Eisenhower and Stevenson Named as Party Nominees
The Democrat and Republican parties each chose a candidate with real political appeal. Eisenhower captivates the public imagination and Stevenson shows experience and form. Nixon and Sparkman are named as running mates with regional appeal. The piece notes public disgust at the current administration and predicts a hard fought race. Polls will reveal which party holds the edge.
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Eisenhower
Taft
Ike
Adlai Stevenson
Nixon
Sparkman
California
West
Alabama
South
Congress
Roosevelt
Truman
Stevenson
Truman and Company
Illinois
Wholeness of God’s Kingdom and American Foreign Policy
A sermon-like meditation argues for unwavering loyalty to God over evil, cites Washington’s isolationism and Vandenberg’s bipartisan stance, and warns against factionalism. It recalls Jesus’ challenge to Beelzebub and reflects on moral choices affecting the nation. The piece cites Lyman Bryson and Paul urging personal salvation and duty.
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Chicago
South
George Washington
America
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States
League of Nations
Arthur H. Vandenberg
U. S
Michigan
God
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Jerusalem
Galilee
Beelzebub
Satan
Russia
Lyman Bryson
Paul
Stevenson Played It Smart and Is Not Obligated to Anyone
Governor Adlai Stevenson leaves the Chicago Democratic National Convention uncommitted and unbossed. He avoided money, primaries, and delegation fights, enabling him to seek broad future support and unity while keeping distance from labor and political bosses. The piece also notes his ties to Col. Jake Arvey and the absence of a campaign staff.
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Adlai Stevenson
Chicago
NEA
Washington
Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Truman
Harry Truman
Texas
Mississippi
Virginia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Harriman
Kefauver
Russell
George Allen
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ed Pauley
California
Senate
Jim Farley
New York
Boss
Jimmy Roosevelt
Furthve
Gov. Stevenson
Col
Jake Arvey
Illinois
Gov
Television reveals the Dever address and campaign tactics
A reader critiques Governor Paul A. Dever’s keynote as emotional but ineffective on TV while delegates paid more attention to the show. The piece outlines ten political-strategy points expected by Republicans to counter Democratic messaging and attack corruption.
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Democratic Party
John Foster Dulles
Europe
Asia
Roosevelt
Truman
FEPC
Eisenhower
Dever
Wall Street
MacArthur
Omar Bradley
Tom Dewey
Dewey
Campnairnes
Convention Delegates In New York Amid Hotel Rumors
A bustling, gossip-filled portrait of New York convention life reflects hotel concerns about delegate crowds and tipping while mingling with media stars. The piece blends editorials, quips, and social jests from figures like Walter Winchell and Bishop Sheen, capturing a lively, era-specific backstage mood.
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Morning Mail
Walter
Bishop Sheen
Walter Winchell
Fulton J. Sheen
The Convention Spirit Dull at Chicago Democratic Meet
A Chicago observer derides the Democratic convention as lifeless with four hopefuls Stevenson Kefauver Harriman Kerr discussed. He cites Stevenson’s reluctant aura, critiques Kefauver’s intelligence, and notes Harriman’s health concerns and Kerr’s wealth. He hints Illinois Governor Stevenson may spark real enthusiasm despite current stagnation.
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Eisenhower Vs. Stevenson
Zabor Gore
Weil
Ranroey
Peter Edson
Pfc
Vic Daemone
Paul A. Dever
Forthcomes
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
NATO
Harry S. Truman
Thomas
Hoover
Walter Winchr
Eleanor Alletta Chaffee
Eugenie Baird
Mike Todd
la Blondell
Jones’ Beach
Joan
Razettes
Terry Lawlor
Steve White
Look
S. W
Mr. White
Winchell
Marshal Kesselring
Roder Eva Peron
Catskills
Bob Olin
Oscar Hammerstein
Josh Logan
Richard Stark
Radcliffe Hall
India Edwards
Veep
Ske
Mame
Barkley
CIO
AFL
NBC Press Dept
RCA
Bill Stein
Bill
Lever Brothers
Milt Herth
Laurels
Gen. Vaughan
The
Estes Kefauver
W. Averell Harriman
Robert Kerr
Kerr
Imburger
Adlai
Khefauver
Coon
Horace McMahon
Vaughan
Philer
Joe E. Lewis
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