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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1952
Page
1
Congress races to adjourn sine die amid a flurry of bills and spending. Key actions include a $46.6 billion defense housing expansion, a $46.6 billion war spending package, a $1.395 billion Korean War veterans GI bill, and a $1.015 billion funding bill for state justice and commerce departments as July 4 session nears.
Radio writers guild begins picketing the Republican national convention in New York. The independent union planned to strike three major networks ABC NBC and CBS after contract negotiations broke down.
In Madison Wisconsin Gov Kohler formally announces his bid for a second term as nomination papers are filed in the secretary of state's office marking an official campaign kickoff.
A 26th traffic fatality of the year is Ira Jackson, 24, of Waukegan, who died at Victory Memorial hospital after a head on collision on Highway 32 south of Kenosha. John Collier, 30, Racine, had slight neck injuries. Ida McGee, 30, also of Waukegan, was treated and released. The crash led sheriff's officers to trace a second vehicle that fled the scene.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Chicago to join a heated Republican battle with Senator Robert A. Taft over the 1952 GOP presidential nomination. He denounced a Taft-led bid to dismiss delegates and urged loyalty to majority rule, arguing political integrity matters more than personal ambition. He challenged taft forces on television in Amesia and Boone Iowa while vowing to fight for the voters' will.
Republican platform committee wrestles with civil rights language as subcommittees produce drafts. Some favor a voluntary federal commission to curb discrimination in government jobs and contracts, while others push for state and local hands off policy. Chairman Millikin aims for a unified plank and avoids a split like the Democrats.
The new veteran bill passed by Congress and sent to President Truman would cost about 1 billion dollars yearly. It offers free schooling, loan guarantees, muster out pay, unemployment benefits and more for those discharged honorably after June 27 1950 with at least 90 days service. Veterans in full time training would receive up to 110 dollars monthly for a single person, 135 with one dependent, or 160 with two or more dependents.
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey urged an immediate inquiry into presidential campaign spending by both parties. He introduced a bill for a Senate elections subcommittee led by Sen. Guy Gillette to require disclosure of funds, spending methods, and committee accountability.
The fight for the Republican presidential nomination centers on Taft and Eisenhower as they approach next week's convention. Taft sits at 530 with Eisenhower at 427, amid a 604 vote goal and contention over contested Texas delegates. The Republican National Committee split 60 to 41 to award Taft 22 Texas delegates and give Eisenhower 16. Leaders vow continued challenges to Credentials and on the convention floor. The outcome hinges on next week's votes and further committee actions.
United Press reports a grim Fourth of July as over 300 people die in the U.S. from accidents. Traffic deaths reach 206, with 80 drownings, 7 plane crashes, and 29 other mishaps. A grandstand collapse at Estelline South Dakota injures many, and a Kansas City area firecracker blast causes injuries.
Police sought an unidentified man who checked into a downtown hotel with a young redhaired woman shortly before her nude body was found by a chambermaid. The 32 year old British immigrant was discovered on a bed with a battered face and a bedsheet stuffed into her mouth.
A wealthy Sicilian landowner, Antonio Dali, kidnapped 16 days ago between Palermo and Trapani, was released unharmed after his family paid 100000000 lire (about $160000). He was kept in a cave and returned blindfolded to near Balestrade. his captors warned of ears, later treated him well.
General Douglas MacArthur will depart Idlewild airport aboard a chartered United Airlines plane Monday at 1 p.m. CST for the Republican National Convention in Chicago where he will deliver the keynote address that evening.
Two year old David Kenowski died after being struck by a truck in the family farm yard. The incident occurred earlier on Thursday, injuries resulting in his death that night.
The state enjoyed a perfect Fourth with clear skies yesterday and again today. Sunday forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions with highs in the 90s in the south. northwest Wisconsin may see scattered thunder showers late tonight or early tomorrow. Sewage plant logged yesterday’s high 93 and low 66, and it was 74 at 11 am today.
National Republican Convention leaders installed a master switch on the speakers rostrum to control camera and newsreel lights. Sam Mallison, in charge of arrangements, said when lights get too hot they will ask cameramen to turn them off and if needed the switch will do so.
Unemployment compensation payments to Wisconsin residents in June totaled 642000 dollars, down 159000 from May, per the Industrial Commission. The report notes continuous jobless claims and ongoing statewide economic conditions.
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