Truman to Name Demo Prexy Choice
Former President Truman said he will announce before the Democratic convention meets next Monday his preference for the party’s presidential nomination. He noted he has not reached a final decision but will have an answer for the public, and joked he is against himself. He said he might not comment further if not enough information is gathered.
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Truman Declares 14th Amendment Law of the Land
Former President Harry S. Truman told the Democratic Platform Committee that the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing equal protection, is the law of the land and should be enforced. He emphasized civil rights in his testimony, while noting interest in planks on foreign policy and domestic issues as well.
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Indian Ceremonial Opens At Gallup With Large Attendance
Gallup hosted its annual inter tribal ceremonial opening on Thursday drawing crowds of white and Native visitors to the town. Officials of the Ceremonial Association expect about 16 000 white and 12 400 Native attendees by the event's close Sunday.
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Fort Randall gains new connotation in Saturday feature
The article notes Fort Randall, born a century ago as a cavalry post, will take on a new meaning this Saturday. It directs readers to page 3 for the story and pictured feature. Also mention of Montgomery County fair closing at Red Oak and Mercy Hospital students’ Sunday graduation, plus Hoover’s ongoing service and a Lewis fishing spot with rock and roll feature on page 14.
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Labor Picture Brightens in Council Bluffs July Report
July employment in Council Bluffs rose 8 percent from June with gains in wholesale retail construction utilities and finance as manufacturing and services fell. Year over year, totals were down 4 percent with declines in manufacturing and utilities. Active job applications fell about 10 percent from June but rose 31 percent from July last year. The Iowa Employment Service reports 133 new unemployment claims and 277 placements in July across sectors including seasonal agriculture, construction, manufacturing and services.
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Iowa plan throws Omaha Lincoln interstate off base
Nebraska State Engineer L N Ross said the Iowa Highway Commission at Ames proposed routing the east West interstate across Iowa further west and south of South Omaha causing a local problem for Omaha and Lincoln. He noted the commission abandoned a near South Omaha crossing and demanded Nebraska solve the issue.
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Crackdown on Sale of Liquor By Drink in Des Moines
Polk County Attorney Leo Tapscott ordered a crackdown on liquor by the drink after receiving numerous rumors and anonymous tips. He directed Des Moines Police Chief Howard A. Eide and Sheriff Wilbur T. Hildreth to intensify enforcement and cited 23 complaints in the past month with some tips naming specific places.
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Dulles Seeks Bipartisan Talks on Suez Crisis
Secretary of State Dulles invites Democratic and Republican leaders to meet Sunday in Washington for a briefing on the Suez Canal crisis. He aims to build bipartisan understanding and support for U.S. policies as he travels to London for a peace efforts summit following Nasser's nationalization of the canal two weeks earlier.
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Fire destroys part of Missouri feed firm in Independence
Damage was unofficially placed at 150000 after a Wednesday night blaze at Wapsi Valley Feed Co. on the edge of Independence. Cause not determined. The elevator firm sits near the Buchanan County fairgrounds with fairgoers among the spectators.
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Germans Convicted On Spying Charges
BERLIN Communists East Germany announced Thursday the conviction of six Germans on spying for the United States. The group, including two women, received ten prison sentences ranging from 2 to 5 years. They were accused of attempting to gather information on fuel dumps.
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Carriage Mix-Up Delights as Tires Earn Silence
In a humorous exchange a wife suspects a misdelivered baby yet husband points to the carriage with tires, insisting on silence as the gag lands. The lighthearted cartoon snapshot captures a playful domestic misunderstanding and a punchy visual punchline.
Greeks Launch General Strike in Cyprus After Executions
Greek Cypriots declared an island wide strike in retaliation for hangings of three Greek youths convicted in the underground union with Greece. Turkish Cypriots continued normal business. About 2,200 construction workers quit on British military sites and 330 prisoners mounted a 24 hour hunger strike outside Nicosia.
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Advertising Spend Painted For Conventions and Campaigns
Printers Ink reports more than 109 million dollars will be spent on political advertising tied to conventions and the presidential campaigns in New York and nationwide.
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Green Light Given To Psychiatrists In Iowa
Gov Leo Hoegh announced that Iowa medical authorities granted a green light to bringing 10 foreign trained psychiatrists to Iowa state mental hospitals. The State Board of Medical Examiners the State Health Department and the Iowa Medical Society will allow these doctors to join the institution staffs on the same basis as other refugee physicians.
