Newsmen See Close Fall Race At Democratic Convention
In Chicago on July 24 reporters covering the Democratic convention split in a one vote margin for Adlai Stevenson over Gov. Stevenson is referenced as the probable nominee while Dwight Eisenhower leads the Republican side. The Cleveland News poll reflects expectations amid delegate preparations and looming presidential choice.
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Egypt's Maher Pasha to form cabinet after coup
Premier Aly Maher Pasha, installed by King Farouk following Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib Beys coup, aims to assemble a largely independent cabinet to purge British influence from the Suez Canal Zone and the Sudan. Naguib, commander in chief, states the army will resume normal function once the new government forms as tanks depart Cairo streets. Several senior officers are jailed to prevent resistance, with others expected release after government is seated.
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Lee Name Goes Uncheered at Democratic Convention
In Convention Hall Chicago on July 24 Robert E. Lee's name drew no cheer as Sam Rayburn mentioned him. The hall noise overwhelmed the moment and southern delegates did not hear the tribute.
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Rayburn Says U S Won’t Trade Prosperity This Fall
Speaker Sam Rayburn argued at the Democratic convention that voters should not swap democracy prosperity for Republican promises. He dismissed changes in party leadership as the same old party with a new candidate and urged stability over uncertainty. He spoke while accepting the permanent chairmanship.
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Eisenhower campaign aims to broaden appeal via Citizens for Eisenhower
Denver July 24 AP reports political advisers to Gen Eisenhower move to expand the National Citizens for Eisenhower Committee to woo independents and disaffected Democrats. Duff Thornton and Cake outlined plans after meeting Eisenhower at Fraser Colorado. Committee to coordinate with GOP groups and target a large Republican vote with an emphasis on cross party appeal.
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Six Jets Chase Mystery Object Over Central Ohio
In Columbus Ohio six armed jets chased a mysterious object seen drifting high above central Ohio. Ground observers reported a flying saucer like sight as the Air Force concluded it was a weather research balloon. Weather officials and OSU observatory tracked the object’s westward drift before a tentative identification as a search balloon was made.
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Statehood Urged for Alaska and Hawaii in Platform
In Chicago on July 2, the Democratic platform urged immediate statehood for Alaska and Hawaii. The plank credited their strategic Pacific locations and contributions to welfare and economic development, noting their integration into the nation and calling for swift admission as states.
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Caught Short Burglar Tries to Tidy Up
Dallas police report a 22 year old thief forced entry to a back porch. They found him stripped to the waist washing his shorts in soapy water, claiming he planned to bathe before departing.
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