Harry L
Bing) Crosby
Children to Meet Festival Clowns in Bridgeport Hospital Visit
Barnum Festival clowns will visit Bridgeport Hospital to entertain young patients. Bozo Kelly and Lou Rich will lead the group with surprise gifts and Barnum spirit, time to be determined. Clowns signed up for Friday's parade should report to Germania hall by noon, others may join at 19 am.
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Bridgeport Hospital
Bozo Kelly
Lou Rich
Bozo
Germania Hall
Main Street
Porpoise Ends Texas Swimmer’s Catalina Channel Try
Roy Sutter of Fort Worth gave up a second Catalina Channel attempt after a porpoise knocked him from the water and left him bruised and short of breath. Florence Chadwick of San Diego will attempt a 21 mile swim from Cabrillo Bay San Pedro aiming to beat the 15 hour 45 minute record starting Thursday.
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Catalina Island
Calif
Catalina
Here
Santa Monica
Roy Sutter
Fort Worth
Florence Chadwick
San Diego
English Channel
Cabrillo Bay
San Pedro
Sutter
Walter
Klein Improves Record With Unanimous Eight Round Win
Joey Klein from New York secured an eight round unanimous decision over Ritchie Reed of White Plains at Fort Hamilton arena in Brooklyn. Reed moved up to light middleweight as Klein dominated the feature bout.
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Brooklyn
Joey Klein
New York
Ritchie Reed
White Plains
N. Y
Fort Hamilton Arena
F D R's Girl Friday Returns To Politics in Harriman Camp
Grace Tully, former secretary to F D R, joins W Averell Harriman's campaign, continuing her long Rooseveltier involvement. She has deep ties to the Roosevelt Foundation and Hyde Park Shrine, and expresses willingness to serve as Harriman's presidential aide if elected.
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Harriman Camp
Washington
Grace Tully
Miss Tully
Roosevelt
F.D.R
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
U. S
Russia
Franklin Roosevelt
Tully
al Smith
FDR
New York
White House
Bayonne
N. J
Grace George
Grace Institute
The
Roosevelt’s
Cardinal Hayes
Joseph P. Dineen
Woman Keeps Busy With Great Seal
Mrs. Clydia Mae Richardson, longtime keeper of the Great Seal since 1943, prepares for a coming administration as she explains the seal’s role on proclamations, treaties, and commissions. Her work involves a multi-step process through the White House, State Department, and Senate, ending with the seal’s affixing.
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Washington
Clydia Mae Richardson
Highmore
S. C
United States
State Department
Division of Protocol
U. S. Senate
Senate
White House
Secretary of State
Myra Boland
Charles Hatten
Richardson
Zanerian Art School
Columbus
Cigars Imported by Switzerland Rise Last Year
Switzerland imported 27.3 tons of cigars last year, up from 16.8 tons in 1950, reflecting growing demand. The figures show a significant increase in tobacco product imports over the period.
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Switzerland
Aunt Arrested After Boy Seized From Lordship
A boy was taken from Lordship yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lieberman allegedly arranged money for refreshments, aided by Mrs Vitka in the car. Stratford Officer Harold Smith and Detective Raymond Meade arrested her in a sister’s Bridgeport apartment.
Greenwich RTM Fails to Settle Reorganization Proposal
A representative town meeting in Greenwich broke up amid controversy over a plan to create an executive department with a five member Board of Selectmen and a professionally appointed chief administrator. Action was postponed to fall, part of a reorganization committee recommendation.
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Greenwich
Board of Selectmen
Ae Eee
Plans sped to acquire site for new school
The board discusses securing a site for a new school and a renovation program. Plans include a sewing room on the second floor two new basement toilets interior and exterior painting stairwell enclosure roof repairs plumbing boiler lighting and blackboards. After architect plans are ready the board will seek a state aid grant covering one third of costs. Mayor McLevy and City Engineer Charles E. Smith attended. next meeting moved from July 9 to July 16.
