Ervin Seeks Concessions as Civil Rights Debate Binds Democrats
Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina said extremists from both Dixie and Northern wings must concede on civil rights. He chairs a 17 member drafting subcommittee working to craft a compromising platform for the Democratic national convention. Platform leaders expect a tentative agreement tonight or tomorrow with additional planks released later.
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Harriman Grows a Democratic Presidential Bandwagon
Averell Harriman said a Harriman bandwagon is developing as he claims broad support nationwide. Delegates at the Chicago convention show deadlock with Stevenson favored on the first ballot and uncommitted blocs across the South.
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Changes in Shopping From General Store to Specialization
The piece traces how American shopping evolved from general stores to department stores, specialized shops, shopping centers, and supermarkets. It argues progress comes from individuals serving others, warns against profit over service, and notes social duty and spiritual values in daily consumer choices.
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Clement Attacks Republicans In Party Pivoting Convention Speech
Tennessee Governor Frank G. Clement delivered a fiery keynote at the Democratic convention denouncing what he called a sordid Republican record of broken promises. He assailed Eisenhower and Nixon, labeling the party the party of privilege and warning of a part time presidency while urging Democrats to rally behind a bold, health aware leadership.
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Cafe Explosion Kills 15 in Monticello Utah
A lethal blast at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello Utah during dinner hour killed 15 and injured more than 26 of about 60 patrons. The explosion, likely gas caused, ripped through the cafe three miles from the blast site. Rescue teams rushed to transport victims to Salt Lake City Cortez Durango and Grand Junction. Harold Ramsdell owners injured. gas system shut off by resident Steven Hazelwood. Red Cross supplied blood products from Salt Lake City. two utility workers aided.
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Reds Deny U.S. Fliers Detained in Soviet Union
Moscow rejects U S charges that Soviet authorities detained American air crews. Foreign Ministry says an investigation found no U S servicemen held, replying to a July 16 U S note about two downed planes and their crews.
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Women to Draw Pensions at Age 62
The Social Security bill signed by President Eisenhower allows women covered by Social Security to begin retirement payments at age 62. Wives may start benefits at 62 while husbands’ schedules remain unchanged. payments for widows will also begin in December under the new law.
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Dulles Sees Peaceful Suez Solution Near
Secretary of State Dulles after meeting with President Eisenhower expressed confidence in a peaceful Suez Canal solution. A London conference is to seek an international operation formula ensuring canal control, with the United States standing with Britain and France.
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Pressure Mounting For Suez Compromise
Delegates from 22 nations began talks on international control of the Suez Canal as Britain France and the United States push for a settlement. In Cairo Egypt’s Foreign Minister met diplomats while Prime Minister Eden and French Premier Mollet held cabinet discussions amid mounting pressure from statesmen and newspapers.
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Betsy Veers To More Northerly Direction
Betsy the hurricane veered from its Florida beeline and forecasters said the center may not reach the coast if this trend continues. Warnings were lowered along southeast Florida while a hurricane watch remained from Melbourne to Brunswick and a watch advised from Melbourne to Brunswick, Ga.
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Truman Pushes Harriman Nomination at Democratic Convention
President Truman presses to block Adlai Stevenson and rally uncommitted delegates for Harriman. He notes he cannot judge progress until after the first ballot and chats with reporters amid barber shop visits and hotel briefings.
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Stevenson Kefauver unite to boost Stevenson bid for Democratic nomination
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver join forces to win Kefauver pledged delegates before withdrawal. Walter Reuther backs Stevenson, signaling auto and labor support. Stevenson strategists expect 600 to 630 first ballot votes, needing 686½ for nomination.
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