Political speculation and police muffler concerns in 1952
The piece notes Montgomery Police Chief Ruppenthal will crack down on noisy vehicles. It questions muffler laws in the capital. It discusses Republican and Democratic convention dynamics with Taft Eisenhower and Westbrook Pegler contending. The AP reports stock gains tied to Eisenhower nomination and steel strike settlement hopes.
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Ruppenthal
Montgomery
Eisenhower
Westbrook Pegler
Associated Press
Alabama press wins ally against gag rule in public offices
The text notes Democrats may trigger political fireworks while Republicans split, and Governor Persons pledges cooperation with press committees. He told AP group chair George Cox that any censorship report would prompt immediate corrective action.
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Alabama
Persons
George Cox
Republicans Nominate Eisenhower Nixon for 1952 Ticket
The GOP selects General Eisenhower as standard bearer and Senator Nixon as running mate. Nixon, the youngest major party candidate at 39, gains credit for exposing Alger Hiss though his stance on the tax exemption for members of Congress could hurt support. The convention’s civil rights plank is a compromise, with Republicans seen as middle-of-the-road while Democrats may tilt further left.
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Nixon
GOP
Senator Nixon
Kefauver
Alger Hiss
Act of Congress
Congress
South
Chicago
Korea
General MacArthur
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Aldrich-Rockefeller- Ford
MacArthur
Taft
Truman Signals Possible Comeback if Democratic Ticket Favors Four
The piece notes President Truman would reenter the race if Chicago Democrats veer toward four contenders Russell Kerr Barkley Rayburn. It also lists Kefauver Stevenson Harriman as acceptable running mates and suggests Truman aims to veto the nominee choice within limits while backing a three-man slate.
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Washington
Chicago
Truman
Sen
Russell
Georgia
Senate
Bob Kerr
Oklahoma
Kerr
Vice Presi
Drew Pearsons
Dent Barkley
Barkley
Democratic Party
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Democrat
Sam
Stevenson
Milnois
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Kefauver
Master Your Loneliness Says Arlie B Davidson
Arlie B Davidson urges readers to conquer loneliness through action and initiative. She lists causes such as disappointment inferiority and isolation and proposes a four step living program emphasizing engagement with others helping those in need and maintaining purpose through activity.
Dewey's pivotal role in Ike's Chicago campaign
Pegler recalls Dewey shaping the Eastern drive for Eisenhower, raising funds and steering key delegations while facing sharp criticism from Dirksen and others. He argues Dewey, not the delegates, actually secured Ike's nomination, aided by Ford and Rockefeller money and Dewey’s machine.
Educator Says Students Getting More God Minded
Dr M Willard Lampe of the University of Iowa reports rising religious interest among college students. He describes the interest as questioning and yearning, reflecting a broader trend he observes on campus.
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Hal Boyle
Iowa City
University of Iowa
M. Willard Lampe
America
Lampe
Iowa University
School of Religion
College of Liberal Arts
Iowa
American College
Lincoln and Stanton cited in a tale of gossip and trust
The tale recalls Abraham Lincoln remaining calm when a gossip accused Secretary Stanton of calling him a fool. Lincoln’s reply that Stanton is usually right underscores restraint and respect. The piece shifts to broader warnings about gossip and its harms in business, politics, and personal life.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stanton
Lincoln
Onger
Joe
Mary
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