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Storms Hit Iowa and Nebraska Rampage and Rainfall
Storms battered Iowa and Nebraska leaving Shenandoah Red Oak and Sidney with hail and four inches of rain in Rockport Missouri. Centerville suffered a tornado like blast with trees down, a drive in theater leveled, an ice plant closed, and no fatalities. Fairfield saw a lightning strike explode a farm home while Lineville reported three inches of rain and Falls City Neb saw damaging winds. Alex Thompson, 70, electrocuted near Falls City. Thunderstorms across the U.S. included a noted meteorological curiosity in Torosa Spain with fish bouncing from rooftops.
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Livestock Show May Be Largest Of Fair
State fair officials said the livestock show at the 1956 exposition opening August 24 may be the largest in the fair history. Fair secretary L B Cunningham said more than 800 head of cattle swine and sheep are likely to be entered.
Farmers Union asks revision to soil bank rules
Mauri ce O Reilly of the National Farmers Union in Town said on Thursday that the union has requested Secretary of Agriculture Benson revise soil bank regulations to permit cutting of corn for forage.
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Alarric Fire At Grain Elevator Damages Undetermined
A two alarm fire at the Kansas Grain Co elevator in Thirtieth Street and First Avenue caused heavy damage to north bins and flooring. Firefighters confined the blaze to the basement area and prevented spread. About 22 600 persons gathered. Broadway traffic diverted for 90 minutes while officials assessed total damage and cause.
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Humphrey Helps Minnesota Friends in Democratic VP Bid
Sen Hubert Humphrey flew to Chicago to rally Minnesota supporters for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He expressed confidence in a Democratic victory and said he expects the party to avoid splits at the convention.
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No Survivors In Burma Airliner Crash In Burma
A government owned Union of Burma Airways Dakota carrying 17 passengers and 4 crew crashed in central Burma near Rangoon while on a routine Rangoon to Mandalay flight. Initial reports claimed 11 survivors.
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Mississippi Governor Coleman Eyes Chicago Role for the South
Mississippi Governor J Plemon Coleman, a militant segregationist and constitutional lawyer, is seen as the South’s likely voice at the Chicago convention. He aims to keep Mississippi in the Democratic Party without compromising segregation and states’ rights while resisting a fixed convention date. He argues the party is the South’s best ally but warns against any plan that could force loyalty to a nominee before voting rights are resolved. He opposes Negro voting in Mississippi, yet notes substantial spending on equal education and opportunity.
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Soviet Union to attend London canal talks and widen invite list
Moscow said Egypt’s Suez Canal Co nationalization was lawful and agreed to participate in the London conference on the canal's future, but urged postponement to August 31 and expanded invitations beyond the current 24. Britain delayed a major Mediterranean airlift and considered pulling forces from Germany as Eden warned force remains a last resort.
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Rioting In Bombay Brings Out Troops
Rioting in Ahmedabad escalates with 12 dead and 200 injured as troops are deployed. Police fight to restore order within five miles of the post office while arsonists roam the city. New Delhi approves a bill to create a bilingual Bombay state. Police arrest 50, including 6 Communists.
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Seal Coal Mine Fire Traps Dozens In Belgium
Rescue teams sealed upper levels of the Casser di Bois coal mine in Marcinelle Belgium as a fire trapped about 230 men deeper inside and left an estimated 30 more at risk in sealed passages. Twenty five escaped earlier. nine dead and six injured were recovered on upper levels.
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Grinnell Auditor In Critical Condition After Crash
Kaloupek 63 of Grinnell, a state audit official, remained in critical condition after a head on collision near Brooklyn. Earle Smith, division director, said Kaloupek suffered a brain concussion and injuries. details on prognosis were not immediately available.
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Democrats Back Liberal Voting Record Says ADA
Americans for Democratic Action claims Democrats in both chambers voted for the liberal position far more often than Republicans in the latest session. ADA notes 72 percent liberal Senate votes vs 30.5 percent for Republicans on 14 roll calls and 70.6 percent liberal House votes vs 40.5 percent for Republicans on seven roll calls.
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Aluminum firm reaches three year no strike deal
The Aluminum Co. of America said Thursday it reached a three year no strike agreement with the United Steelworkers of America. The settlement ends a mine fire affecting 18,000 union members in 12 Alcoa plants. An Alcoa spokesman said workers will return to work as soon as possible, depending on safety conditions.
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