Committee in Agreement on GOP Platform
The Republican convention committee reached a compromise platform after over six hours of debate. Details of the civil rights plank were not released, with a full text expected before tomorrow’s presentation. A prepared foreign policy and national defense plank were also reported, as well as controversy over adopting the 1948 fair employment practice plank.
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Edwin B
Harkinson
Chicago
Moore
Eugene D. Millikin
Colo’ Yar
Platform
MiNkin
Mikin
Tasue
Transient Burned by Bonfire While Keeping Warm
Alfred Thom, about 48, was critically burned early Wednesday when a bonfire he lit near the Cache la Poudre river in Greeley caught his clothing. He extinguished the flames in a sewer, then walked to the Camfield hotel where he was taken to Weld County Hospital. Doctors reported seven to eight third degree burns with little hope for recovery.
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Greeley
Alfred Thm
Auluen
Jin
Camfield
Weld
Xo Hospital
Adaims
Weather Taral for 4 haute ending at Elastic Wednesday
Weather Taral reports a warm west and cooler east pattern with scattered showers and thunderstorms across New Mexico Wednesday night through Thursday as a broad system moves through the state. The Norton fined for tax evasion case notes a 30 day term and $3000 fine after a guilty plea on one count.
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Haute
Divide
New Mexico
Norton
Jones A Noston
Talnhaw
Taft 27 24 Vote Shapes Texas Split Plan at Convention
Taft forces push a 27 24 credential split in Texas and Louisiana to curb Eisenhower momentum at the Republican National Convention. Louisiana’s relief to Eisenhower arouses contention as Georgia and Texas delegations loom, with Taft claiming enough votes for nomination and Eisenhower planning a potential floor fight.
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Taffites
Texas
Louisiana
Chicago
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Ner
Georgia
Nume Credentiala Commites
Elserhower
Rhalr Claor
Rows Risley
Credents Committee
Teran
Bath
Lodge
Battie Wii
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Mausachusetts
Bluenhower'a
Cam Paign Meneger
Georgla
Cradentiala Group
Pennsylvania
Iin
Poential
Congress Hotel
Itmall
Ita
Penney
Yanla
John
Fine
California
Dro-Eisenhower
Fact Warren
William F. Knowland
Taek
New Jersey
Credentials Committee
Taft Fnrcek
GOP
Genoria
Hlsenlower
Featere
Elsenhowe
Elsenhower
Worley Roberts
Ehlat Eisenhower
Dorler
Eisenhower Wate
GOV National Committee
Texan
Lone Star
Chleaka
Robert A. Tatt
Tate
Maryland
Joss. Goy
Theodoca R. McKeldit
Earl ‘Warren
Warren
Nominations for President Begin Tonight
Nomination events unfold at the Republican National Convention in Chicago with a tentative evening program. Speakers include Martin, Katharine St. George, Walter H. Sud, and Harry S. Cat as roll calls determine state nominations for president and the ensuing candidates.
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Chicago
Martin
Harrison R. Agederson
Presbyterian Church of
Katharine St. George
New York
Waller H
Sud
Minnesota
Harry TP
Cat
Washington
Atetes
Atates
Torinee
Congress Passes Living Expense Tax Exemption Measure
Washington reports members of Congress gain a living expense tax exemption though critics argue the two year exemption lacks merit. The measure also appropriates 75.6 million dollars to fund Congress for the coming year amid ongoing budget concerns.
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Washington
Congress
Henry
Ashingtom
Truman
Credentials Report Due at 3 30 P M MST
The 25th Republican National Convention recessed at 3 27 p m MST today until 3 30 p m MST at Convention Hall Cheas. Temporary Chairman Walter Hallanan said the convention radiantiate committee report would be available at that time. Delegations from Pennsylvania Delaware and Michigan urged a further 45 minute recess to poll their delegations.
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Chieas
MBT
Walter & Hallanan
Pennsylvania
Delas Ware
Michigan
Farm Council's Ag Plank Aims For Nonpartisan Farm Board
A July resolutions committee approved a toned down farm plank seeking a nonpartisan federal farm board with advisory powers. The plan would use storage, production adjustments, marketing, and price supports to help farmers reach parity at market prices, with potential support at 90 percent or higher based on decisions.