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Snyder
McLevy
Charles E. Smith
State Ike Head Assails Brennan
Meade Alcorn of Suffield condemns William H. Brennan for proxying to J Kenneth Bradley of Westport to sit on the National committee in Chicago. Brennan says proxy was for timing only and denies retaliation. Connecticut delegates plan to depart for Chicago by train Saturday night.
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Meade Alcorn
Suffield
Republican National
Alcorn
Brennan
Bradley
Lodge
Eisenhower
National Committee
Shannon
Taft
Mr. Alcorn
J. Kenneth Bradley
Sen. Taft
Mr. Brennan
Chicago
Norwalk
Off-Duty Cop Tickets Youth at Stop Sign Encounter
Kent Woodworth 18 of Noroton was cited by a vacationing officer George Ward after allegedly cutting off another car and running a stop sign at Cross Highway and Clinton Avenue at 5 40 p m. Woodworth was issued a summons to Town Court for July 14.
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Westport
Cross Highway
Clinton Avenue
Kent Woodworth
Nearwater Lane
Noroton
George Ward
Woodworth
Florida Gators Schedule Includes Six BowlTeams
The Florida Gators will face six teams that played in bowls last season. Opponents are Georgia Tech Orange Bowl, Kentucky Sugar Bowl, Tennessee Cotton Bowl, Miami Gator Bowl, Clemson Tangerine Bowl, and Stetson Tangerine Bowl.
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Gainesville
Fla
University of Florida
Georgia Tech
Kentucky
Tennessee
Miami
Clemson
Stetson
Mrs. Luce urges drive for Eisenhower nomination
Clare Boothe Luce, speaking at a Connecticut Eisenhower fund dinner, urged Republicans to mobilize support for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at the national convention. She argued his war experience, administrative skill, principles, and natural leadership make him the winning candidate and warned against Taft.
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Clare Boothe Luce
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
Luce
Ike
Wilton approves funds for school construction
The town approved funds for a new school while a second item calling for a full day vote on school construction funds was nullified. Gregory challenged Board of Finance authority over the Harris property as alternate site. Sloan proposed eight classrooms minimum to qualify for State aid, Peet questioned limiting the committee. The amendment failed 16 to 66.
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Gregory
Board of Finance
Harris
Board of Education
Whipple
George F. McKendry
State faces near ten million dollar deficit in new fiscal year
Hartford reports a deficit of about 10 million dollars for the just ended biennium, the largest in years. Officials warn the deficit cannot be substantially reduced despite an economy drive as the new year begins and pending bills will keep books open for weeks.
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Hartford
Fred R. Zeller
Mr. Zeller
Man's Body Found in Unrented Flat
A man was found dead in an un rented second floor flat on East Main Street near Beach Street. Capt. Washburn described the body as slouched with trousers down and shirt torn. An autopsy was to be performed to determine the cause of death. Coroner Krentzman ordered the body moved to the morgue for examination. Det. Walsh and detectives Ungvarski and Meade assisted under Capt. Washburn.
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O'Leary
Washburn
Koenig Brothers
East Main Street
Beach Street
la Sentinella
Edgar Krentzman
Joseph A. Walsh
Joseph Ungvarski
Raymond Meade
Capt. Washburn
Suspect Quizzed Over False Fire Alarms
Francis O Donnell 38 of uncertain address was arrested on drunkenness charges at 11 15 last night at Fairfield avenue and Broad street. He was taken into custody after an informant said he was seen near Main street and Washington avenue where the first alarm was sounded at 10 20 p m and near the second alarm box. He is held in lieu of 50 dollars pending City court arraignment today.
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Francis O’donnell
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
O'Donnell
George Wesche
William Vitalis
O’donnell
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Britannica Traces Bowling History to 700 Years
The Britannica encyclopedia states bowling traces its origins back about seven centuries, indicating a long genealogical line for the sport.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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