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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1952
Page
3
Eisenhower accepts the nomination and pledges to unite Republicans. Nixon named as Vice Presidential candidate after intense conference with Taft and others. Promises to campaign nationwide, work with Taft and Warren, and draw youth into the effort while targeting southern support and GOP unity.
The Republican National Convention adopted recommendations from state delegations and elected the national committee. California names include Melvit and Fart, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Marjorie H. Benedlei of Berkeley. The event occurred at Convention Hall in Chicago on July 13.
Manila July 12 UPI reports the 2800 ton British steamship Incuistay ran aground off Puerto Princesa Pajawan Island in the southern Philippines. First efforts to refloat failed. another attempt planned at high tide tonight.
In Kansas City on July 12, Ralph George Baldwin, 80, died July 4 leaving a million-dollar estate to cousins distant relatives and friends. Baldwin, a bachelor with a patched suit, ran a bicycle repair shop in the 1920s and held stock through the 1929 crash, then lived frugally in a rented room until his death. The will, filed in probate court, details shares from $250 to larger sums to numerous beneficiaries.
The Republican convention adopted a resolution authorizing the national committee to name new candidates in an emergency if the presidential or vice presidential nominees die or withdraw. The plan allows calling another nominating convention or nominating without a current ticket, with voting power proportional to each state’s delegate votes.
Pivot-Man Stassen announces return to his job as president of the University of Pennsylvania after his failed bid for the Republican Presidential nomination. He plans to pay respects to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who won the nomination. Stassen, former Minnesota governor, had drawn Minnesota delegates away earlier.
Dear Trellis Mae Wilbur writes from Chicago July 12 after a chaotic hospital stay following a convention scene. He describes mental strain, odd medical notes, and a strange digested menu while praising stamina of convention delegates and pondering Ike and Mamie. He asks for money to return home and laments politics.
The L. K. Herren deen family of 4815 Albury Street Lakewood celebrates July 10 as the birthday for Grandmother Father and Baby born July 10. Mary Lynn joined the family at Bixby Knolls Hospital Friday and becomes the third member to observe July 16 as a birthday. Mary Lynn's father and her maternal grandmother Mrs H E Beant of 4418 Elm Avenue were born on that date.
Nixon argues communism is a major issue beyond any president. He discusses a possible liaison role between the White House and Congress, but no decision was made. He recalls meetings with Eisenhower in 1950 and during his California delegation visit, and outlines his platform views and campaign strength.
In Chicago on July 12 delegates from California learned Nixon would be Eisenhower’s running mate, while Gov. Earl Warren acknowledged the nomination. Warren said he never sought the vice presidency, and Nixon warned the pick would appeal nationwide. Nixon planned talks with Eisenhower staff and aimed to return to Washington. Warren and family planned a New York trip.
In Munsan Korea rival truce teams met for 26 minutes to seek an armistice in Korea. Delegations agreed to reconvene at 11 a m tomorrow at Panmunjom. Brig Gen N P Nichols said talks continued in a similar atmosphere despite secrecy. Exchange of prisoners remains the key issue blocking a truce.
Chicago July 12 Taft the Republican nominee near 62 learns he cannot return to the White House. He concedes, vows to campaign for Eisenhower, and backs a future role on the Senate Republican policy committee. Taft and Martha depart for a rest at Murray Bay Quebec.
Democratic leaders forecast a hard campaign against Eisenhower and Nixon with the July Chicago convention deciding the nominee. Several contenders doubt a decisive Democratic victory without a strong candidate, while others praise Eisenhower as a formidable GOP standard bearer.
Chicago dispatch notes Mamie Eisenhower charm at her husband’s Republican nomination event. Crowds cheered her wave and smile while insiders commented on her fatigue after six weeks of campaigning. She planned to focus on family and leave campaign fears to Ike as she prepared for First Lady speculation.
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