Ana Pauker Ousted by Kremlin Power Shake in Bucharest
Romanian foreign minister Ana Pauker, long a Soviet ally, was dismissed in a move described by Western observers as a Kremlin power purge. The national assembly reportedly ordered her removal, with Simion Bughici appointed to ensure Romania's loyalty as her successor.
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Simion Bughici
Moscow
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Washington
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Governor Fine backs Eisenhower for GOP nomination
The Pittsburgh Press reports Governor John S. Fine told Pennsylvania GOP leaders he favors General Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Republican presidential nomination and will back Ike. The disclosure followed a Chicago luncheon with Senator James H. Duff and State GOP Chairman M. Harvey Taylor. Fine did not confirm the story, but indicated he would reveal his stance at the Pennsylvania delegation caucus in Chicago before the nominating process begins next Thursday.
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Defense Bill Moves to White House After Passage
Congress approved a 46 billion 611 million dollar defense measure authorizing 45 a month Korean combat pay and a start toward a 143 group Air Force by 1954. The bill allows six billion dollars in carryover funds and was sent to the White House after voice and standing votes in the House and Senate.
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Convention News On The Republican Convention Coverage
The Gazette and KCRG announce comprehensive coverage of the Chicago Republican convention with reportersarry Boyd Frank Nye and Dick Yoakam. Nye and Yoakam host Convention Extra at 10 15 a m and 7 15 p m daily while Mutual broadcasts begin at 8 45 a m with 10 30 a m convention coverage. Clip the radio log in The Gazette for times.
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Chicago
Bearry Boyd
Frank Nye
Dick Yoakam
Iowa
Nye
Voice To Beam Both Conventions Overseas
The Voice of America will broadcast full overseas coverage of both the GOP and Democratic conventions to give international audiences a first hand view of democracy in action.
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Washington
INS
Voice of America
Congress OKs $2 Billion Global Military Construction Plan
Congress approved 2.398 billion in authorizations for airfields bases and naval installations worldwide for next year after trimming 629 million from the request. The deal tightens oversight of secret projects and creates a civilian director of installations while eliminating 379.0 million from U S projects.
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Japan
Europe
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White House
United States
Mossadegh Government Resigns as New Cabinet Expected
Tehran reports Prime Minister Mossadegh handed in the government’s resignation to Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. He had pledged to resign until the lower house is reorganized after elections, and sources say he is likely to be asked to form a new cabinet.
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INS
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Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Mossadegh
Congress approves 90 percent parity for key farm crops
The Senate and House completed action on a compromise bill guaranteeing parity for six crops cotton wheat corn tobacco and peanuts at 90 percent of parity for 1953 and 1954 with a two year extension option for the higher of two pricing formulas. Secretary Brannan set 90 percent parity for this year under the 1949 law allows reductions to 75 percent based on supply.
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White House
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Mystery Men Seek Harmony at GOP Convention
Two GOP leaders Arth Summerfield and Gov. John S. Fine urge party unity though avoiding a formal coalition. Summerfield says Eisenhower and Taft camps clash and favors rules to bar disputed delegates from voting on seats. He predicts Michigan will split between Eisenhower and Taft with no other candidate favored.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Fine
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Taft
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Texas
Farley predicts GOP nomination race to the wire
Paris INS report quotes James A. Farley former Democratic national committee chairman predicting the Republican convention battle will go to the wire. He says delegates from Pennsylvania Michigan and California will decide the nomination.
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INS
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
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Michigan
California
Holiday Deaths Approach Record
The nation faces a record Fourth of July weekend death toll with 432 violent deaths by Saturday night and 255 traffic deaths. Drowning victims numbered 131 and 44 other accidents were reported. fireworks caused two deaths. Ned H. Dearborn of the National Safety Council urged motorists to take ten minutes to drive safely.
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Taft Flies Back To Chicago For Fight To Finish
Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio returned to Chicago to press his bid against Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for the Republican presidential nomination. He arrived with Mrs. Taft after a long cross country flight, amid bands, banners, and a motorcade, and faced questions on his chances at the forthcoming convention.
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Wheat Traffic Jam Develops in Omaha
The Omaha Grain Exchange reports 833 loaded wheat cars in Omaha with expectations to surpass 1000 early next week. A railroad traffic official says outbound wheat cars will be held in Lincoln and on out-state sidings temporarily.
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Omaha Grain Exchange
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Democrats call for fighting liberal nominee and New Deal Fair Deal
Seven Democratic senators urge the party to nominate a fighting liberal who will not compromise on core issues and back a New Deal Fair Deal platform to beat Republicans. They name no candidate, mentioning only “outstanding Democrats” and stressing a forward looking choice between liberal Democrats and reactionary Republicans.
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Herbert H. Lehman
N. Y
William Benton
Conn
John O. Pastore
R. I
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Warren G. Magnuson
Wash
Harley M. Kilgore
W. Va
Adlai Stevenson
Restrictive Party Rules Proposed To Limit Delegates
The Republican National Committee proposed rules to bar nonmembers from state and district conventions in future presidential years. Abel V. Shotwell said the move aims to stop Democrats nominating Republican candidates, in the Texas Taft dispute context.
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Republican National Committee
Robert A. Taft
Texas
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
G.O.P
South
National Committee
Abel V. Shotwell
Nebraska
Iowa Leads Bombardment Against Wonsan in Korean War
The battleship Iowa headed a naval task force in a heavy bombardment of the North Korean port of Wonsan on Saturday. Three aircraft carriers a heavy cruiser and two destroyers joined the Iowa in what the Far East naval HQ called one of the heaviest naval blows against the Communists in the Korean war.
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Wonsan
Far East Naval Headquarters
Dubuque Man 90 Killed Crossing Train Tracks
Paul Bertsch 90 of Dubuque was struck and killed Saturday by a freight train while crossing the Great Western railroad tracks in Dubuque.
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Paul Bertsch
Great Western Railroad
Truman Appears in Senate as Missouri Senator Emeritus
President Truman visited the Senate chamber unexpectedly and sat in his former Missouri seat. He was introduced as the senator emeritus from Missouri and recalled his ten happiest years in the body. He urged no political plans and joked about square meals in the future.
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Eisenhower Taft fight over convention rules drives GOP clash
Chicago dispatch reports Sen. Lodge says Eisenhower forces have the votes to bar contested delegates from voting on all contests at the Republican national convention. Eisenhower arrives amid a split GOP with Taft and rival factions vying for control as delegates pour into Chicago for the upcoming convention.
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