Southern concessions shake up Democratic convention mood
The article describes shifts at the Democratic National Convention as the Credentials Committee seats anti Truman delegations from Texas and Mississippi and compromises on a loyalty pledge. It weighs the possible outcome of civil rights plank fights and talks a possible Southerner VP pick to heal rifts amid a critical three month period.
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Committee On Credentials
Texas
Mississippi
South
Stevenson Likely Democratic Nominee as Others Overplay
The piece argues Adlai Stevenson is likely to secure the Democratic nomination while rivals Kefauver Russell Harriman Barkley and others push for it or show active campaigning. It notes Eisenhower similarly gained the Republican nomination by downplaying his candidacy, and observes rivals overestimating each other’s moves.
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Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Stevenson
United States
Kefauver
Russell
Harriman
Barkley
Eisenhower
Democratic Party
France and Ike Push for Western Europe political ties
The article notes French distrust of a revived European army and a pivot toward England, amid concerns over Germany's resurgence and U S influence. It mentions Eisenhower’s presidential bid possibly shaping Western Europe’s future policy and ties. A separate Brazil gold rush tale describes adventurers navigating the Jari River, malaria, and an 80 percent profit hunter Alculumbre who profits as others risk the dangers.
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Europe
France
England
Germany
United States
Bonn Republic
Eng
Eisenhower
Western Europe
Truman
Brazil
Alculumbre
Third and
Pine Streets
Liquor Interests Flood Delegates At Both Conventions
A Chicago dispatch reports liquor interests are freely supplying delegates at both major party conventions. President Truman’s elusive alternate Tom Gavin remains hidden as reporters hunt for him among convention crowds. The piece mocks the lavish gifts from distilleries and notes a party atmosphere turning reporters and attendees giddy amid the political spectacle.
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Chicago
President Truman
Tom Gavin
Mr. Truman
Mr. Gavin
Gavin
FEPC as a Democratic convention issue and party splits
The piece outlines FEPC as a central civil rights dispute at the Democratic convention, detailing support from Lehman and Humphrey, opposition in the South, and party dynamics with labor unions and CIO backing. It notes regional loyalty, educator quotas, and looming North South divides shaping postwar politics.
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FEPC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Herbert Lehman
New York
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
South
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Michigan
Maryland
Massachusetts
California
Illinois
Dewey
Ives
Quotation montage flags wartime and faith notes
A collage of quotes includes a minister criticizing democracy and calling for conflict, a prohibition official recommending water over whiskey, a provocative line about capturing men, and remarks from actress Rhonda Fleming and medical leaders. Also mentions a growing air force and armored units.
New York Gossip Roundup from Nationwide Celeb Buzz
A sprawling, fragmentary collage of names and rumors from New York and beyond. Ex spies, millionaires, actresses, and socialites surface with alleged marriages, engagements, and social coups. Notes hint at political spins, theatrical chatter, and international escapades centered on Olivia de Havilland, Ginger Rogers, Raymond Scott, and figures linked to Washington and Boston society.
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Olivia de Havilland
Cyrus Kluster
New Yorker
Brenda Frazier
Robert Merrick
Ginger Rogers
Jim Kimberly
Kleenex
Chicago
Raymond Scott
Dorothy
Collins
Babylon
J. J Shubert
Lee
L. Hattons
Lena Horne
J. Farley
Barkley
Farley
Ike
South
the Prez
Mrs. Truman
Hooper
Squillionaire T. Manville
Evelyn Knight
Las Vegas
Joel Warner
Marlon Brando
Truman may endorse next Democratic nominee at convention
In Chicago the Democratic National Committee and campaign managers jockey as Truman faces a timing choice on his successor. With the convention crowd undecided, factional leaders push for a Barkley Stevenson ticket, while Adlai Stevenson’s camp grows without official backing. A Truman endorsement could reshape the process.
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Chicago
NEA
Harry S. Truman
Washington
Truman
Democratic National Committee
Frank McKinney
Jim Farley
Barkley
Stevenson
Russell
Farley
New York
Sen
Cicafl-Railway Brotherhood
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Estes Keefauver
Tennessee
Mississippi
Texas
Richard Russell
Georgia
Rusesell
Sen. Russell
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Alf Lied Syndicate
Alsoie Lewis
Len
Senate
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Jake Arvey
Illinois National
Walter Jobson
University of Chicago
Arvey
Johnson
Conrad Hilton
Gen
Eisenhower
Sen. Taft
GOP
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Los Angeles
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Rhonda Fleming
Louis H. Bauer
American Medical Association
U On
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Bayard Peakes
Fileen Fahey
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the Waldorf
Oscar
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Stan Barrett
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Zee
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