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Ovid
A. Martin Ohbidgo
Caunel
Tara
Thin ‘Council
Gauss Roots
Republican Farmera
Naldaucn 8 Board
Federal Farm Board
Harold Mckinley
Iowa
Tarmera
Jovearm
Oricen
Excessive Speed Figures in Two Serious Crashes
Colorado patrol reports two serious crashes from excessive speed near Ault and Greney. A 1952 Lincoln sedan suffered $2000 damage with the driver possibly sustaining rib fractures after crossing the road and landing in a field. In a second collision near Ault, a 1950 Cadillac and a 1980 Chevrolet incurred minor damages while occupants were treated for injuries. University- or town-named drivers include Bea ul Hilger of Fort Collins and Frank B. Smith of Villa Park, Md.
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Facasaive
Weld
Ault
Linenin
Rudy Wag
Bea Uel Hilger
Bryant Stream
Port Collins
Borrow Pit
Thresmes
Hilzer
Klug
Barrow
Warry W. Adkins
Laramie
Wan
Easl
Greney
Garvage
Chrysler
Irving Beddieton
Route 4
Greeter
Px Tng
Gilbert Gonzales
Paul McLarahitn
Gonzales
U.S. 44
Middleton
Pntt
New Oil Tests Begin In Eastern Weld County Area
Three new deep oil tests start in Pawney Creek area north of Stoneham Weld County. operators Tuley & Carter move rotary to NESENE 30-93-56 for Eds Ricker No 1. landowner Mrs Edda M Rickert holds 241 acres. Nicklas well plugged after water influx in Muddy and Dakota sands.
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Pawney Creek
Stonehgnl
Tuley & Carter Fa
Nesene
Eds Ricker
Mre
Edda” M. Rickert
Rodonda
Beach Boulevard
Gardena
Cot
Eeréy
John Nickinwell
Dakota Xaos
Tuly & Carter
Flaymond Johnson
Fred Roeder
Cornish
Wickland
SA Fedt
Carey Drilling Company
Lin Stata
Hell Makes
Discovery Shell Ol Company
Sterling
Logan County
Konttton No
Stonehameld and
Moreison
Sherrod-Anpergon and
Siler Ara
Tig
Wall
Don
Falcon-Seaboard
Buckingham
Swease
Ametede Patrolum Company
Tony Toman
Carr
Nwnese
Niobrara
Timone
Mowsy
Clovely
Morrison
Galifordt
Ita
Borth
New Raymer
Nwn
Pierré
Hygiens
Nice Brave
Timpas
Codell
Carlisle
Graenborn
Granerns
Benton
Muddy
Dakota
Sforriaan
Chinese Drive Allied Troops From Hilltop in Korea
Chinese forces reinforced by two companies surged up a hill near the Pukhan river valley driving U N infantry from a newly secured position on the central Korean front. United States Eighth Army reported heavy artillery and mortar barrages followed by intensified ground fighting and air strikes targeting Yangdok Seopart Ichon and Changjin utilities.
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Senul
Korea
Inty
Mark Clark
Pukhan
U.S. Eighth Army
U.N. Central
Auenly
Yangdok
Seaport
Ichon
Alr
Hoover Farewell Talk Stirs Republican Convention
Former president Eisenhower warned at the Republican national convention to strengthen U S aerial power and be ready to counter communist aggression. The aging leader, delivering a 4500 word address, challenged Democrats for not preserving wartime victories and referenced aging figures among assembled delegates.
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Chieran
Herbert Foover
Linight
Don
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United Stataw
Nya
President Signs Start of 10 New Reclamation Jobs
President Trwuton today approved the Interior Department bill to start 10 new reclamation projects with total current-year funding of 544,729,825 dollars. The plan breaks a long-standing policy by including new project construction money not in the original budget, with allocations across Weber Canyon Utah to Montana divisions and Missouri Basin units, plus several state allocations.
