Dixie Rebels Win First Chicago Delegation Battle
The Democratic National Committee seated a Texas 52 vote delegation led by Gov Allan Shivers with a pledged stance. Mississippi’s 18 vote group under J P Coleman was initially challenged but later seated. Kefauver assailed the anti Truman factions as non Democrats. The contest occurred amid a broader push by aspirants Barkley Kefauver and Russell as Stevenson stays in the background amid civil rights debate and potential southern bolt fears.
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Know Truman's Wish Says Gavin
Kansas City July 19 President Truman's alternate delegate Thomas J Gavin says he has complete instructions on what to do at the Democratic National Convention but will not reveal Truman's choice for the Presidential nomination until the Missouri delegation is called to speak next week He added he has instructions from the President on any committee assignments Joseph Short Presidential Secretary declined comment saying the President had not talked with Gavin and Gavin had not seen Truman
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Oklahoma
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Governor on six day New York visit ends with family in tow
Governor Fort Warren of California concludes a six day holiday in New York City with his wife Mrs Warren two daughters Nina aged 18 and Borethy aged 21 and his secretary leaving Lov Sacramento for home after the trip reported from NEW YORK July 19.
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Weather statistics from Long Beach lifeguard report
Friday's weather statistics note tides and temperatures with sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, high tides at 10:25 a.m. and 8:59 p.m., water temperature 60 degrees, and surf calm conditions as recorded by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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Navy awards second atomic submarine contract
The Navy announced a contract for a second atomic powered submarine, estimated cost 200,000 less than Forrestal. The hull will echo Nautilus design, with a different reactor and liquid metal coolant, built by General Electric. Nautilus engine by Westinghouse, submarine code named CVB-D.
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Rescued From Fiery Death at Sea
The Black Gull burned and sent 44 survivors to the Coast Guard after four crew leaped from the six year old freighter’s poop deck. The Gripsholm and Excalibur aided in the dawn rescue as Coast Guard cutters and planes converged on the scene. The ship carried 500 tons of naphthalene from Bremen to New York, and one seriously injured survivor remained aboard the Gripsholm bound for New York with other rescued passengers.
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Baltimore Mayor Urges Truman Nomination Reconsideration
Baltimore mayor Thomas D'Alesandro Jr urges President Truman to seek renomination, saying the party lacks leadership and could split without his continued guidance. The open letter cites a dangerous time for the nation and world and calls for Truman to remain at the helm.
New Tahiti Liner Outbound Today
A 6300-ton Thor Dahl motorliner Thorsisje sails from Bergen replacing Thor T on the Pacific coast South Seas route. Thor I, an institution for 15 years, carries 12 passengers and sails from San Francisco. Thorsisje offers larger cargo holds to meet rising Pacific trade to Tahiti Samoa Fiji New Caledonia and North American ports.
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Olympics Open in Finland as Games Start
The 15th modern Olympic Games began in Finland with ceremonies including the torch ablaze in a 10 foot urn and Heikki Savolainen delivering the Olympic oath. A dramatic moment featured a young woman in white attempting to address the crowd before being removed by officials. The Finnish anthem and parade accompanied the athletes as rain fell, marking the official start.
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Strike Called at Timken Plant in Canton Ohio
United Steelworkers declare a strike deadline set for midnight at Timken Roller Bearing Co. main Canton plant. With Columbus and Zanesville locations already striking, negotiations collapsed over wages union shop and seniority, risking nationwide action across Timken plants in five Ohio cities.
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New England Forests Parched Fire Ban Extended
In Boston on July 18 authorities banned smoking and camp fires in Maine and New Hampshire woods amid an eighth day heat wave. Officials cite parched woodlands and fear fires could spread as crops suffer under the prolonged hot dry spell.
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Bare Part in Plot to Stop Kefauver in California
California’s Kefauver delegation demanded Frank McKinney answer charges that he alerted two party leaders to work with outside forces to halt Kefauver’s nomination. George Miller Jr said the delegation felt betrayed by the chairman as Kefauver prepared to address a Sunday caucus at the Palmer House.
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Pair Fight to Death in New York Street
In New York two men fought a pocketknife duel that lasted 12 minutes before both died. A crowd watched as Willie Kirkpatrick, 39, and Elmore Hayward, 40, were identified by police. Cause of the fight was not determined.
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Elmore Hayward
Also-Rans Check In at Chicago State's Conclave
Chicago July 19 Ed Pauley oilman friend of President Truman and George Killion former APL head arrived to observe the Democratic convention along with E George Luckey Imperial County cattleman. Pauley offered help to candidates while not backing any one. Brown an observer said Truman will not run again and may skip endorsing before balloting. Willson, on business to New York, plans to stay through the convention and backs no candidate.
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Harriman Hopes Hinges on Truman Nomination
CHICAGO July 19 Harriman’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination rests on President Truman’s support. Fitzpatrick and Rep. Roosevelt Jr. were hopeful Truman would back Harriman with a nod. Stevenson’s stated non candidacy boosts Harriman’s odds, according to his backers amid a crowded field.
Eisenhower Leaves Army to Become Civilian Leader
Washington July 19 Dwight D Eisenhower is officially retired from the Army. Secretary Pace accepted his resignation ending a 40 year military career. The five star general cited changing circumstances and did not state his intention to run for president.
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