MacArthur to Keynote GOP July Convention
Gen Douglas MacArthur was named keynoter for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. The vote by the convention committee split the keynoter post from temporary chair, with Taft supporters backing the choice and President Eisenhower’s backers noting mixed reactions.
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Regulations Watch as MacArthur Eyeed for Political Activity
Nervous Pentagon lawyers study rules as General MacArthur eyes keynote at the GOP convention. They question if active duty officers may campaign or give speeches for Eisenhower Taft or the Republicans without violating military regulations. The dispute centers on Article 88 regarding contemptuous words against the President and other officials.
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Eisenhower Taft Face Off For Southern Delegates At Convention
Eisenhower and Taft clash over delegate support in southern states ahead of the Chicago convention. Taft claims a bloc of votes while Eisenhower garners attention with uncommitted delegates in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. Reports note regional splits and debate over a military mandate as figures weigh future party directions.
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Ohio
Kate Her Bie
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Taft
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Georgia
North Carolina
Eveon Hour
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Tough Troopers Crack Rebellion On Koje Island
On Koje Island Korea paratroopers from the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team crushed a two hour POW rebellion at Compound 76. One American killed many prisoners died or wounded as inspectors found a plan to liberate 80,000 prisoners. Lee Hah Woo captured and held in solitary as Reds attacked with spears and improvised weapons while paratroopers secured the island.
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Red Cross Chapter Names Blood Program Chair in Cole County
Joseph R. Racy of 1823 Main St was named blood program chairman for the Cole County Chapter of the American Red Cross at the group’s annual meeting at the Recreation Center. Mrs. Robert Dalimeyar of 1167 Vineyard Sq was re elected chairman. Racy succeeds Haskell Holman. Eleven more officers were chosen, including Fred Rostwater as safety committee chairman and M. R. Buersmeyer as treasurer.
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Main St
Cole County
American Red Cross
Robert BE. Dalimeyar
Vineyard Sq
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Nacy
Keyes and Bushman
Haskell Holman
Dallmeyer
Fred Rostwater
Red Cross
Cleveland
T. C. Mitehyl
A. L. Crow
Emmett North
M. R. Buersmeyer
Irma Canada
M. P. Cribben
T. L. Glover
Henry Gubleman
George Bremimerkamp
Hetry Joach
James Schaefer
John Hendren
Hugh Stephens
Joseph A. Vogelweid
Karl Ryan
EM. Wilgon
Maskell Holman
Margaret Brooks
J. J. Feigelsspan
Naot Menteer
C. P. Owens
E. W. Richardson
A. W. Schwerdtfeyer
Oliver Steele
T. C. Mitelef
W. W. Rambo
Ed Kaiser
August Berk
H. F. Hallam
W. F. Sappenfield
Suersmerer
L. B. Pratt
P. H. Daniells
Alex Vetter
Henry Roerseken
British End Siege At Soviet Station
British troops lifted barbed wire barricades around Radio Berlin early today ending a seven day siege. The move followed concessions by the Soviets yielding several border areas seized in East Berlin. Allied officials warned extended action could invite heavier reprisals.
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East Berlin
Taft Says GOP Could Sidestep Platform Fight At Convention
Sen Taft argues Republicans can avoid a platform clash by backing price supports for farmers and a Brannan Plan style framework. Dwight Eisenhower endorsed the document at a Abilene news conference. The statement outlines a nonpartisan foreign policy, balanced budget aims, strict antimonopoly enforcement, minority rights, and federal aid with social provisions while warning against communists and loyalty concerns. Weather in Jefferson City and central Missouri remains warm and humid tonight and Wednesday with mid 70s daytime temperatures.
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Oral
Loen
Robert A. Taft
Brannan
Dwight J. Eisenhower
Taft
Abilene
Kan
Jefferson City
Missouri
Sts. Law
Local VFW Denies Carnival Sponsorship Claim
Local VFW officials disclaimed any sponsorship of a carnival on Highway 83 North near Acheson. Commander Paul Hunton will attend the Missouri VFW Department encampment in Cape Girardeau with main speaker Robert A. Vogeler, noted former political prisoner of Hungary.
