Republican Clans Mass At Chicago Convening Nomination
Republican factions gathered in Chicago for pre convention preliminaries a week before the nomination vote. Sen Taft arrived from Washington after a storm delay, while Dwight Eisenhower rested at Denver headquarters. Negotiations with G O P National Chairman Gabrielson on seating disputes continued into Sunday night with a partial accord.
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Sen
Taft
Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Denver
G.O.P
Gabrielson
Monay
G O P Governors Face Rough Primary Speeches
Governors Driscoll of New Jersey and Kohler of Wisconsin warned the Republican party will be the underdog in November at the opening of the annual governors conference. They said the nomination could be Eisenhower Taft or even a third option, with delegates disputed in Texas and across the states.
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Eisenhower
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New Jersey
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Wisconsin
Li Eisenhower
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Boy Stealing for Gift Kills Self
In Toledo Chicago AP report a 15 year old boy arrested for attempting to steal a Father's Day gift killed himself Sunday to atone. A motorist discovered his body near his home and found a note stating he was paying for his mistake. Juvenile court officials had released him to his parents after a lecture.
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Freda Greenburg
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Anamosa Reformatory
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Mt. Vernon Lumber Company
Mountaineer’s funeral plans end in disappointment
James P. Longworth of Middlesboro, age 69, claimed God told him he would die at 7 am on two occasions. He had prepared his own funeral for Saturday and about 5,000 visitors came to his five room cottage. more arrived Sunday as the mounting crowd observed his apparent health reversal.
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Middlesboro
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Foday's Chuckie Encourages Garden Joy in Straw Hat
A lighthearted note suggests enjoying gardening with a wide straw hat loose clothing a trowel in one hand and a cool drink in the other while guiding a companion. The playful prompt emphasizes relaxed outdoor labor and leisure.
Mercury Pushes On Again in Iowa Heat Wave
The article reports a multi state heat wave with Iowa towns such as Cedar Rapids reaching 84 to 90s after a 94 high, while Western Montana cools later. It notes high death tolls and hospitalizations from prolonged heat, and widespread heat records across the Midwest.
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Mercury
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Montana
State
Explosion at Ulsan ammunition dump kills civilian
An air force ammunition dump at Ulsan exploded on Sunday killing a South Korean woman and injuring one, including two American soldiers. The blast follows a prior destruction of an Eighth Army ammunition dump near Pusan two weeks earlier.
Film producer Jack Warner loses diamond ring in Mediterranean
ANTIBES France AP Film producer Jack Warner reported losing a $9 000 diamond ring while swimming in the Mediterranean He hired two divers to aid in the search and promised them 1 000 if they recovered the ring
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Antibes
France
Jack Warner
Mediterranean
Owners Withdraw Rezoning Petition On Ely Property
The Ely property at 2222 First Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids was withdrawn from consideration for commercial rezoning. Owners John M. Ely Mary Esther Simmons and Martha Ely Marquis gave no reason in a brief letter to council members. The decision ends plans to convert the 344 acre site into offices for United Fire and Casualty Company.
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Cedar Rapids
Ely
First Avenue
City Plan Commission
United Fire and Casualty Company
John M. Ely
Mary Esther Simmons
Martha Ely Marquis
Plan Commission
Powell Resigns Fed Reserve Board to Lead Minneapolis Bank
Oliver S. Powell quit his seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The move shifts leadership at a key regional bank and Federal Reserve system leadership. Powell’s appointment underscores a reorganization of top posts within the Fed structure.
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Washington
Oliver S. Powell
The
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Twins Die in Attic Fire in Easton Mass
Four year old twins Priscilla and Edward Greenleaf perished in their arms in an attic closet as a fire swept the upper part of the two family home in Easton Massachusetts. Firemen said a mattress flame spread to two cans of paint causing explosions. Their mother Mrs. Regan, who is expecting another set of twins, had put the children to bed and watched from the front lawn.
