Eisenhower Clinches GOP Nomination At Chicago Convention
At the Chicago Republican convention on July 11, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower won the party’s presidential nomination on the first ballot. He secured 595 votes to Taft’s 500, with Warren 81, Stassen 20, and MacArthur 10. Minnesota’s 19 Stassen votes swung to Eisenhower as the roll call closed.
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Eisenhower Lays Appeals for Taft Unity in Chicago
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower met Sen Robert A Taft after winning the Republican nomination in Chicago. They spoke briefly amid crowds and TV cameras, with Taft pledging full support and Eisenhower inviting Taft to cooperate for the campaign and administration. The scene featured mutual praise and a cordial, formal exit.
Minnesota delegates switch to Eisenhower surprise at convention
At the Chicago convention on July 21 Rep. Walter Judd reported Minnesota shifted its delegation late, supplying 38 votes to stay with Stassen on the first ballot and then switch to Eisenhower if his tally neared nomination. The move, decided by Minnesotans, surprised Eisenhower and Taft campaigns. Senator Thye corroborated a morning tally predicting Eisenhower near victory.
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Ten Million Dollar Warehouse Fire Burns Out
In Clarksburg West Virginia a spectacular multimillion dollar blaze destroyed 100 carloads of crude rubber and was burning out today. Damages were estimated at 10 million dollars by Assistant Fire Marshal Harry Morrison Jr with potential for higher totals and some stockpile believed to belong to the government.
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Eisenhower Taft nomination move crisply approved
Senator Bricker spoke for Taft and Senator Snowland for Warren as delegates roared approval. The convention recessed briefly after a dramatic climax to the Eisenhower Taft struggle, awaiting Eisenhower’s final choice before ratifying the nomination.
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West Proposes Limited Talks on German Unity
Washington July 1 The United States Britain and France submit a six round proposal to Russia calling for a small commission to determine if free elections can be held in divided Germany The West demands that any peace settlement be based on genuinely free elections first in the Soviet zone then for a free all German government Moscow may accept or reject the terms but the plan allows counter proposals and aims to shape public opinion in the West.
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Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny with Cooler Afternoon
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with late night and early morning low clouds. Temperatures dip slightly after noon, resulting in a cooler and subtly crisper day overall.
First Ballot Win Turns General's Camp to Bedlam
At the Republican national convention in Chicago Eisenhower clinched the nomination on the first ballot. An aide announced a public appearance in the Crystal Ballroom at the Blackstone Hotel. Headquarters erupted in wild confusion as campaign workers celebrated and spread the news.
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Critics of Armed Units Get Action
Washington reports Congress condemning the armed forces for overstaffing noncombat roles. Secretary Lovett announces formation of an advisory committee to study efficient use of military manpower and cut waste.
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Big Day for GOP Nomination in Chicago Convention
Republicans gathered at Convention Hall Chicago July 11 for the roll call naming a presidential candidate. Five names Taft Warren Eisenhower Stassen and MacArthur were in nomination but delegates could vote for others. the event capped a frenzied two weeks as the party sought its first presidential winner in 24 years. The hall was nearly empty at 10:30 a.m. with many delegates still lingering from last night’s nominating demonstrations ending around 2:43 a.m.
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Local Newspaper Page B-6 Index of Features
A catalog of section locations lists where to find Beach Combing Bridge Classified Ads Comics Crossword Editorial Epleys Report Financial Chitueries Radio and Television Shipping Sports Theaters tides temperatures and Women's Activities across pages A-4 A-6 A-10 A-12 A-14 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-5 7 8 10 11 13 14 15 and IT notes.
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Taft and Nixon Named for Vice President Mix
Chicago July 11 AP Gen Eisenhower's high command met at the Conrad Hilton to decide on a running mate. Reports pointed to Sen Robert A Taft as a leading candidate with others like Nixon and Knowland also discussed by Eisenhower supporters and aides. The decision remained unsettled as leaders from Dewey to Bridges attended the huddle.
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U N Bombers Hit Pyongyang In Massive Air Assault
United Nations forces led a major air offensive against Pyongyang with 850 planes targeting supply nodes and nearby road links. Allied aircraft from the Fifth Air Force and allied partners conducted day long raids, focusing on rubber and ammunition factories and the Strategic Saimon Hwangju corridor.
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Rain Ravages Cities Killing 49 in Osaka Area
Tokyo reports the worst rainstorms in forty years left 49 dead and 67 injured with 22 missing across Osaka Kyoto Nara and Kobe. Kure and Hiroshima also struck as landslides and drownings caused most casualties and 305 houses were destroyed while 75 105 were flooded.
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Ike's Home Town in Frenzy of Joy
Frenzied crowds in Abilene Kansas celebrate Dwight D. Eisenhower after Minnesota delegation names him Republican Presidential nominee in Chicago. Traffic jams horns and air raid siren sound as impromptu parade fills Third and Broadway with cheers and Sunflower State music.
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Eisenhower to Speak at Convention Hall Tonight
Chicago July 11. Eisenhower press secretary Robert Mullin said Herbert Browell Jr a campaign jestler was at the hall for seating. Mullin noted the first word was that Eisenhower would speak about 5 o clock tonight but timing not definite. Newsmen clamored for conferences with Eisenhower and with his wife. none would be held today.
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