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Morrie Cleavenger
AP Special
Washington Service
Washington
Trwuton
Interior, Department
Department
Parton
State Appropriations Committee
Weber Casin
Utah
Cheyenne Division
Repid Valley
Cacala Dam
Missouri
Barin
Daliares Marias Division
Lower
Marias ‘Unt
Missouri Basin
Mont
Missouri-Sourin
Miraouri
Basi
B-29 Crashes Near Here. 11 Aboard Bail Out
An air force B-29 crashed miles northwest of vouanlen Texas while en route from Randolph Field San Antonio. All 11 crew members aboard bailed out and were unharmed except for a sprained ankle to one man. Crew officer Frost identified one casualty, none serious, and reported no further injuries.
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Vouanlen
Tex
Air Force
Flacion
Randolph Field
San Antonis
Frost
Wil- Wate Shilion
Ariak
Maine's Quads May Be Reared by Guardians
Maine's quads, born to Mr and Mrs Pinkham, may be raised under guardianship. Guardians named include Herold Eatne, Dr Lenley Rowe, and Albert E. Litby, amid talks of guardianship and possible discharge from Osteopathic hospital in about two weeks. The family faces limited utilities at their home and seeks to avoid overburdening the children while express concern over care and support.
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Portland
Pinkham
Silaa Pinkhem
Osteopathic Hospital
Pinkhem
Vce
Canco Bank
Truat Go
Pomfroy
Knight Predicts Eisenhower Nixon Ticket in 1952
Chicago editor John Kanight forecast in a page one piece that General Dwight D. Eisenhower will secure the Republican nomination with California's Richard Nixon as running mate. Lodge Jr. denied any presidential date discussions at Eisenhower headquarters, while Nixon claimed no knowledge of a Nixon ticket matter.
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Chicago
John 5
Kanight
Chicago Daily News
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ben Richard Nixon
California
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Knight
Whsn
Nixon
Nixon Ucket
Senate
House
Earl Warren
Caliortia
William F. Keowlnd
Nomination talk in Republican camp hints at paths to platform
Milwaukee era letter from Wilbur to his wife describes the 1950s Republican convention dynamics. He says the nominee will be Taft or Eisenhower, cites delegates’ desire to settle the choice and outlines debates over platform, vice presidential pick, and the party’s stance on corruption, labor, and farm matters. He notes General MacArthur and former President Hoover influence and mentions likely candidates for vice president.
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Ohio
Ator
Taft
Taft Kimpele
Ayill
Ito
Theodore Ft. McKeldin
Maryland
McKeldin
Louisiana
Ureas
Eisenhowes
Washington
Eben Hower
Eisenhower
California
Elaenhower
Wilbur Peedie
Trefus
Hal Boyle
Chicago
Sud
Dulegalay
MacArthur
Heaver
Bob ‘Tatt
Klaenhower
Wold
Als
J. Wall
Trellis Mac
Tharé
Uddne
Ordibery
Ike
Tno
Beadon
la Taft
Elesakower
Storeltty
Buttar
Wilbur
Stone Heads Group To Study Underground Water Conservation
Denver officials named Cliford H. Stone of the Colorado water conservation board chair of two committees to study groundwater issues and govern subsurface streams. A. W. McHendrie and Thad McLoughlin were named chairs of legal and technical subcommittees, with reports due early September. The effort aims to curb groundwater decline amid rising pumping, with heavy withdrawals reported in northern Colorado and adjacent basins.
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Stone Heads
Denver
Clitford H. Stone
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Raittee
A.W. McHendrie
Puetto
Thad McLoughlin
Stone
Colorado
Arkansam Alley
San Luis Ixiley
Grand Knociing
Wednesday's Politics and Nominations Across States
A fragmented report notes formal nominations and platform committee work in Chicago. Senator Richard Russell of Georgia campaigns in Indiana while Averell Harriman prepares to open Michigan activities, with events slated to start Thursday.
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Chicago
Rlcherd B. Rusaall
Georgia
Iodiana
Averell Sins
Michigan
Start
Og Thoreday
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