Stevenson Quiet on Presidential Draft Rumors in Illinois
Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson faces questions about a potential Democratic presidential draft. Friends say he would respond to a draft, but he publicly doubts any such move. Illinois Committeeman Jacob Arvey hints Stevenson could enter if urged, potentially securing early Illinois votes. Stevenson worries about national exposure on his three sons and his divorced status, yet would consider a run if the party and country need him.
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Taxes on cigarettes lift price by eight tax bites
A leading manufacturer reports the 22 cent selling price of a pack of cigarettes is built from eight cents excise tax by Uncle Sam and three cents sales tax plus seven tenths of a cent income tax, raising the tax total to a sizable portion of the price.
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Man’s Bathroom War Sparks Father's Day Jest in Lawrence
In Lawrence on June 13 1952 residents recount a humorous quarrel over bathroom space recounting a man finding 35 articles in a bathroom none his own with six belonging to him while his wife prepresents the need for a private wash area. The piece ends with a quip about gifting a bathroom in a will.
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Unclear Investment Claims Labeled Untrue State
Readable text labels a claim as untrue regarding investments described as sound and high returning. The fragment hints at dispute over truthfulness of a statement about financial security and profitability. No names, dates, or places are identifiable in the fragment.
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Defiance by Nam Ji at Panmunjom stalls Korean talks
North Korean negotiator Nam Ji warned the United Nations cannot dictate terms on the battlefield or in talks as a brief session at Panmunjom yielded no progress on the armistice prisoner exchange. Maj. Gen. Harrison urged a new meeting for Saturday and reaffirmed the finality of voluntary repatriation.
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Half of U S Chemicals From Oil in Ten Years
In Wichita Dr Gustav Egloff, research director for Universal Oil Products Co, forecast that oil derived chemicals will account for about 50 percent of U S chemical output by 1962. He spoke at a Western Petroleum Refiners Association regional meeting noting this will not cut into gasoline and oil production as output grows.
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Isotopes Discussed At K State Conference
Manhattan Kansas several U S scientists gather at Kansas State College to discuss isotope use in plant and animal research. Dr Paul C Abersold of the AEC says 600 labeled isotope compounds exist with growth toward 1000 in a few years. He notes iodine transfer in cattle via labeled compounds.
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Meat supply to rise for U S consumers this year
National Live Stock and Meat Board official says total meat output will reach about 22.5 billion pounds, up roughly 600 million pounds from last year, boosting average per person consumption by about two pounds. The drought cut King Ranch cattle from 5 000 to 60 000, illustrating herd losses amid the period.
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R. C. Pollock
National Live Stock and Meat Board
King Ranch
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Private Bath Gift for Father’s Day From HAL BOYLE
Witty survey notes husbands crave a private bathroom as a Father’s Day gift but family life rarely grants exclusive space. The piece lampoons how the dream of a personal bath is often shattered by intruding relatives and household chaos, ending with a quirky invention aimed at giving men their own loo.
Army undecided on MacArthur as keynote speaker
President Truman avoided commenting on whether Gen Douglas MacArthur violates Army rules by accepting the Republican National Convention keynote. He said it is the Army’s problem if retirement should precede the role, while the Army stated it would not act, citing the five star rank creating a special category and leaving generals in an uncertain political status.
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New Vatican Chapel Sign Warns Against Lying on Floor
A new sign in the Vatican Chapel forbids visitors from lying on the floor to view frescoes. Previously sightseers often laid down to gaze upward through opera glasses at the ceiling, prompting the display.
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Move Against Oil Firm Targets Keystone Petroleum
The Federal Securities and Exchange Commission seeks to bar Keystone Petroleum Co. of Russell Kansas from selling fractional interests in Kansas oil leases in a suit filed in U S District Court Thursday. Clyde G Kissinger is named as president of the company.
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Tem ple assigned to Bethesda hospital role in Miami County
Shirley Temple leaves Bethesda Naval Hospital for a new post as Miami County agent effective July 1. He has served as a distant associate to Donald A. Brown since February, replacing George Stephens who resigned to enter private business.
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