The New GOP Hero Senor Romany Shakes GOP Rally
CHICAGO July 10 AP The Republican party finds a new hero in Senor Marcelino Romany of Santurce Puerto Rico. His humor calmed a tense convention as his lone vote swung a disputed Puerto Rican delegation. The short 59 year old lawyer, once a judge, won adulation by turning a rowdy roll call into comic opera.
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Taft predicts nomination on an early ballot at convention
Chicago July 10 AP Taft vows he will be nominated on an early ballot as Eisenhower forces gain first major floor test at the Republican convention. Dewey booed amid taunts from Dirksen supporters who say Taft’s comeback is possible, while Reece cites pledged Taft votes and Dirksen discusses Taft’s chosen nomination path.
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Eisenhower Gains Momentum At Republican Convention
At Convention Hall Chicago on July 10 AP reports Eisenhower supporters claim victory momentum over Taft in floor fight for the Republican nomination. Taft vows early-ballot nomination while Warren and Stassen backers still see a possible deadlock. AP tally shows Eisenhower leading Taft 517 to 486 with 93 uncommitted. Georgia Texas contested delegates cited as pivotal. Maryland Governor McKeldin predicts a first-ballot win for Eisenhower as Taft aides cite a coalition against them.
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Eisenhower Eyes First Ballot Nomination at Convention
Wellwishers gathered at Eisenhower headquarters after key convention votes propelled him over Taft in Texas and Georgia. Maryland Governor McKeldin predicted a first ballot nomination, and porter's Texas pledge boosted GOP confidence. Stassen asserted he will stay in the race. McKeldin indicated potential for VP spot if asked. Eisenhower met Stassen for breakfast and then toured his HQ.
GOP May Pick Nominee Tonight at Chicago Convention
In Chicago today July 10 the Republican National Convention may begin nominating a President candidate. A spokesman said ballot timing is uncertain and delegates may decide tonight with the vice presidential race following as the schedule unfolds.
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Nixon Knowland Talked Up for VP by P T's Epley
Chicago reports traced the GOP tilt as Eisenhower surged in California and Texas disputes and Warren remained a potential standard bearer. Delegates pledged to Eisenhower in Georgia, 70 delegates voting 62 to 8, while Texas favored Ike 63 to 7. Knowland and Nixon drew VP whispers amid last night’s victories and Taft forces faced defections.
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TV to Continue Convention Show
The convention continues on television and radio tonight upsetting stations schedules. Chicago evening television begins at 6 p.m. with KNBH KTLA KECA and KFMB joining the broadcast and radio stations KMPC KECA KNX KFE and KXJ on air at 6:20 p.m. for the proceedings.
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$46.6 Billion Bill Signed For U.S. Military Buildup
President Truman signed a law providing 46.6109 billion dollars for the coming year to strengthen the Defense Department. The package raises the Air Force to 143 wings by mid 1955 and funds Army Navy and Air Force shares, with the Navy to build a second 65 000 ton carrier but no new carrier funds. Combat pay of 45 dollars monthly is authorized for servicemen under fire since Korea began. Continuous coverage notes Congress expected near 51.5 billion for stretch out preparedness.
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Weather Forecast: Fog Patch Near Coast and Light WInds
Clear except for a morning fog patch along the coast. Warm conditions with a steady westly wind from 10 to 15 mph building into tomorrow afternoon.
GOP Women Lose Hot Fight Against Change in Rules
At the Republican national convention in Chicago on July 10, four women delegates battled a proposed rules change. The motion to reject the change failed as six states did not second it, sparking charges of inequality and regional bias. Mrs. Katherine Murdock led the opposition from Greensburg Pennsylvania, while Mrs. John E. Messervy of Charleston supported delaying action for study.
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Republican platform calls for three new states in party policy
Chicago July 10 The Republican platform drafters used 25 words to endorse statehood for Hawaii Alaska and Puerto Rico The territorial possessions were treated differently in the convention plank outlining statehood policy presented today to delegates.
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Where to Find It Collegiate Daily Paper Index
A compact index lists sections and page numbers for a typical day’s newspaper reads. It notes travel notes Beach Combing Page B-1, Editorial Page A-22, Obituaries Page A-16, Sports Pages B-3 to B-5, and the rest of sections with their respective pages.
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Platform Hits Democrats for Corrupt Rule
Republican leaders denounce the Democratic administration as corrupt and traitorous at the national convention. The campaign platform criticizes the administration while endorsing civil rights measures to curb racial discrimination, aiming to bridge northern and southern views. Sen. Eugene D. Millikin led the drafting group and expects further coverage on Page A-4.
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Truman Signs Reserves Bill
President Truman signed legislation splitting armed services reserves into two classes ready and standby. The ready reserve is limited to 1,500,000 members and can be called by the President during an emergency with Congress deciding how many may be called. The standby reserve includes veterans with long service and active reserve participation and can be mobilized only in wartime or wartime emergencies after the ready reserve is depleted.
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Warren Knowland Split Signals Lock in Warren Support
Chicago July 10 AP leaders of Gov Earl Warren's bid for the presidential nomination pressed a stay-the-line plan for his 76 pledged delegates. Sen William Knowland California delegation chair indicated some delegates may back Eisenhower or Taft if Warren falters. California delegates kept Warren's line but hinted at possible shifts as the campaign extends.
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