Eisenhower Announces He Will Seek Second Term
President Dwight D. Eisenhower declares he will run for another four years and will explain the decision on television and radio tonight. He praises Vice President Richard Nixon, notes the decision involves many factors, and declines a simple yes or no. The announcement follows a tense press conference as lawmakers focus on domestic issues.
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Washington
Eisenhowe Naan Haeer
Eisenhower
Pete
Tate Agater
Nixon
White House
Davidson County votes to outlaw beer and wine
In a special election Davidson County North Carolina voters backed a dry outcome by near four to one, with 12 667 against beer and 13 107 against wine. Turnout was the county’s largest ever and neighbors Thomasville and Lexington mostly followed the dry trend.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Thomasville
Davidson
North Carolina
Denton
Thomasville Township
Colonial Drive School
Thomas
Senate probe seeks to resolve Neff campaign contribution dispute
A four member Senate committee presses to finish hearings on whether oil lawyer John N. Neff offered a $2,500 Iowa campaign gift to Sen. Hickenlooper. Neff denied offering funds. Goodwin said Neff offered $1,000 but was turned down. Discrepancies prompt subpoenas as hearings continue with additional witnesses.
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Washington
Senate
John N. Neff
Iowa
Sen
George
D-Ga
Neff
Francis Case
R-Sd
Lexington
Neb
Sen. Hickenlooper
Des Moines
Robert Goodwin
Goodwin
Hickenlooper
Lent meditation on Jesus trial and our witness
The piece reflects during Lent on Jesus public reception and trial. It asks whether today we would testify for Him or act like the crowds and legalists, and whether we would be swayed by indifference or bribes. It urges self examination.
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Robert Dieffenbacher
NEA
Jesus
Long Fee
Negro Coed Resumes Struggle at Alabama Campus
Birmingham story details Miss Lucy's federal court challenge to reenter the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa amid a 3000 person mob and threats to safety. Judge H Hobart Grooms weighs whether she must be admitted despite Alabama’s segregation norms. Gov Folsom vows order while trustees face contempt actions.
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Birmingham
Ala
P.autherine Lucy
Alabama
H. Hobart
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Lucy
Montgomery
Jame E. Folsom
National Assny For the Advancement of
U.S
Miss Lucy
Arthur D. Shores
Willian F. Adams
Oliver C. Carmichael
Thomas S. Lawson
The
Alabama Supreme Court
Stock Traders Cheer Ike's Announcement
Fans on the New York Stock Exchange cheered as President Eisenhower announced a bid for a second term. At 10:52 a.m. the floor, with over 2,000 traders, reacted to the news while Northrop Aircraft quotes held at 7 percent.
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New York Stock Exchange
Eisenhower
Northrop
NOC
Stock
Io Reng
Benson Plans Discount Cotton Exports to Boost World Market Share
Secretary Benson announced Aug 1 a cut rate export drive to lift U S cotton shipments to about five million bales yearly, aiming to regain a larger world market share. Ellender calls the move pressure tactics while Congress debates parity supports and the flexible price system.
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Washington
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Agriculture Department
Benson
U. S
White House
State Department
Egypt
Senate
Congress
U.S
Wreck Blamed on Human Failure in Swampscott Collision
Swampscott Massachusetts railroad crash killed 13 and injured 100 as two Budd trains collided in a snowbound blind signals incident. B M said the engineer violated operating rules and a second, similar rear end wreck occurred in nearby Revere. About 100 passengers were treated in area hospitals with 28 kept overnight.
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Boston & Maine Railroad Today
Boston
Ernest Tourtellotte
Winchester
B&m
Revere
Danvers
Portsmouth
N. H
Lynn
Salem
Beverly
Marblehead
Uncommon Leap Year Baby Tom Marks Celebrates 21st Birthday
Florence Arizona marksman Old Tom Marks, aged 84, celebrates his 21st birthday on leap day. Born 1872 in Peekskill New York, he later moved to Vv City and married Fannie Mauk after telegraph courtship. A veteran of local service, he served as deputy sheriff in Pinal County and recalls gunfight injuries.
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Florence
Ariz
Tom
Marks
Peekskill
N.Y
Vv City
New
Casa Grande
Fannie Mauk
Geo
Arizola
George
Fannie
Sheri
Pregeott
Aeeleri
Pina
Wen
Ike to address nation on second term bid by TV radio
President Eisenhower will inform the public of his plans to seek a second term in an informal 10 p.m. EST address across all networks. White House officials secured half an hour of airtime, with Hagerty noting the speech will be delivered from notes and may feature Mrs. Eisenhower out of camera range.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James Hagerty
Hagerty
North Carolina Politicians React to Eisenhower Reelection Bid
North Carolina leaders largely welcomed President Eisenhower’s move to seek another term. Republican Ray Jennings of Taylorsville called it great news for the people and party, while Sen. Scott and Gov. Hodges offered cautious remarks. Democratic chair John D. Larkins said he expected the candidacy and noted health as a potential issue in the fall.
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North Carolina
Eisenhower
Ray Jennings
Taylorsville
Republican Party
Sen
Scott
Washington
Hodges
Alamance County
John D. Larkins
Trenton
Alabama Holds Focal Point In Race Dispute
The article outlines escalating segregation tensions across the South. It notes Auberie ne Lacy as the first Black applicant admitted to the University of Alabama who was mobbed and denied readmission court action. It reports Montgomery bus boycott criticism of Gov. Folsom and white groups, a 10 foot cross fire near Jefferson Davis statue in New Orleans, and a prayer march linked to Montgomery's boycott in New York.
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Alabama
South
Birmingham
University of Alabama
Aubereine Lacy
Tech
Montgomery
James E. Folsom
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
New York City
Mishe
Baki
Stevenson Says It Fits Stevenson to Seek Nomination
Adlai Stevenson said it is fitting that President Eisenhower be the candidate and that the main issue will be the policies and record of the Eisenhower administration. He added Eisenhower will bear a vigorous campaign as the administration’s chief architect and spokesman. Former Gov James F Byrnes commented he had no statement on Eisenhower’s announced bid for a second term. Byrnes, a key figure in the 1952 Southern Democratic revolt, previously supported Eisenhower against Stevenson.
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New York
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Columbia
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Truman
Roosevelt
Truman declines comment on Eisenhower second term
Former President Harry S. Truman said no comment when asked about President Eisenhower’s announced availability for a second term. He spoke as he prepared to address Kansas City Junior College after leaving the formality informing him of the decision.
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Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
Kansas City Junior College
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