Diary extracts reveal Ike advisers and 1952 campaign strife
In the Drew Pearson diaries from 1952, Lucius Clay is named as Ike’s top political adviser amid tensions with Henry Cabot Lodge and Dewey, with Harriman opposing Ike’s run. Ike plans a Paris trip and resists press disclosure, while Tom Hennings battles alcohol and internal party pressures.
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Paris
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WAC
MacArthur
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Sice
Washington Had Teeth Problems
Washington's dental woes limited his diet and speech, says Dr. Reider F. Sognnaes of UCLA. The Father of His Country reportedly wore ineffective dentures and had a very short second inaugural address. He supposedly covered up dental bills as hat bills.
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Motorists Face Odd Even Rationing Confusion Across States
Associated Press reports growing chaos as federal gas allocations fail to ease shortages. Odd-even plans clash with local rules in Florida Sarasota County and Westchester County New York, while some places add hours or ban favoured customers. States including Hawaii enforce four island plans. Protests by station owners surge in Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Connecticut and New York. Federal Energy Office chief William E Simon works on a new allocation formula after admitting widespread failure.
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