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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
2
Samuel E. Vickers was selected by the League of California Cities to join a subcommittee studying the investment of idle municipal funds. The league office in Los Angeles announced the appointment.
Roanoke Virginia July 18 leaders of Virginia Democrats debate a patch or divorce with Richard Russell of Georgia after his Taft Hartley stance. Virginians refuse to commit yet name 28 vote delegation uncommitted and back unit rule while Byrd cautiously supports Russell. Eisenhower discussed as possible alternative if platform misaligns.
California delegates arriving for the Democratic national convention say they will back Sen Estes Kefauver for the presidential nomination. Delancey C Smith of San Francisco and Joe De Silva of Los Angeles affirmed Kefauvers bid and noted support for a strong civil rights plank and federal aid to education. Ruth Dodds of Sacramento, a vice chairman, echoed the alignment while declining to forecast a backup choice if Kefauver falters.
A continued hearing by the City Planning Commission is set for August 7 at 9 am regarding Richard K. De Forest's application for a special permit to build a Sunday School addition to First Baptist Church. The church is at 1401 W. Wardlaw Rd in an R-2 two-family zone with the site at 3406 Denver Ave.
Regional delegates faced travel hurdles on the eve of departure for Chicago. Patricia Hamilton, a delegate, was hospitalized and may miss the convention. Alternate Ray Simpson cannot attend due to other duties, while L. A. Pipkin faced ticket rumors but secured a Kefauver special train reservation. Pipkin predicted Kefauver by the fourth ballot as the California delegation supports him. The full California contingent, 68 votes, backs Kefauver. The Hamiltons plan to fly, and the delegation will stay at the Palmer House in Chicago.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower begins a weeklong vacation at a secluded Fraser Colorado ranch with Denver businessman Aksel Nielsen. He plans to fish and relax while remaining connected via radios and daily news from Denver. Major John Eisenhower has departed for Seattle and Korea, while Mamie Eisenhower stays with her mother in Denver.
CHICAGO July 18 AP Bitterly contesting delegations from Texas began their fight to be seated at the Democratic National Convention by trading charges of bolters and slanderers. At stake are 52 convention votes and the choice of supporting the eventual nominee or backing an anti Fair Deal candidate. Governor Allan Shivers defended the regulars while Maury Maverick branded the loyalists as Republicans and Dixiecrats. The scene focused on a credentials subcommittee as Texas and Mississippi debates unfold amid threats of floor fights and loyalty pledges. The factions claim they represent Democrats of all colors with the Texas group including Blacks and Latinos in its ranks. The confrontation centers on whether to pledge electors to the nominee regardless of platform, a demand the regulars refuse. Shivers suggested loyalty pledges only if required by the convention, while noting no such pledge has been demanded of national delegates.
Senator Richard Nixon nominates Senator Estes Kefauver as the most likely Democratic vice presidential choice in an exclusive interview. He also lists John Sparkman, George Smathers, and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. as possibles, and notes Kefauver’s outside chance for the top slot. Nixon envisions a strong campaign ahead with Eisenhower, planning a four day beach rest to prep.
Washington reports a Republican and Democratic history lesson as four Democratic Senators Estes Kefauver Richard Russell Robert Kerr and Brien McMahon pursue the party’s nomination while noting the long odds for Senators elevated to the ticket. The piece cites past nominees from the Senate and outlines rare instances of sitting Senators attaining the presidency, with references to Harding Truman Lincoln and Jackson among others.
A small classified note advertises selling unwanted items for cash through Press-Telegram. Readers are invited to call Phone 6-9066 to arrange pickup or sale of household goods and valuables.
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