Makeup Man to Prettify Democrats for Video
Philadelphia July 10 The Democrats will be tested for television appeal as Max Factor makeup chief Hal King refines their looks at Bellevue-Stratford HQ Room 803. The process mirrors Dewey era TV glamour and aims to ensure only candidates with strong TV appeal appear on screen.
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Cannery's Apricot Offer Faces Backlash in Valley
In San Jose on July 10, a cannery offered Santa Clara Valley apricots at 65 to 70 dollars per ton or 14 to the pound, a price growers labeled too low. Arthur A. Toste of the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau warned the rates could plunge valley farmers into a $1.5 to $2 million red this year.
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Douglas for President buttons boost Freud kin in Philadelphia
Doris Bernays a nineteen year old Radcliffe sophomore handed out campaign buttons in Philadelphia showing support for William O Douglas. She described him as liberal and favorable to labor with a plain foreign policy, while Freud's relation was noted without political backing.
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Move to Oust Roosevelt Fails at California Demo Meet
Philadelphia July 10 Up James Roosevelt survived an embittered ouster attempt by California convention delegates irked over his role in Eisenhower for President movement. By a 40 to 7 vote the delegation tabled Roosevelts renomination as national committeeman. McEnery blasted Roosevelts actions calling them a disgrace.
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Opening Sessions Program At Democratic Convention
Official program for tomorrow's opening sessions of the Democratic National Convention announced by DNC Chair J Howard McGrath in Philadelphia. Events include call to order by Mayor of Pittsburgh, invocations by Cardinal Dennis Dougherty and Rev Fred Pierce Carson, national anthem by Lucy Monroe and Howard Lanin Orchestra, multiple welcome addresses from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia leaders, and committee announcements with later session featuring Senator McGrath, Senator Alben Barkley, and Frances Perkins among others.
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Conclave Year Declared Best in Philadelphia History
Philadelphia officials say 1948 marks the greatest convention year in the citys history with 178 groups expected by year end and more than 144 200 delegates visiting Philadelphia by 1998 At least 100 000 accompanying delegates are also noted by Chamber President Arthur C Kaufmann and other commerce leaders.
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Alaska Spot for Hobby seekers
Philadelphia on July 16 Mrs Crassle R Dale the national Democratic committeewoman elect from Alaska arrived with advice for the gals unmarried You say you want a husband Go to Alaska she added and the men up there have plenty of money
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Convention Sidlights Ex Sergeant Fights On Despite Ike No
Philadelphia July 10 ex sergeant Marty Snyder a longtime Eisenhower backer continues to press for Eisenhower for president despite Ike’s public rejection. Snyder rode a loudspeaker Jeep through convention crowds, touting Eisenhower, while Elks revelry and political chatter mix with hustling supporters and amused cabbies amid a noisy scene.
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Arvey Backs Barkley for Vice President Nomination
Chicago political leader Jacob M. Arvey said Sen. Alben Barkley of Kentucky was his choice for the Vice Presidential nomination after Douglas declared himself out of the running. Arvey had earlier endorsed Justice William O. Douglas, who then withdrew from consideration.
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Hawaiians Urge Statehood Plank At Democratic Convention
The Hawaii delegation to the Democratic national convention urged the platform committee to add a statehood plank. They proposed a six word line, We Pledge Immediate State hood for Hawaii, presented by Mau and Charles E Kauhane, national committeeman for Hawaii Territory.
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White House Looks at Dixie Concilation in Civil Rights Issue
In Philadelphia on July 10 a source close to President Truman said the White House suggested platform language that could serve as a conciliatory gesture toward the South if the Democratic convention faces a civil rights plank fight. Democratic leaders warned of a potential floor battle unless the party’s platform clearly endorses Truman’s civil rights program and rights for minorities.
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48 in ’48 rally defies critics at Democratic convention
In Philadelphia delegates shout for victory as tensions rise at the Democratic gathering. A button reading AML 48 in ’48 highlights persistent faith in the party’s revival while protests and debate continue around leadership and strategy through the convention.
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