Taft Dies of Cancer at 43 in New York Hospital
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio died at 10:30 a.m. July 31, 1953, in New York Hospital after a rapid decline from malignancy. The GOP leader endured leg pains and hip symptoms since April and had relinquished the majority floor leadership last June. He was 43, survived by his four sons and wife Martha, who was ill at home.
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GOP
Charles W. Tobey
New Hampshire
Taft Gained Success Despite Big Setbacks
United Press recounts Robert Alphonso Taft rising to power as "Mr. Republican" despite repeated GOP presidential bid losses. The article notes his 1952 campaign illness misdiagnosis and his decision to turn Senate leadership over to William F Knowland, signaling a rapid decline. Taft faced rivals Wendell Willkie Dewey and Eisenhower, shaping a dramatic political arc.
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Nation Lauds Taft as Great Citizen after Death
Eisenhower called Sen Robert Taft death a tragic loss to America and expressed sympathy to Mrs Taft. He ordered flags half staff and noted Tafts long service and integrity on Capitol Hill. Truman called Tafts death a great loss to the country and urged intellectually honest public service.
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Reds Alert First POW Con Release
Panmunjom reports from Panmunjom and Pyoktong say the Communists told the first group of American prisoners to prepare for a 200 mile march to Panmunjom and freedom. Oya Radio stated the first convoy would soon roll along the Freedom Highway toward the Suiho Reservoir and the Communist base camp at Kaesong as the Aug. 5 start of Operation Big Switch looms, part of the plan to swap 22,000 Allied prisoners for 74,000 North Korean and Chinese held by Peiping forces.
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Three-to-Two Annexation Vote For Lakewood District
Lakewood University District residents approve annexation to Long Beach by 1319 to 799 in a special election with 60 percent turnout. If certified and finalized by state officials, the area will join Sept. 10 and receive city services from police and fire to trash collection. Precinct results show strong support as lines formed near closing time with two more annexations planned for Lakewood Plaza Units 1 and 2.
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Debt ceiling rise clears House hurdle in Eisenhower plea
Eisenhower urged an increase in the federal debt limit. The House Ways and Means Committee backed a bill to lift the cap from 275 billion to 290 billion by a 17 to 6 vote, aiming for a House vote late today. Senate discussions suggested possible delays or a September special session. Senator George of Georgia commented on leadership discussions.
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Morse to Help GOP Keep Senate Control
Senator Wayne Morse said he would vote with Republicans on Senate organizational issues, pledging to uphold the 1952 mandate as Taft’s seat awaits a Democratic successor. With Morse aboard, the Senate could sit 48 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and 1 Independent, risking a 48-48 tie that Vice President Nixon could break.
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U. S. Bomber Shot Down Off Siberian Coast
The United States protested to Moscow after a U S B 50 was shot down in the Sea of Japan near Cape Povortyny 40 miles south Survivors were reportedly picked up by Soviet vessels One crew member Lt John E Roche was rescued after 22 hours in water and a boat The State Department released a note by Ambassador Bohlen denying any U S violation and detailing four points of the incident
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Weather outlook with sun and variable clouds
Mostly sunny start with variable cloudiness through Saturday, a few scattered intervals. Warmer conditions as highs approach around 80 degrees, with chances of brief intervals of sun and clouds.
Classified and Comics Listings in Local Paper
A compact page notice lists where to find sections across the paper. It references Beach Combing, Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping Table, Southland Cities, spare toas, reofers, tides, temperatures, and Your World across pages A-2 to B-16.
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Royal Gems Loot Stuns Castle Heist in Germany
Police report a daring 7.5 million dollar theft from a German castle. Thieves allegedly scaled sheer walls using rope ladders and escaped through southern routes with rubies emeralds gold and priceless relics of Frederick the Great and Wilhelm I. Authorities describe possible escape pathways and a wide search underway.
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