Cost of Living Index Reaches Record High
Washington reports the June cost of living rose to 189.6 percent of the 1935-39 period, a five-point jump from January’s peak. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes food, rent, and misc goods driving the rise, with about 40,000 wage-earners possible to gain raises tied to the index. The report distinguishes old and new index series and details shifts across items.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Democratic convention swells for Stevenson amid rival bids
At Chicago Convention Hall July 24 the Democratic gathering roared for Russell and Kefauver as Adlai Stevenson faced pressure from party rivals and whispers Truman backed him. The South’s governors threatened a bolt over delegation status while tensions with favorite sons and stage speeches signaled a looming nomination battle.
Russians to guard U S mission cars in Potsdam area
Soviet authorities announced they will assign sentries to the American military mission in Potsdam and escort American mission cars in the Soviet zone. The move cited Western restrictions on the Russian liaison mission at Frankfurt as the reason.
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Berlin
Potsdam
ADN
Frankfurt
West Germany
Platform OKd Amid Dixie Shouts of No
Democrats approve a civil rights platform amid southern protests in Chicago's stockyard Convention Hall. The 8500 word platform pledged prosperity and world peace with honor as Gov. Herman Talmadge and Gov. Allan Shivers led southern delegations voting no or seeking recorded opposition while Speaker Sam Rayburn declared the ayes had it.
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Chicago
Stockyard
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Allan Shivers
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ninth Manville marriage ends after 12 days
Tommy Manville and Anita Roddy Eden Manville have separated after 12 days of marriage. A full page ad in the Daily News proclaims Tommy Manville Jr. is no longer responsible for any bills incurred by Anita Eden Manville.
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New York
Tommy Manville
Anita Roddy-Eden
Daily News
Tommy Manville Jr
Anita Eden Manville
Iran Mob Beats U S Army Officer in Riot
Communist mobs in Tehrān and Isfahan beat a U S Army officer resident in Iran and stoned the American Point Four office as anti American sentiment rises. U S Ambassador Lou Henderso n ordered all American offices closed and urged citizens to stay indoors.
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Tehran
Iran
U.S. Army
U. S
Isfahan
Point Four
Ishafan
Aftershocks Slow After Killer Quake In Tehachapi
Tehachapi July 24 scientists report aftershocks from the deadly earthquake tapering off though continuing for some time. Dr Hugo Benioff of Caltech in Pasadena says readings show settling jolts following the quake that killed 21 people in Tehachapi and Arvin. A Red Cross officer says a block downtown is roped off as buildings weakened by the initial quake crumble further. More than 200 aftershocks have been recorded since the main event.
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Tehachapy
California
Hugo Benioff
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
Arvin
Red Cross
Joe Barber
Benioff
Caltech
Thislittle
Salt Lake City
Mostly sunny on Thursday after fog patches in morning
A mostly sunny day follows early morning fog patches with little temperature change. Wind shifts from southwest to west at 12 to 18 mph in the afternoon.
Barkley Captures Convention Heart at Chicago Hall
At Convention Hall in Chicago the Democratic Party saluted Alben W Barkley as its heart and leader. The 74 year old Vice President addressed 12500 delegates for 46 minutes delivering a vigorous sermon on Democratic values and drew passionate applause as he accepted affection during a one hour and six minute reception.
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Alben William Barkley
Democrats
Organized Labor
Senate
Kefauver Harriman Discuss Coalition To Stop Draft Stevenson
Sen Estes Kefauver and Averell Harriman conferred in Chicago in a hotel room meeting aimed at building a coalition to halt the Draft Stevenson movement. It was their second meeting in two days with no agreement, amid reports Harriman might back a Kefauver Roosevelt ticket. They criticized House Speaker Rayburn over action and seek a tough platform on crime and attacks on government officials.
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Chicago
Estes Kefauver
Averell Harriman
Stevenson
Harriman
Kefauver
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kefauver-Harriman
Tennessee
House
Sam Rayburn
Truman Convenes Steel Leaders to End Strike
President Truman met with CIO head Philip Murray and U S Steel chief Benjamin Fairless in the White House to press an end to the 650000 steelworkers strike. The talks ran 1 hour 40 minutes with no quick settlement promised, but a sense of optimism and plans to confer with associates. Other industry leaders present included Ben Moreel Frank Purnell Edward L Ryerson Clarence Randall John A Stephens and Charles White.
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Washington
Truman
CIO
White House
Philip Murray
Benjamin Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
Murray
Fairless
AIK
Ben Moreel
Jones and Laughlin
Frank Purnell
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Edward L. Ryerson
Clarence Randall
Inland Steel
John A. Stephens
U. S. Steel
Charles White
Republic Steel and Jo
Truce delegates hold 26 minute session in Korea
In Panmunjom United Nations and Communist truce delegates held their longest meeting in five days, lasting 26 minutes. It was the 17th secret session begun July 4 and no progress was reported. The next talks are scheduled for 11 p.m. tomorrow.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations and Communist
Program for Chicago Democratic National Convention Schedule
The tentative unofficial program lists a night session at 6 PM Long Beach time for balloting on presidential nominations, Friday noon for roll call of states and balloting on VP noms, and Friday night at 6 PM for President Truman to introduce the presidential nominee and address the convention before adjournment.
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Chicago
Speerate National Conventon
Long Beach
Long Beachy
Truman
Nominating Speeches Fill Chicago Convention Day
Democrats began a long nominating session in Convention Hall Chicago with as many as a dozen candidates to be named and the first ballot possibly late tonight. Delegates faced strict two minute limits as signs of enthusiasm and demonstrations were padded down amid a slow start and crowded hall.
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Chicago
Barkley
Bes
Sam Rayburn
Albert O. Hierpa
Second Presbyterian Church of
Evanston, Ill
Presbytery
Democratic convention uses strong-arm tactics to push platform
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the leadership moves to suppress turmoil as the platform is rushed through by voice vote led by Sam Rayburn. Delegates from Georgia and Louisiana opposed the platform while Texas’ stance remained unclear. Attorney Kefauver and the loyalty oath issue are sidelined, and Vice President Barkley’s late night speech sparks strong applause amid tensions over southern states and potential bolting.
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Bulkley
Stevenson
James F. Brynes
South Carolina
John S. Battle
Virginia
Robert F. Kennon
Louisiana
Sam Rayburn
Orville Freeman
Minnesota
Malcolm Epley
Chicago
Hansling
Rayburn
Georgia
Texas
Kefauver
South
Carolina
California
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Truman to Speak at Democratic Convention in Chicago
President Truman is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention at 9 p.m. Friday at Convention Hall. Frank E. McKinney told reporters the hour could adjust if the ticket is not completed. Truman will depart Washington at 1 p.m. to Chicago.
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Convention Hall
Chicago
Truman
Long Beach
National Committee
Frank E. McKinney
Trumet
Washington
Newspaper Page Index Loose Ends in Section List
A fragmented index lists newspaper sections and page references including Beach Combing Bridge Classified Ads Comics Crossword Editorial Financial Lookout Obituaries Roadie and television Shipping Sports Thesters Tides temperatures and Woman's activities with partial page designations.
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Boyle
David Lawrence
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