Truman backs Harriman for president amid convention rift
Governor Harriman gains endorsement from former President Truman as campaign dynamics shift on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. Truman criticizes Stevenson as inexperienced and skeptical of polls, while Harriman's camp cheers the boost and Stevenson supporters brace for a tough ballot. Dixie delegates show mixed reactions as Southern backing splits emerge. More on page two.
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Adlai Undismayed By Truman Endorsement
Adlai E. Stevenson said he expects to win the Democratic presidential nomination despite Truman's endorsement of Gov. Averell Harriman. He spoke at the Conrad Hilton Hotel and told supporters the nomination could come on the first or second ballot at the Democratic National Convention. James Finnegan, Stevenson campaign manager, said the Harriman move would not cause great damage to Stevenson’s drive.
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Kefauver's Still For Stevenson
Senator Kefauver, after President Truman endorsed Averell Harriman, pledges to work harder for Adlai Stevenson. He withdraws from the race with 259 delegates and reports about 100 have moved to Stevenson while 18 to 20 switched. He seeks unity and says Stevenson will be nominated on an early ballot.
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Enterprise Readers To Get Coverage of Democratic Convention
An able line-up of national journalists and local Democratic luminaries will provide Enterprise readers thorough coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP and NEA staff including Peter Edson Relman Morin will feed 24 hour service with on the platform reports and visual coverage. Frances Dalton will funnel convention reports to the Enterprise and Martha Cole will cover the women’s angle.
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Painter Pollock Among Eight Dead In Auto Crashes
Eight people die in two separate car accidents in Southampton New York. One victim is identified as Jackson Pollock 44 famed abstract painter. Four others taken to Southampton hospital with two in critical condition. Pollock gained fame for abstract works created by dripping and sloshing paint. His art appeared in many museums in the United States and Europe.
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Johnson Stakes a Strong Role at Democratic Convention
Lyndon B. Johnson flew into Chicago and pressed to keep Texas as his delegates choice while courting key figures and Truman. He urged a free open convention with unfettered votes, signaling a major role ahead for the Texas senator in the nominating battle.
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Islands Hit By 'Betsy'
Hurricane Betsy smashes through the Leeward Islands with 100 mile winds and turns northward toward the Caribbean. Warnings posted from Antigua to Puerto Rico as Miami reports the storm 270 miles east-southeast of San Juan and 1,350 miles southeast of Miami. The San Juan Weather Bureau warns of danger and possible growth in the next 12 hours as the storm moves west-northwest and could pass off Puerto Rico’s south coast around midday Sunday. High tides of four to five feet are expected along Puerto Rico’s north and east shores with rain and floods likely. Hurricane watches extend to the Dominican Republic and Haiti with the Dominican Republic placed on hurricane watch.
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Harriman Wife Confident Truman Supports His Candidacy
Mrs. Harriman arrived in Chicago and said she believed Truman would back Averell Harriman for the Democratic nomination. She cited all the reasons he gave in support, spoke briefly with reporters, and noted she did not speak with Adlai Stevenson due to the crowd.
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Hodges Declares South Won't Accept Harriman Nomination
Gov. Luther Hodges of North Carolina said the South will not accept Averell Harriman as the Democratic nominee. He praised Adlai Stevenson as a great person and administrator and urged unity, citing The Spirit of 76 versus The Spirit of 56.
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Abductor Surrenders After Kidnapping Case Near New Haven
Grace Depperd, 29, was found with Everett Cooley, 25, of New Haven in Durham Woods after a rescue by state police and volunteers. Cooley, armed and wearing a swastika patch, faced kidnapping and attempted murder charges. Depperd reported he forced her into the woods and shot her husband earlier.
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Truman Draws Crowds in Chicago as Harriman Supporter Roars
Former president Harry S. Truman stirred a packed Crystal Room at the Sheraton-Blackstone in Chicago. Police and hotel staff kept women and children safe while reporters, delegates, and strangers pressed in. Truman named Averell Harriman of New York as best qualified to be next president, drawing cheers and a later TV broadcast of his statement.
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