GOP Convention Clashes on Rules Fight at Chicago Session
At the 25th Republican National Convention in Chicago Eisenhower backers pressed a floor battle over a fair play rule change. Lodge, Eisenhower’s manager, reported Taft supporters rejected compromises as 68 contested delegates from three southern states are claimed to have been stolen. Contested delegates could be seated if the rules amendment passes by two thirds.
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Republican Convention Braces for Unified Gop Front
Delegates gathered at the big arena as Taft and Eisenhower backers clash over seating and rules. National chairman Guy Gabrielson urged unity and pledged support for the eventual GOP nominee, while both campaigns endorsed backing the ticket once a candidate is chosen. Former Gov. Harold Stassen was noted among attendees.
Taft convention to feature MacArthur keynote address
Minnesota declaration shows early GOP support for Taft while California Governor Warren endorses any Republican nominee. MacArthur to deliver the keynote as a possible vice presidential contender if Taft secures the nomination.
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Douglas MacArthur
Taft
Transport Has Brief Fire at Sea
U S army officials plan a two month layup for repairs on the transport Maurice Rose after a brief engine room fire at sea. No injuries were reported as the blaze burned about 20 minutes while she carried 1 600 troops and dependents toward Bremerhaven Germany.
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Britain imposes wartime security at royal dockyards
The admiralty announced wartime security measures for all royal naval dockyards. A photographic record for identification is being made of about 50 000 men employed at Plymouth Chatham Portsmouth Rosyth and Sheerness.
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Civil Rights Plank Left as Final Platform Item
A Republican writing panel worked through all but the civil rights plank in the 1952 platform. Sen. Eugene D. Millikin said they planned to finish the civil rights section at a later closed session. The foreign policy plank, drafted by John Foster Dulles, supports collective security and foreign aid, rejects isolationism, backs the UN, and notes strong approval from Taft and Eisenhower.
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R-Colo
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GOP
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United Nations
Truman
Far East
Europe
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R-O
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
Hiawatha wreck injures Milwaukee Road crewman
A Milwaukee Road Hiawatha derailed two miles south of Dancy Wisconsin in Portage County injuring 61 year old crewman Fred Nyholm of Wausau. Eight of the ten cars left the rails but stayed upright and the train was rerouted after passengers were returned to Wausau for a new train.
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Wausau
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Rita
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St. Catherine’s Hospital
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City View Trailer Camp
75Th St
Traffic Kills Two More in City County Toll Rises
Late bulletins report two more traffic fatalities raising the city county toll to 28. The article notes the first fatality within the city limits and mentions a political update where John Foster Dulles says Eisenhower approved a foreign policy plank.
Stassen Denies Quitting Presidential Race
Harold Stassen stated there is no thought of withdrawal from the 1952 presidential nomination race. The report follows his remarks as Wisconsin counties report traffic fatalities during the Independence holiday period in Kenosha and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
U.P
Harold Stassen
Congress Hopes to Adjourn as Deadlock Persists
Democratic leaders in Washington work to break a stalemate on two money bills as a gap between House and Senate action delays adjournment. Sen. McFarland and Sen. Johnson consider limited compromises on flood control funding to start Hartwell dam work.
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Three Governors Change Their Minds On Convention Rule Move
Three Republican governors J Bracken Lee Utah Len Jordan Idaho and Norman Brunsdale North Dakota repudiated last week’s demand for a GOP convention rule change that could affect the Taft Eisenhower contest. Taft announced the reversal at a news conference while opposing the rule change agenda supported by Eisenhower backers.
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Robert A. Taft
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
J. Bracken Lee
Utah
Len Jordan
Idaho
Norman Brunsdale
North Dakota
Argentina May Send Materials to Russia
Argentine delegates at Moscow report Soviet approval of a proposed 29 million dollar trade deal to send strategic minerals to Russia. The group, after visiting Communist China, returned to Buenos Aires with the news of the potential shipment.
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Hoover Arrives in Chicago for Address at Convention
Former President Herbert Hoover arrived in Chicago for an address planned the next night at the Republican national convention. He supported Sen. Robert Taft and declined to discuss convention issues, wearing no campaign button. Maryland Governor McKeldin will nominate Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at the convention in Chicago.
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United States Fastest Atlantic Crossing Sets New Record
The S S United States completed a record Atlantic crossing in 2,942 miles at 40.9 land mph, beating the Queen Mary’s 1938 pace. Amid 45 mph winds and rain, passengers celebrated as Commodore Manning praised winds and currents aiding the voyage.
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Black Jack Found Tied to Wisconsin Rapids Murder Probe
Wood County Sheriff Arthur Bell announced a blackjack found in a woodpile near Mrs. Clark Bates tavern as a potential murder weapon in the June weekend killing of the 77 year old. Bates was beaten to death during the weekend of June 29.
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Arthur Bell
Clark Bates
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Taft and Warren Hold Friendly Conference No Deal Discussed
Senator Robert Taft of Ohio and California Governor Earl Warren met in Chicago for a friendly talk. They stated there was no deal or discussion of delegate votes and emphasized the need for a Republican administration and party unity after the convention. Warren pledged support for the GOP nominee regardless of who it is.
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U.P
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
U S Independence Day Weekend Death Toll Surges
More than 600 Americans died violently over the three day Independence Day weekend. Traffic crashes caused 346 fatalities, drowning accounted for 185 and 69 other fatalities followed, pushing the total past the Memorial Day tally of 510.
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MacArthur Secretly Plans Taft Speech at Convention
Gen Douglas MacArthur kept his keynote address at the Republican National Convention under wraps arriving by chartered United Airlines jet from New York. Aides offered no advance preview of his 7:30 p.m. CST speech, noting he would avoid naming Taft or Eisenhower whileBacking Taft.
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Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
United Airlines
New York
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Weather shifts to rain and cooler air in southeast Wisconsin
Rain and cooler conditions are forecast for southeastern Wisconsin tonight following a heat and humidity surge. Rain persisted across the state from Sunday, with Kenosha enjoying fine weekend weather as parks and lake areas crowded. Sunday hit 92 degrees, with a low of 62 last night and 88 at noon today.
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