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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
2
Thirty-point? Twenty-eight persons were hurt, five seriously, as a Greyhound bus overturned five miles north of San Bernardino in heavy rain last night. The bus was en route from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles when it skidded on Highway 66 and struck a utility pole.
Washington State Sen. Donald Eastvold of Tacoma arrives to represent Eisenhower in a television debate with Democrat James Roosevelt. Eastvold says the topic will compare national convention candidate selection methods, noting his role in the GOP fight over Southern delegates at the Republican National Convention.
In Kansas a heated GOP lieutenant governor race dominates a sparse slate with Arn unopposed for governor and four of six Republican congressmen unopposed. Lt. Gov. Fred Hall faces party machinery while Sen. Wayne Ryan and others vie for backing, with Carlson’s possible cabinet move shaping Arnold’s future. Ann Carlson throws support to Ryan.
Washington July 30 AP political column notes the death of Sen Brien McMahon of Connecticut tightens the Senate battle for control this fall. It leaves 46 Republicans 49 Democrats and one vacancy among 96 seats with 35 up this year. Democrats need 14 wins to keep a bare majority, Republicans 23 or more for a bare majority, depending on cross party votes and appointments by governors. Six new faces expected in January as several incumbents retire or lose, reshaping the chamber.
Washington July 30 former news paperman and magazine writer Robert Humphreys has been named publicity director for the Republican National Committee. He succeeds William H Myalnder who resigned. Chairman Arthur E Summerfield announced the appointment saying Humphreys will play a key role in the hard hitting unified drive planned for the GOP.
Hollywood reports comedian Jack Carson and actress Lara Albright plan to wed Friday at the Little Brown Church in North Hollywood. They will honeymoon at Lake Tahoe. Carson was divorced two years ago from singer Kay St. Germain.
Two Canadian soldiers faced murder charges in a five man court martial over the shooting death of a Korean woman. Pvt. Clarence Leo Mowers of Sillery Quebec and Pvt. Kenneth Carleton of St John New Brunswick are in the First Battalion Princess Patricia Light Infantry Regiment. The maximum penalty is death.
In a rain slowed Democratic Primary, LeBlanc led with 23,400 votes to Willis 23,291 in the Third District race with 239 of 253 precincts reported. Hebert, Boggs, Brooks, and Passman win unofficially in other races. runoffs likely in Seventh and Eighth District contests.
In Sandy Point Maryland on July 30 Governor McKeldin and William Preston Lanery cut ribbons to inaugurate a $45 million bridge over Chesapeake Bay. The 4.3 mile span near Annapolis replaces the ferry, saving about 12 miles and reducing crossing time from hours to minutes on busy summer weekends.
Presidential nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower and running mate Richard Nixon head a Denver session with Arthur Summerfield and other top campaign officials. The weekend talks aim to coordinate staff, the National Citizens for Eisenhower group, and party committees to expand support and win Congress. Senator Dirksen and Governor Butler voiced backing, signaling growing GOP unity ahead of the November race.
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