Kefauver to Announce Presidential Decision Soon
Senator Estes Kefauver holds back a firm decision on a Democratic presidential bid. He said a press conference will be held when he reaches a choice and noted he did not invite attendees to a Washington meeting. He criticized Eisenhower’s foreign policy after a party rally citing Geneva.
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Lausche Bids for Favorite Son Status
Ohio Governor Frank Lausche declares willingness to be a favorite son candidate for President at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He writes that his name may be used as the pledged favorite son to whom supporters are initially pledged, following state law requiring written permission.
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Seven Death Sentences in Malki Assassination Case
In Damascus seven people were sentenced to death by a Syrian military tribunal for involvement in the April assassination of Col. Adnan Malki. Five were sentenced in absentia, while six defendants received prison terms.
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Chandler Launches Kentucky Program
Governor A B Chandler begins his term after a 16 year gap promising higher employment better education improved highways and expanded parks and shrines. He appointed 16 top aides and pledged further announcements as he seeks to advance Kentucky forward with a 5 million state surplus from predecessor Lawrence W Wetherby. He dismissed politics as his only future aim but jokingly suggested national party speculation may continue.
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Princess Margaret Launches Cunard Carinthia in Glasgow
In Glasgow Scotland Princess Margaret smashed a bottle of champagne to launch the 21 637 ton Cunard passenger liner Carinthia. The Carinthia will operate between British and Canadian ports and marks a milestone in transatlantic service.
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Detroit Vote Sends Demo to Congress
Democrat John Dingell Jr. defeated Republican Thomas E Brennan in a Detroit district special election to succeed his late father as representative. Dingell won 19 624 votes to 6 106 among 322 precincts. The district lies entirely within Detroit and was represented by John Dingell III until his death last September.
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John Dingell Jr
Thomas E. ‘Brennan
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Dingell
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