Stevenson Endorsed by ADA Prompting GOP Attack
Americans for Democratic Action endorsed Adlai Stevenson and his running mate John Sparkman, calling Eisenhower naive on domestic issues and repudiating his foreign policy. GOP leaders branded ADA as captive to Truman and labeled Stevenson as undermined by liberal factions. ADA defended Sparkman despite civil rights concerns, praising him as a liberal South standard bearer while criticizing Nixon as tied to McCarthyism.
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Adlai Stevenson
Americans For Democratic Action Today
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republican National Committee
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Iowa
ADA
Stevenson
Truman
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Hammer Killer Frightens Knife Killer Cell Mate
In Chicago, junior Cox, a hammer killer who taunted police with threats to strike again, frightened fellow suspect Milton Phillips when jailed together. Cox boasted of killing a hotel room mate in Birmingham and threatened to attack guests in swank Chicago hotels while police hunted him.
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Junior Cox
Milton Phillips
Indianapolis
Ind
Phillips
Cox
Forei Ig
Edgewater Beach
Drake Hotels
Logan
W. Va
Thomas Acton
Birmingham
Ala
Action
Hammer
Central Police Headquarters
Winchell Bouts Over Price Gouging at Chandler’s
The column cites U S Attorney Myles Lane labeling Chandler’s Restaurant the worst offender for price gouging violating federal rules. It notes Walter Winchell’s heightened vigilance as he informs readers on evolving angles amid a tainted restaurant scene and public criticism.
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Frank Conniff
N. Y. Journal-American
Pisa Leaning Tower Faces Future Collapse Fears
Art critics say the leaning tower of Pisa may collapse in about four centuries. They credit 19th century architect Alessandro Gherardesca with digging away at the base and pumping water, which weakened the structure and increased its tilt.
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Italy
Alessandro Gherardesca
Gherardesca
Arno
Electoral Clues Mix Language Puzzle and Numbers
A scrambled puzzle text lists electoral terms and clues across vertical and horizontal entries. It references York Rhode Island electoral votes, biblical figures, and various word hints such as capes, wars, and animals, all interwoven in a crossword style prompt.
Sparkman Pushes New Law to Curb Strikes
Sen. John Sparkman backs labor law revision to raise the bar for both union and management pleas for government help. He argues genuine bargaining and good faith should precede government intervention, linking the proposal to Taft-Hartley history and civil rights debates.
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John J. Spankman
U. S. News & World Report
Congress
Sparkman
Alabama
South
Dixie States
Braving Odds Clyde Barden Runs a Fix-It Shop
Clyde Barden in Lebanon New Hampshire has operated a wheelchair friendly fix-it shop for 28 years after waist down paralysis. He commutes via a miniature aerial tramway between home and shop and works all day seated.
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Lebanon
N. H
Clyde Barden
Lebanon to join Security Council as Denmark may assume seat
In ongoing U N elections Lebanon is projected to replace Turkey on the Security Council while Denmark could take the Scandinavian seat succeeding the Netherlands. Sweden is noted for its neutrality and may advance to the council seat.
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Turkey
Security Council
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Jus Plates FASTEETH Helps Loose Dentures Secure
Worry about false teeth slipping is addressed with a powder called FASTEETH. The ad claims it helps dentures feel more secure and comfortable by providing a gummy grip, with a pleasant taste and non acidic formula. Available at drug stores.
Extra-Fast Headache Relief From BC Tablets and Powders
The BC formula provides fast acting headache relief with multiple popular pain relievers. Available as powders or tablets in 10¢ 25¢ options and bottles of 50 or 100 tablets. Suitable for neuralgic, muscular pains and functional periodic pains.
Henry Kaiser Claims Sabotage Targeted His Race Boats
Tahoe City California industrialist Henry J Kaiser accused unknown saboteurs of a murderous attempt as two speedboats entered in races were damaged just before start. A hacksaw blade, partially cut drive shaft and stuffed blower indicate deliberate tampering. Police opened fingerprint search while Kaiser alleged rivals or disgruntled locals behind the act.
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Tahoe City
Calif
Henry J. Kaiser
Harry Johnson
Lakeside
Kaiser
Firefighters Put Out Farm Blaze With Cider
In ARIANC France a farm barn fire found no water supply. Firemen extinguished the blaze using 1,000 gallons of cider. AUP report notes unusual firefighting method due to hydrant absence.
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Arianc
France
Minister Calls Senator A Liar for Stevenson
Springfield reports Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson attended church as Rev. Richard Paul Graebel accused Sen. Everett M. Dirksen of lying about Stevenson's record. Stevenson postponed a Wiscon sin holiday to hold strategy meetings and push voter registration ahead of the November election.
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Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
Everett M. Dirksen
Stevenson
Richard Paul Graebel
Dirksen
Graebel
Ilinois
Illinois
Senate
Republican Party
Minocqua
Wis
Margaret Truman Denies Romance With Stevenson During Visit
Margaret Truman arrived in Stockholm for a four day stay and dismissed rumors of a romance with Adlai Stevenson. She praised him as a fine man and expressed confidence he would win. She noted she is a Democrat and joked there will be no White House wedding this term.
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Lockholm
Sweden
Margaret Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Miss Truman
Copenhagen
Denmark
Stevenson
White ‘House
Mercer Fined for Reckless Driving Without Motor Start
Robert L. Mercer was fined $25 for reckless driving though his motor was not started. He was coasting downhill trying to start the engine and nearly struck a truck.
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Des Moines
Robert L. Mercer
Mercer
Hill
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