MacArthur Seen as Keynoter Clash with Taft Supporters
Eisenhower backers push for an uncommitted keynote speaker at the Republican national convention opening July 7 in Chicago. Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads Taft forces, with Millikan as a possible temporary chair and talk of splitting roles to appease camps. The committee limits speeches and tours the convention site as Hallinan calls the gathering pivotal since 1864.
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Chicago
W.P
Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Sen
Robert Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
J. Russel Sprague
New York
Sprague
MacArthur
South Dakota
Taft
Courtney Whitney
Eugene D. Millikan
Colorado
NATO
Clarence Buddington Kelland
New Mexico
Walter S. Hallinan
National Committee
Abe Lincoln
Philadelphia
Realtors split on impact of relaxed house down payment rules
The real estate industry mixed views on the Federal Reserve relaxation effective tomorrow. Veterans can buy homes under 7000 with no down payment while non veterans must put down five percent instead of ten. Respondents say gains will aid small homes and high priced homes but expect little change in middle tier.
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Federal Reserve Board
Z. L. Majors
Dallas Real Estate Board
Montgomery
Ala
Fred C. Lucks
Home Builders Association
New Orleans
Paul Kendall
Louisville, Ky
Ballistocardiograph May Indicate Nicotine Sensitivity
Brooklyn physician Dr. Robert Mandelbaum says a ballistocardiograph can determine nicotine sensitivity in patients. He notes 75 percent of normal-heart individuals show insensitivity, while 45 percent of heart-disease patients are sensitive, with a smaller model expanding use for general practitioners. Dr. Isaac Starr of Penn invented the device.
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Chicago
U.P
Brooklyn
Robert Mandelbaum
Mandelbaum
Isaac Starr
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Communists suffer first week June losses reach low since February
In Seoul, Korea, U N reports for the first week of June record Communist casualties at 1690 in patrol actions across the month. Eighth Army tallies 692 killed 981 wounded 17 captured, Fifth Air Force adds about 300 casualties. Weather limits air action though some strikes reach rail lines and supply vehicles. Ground fighting concentrates around a hill west of Chorwon where about 40 Reds die in a 200-man assault on a newly held Allied position.
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Seoul
Korea
U.2
8Th
United Nations
Eighth Army
Fifth Air Force
Chorwon
Wisconsin student awarded Ole Evinrude fellowship
Milwaukee based Donald Haas of Racine received an 1800 dollar Ole Evinrude Foundation fellowship for mechanical engineering research at the University of Wisconsin. He graduates this week and will return for a one year fellowship tenure. Dial 5121 for Your Classified Ad.
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Milwaukee
Donald Haas
Racine
Ole Evinrude
University of Wisconsin
Haas
Wisconsin
Boys Town
Father Flanagan
Germany
Edward Martin
St. Joseph
Limited media access set for 1948 event plan
Hallinan announced the event will supply seating for 4,500 attendees with additional arrangements to accommodate 1,500 newspapermen 1,325 television workers and 800 radio representatives, outlining broad media access.
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Hallinan
Wisconsin Officer Tobin Dies in Korea
Col. Walter D. Tobin former senior army instructor in the Wisconsin national guard died in Korea on May 29 while in command of a replacement depot in the war zone. He had been based in Oshkosh as a national instructor.
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Madison
Walter D. Tobin
Wisconsin National Guard
Korea
Adjutant General
Tobin
Oshkosh
Korean War Zone
Twin Boys Drowned At Upstate College Pool
Dale Dignin aged 14 from Fond du Lac drowned yesterday in the St. Lawrence college outdoor pool during a church picnic for St. Mary's Fond du Lac altar boys and choir members. His twin Gale Dignin also from Fond du Lac was present with their parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dignin.
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Mt. Calvary
Wis
Dale Dignin
Fond du Lac
St. Lawrence College
Dale
Gale
Lawrence Dignin
St. Mary’s Church
Oshkosh Democrat Files Candidacy for Sixth District
Oshkosh man Millard F. Slover announced yesterday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S Congress from the Sixth District. Dial 5121 for your classified ad.
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Oshkosh
Millard F. Slover
U. S
Boys Town graduates 75 youths in Omaha ceremony
Seventy five boys from broken homes or with troubled pasts graduate from Boys Town near Omaha. Whitey Myers, top athlete and scholar, receives the Benjamin S. Victor trophy. Several classmates plan priestly or ministerial vocations plus future trades or service.
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Boys Town
Omaha
Neb
Father Flanagan
Whitey Myers
Myers
Benjamin S. Victor
Wool market foretells shift from seller dominance
R. G. Lane, chairman of the International Wool Secretariat, speaking in East London, South Africa, warned that the world wool and textile market has moved toward the end of the seller’s market in recent months.
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R. G. Lane
International Wool Secretariat
East London
South Africa
Home Films By Director Home Films By Director
Lew Landers, veteran director in Hollywood, shoots a private home movie on each film set. He uses an 8 mm color camera to capture rehearsals, mistakes, off stage moments, and crew, then screens the film for cast and crew at his Beverly Hills home after completion.
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Hollywood
U.p
Lew Landers
Beverly Hills
Landers
Australian prisoners to have sentences shortened for bush fire work
Australian inmates who aided firefighting efforts will receive reduced sentences as recognition for their work responding to bush fires. The policy aims to reward service while retaining oversight and safety considerations for inmates.
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