Stevenson selects Sparkman for veep
Adlai E. Stevenson told 1,652 Democratic delegates in Chicago that he accepts the nomination and will work hard to win the presidency. He described the era as turbulent, urged honest debate on issues, and defended the Democratic Party as the people's party.
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Chinese Throw Fresh Army Into Action
Chinese Communists launch a new force against the U N 2nd Division at Chorwon gateway to South Korea. Three battalions about 600 men each attacked in three efforts but were repelled by U N artillery and infantry fire. Eight Allied aircraft lost to ground fire in the past week. U N claims report 115 Communist troops killed or wounded.
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Divorced Ellen Stevenson congratulates Stevenson at nomination
Ellen Borden Stevenson, still living in Chicago, congratulated Adlai E. Stevenson on his Democratic nomination and said she will vote Republican in November. She and Stevenson remain apart, with their two sons living with her and a third son in the marines.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ellen Barden Stevenson
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Democratic Party
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William McCormick Blair
Gold Coast
Borden
John Fell
Adlai Jr
United Press
King Farouk Abdicates Cairo Radio Reports Leaving Egypt
Cairo radio announced King Farouk has abdicated and is leaving the country, triggering a royal succession crisis and a potential shift in Egyptian leadership.
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Cairo
Farouk
GOP program outlined by Seawell for North Carolina governor race
Herbert F. Seawell Jr. of Carthage outlined his eight point program to about 150 Tar Heel GOP leaders at a Durham rally as part of his bid for governor. In Winston-Salem, the Miss North Carolina of 1952 pageant finals crown tonight the state’s top beauty.
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Herbert F. Seawell Jr
Carthage
North Carolina
Seawell
Winston-Salem
Local Worker Killed by Lightning in Evergreen
Roy Buchannan of Hickory North Carolina 41 died when struck by lightning while working atop a new municipal water tank in Evergreen Alabama He was among three men on the structure at the time and is survived by his wife and six children.
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Roy Brown Buchannan
Buchannan
Convicted safecracker captured in Dallas after escape
Glenn Shelton Orren, 32, of West Virginia, convicted of safes in Fayetteville and sentenced to seven to ten years, was arrested in Dallas on a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid confinement. He escaped Hillsboro prison camp on Aug 16, 1950.
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Dallas
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William A. Murphy
Glenn Shelton Orren
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Little White House May Be In North Carolina
Southern Pines residents mull a restored 150 year old log cabin as a potential Little White House if Gov Adlai Stevenson becomes president. The Ives family home, linked to Stevenson's sister Mrs Ernest Ives, sits near Moore County pinewoods and could serve as a presidential retreat replacing Warm Springs and Key West. Mrs Ives indicated Stevenson may visit next week for rest before the campaign, while Chicago remarks hint at concerns over fitting a larger role.
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Chicago
President Truman Endorses Stevenson as Democratic Nominee
President Truman proclaimed the end of an era and introduced Gov Adlai E Stevenson of Illinois as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Chicago convention. He pledged active campaigning to help Stevenson win in November and prepared to rest briefly in Independence Missouri before campaigning further.
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Steel Plant Opening Delayed by Miner Wage Dispute
Pittsburgh United States Steel workers delay back to work order as wage talks stall for 23 000 iron ore miners. Settlement aims to equalize pay with steelworkers and ends a six week broad industry strike. The agreement set a 16 cent hourly raise plus shift differentials and holidays, with a 1952 vacation boost and a modified union shop.
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Philip Murray
Neia
Republic Steel
No Regrets Says Loser Dick Russell
Dick Russell pledged support to Adlai Stevenson after a hard third ballot showing in Chicago. The Georgia Democrat fought a clean, independent campaign as a regional contender, finishing with a strong third and promising to rest after the convention.
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Estes Kefauver
Stevenson
Stevenson Wins Democratic Nomination After Tight Ballot
In Chicago the Democratic national convention nominated Adlai E. Stevenson after a breathless three-ballot battle. Sen. John Sparkman signaled willingness to be considered for VP, with talk of a Stevenson Sparkman ticket blending North and South. Stevenson vowed to campaign to keep the presidency with a pledge to appeal to voters.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Stevenson
Sparkman
Lister Hill
Illinois
Truman
Stevenson picks Sparkman as running mate at Democratic convention
Sen. John J. Sparkman of Alabama is chosen by Gov. Adlai Stevenson to be the Democratic vice presidential candidate with a pledge to accept if the convention endorses him. The move aims to unite factions as Kefauver and Russell eyed floor fights, while Stevenson emphasizes unity and governing over promises.
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Adlai Stevenson
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GOP
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California
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Estes Kefauver
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Richard Russell
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Averell Harriman
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Paul Dever
Utah
Vy Stevene
Alben Barkley
Mlinois Erner
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Stevenson Stands On Major Issues Across Foreign Policy and Reform
Chicago report compiles Adlai E. Stevenson statements on Korea UN NATO and Point Four aid. He backs strong military and economic support for free nations and urges fair employment laws, federal action if states fail, and targeted changes to Taft Hartley.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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NATO
Korea
U. N
China
Redina
Weather forecast mixed readings highs and lows
The report notes a high of 88 degrees today with a low around 74 last night. Tonight’s low is forecast at 72 degrees and tomorrow’s high is expected to be 0 degrees.
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