Democrats Spar Over Presidential Candidate Here
At Chicago convention Democrats debate their pick for president with Dewey as a rumored GOP option and Eisenhower favored by Republicans. Gov Dever of Massachusetts notes Dewey as a behind the scenes power while teleprompters and a scripted toastmarking reveal the era’s convention theater. The opening session echoes with a comic mishap as the organ plays Chicago while attendees follow a mimeographed script.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
Blicans
GOP
Gen
Eisenhower
Dewey
Paul A. Dever
Massachusetts
Eisenrt
Thomas
Kansas Democrats back loyalty pledge at convention caucus
Larry Hall reports that Kansas Democrats favored a plan requiring all state delegations to support the convention’s presidential and vice presidential choices. Charles Rooney of Topeka hoped to avoid a floor fight, while warning that if Southern states ignore the majority, Kansas would distance itself. Delegates also chose not to vote on presidential preferences, with Kerr supporters claiming 12 of 16 Kansas votes.
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Larry Hall
Kansas
Akansas
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Republican Start Within Two Weeks In 1952 Convention Zeitgeist
The article outlines a Republican campaign timetable noting Nixon will address the Ohio convention in Columbus on July 31 and Eisenhower’s Denver base confirms plans. Nixon visits Colorado to discuss campaign strategy with Eisenhower, while Eisenhower meets with Duff Thornton and Cake. Washington figures push Taft allies and Warren to consider Nixon’s Senate seat if he becomes vice president.
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Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
California
Ohio
Columbus
Eisenhower
Julian Dickenson
Nixon
Denver
Fred A. Seaton
Nebraska
Colorado
Rockies
Keyara
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Dan Thornton
GOP
Ralph Cake
Oregon
Chi
Paul H. Douglas
Ilinois
Army
Washington
Rep
Kilburn
RNY
Earl Warren
Herberter
Senate
No Post in Cabinet Says Sen Carlson
Sen Frank Carlson of Kansas, long rumored for a cabinet post under Eisenhower, says he has no ambition for a national position and plans to stay in the Senate. He recalled riding with Eisenhower to his acceptance speech as the one reward he sought.
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Frank E. McKinney
Carlson
Concordia
Eisenhower
Denver
Junction City
Ed Rolfs Jr
KU Researcher to Take Leave for Missouri Basin Work
Marvin Meade of the University of Kansas Bureau of Government Research will be on leave to January 1, 1953, to serve as staff analyst with the Missouri Basin Survey commission. Chancellor Murphy said Meade will write the commission's substantive report and will be based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The move follows his authorship of the KU Citizens Pamphlet The Missouri River Basin Proposals for Development.
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Marvin Meade
University of Kansas Bureau of Government Research
Missouri Basin Survey Commission
Franklin D. Murphy
Meace
Paul J. Cannell
Commission
K. U
Missouri River Basin
Meade
Murphy
Missouri Valley
Lincoln, Neb
Wedding Hurdled by Waterfront Strike In Long Beach
Miss Marvis Hubel, 21, faced a postponed Hawaii wedding as a Hawaiian-bound liner stalled by a waterfront strike. An airline executive organized a last minute air trip, allowing her to wed Seaman 2. Wuif as the ceremony loomed, departing at the head of a long waiting line.
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Long Beach
Calif
Marvis Hubel
Miss Hubel
Seaman 2
Wuif
Hawaii
Cupid
Garden Grain and Seed Co claims tied to bonds go to court
In Garden City a settlement aims to place all claims against bonding firms Central Surety and Trinity Universal in federal bankruptcy court. Attorneys plan to file for a declaratory judgement to refer adjudication to referee E. R. Sloan in Topeka. Sloan extended a stay on suits in state court for 30 days to keep actions in one forum. The hearing continues, focusing on claims against the bankrupt Garden Grain and Seed Co.
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Dodge City
Garden Grain and Seed Co
Garden City
Central Surety and Insurance Corp
Kansas City
Trinity
E. R. Sloan
Topeka
Sloan
Democrats Youth Rise at Unbossed Convention in Chicago
HAL BOYLE reports a Chicago convention where youth leads the Democratic Party, with Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. rising as a national figure and the loyalty oath aiming to keep Dixiecrats in the fold. The writer notes the mood shifts, speculates on a Stevenson–Russell ticket, and ends with a personal postscript asking for funds.
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Hal Boyle
Chicago
Wilbur
Barkley
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Alben
Roosevelt
Texas
Illinois
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Kentucky
Blair Moody
G. Mennen Williams
Young Franklin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gen
Eisenhower
Gov. Stevenson
Sen
Russell
P. S
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