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Easton
Mass
Priscilla
Edward Greenleaf
David Regan
Regan
Edward
VA Orders Thorough Exam of 100 Percent Disability Claim
Malcolm T. Preece Jr., who hitchhiked 430 miles in a wheelchair from Louisa Kentucky, will undergo a detailed VA teaching hospital examination after the appeals board ordered restudy. He now receives $184.80 monthly at 80 percent, with a temporary increase to $202.80 under a new law, and could reach $217.80 if awarded 100 percent. He may also qualify for government aid for a home and car.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Malcolm T. Preece, Jr
Louisa
Arthur M. Gottschalk
National Service Officer
The
Disabled American Veterans
Preece
Taft Seeks Peace Over Contested Delegates in Chicago
Senator Taft said the fight over contested delegates can be settled without a knock down drag out affair. He urged reasonableness from both sides and said he would invite the other side to participate in future judgments. Taft planned to stay in Chicago through Thursday to meet delegates and aides.
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Chicago
Taft
Dewey
National Committee
Stevenson Will Base Decision On Conditions
Gov Stevenson kept open the door to a Democratic presidential nomination draft saying final choice will depend on conditions then existing. He read a prepared statement and declined further questions, stressing he will stay in Illinois as governor and his work is unfinished.
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INS
Stenson
Stevenson
Illinois
Senate votes to cut air force funds to 143 wings plan
In Butler Pennsylvania AP report the Senate 79 to 0 passed an amendment by Senator O Mahoney to reduce cash for new air force planes from 12 125 044 000 to 4 685 044 000 while still allowing eight billion in contract authority The goal is to reach 143 wings by July 1 1953 to counter a predicted Soviet atomic threat by 1954 The plan contrasts with earlier House approval for higher cash funding and reflects strategic timing concerns.
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Millard F. Wright
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Air Force
House
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Truman Set To Sign Wage Price Control Extension
President Truman prepared to sign a bill extending wage and price controls for ten months after congressional passage. Speaker Rayburn said the President was not enthusiastic but viewed signing as the only option. The measure weakens officials’ authority compared with what Truman sought last year.
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D-Texas
White House
Congress
Truman
House
Senate
Rainy Season Checks Korean Front Activity
In Seoul the rainy season dampened land air and sea action as heavy rains and fog slowed operations for about two months. Allied forces reportedly halted any large summer push by the Red army while few ground contacts and minor probes occurred. North Korea’s hydroelectric system was bombed last week, and Pyongyang threatened retaliation.
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Radio
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Foe Admits Shell Near Truce Tent at Panmunjom
The Commu nists admitted a anti-aircraft shell landed near the Panmunjom truce conference tent in Panmunjom on Friday. A Red note said the incident was regretted and measures were taken to prevent recurrence. Wright, a Pittsburgh burglar, confessed to 28 western Pennsylvania and two West Virginia burglaries after a 1947 brain operation.
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Millard
Triplets’ Father Admits Not Married to Mother
Salva Scarnati, 27, revealed he is not married to Helen Mingey Scarnati, the mother of triplets. Mary Cosaluzzo Scarnati, 27, claims they are legally wed with a 4 year old, and seeks a possible adultery charge as the DA offers the option. The incident follows public attention over the newborn girls and his relationship disputes.
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New York
Salvatore Scarnati
Helen Mingey Scarnati
Mary Cosaluzzo Scarnati
Bellevue Hospital
Helen
Landon Backs Taft Sees Him Victor in GOP Rally
Alfred M. Landon former 1936 presidential candidate announced his wholehearted support of Senator Taft on Sunday. He urged all GOP delegates to rally to the Taft banner saying Taft can win in November.
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Chicago
Alfred M. Landon
Taft
Landon
G.gop
Iowa Burglar Pair Linked to Dozens Of Thefts
A 24 year old ex convict married Saturday night to a Cedar Rapids woman’s daughter was accused of nearly a dozen Iowa burglaries. Richard Hawkins and Gean Von Voltenburg confessed to multiple breaks including a Shellsburg creamery a Wall garage a Lisbon cafe a highway 218 farmhouse near Iowa City and a Lake Macbride concession stand. Hawkins tied more crimes to himself and to Von Voltenburg who matched the Wareco service station break in Cedar Rapids. County Attorney Willis Glassgow filed charges against both men for breaking and entering with Hawkins directing detectives to hidden weapons and tools.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bolice
Richard Hawkins
Beatrice
Neb
Gean von Voltenburg
Cesar Rapids
Hawkins
von Voltenburg
Frank
Swisher
Preston
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Willis Glasse Gow
Wareco
Mt. Vernon
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