Democrats Begin March Toward Chicago Convention
In Chicago the Dixie Democrats move to reshape the party civil rights plank and back Sen. Richard Russell of Georgia for president. Southern senators prepare to arrive this week to bolster Russell as national convention delegates fight over a new platform.
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Tennessee
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Oklahoma
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Connecticut
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Texas
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Official Weather Report for New York City and Vicinity
The forecast calls for a hot day with a high near 90 and a warm night around 70. Tomorrow should be fair and less humid with a high in the mid 80s. Winds today are moderate southwesterly. The Almanac notes the 196th day of the year and the 24th day of summer with sunrise at 5:33 a.m. and sunset at 8:24 p.m.
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Eisenhower relaxes with grandchildren at Fort Sheridan
General Dwight D. Eisenhower put politics aside and enjoyed a three hour visit with his three grandchildren and daughter in law at Fort Sheridan on Lake Michigan. He said it would likely be his last chance to see them before his Korea trip and joked with a photographer while Davis Barbara Ann and Susan watched.
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Demonstrations Mark Return of GOP Delegates
Oscar Levant, 45, pianist and composer, canceled concerts due to exhaustion after a grueling east tour with the Connecticut Orchestra. His wife said he is ordered to rest in Beverly Hills and may not receive visitors. He skipped an all Gershwin concert at the Hollywood Bowl and a July 26 engagement at the Beverly Hills venue. Connecticut Republicans returned from Chicago to Stamford and Hartford demonstrations in Ike-Nixon support. Governor Lodge praised the Stamford sendoff amid earlier booing at departure.
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Police Probe Break at Davis and Hawley Jewelry Store
Police investigate a break at Davis and Hawley Jewelry Store on Main and John streets. A large front window pane was broken and no items recovered yet. Detectives broadcast a description of two men seen near the store at 1 15 a m.
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Crash Victim Miss Ann Hines Dies in Trumbull Collision
Miss Ann Hines a 48 year old Hamden school teacher died at St Vincent s hospital from injuries suffered July 8 in a Merritt Parkway crash near Frenchtown road Trumbull. She was en route to Fairfield University pursuing a master s degree. Three others were injured in the two car collision.
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Liner United States Aims For Record Westbound Crossing
The United States liner races toward New York through light fog, covering 865 miles by noon at 33.95 knots on the day’s speed run and remaining ahead of the Queen Mary’s 1938 Europe to America record. It is expected to anchor at Ambrose Light Monday night and dock at Pier 86, 46th Street, Tuesday morning.
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Mrs Lodge Praises Eisenhower After Chicago Meeting
Mrs John Lodge wife of the governor describes General Eisenhower as homespun and magnetic after a Chicago meeting with Connecticut delegates to the Republican national convention She recalls past moments from 1948 including a Washington dinner and notes his fondness for waltzes and riding in the desert She mentions rereading Lincoln as his hobby and writes these in her diary.
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Boros Demaret Head Golf Field Shore Line Open Leaders
Harry Fahey led the Shore Line Open at Mill River with a two over par 109 for 27 holes as 172 amateurs played. The pro field, led by Julius Boros, Jimmy Demaret, Vic Ghezzi and Claude Harmon, is set to tee off with 125 professionals and top amateurs.
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Tommy Amour
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Willimantic
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Brooklawn
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Georgie Petrovich
Wheeler Park
Observers Begin Around the Glock Skywatch Today
Around the clock aircraft warning service starts at Bridgeport City Trust post atop the city building in cooperation with Operation Skywatch. Connecticut plans 94 posts nationwide with 6,000 volunteers. 13,000 more needed. President Truman endorses the precaution as radar limits are noted.
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Rhode Island Air Craft Warning Service To Go 24 Hour
Rhode Island's civilian air craft warning service plans a full day clock start tomorrow following public apathy, with a 24 hour watch to monitor air traffic and provide early alerts amid low public interest.
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Cops Investigate City Swelters Two Burglaries In Heat
Burglars broke into the Village Lunch room at 720 Pem broke street and the Bufford Junk yard office at 116 Knowlton street, stealing 160 dollars in cash two revolvers and 100 cartons of cigarettes. A thief outdoors opened two cars in Seaside park taking 20 dollars and a wrist watch. The Village lunch room entry was by a rear window under proprietor Dominic Tedesco.
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Reverend Russell Accepts Call to Tokyo Union Church
The Rev Galen E Russell, pastor of Southport Congregational in Fairfield, announced yesterday he accepted a three year assignment as pastor of the Union Church in Tokyo Japan. He will conduct a farewell service July 27 and depart August 2 for Lake Winnipesaukee then sail for Japan in September. Howard Haag head of the YMCA in Japan chairs the Tokyo Union church board.
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Japan Bound Wooxing Heads to Tokyo for Pastoral Call
Wooxing sails for Tokyo to assume pastoral duties under Mr Haag. He states he believes God wills the call and sees the opportunity to serve in this new role as divinely guided.
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Mother's death by own action linked to rooming house scene
A three year old girl, Gloria Strand, cried in a hallway at a Washington avenue rooming house. Her mother Violet Strand, 31, was overcome by gas in a suicide attempt around 4:30 am Sunday and later jailed for breach of peace after hospital return. Police identified Walter G. Redder Jr. in a preceding argument.
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Apples Baked on Trees By Recent Heat Wave
Heat wave baked apples on trees across New County Farm area, with orchards reporting severe fruit damage. Officials note continued heat risk as harvest prospects dim in Norcross region.
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Miss Italy accuses Miss Universe rigging as Olympics stunt
Giovanna Mazzotti, 19, a Rome actress, says the Miss Universe contest at Long Beach was fixed for Olympic publicity, claiming Miss Finland should have won and criticizing American diplomatic influence. She cites Miss Louisiana and Miss New Jersey among the overachieving contestants.
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No Immediate Parleys Likely in Bethlehem Steel Talks
Industry sources say no immediate bargaining sessions are planned as strikebound steel firms consider union responses to recent proposals. Bethlehem Steel meetings with CIO United Steelworkers President Murray keep hush hush atmosphere amid speculation of a broader pact. The 42nd day of the walkout costs about two billion dollars to the economy with nearly 1.5 million idle workers.
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