Taft Kefauver Miles Apart on Top Issues
The two leading presidential hopefuls Kefauver of Tennessee and Taft of Ohio clash on domestic and foreign policy in TV debates. They agree only that corruption in government will be a campaign issue while differing on prospects and support, with Eisenhower presenting a strong reception in Denver as delegates loom.
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Estes Kefauger
Tennessee
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Tait
Robert Tait
Morse
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Denver
Eisenhower
Taft
Kefauver
Kefauvers
West
Detroit
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Truman
Europe
Taft to Back Party Choice If Eisenhower Wins Nomination
Senator Taft of Ohio states he will support the party choice in the GOP race and would campaign for Eisenhower if he is the nominee. He said he would welcome Eisenhower's support if Eisenhower loses the nomination fight. He affirmed his willingness to do what is necessary in the campaign.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Council Bluffs Sees Large Budget for 1952 53 Schools
Council Bluffs School system plans a large 1952 53 budget as construction drives costs. Supt Mourer notes bond redemption of 85000 and bond interest of 48788 plus a 22 mill levy. Board discussion set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at Washington school with John Jungquist expected to present the budget. Total mills rise from 3 654 in 1951 52 to about 4 992 for 1952 53? Last year’s budget was 1 6 750.
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Council Bluffs
Russel J. Mourer
Morday
Washington School
Fipanel
John Jungquist
Mourer
Long Island Rail Strike Halts 150000 in New York Area
A engineers strike on Long Island caused all rail service to halt, stranding about 150,000 commuters. Buses filled the routes as traffic bogged down major parkways. Officials blamed a dispute over operating rules and seniority between freight and passenger duties, delaying the statewide canvass of ballots.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ind
Raiload
Milhout
New York City
Tlal
State Executive Council
Lve
New York
Queens
Pielay
Secretary of State
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Autape
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Lienare
Bon
National Railroan Acree
Theme
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Eague
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Hardin
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Wattamie
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive
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Taft
House
Truman
Senate
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Council Bluffs
Frank Canal Zone
M. Rasmussen
Extra
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Audubon
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Mills ‘Phe
Montgomery
H. R.cutlen
Houston
Tex
Gan
Douglas Mac
Arthur
New Jersey
New
Hampshire
Protest Ignites Over Soviet Actions Near Sweden
Sweden protests to the Soviet Union after a Swedish Catalina aircraft vanishes while searching the coast near Els. Reports say Soviet jets may have downed the plane and, during the search, a Swedish military plane was fired upon. Prime Minister Tage Erlander demands immediate investigations and punishment. Soviet Ambassador Rodionov summoned as tensions rise with espionage accusations linked to a spy trial underway.
7 Cent Wage Cut May Set Pattern
Philadelphia an arbitration board ordered a seven cent per hour wage cut for Bates Manufacturing Corp employees. The decision affects 7,000 workers in Maine plants and two California locations. arbitrator Simkin cited necessity to boost competitiveness and employment. union dissented calling the ruling shocking.
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Philadelphia
Indus
Bates Manufacturing Corp
Maine
Los Angeles
Emeryville
Calif
William B. Simkin
George Bridge
County Eyes Removable Orphaned Bridge Near Town School
Pottawattamie county supervisors plan to discuss removing the orphaned bridge over Mosquito creek near Town School for Deal. Drainage engineer Arnold Christensen to help draft a removal plan after the structure, built by the state highway commission and later abandoned, blocked drainage. Weaver weed program update noted as successful by County Weed Commissioner Al Nelson.
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Mosquito Creek
Deal
Pottawattamie
U S Ammo Dump Blows Up at Pusan
In Haeunde Korea a U S Army ammunition dump exploded killing one soldier and leaving two Americans missing and four hospitalized. Twenty four others sustained minor injuries and returned to duty. South Korean police suspect guerrilla sabotage.
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Haeunde
Korea
Fire destroys two barns and damages garage at state fairgrounds
A spectacular Sunday blaze near Nebraska's state fairgrounds destroyed two large frame warehouses, burned to the ground were the Santa Fe transportation and Allen Transfer warehouses, and damaged a Jacobs Oil company garage and office. The loss was expected to run about $100,000.
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Lincoln
Neb
Jacobs Oil Company
Santa Fe Transportation
Ahen
Audubon Fire Causes $110,000 Loss at VFW Club
Fire believed caused by a discarded cigarette gutted the interior of the Veterans of Foreign Wars club in Audubon, damaging furnishings and surrounding area. The cement block building, completed two years ago, was reported to have $110,000 in damage and the blaze was found about 3 a.m. by local resident Wesley DeBoth. firefighters contained it within 20 minutes.