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Missouri
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Cape Girardeau
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Bus Lines Plan Conference In Rate Battle
Officials and attorneys of Jefferson City Lines Inc schedule a Wednesday meeting to plan the next move in its bus fare dispute with the city. The discussion may include an injunction to protect the company franchise while considering a rollback to 5 and 10 cent fares for children and 10 to 15 cents for adults.
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Jefferson City Lines, Inc
Thomas Rose
Glen Watson
Herbert Knight
James T. Blair
Rose
W. Dunkhast
President Presses Congress on Power to Seize Steel Industry
President Truman urged Congress to grant power to seize the strikebound steel industry under the Taft Hartley Act. Senator Byrd and others push for a seizure option to break the disruption, while Taft Hartley amendments and wage price controls loom. Senate leaders weigh a vote as discussions continue through the night.
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Truman asks Congress to authorize steel plant seizure
President Truman told a joint session he seeks rapid legislation to let the government take over and run U S steel mills during the eight day old CIO strike while Taft Hartley action is avoided. He urged prompt action to end the stalemate and restore steel production.
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Fighting Intensifies on Korean Front in Fourth Day Engagement
UN and Chinese Red forces clash on the Korean Western front near Charwon as fighting and shelling surge across central and eastern sectors. An 8th Army briefing reports patrol actions longer and more intense with about 400 troops skirmishing in the friction spot area.
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Agronomers to Visit Cole County Tomorrow
Delegates from the National Society of Agricultural Agronomers will visit Cole County tomorrow, meeting at the University of Missouri today and tomorrow. Small groups will tour counties. Cole County delegates will visit the extension office soil laboratory and the Loa Kuebbler farm northwest of Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
KWOS Plans Armed Forces Programs
KWOS and 16 Missouri cities will broadcast familiar hometown sounds to overseas personnel. Ralph Rose briefs that short taped recordings from hometown residents will be sent to a clearing house for Armed Forces Radio Service use as part of the Way Back Home project, with August 17 presentation.
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Fulton
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Joplin
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Marshall
Moberly
Nevada
Farmlington
Sikeston
Warrenlon
St Louis Youth Ends School With Perfect Attendance
ST LOUIS AP James Bess, 17, completed 12 years of schooling without a late arrival or absence at McKinley High School. He graduated fifth in a class of 100 with a 2012 average. His mother Mr. Hess expressed relief and joked about hoping he is late in his first year of college.
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Washington
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Warn Reds to Talk Minus Propaganda
United Nations and North Korean truce negotiators will resume discussions in Panmunjom after a three day recess. UN spokesman Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said talks will proceed without propaganda pressures, while Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison noted persistent Communist propaganda has driven the pause.
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Seven Escapees Sought From Prison Farm No 2 and Training School
State patrol continues to hunt seven fugitives after inmates escaped last night. Two escapees from Prison Farm No 2 are C. W. Evans, 24, serving three years for bad check from Yrenton, and Curtis Russell, 23, imprisoned for grand larceny from Plattsburg. Five Training School boys at Boonville fled with about 45 dollars: Jerry Lanier, 13, Houston. Buddy Bays, 43, St. Louis. John Edward Johnson, 15, Kansas City. Fart Ber don, 14, Kansas City. Steve Leroy For ste, 13, Carthage.
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Houston
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St. Louis
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Kansas City
Fart Berndon
Steve Leroy Forste
Carthage
Heat Wave Persists With No Relief Foreseen
The forecast from the federal weather bureau predicts continuing hot and humid conditions through Wednesday. By 2 p.m. the mercury hit 94 degrees, with projections near 100 as the day advances. A record 98 degrees was recorded yesterday, marking a scorching pattern for the week.
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