Sparkman Claims Party Aided State's Farmers
Senator John Sparkman of Alabama argues Democratic programs have brought farm prosperity to California and nationwide. He criticizes Nixon for votes he says oppose the farm, and accuses Eisenhower of a me too campaign. He spoke to about 1500 to 2000 in Sacramento and plans Southern California stops. He dismisses the GOP farm plank and jokes about meeting Governor Warr.
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California
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Sparkman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Farny Jing
Adlai Stevenson
GOP
Explosion at linoleum plant kills one, injures eighteen
A boiler oil explosion at Sloane-Babbon Linoleum Corp in Philadelphia killed one man and injured eighteen, four of them seriously. The blast followed a fire in an oil-boring vat used in processing, then a second vat exploded and sprayed hot oil on firefighters and workers in a nearby yard.
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Philadelphia
Sloane-Blabon Linoleum Corp
Plowing contest drew 150000 to Minnesota event
In Kasson Dodge Center Minnesota a vast tent city sprang up ahead of a national and state plowing contest. Open for business signs dot canvas eateries run mostly by church groups. Eisenhower and Stevenson were to speak as farmers displayed plowing prowess and exhibitors prepared exhibits.
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Minnesota
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Plowville
Power Company
George Long Leads in Louisiana Poll
Dr George S Long led in the Eighth Congressional District race in Louisiana with 21 975 votes to Carl B Close 15 427 as rural areas favored Long. The race highlighted Longism versus anti Longism amid Louisiana’s one party path to Congress and ties to the Long family including Russell Long and Huey P Long.
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Carl B. Close
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Earl Ung
Carlos Spaht
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Robert Kennon
T. A. Thompson
John W. Clark
Eunice Jumberman
Camp Disorder Curbex Back in U S
Maj. Gen. Haydon L. Boatner arrived in Los Angeles en route to San Antonio to assume post as deputy commander of the Fourth Army. He said Korean prisoner camps have been reorganized and now operate under Geneva Convention rules.
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Haydon L. Boatner
Korea
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San Antonio
Texas
Fourth Army
Book Burglary and Fence Suspect Arrested
Police booked Keith C. Gerard, 18, of 3317 E. 10th St., for investigation of burglary and receiving stolen property. They reported recovering a radio stolen from an automobile, and the suspect is linked to a used car lot case.
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Nixon Campaign Through Maine Promises Anti Communist Drive
Nixon presses campaign in Maine with a pledge to fight Communist subversion and corruption. He frames the effort as the most intensive in American political history and says he will name names if needed. He criticizes Stevenson for downplaying the Communist threat and vows to run on Truman-era records.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Stevenson to focus on farm policy amid Republican attacks
Gov Adlai Stevenson ignored a sharp Republican assault in Springfield and planned to concentrate on foundation speeches outlining his views on major issues. He will defend the administration via Truman while preparing a farm policy speech in Kasson Minnesota, with a westward tour to Wyoming Montana and the Pacific Coast. A California agricultural group met him in Springfield to discuss policy, as Stevenson reaffirmed support for the party platform and rejected socialized agriculture notions.
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Federation of Illinois Women's Republican Clubs
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Huron
Ben Steng
Robert E. Allen
Chicago
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Byrd Opposes Third Party Bid as MacArthur Ticket Moves
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia signals no interest in a third party presidential bid. He rejects joining a Constitution party ticket with General Douglas MacArthur and seeks to block a Virginia ballot listing him as a MacArthur vice presidential running mate.
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Bard A. Logan
Constitution Party
Texas
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Lone Star
Philadelphia
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Virginia
America First Party
Scotsman Courtroom Theme In Pure Scotch Claim
In Glasgow a prosecutor described Joseph M Nells selling a so called pure Scotch mix listing a recipe of one part teal highland dew and two parts. The dramatic testimony unsettled the court as the case unfolded.
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Joseph M'Nells
Truman Plans Next Talk Tour After West Virginia Boost
President Truman eagerly awaits his next whistle stop tour after a strenuous two day speech spree for Adlai Stevenson. He praised West Virginia crowds and signaled plans for another interior tour by train, keeping the special car in service until Election Day. The Democratic National Committee will cover transportation costs including first class tickets and radio time. Truman criticized Eisenhower as the “lonely, captive candidate” of GOP special interests and called Dulles’ aides “master minds” aiding risky war talk.
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Parkersburg
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