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Davenport
Veterans of Foreign Wars Rlub
Wesley DeBoth
CWA Convention Debates Creation of Eleven Million Fund
The Communications Workers of America opens a five day convention in Cleveland with a major item a multi million dollar strike fund. President Joseph A Beirne urges a defense fund of twenty two million dollars as the week’s most important decision noting past strikes lacked money to coordinate and support the union.
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CWA
Cleveland
Communications Workers of America
GIO
Joseph A. Beirne
Washington
Oilgravel Surfacing Requests Met for Half of Blocks
Street Engineer Carsten Liekvold said nearly half of oil and gravel surfacing cost estimates have been met. City officials received requests for 103 blocks. about 50 blocks have received estimates. The first 64 blocks will have priority this year, with petitions returned only if accompanied by cash for half the material cost. The city pays the other half and provides labor. If demand rises, the program may expand beyond 64 blocks.
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Carsten Liekvold
Kennard W. Gardiner
Liekvold
Gardiner
Plans for 79-block asphalt resurfacing in Council Bluffs
Acting City Manager Kennard W. Gardiner says detailed plans for a 79-block asphaltic concrete resurfacing program will be presented midweek. The project, projected at 150000 to 200000 dollars, hinges on a Supreme Court ruling on a state debt service levy law.
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Council Bluffs
Kennard W. Gardiner
Mennigson
Durham
Richardson
Omaha
Gardiner
Ayenie
Supreme Court
Newspaper Chain Backs Eisenhower Urgently in Talks
The Scripps-Howard chain of 39 papers endorsed Dwight D. Eisenhower for president. Editorials urged the Republican ticket to nominate him as Western alliance tensions rise. The Big Three talks with Britain and France focus on Indo China and Indochina while Moscow’s moves prompt new urgency in Cold War coordination.
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Scripps- Howard
Dwight D. Eisenhower
the New
John M. Hightower
York World-Telegram
Sun
Washington, P
Scripps-Howard Group
Scripps-Howerd
Korea
Indochina
Germany
Thomas E. Dewey
New
J York
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
London
U.S
Bic
France
Indo
Jean Letourneau
Aches
Defense Department
United States
$300 Million Boost in Social Security Benefits
A rough, repartee filled session features House members approving a bill to increase Social Security benefits by 300 million dollars. The debate touches on socialized medicine accusations and party politics as leaders push for final passage. A Buckland construction accident involving a dynamite-laden truck is noted in passing.
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The
House
Maine
Htt
Doughton
DNC
Wane Roe
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
Gill
Mass
Robert E
Uts
Tee
Buckland
Weather Breaks Heat Wave. 89 Deaths Blamed on Heat
Heat and humidity swept the nation with 89 heat related deaths reported as a front moved through Council Bluffs. Highs reached 102 in the city, with cooler 78s expected later. a rain front left .09 inch of rain and cooler air behind it. Health officials warned heat strains the heart. Lake Manawa drew 25,000 visitors as residents used water to cope. Farmers welcomed moisture for corn but warned another week of heat would harm crops. The Missouri River crest is not expected to reach flood stage without substantial rain.
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C. E. Watson
Pacific Coast
George Kok
Kick
Michael Reese
Chicago
Klok
Manawa
Texas
Atlantic
J. E. Carrier
Manawa State Park
Lake Manawa
Associated Press
M.E. Rew
City Water Works
Rew
Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska
Clifford Johnson
Watson
Missouri River
St Sometime
Malik Calls for Germ Discussion at U N Security Council
United Nations security council was convened by Jacob A. Malik to discuss Soviet charges of germ warfare in Korea and to consider new member applications. The United States and other UN members deny germ warfare claims and face a stalemate over admitting new members.
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N.Y. B. Rassit
Jacob A. Malik
United Nations Security Council
U.N
Kora
Soviet Union
Security Council
U. N. Disarmament Commission
United States
Malik
Jane
LN. Assembly
Paris
Potato Shortage Ends. Prices Drop Soon in Omaha
The potato shortage in Omaha and Council Bluffs is reported over with ample supplies now available. Wholesale and retail dealers foresee price reductions as markets glut in New York and other areas, signaling relief for housewives awaiting lower potato costs.
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Omaha
Council Bluffs
Associated Press
New York
Nes
Talibay
Girls State Opens on Grinnell Campus
Grinnell College hosts the seventh annual Hawkeye Girls State with about 280 delegates from every Iowa county attending a week long lab on government. Gov William Beardsley will inaugurate the 1952 Girls State at the capitol trip and merchants report concern over falling potato prices amid market floods.
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Girls State
Grinnell
Des
James
William
Beardsley
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