AFL Convention Endorses Stevenson for President
The 1939 AFL convention unanimously urged all 8,098,302 members to vote for Adlai Stevenson, the first AFL convention endorsement since 1881 and the first for a presidential ticket since 1924. The report urged support while affirming union members’ freedom to decide individually. Green was re elected president for a 29th term.
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Six Guards Released by Pen Rioters
Chester Pennsylvania report from UP states six guards were freed from a Chester penitentiary cell block after an all night riot by 602 convicts. Authorities planned a state legislative investigation on September 27 and pledged careful review of grievances.
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White Sox Rout Cleveland 10-1
The Cleveland Indians fell to 1 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees after a 10-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The Yankees had a rainout on the same day.
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Truman names Beth Campbell Short as top presidential secretary
President Truman appointed Beth Campbell Short widow of Joseph Short as one of his three top secretaries. She will replace William D. Hassett who handled presidential letters and correspondence.
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Shantz Hit by Pitch in Third Inning
Bobby Shantz of the Philadelphia Athletics was struck on the left wrist by a pitch from Walt Masterson in the third inning as Philadelphia led Washington 9 to 3. He was sent to a hospital for X rays.
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Patrol To Display Iowa Traffic Toll
Des Moines Iowa residents will see state patrol cars bear painted figures of Iowa's current traffic death toll Chief S N Jespersen announced the plan aims to alert every driver to the rising toll Figures will be in water colors and easily removable as new accidents raise the toll central Iowa patrolmen started the project last week
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Idea Was Right, Execution Faulty
Summit New Jersey police were called after Charley Yong Sa Set disputed a 3.65 overtime charge at a public pay phone. The man spoke in English and Chinese while attempting to feed dollars into the 25 cent slot before paying the bill in person at the exchange.
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Ag Personnel Absolved of Grain Thefts
The Senate Agriculture Committee reported that embezzlements totaling about 10 million dollars in government owned grain occurred as of May 1952 but found no evidence of personal profit by CCC personnel. The nine officials examined were not charged, while criticism targeted program administration.
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Stassen Attacks Truman and Stevenson in 1952 Speeches
Harold E. Stassen labeled Truman’s whistle-stop tour as low-level jeering while accusing Stevenson of high-level sneering. He contrasted Eisenhower’s approach, saying he will appeal to finer American qualities and aim to win the peace and lead to progress and happier living.
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Government lifts footwear price controls
Washington reports the government suspended shoe price controls noting prices are well under legal ceilings and supplies are plentiful. The move ends government control on shoe pricing as markets adjust to free-price terms.
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Nixon to Explain Expense Fund on Tonight Speech
Nixon prepares a televised address to explain an $18 235 expense fund from wealthy backers. Dwight Eisenhower said Nixon’s place on the ticket hinged on this explanation as supporters rally outside his Los Angeles hotel before the 7 30 p m broadcast.
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Bradley Says U S Must Share Atom Data With Allies
General Bradley indicated the United States will eventually have to provide atomic warfare information to allied European commanders. He did not set a deadline for disclosure but warned that some allies misread U S possession of atomic weapons as a reason not to bolster their own defenses.
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Eisenhower Attacks Stevenson in Ohio Campaign Swing
Eisenhower, touring seven Ohio towns with Sen. Taft, sharpens attacks onAdlai Stevenson Truman Acheson and the administration. He pledges to curb inflation and build a frank foreign policy while calling Stevenson faint hearted and indecisive. He cites Taft and Dulles and appeals to crowd in Cincinnati and Cleveland ahead of a major address.
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Nixon aide aided tax refund case, Post Dispatch reports
The Post Dispatch cites Nixon Washington office involvement in an $500000 to $600000 tax refund claim filed by Red River Lumber Co of northern California. Dana Smith of Pasadena says progress is slow and that Nixon was not consulted. The case has been pending about three years and dissolution steps stalled by refund uncertainty.
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Stevenson Upholds Aid From Fund
Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson acknowledged an Eisenhower supporter’s claim that private cash aid helped augment salaries of state appointees. Stevenson denied secrecy or improper influence, saying funds came from private citizens and 1948 campaign leftovers. Chandler urged disclosure of contributors and recipients. Stevenson disputed memory of the April Chicago Commercial Club talk.
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Light to Heavy Frost Reported Across Iowa
Weather observations report light to heavy frost in Iowa Tuesday morning with lows around 26 in Sibley and 29 in Spencer and 30 in Hiawatha. Cedar Rapids logged 46 with light frost in many spots and gardens suffered frost damage in Sibley. The forecaster warned of continued frost risks for a third night with only slight warming expected Wednesday.
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Caudle Warned of Ouster In Grunewald Influence Probe
Washington (INS) Ousted Justice Department official T Lamar Caudle testified that Florida ex convict Bert y Naster warned him in 1951 that he was on the way out and should seek help from Henry Grunewald Naster said Grunewald was close to the top and had entered Capitol Hill inquiries into influence peddling
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Brooks Calls for Stevenson Quit in White House Race
Republican financier C Wayland Brooks of Illinois urged Adlai Stevenson to quit the presidential race. Brooks said he sent a letter to Democratic National Chairman Stephen Mitchell requesting Stevenson’s retirement from the campaign.
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