Sparkman Recruited as Energetic Campaigner for Democrats
In Chicago July 26 Sen John Jackson Sparkman of Alabama, a lawyer and World War I veteran, known for TV presence and foreign affairs expertise, is praised as an ardent campaigner. At 52, he is expected to help heal convention rifts and match Adlai Stevenson’s vigor.
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Kefauver's dramatic surge at Democratic convention
Illinois Senator Kefauver made a dramatic entrance amid a tense four hour roll call as the convention stalled under Rayburn. A whispered deal with Douglas triggered pandemonium while Stevenson supporters watched, and Nancy Kefauver signaled from the side box as security and press watched a historic scene unfold in Chicago.
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Stevenson Train Of Thought On Draft Statements
Chicago July 26 Gov Adlai E Stevenson discusses his reluctance to be the Democratic nominee with a timeline of remarks from March to July. He denies personal ambition beyond Illinois governorship, rejects a Oregon ballot presence, and ultimately accepts the nomination stating the will of the party and country guide him. The record shows him oscillating between acceptance and hesitation amid the emblematic drafting controversy.
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Glass Bottle Blowers Strike In Nine Nationwide Plants
The Glass Bottle Blowers Association AFL called a nationwide strike of 9,000 workers in nine Hazel Atlas Co plants over contract negotiation regulations. Lee W. Minton said company reps walked out of a week-long industry conference. Two Hazel Atlas plants are in Ada and Blackwell Oklahoma.
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Air Force to Replace B-36 with Faster Jet Bombers
The Air Force plans to retire the B-36, ordered for completion by 1954, and shift to jet bombers. Undersecretary Roswell Gilpatric announced the move as tests continue, noting the B-52 will follow with speeds exceeding 600 mph and global reach.
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Employes Of Mrs. Tucker Firm To Be Given 10 Per Cent Bonus
Sherman July 26 A mid summer cash bonus amounting to 10 per cent of wages earned between Dec 1 and July 31 by employes of Mrs Tucker's products was announced today by W S Dorset president. The bonus amounts to about 125000 and will be shared by 425 employes. Bonus checks will be issued to employes both in Sherman and at the new plant in Jacksonville Ill. Mrs Tucker's products now a division of Anderson Clayton Co has paid a bonus in December. Dorset said the fiscal year ends July 31 to conform with Anderson Clayton. Metal thieves are active in Western Germany guards are posted at monuments statues and plaques Luene berg reports.
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Decision to halt B 36 production linked to B 52 entering combat units
The text notes that production of the B 36 was stopped in 1954 because the B 52 would join combat units, signaling a strategic shift in bomber aircraft deployment and the move toward newer capabilities.
Missionaries Sail for Liberian Jungles on gospel vessel
The Ark of LeTourneau sailed from Vicksburg Mississippi with 12 technical missionaries and 50 to 75 friends aboard for Liberia. The ship will stop in New Orleans for a final check up before continuing to Africa to teach modern farming and Christianity. Robert LeTourneau of Longview Texas originated the idea to aid conversion through livelihood.
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Former Vice Ambassador Acquitted On Collaboration Charge
PARIS July 26 Georges Scapini, blind former Vichy ambassador to Germany on prisoners of war matters, was acquitted last night of acting against national defense. Scapini, 59, was tried in absentia and condemned to five years forced labor in 1949. He had sought refuge in Switzerland and was not returned to France until last June for a new trial before a military tribunal. He was accused of promoting use of French prisoners in German war industries.
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Two Moderate Quakes Recorded By John Carroll Seismograph
John Carroll University reports its seismograph recorded two moderate earthquakes yesterday afternoon. They occurred at 3:15 p.m. and 3:49 p.m. in the same location about 5,200 miles from Cleveland in an undetermined direction.
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