Taft Backers Edge in Key GOP Credentials Fight
Washington June 28 Backers of Sen Robert A Taft hold a hairline edge over Eisenhower supporters on the Credentials Committee of the Republican National Convention An Associated Press survey shows 19 backing Taft 17 Eisenhower with four states Florida Georgia Mississippi and Texas likely to present rival members Taft already has chosen in these contests while three of six remaining committee selections favor Taft or Eisenhower or remain neutral Taft gains Texas Florida and Louisiana delegations already and could seize a majority if he wins all contests The balance of power hinges on Nevada California and Massachusetts and on neutral delegates to reach a majority of 52 votes on the committee.
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Man Killed Driving Home After Meeting Son From Korea
DES MOINES June 28 Hugh H. Marshall 54 Des Moines killed in a head on collision 20 miles from home while returning from Ames where he drove to meet the train bringing his son back from the Korean War. Mrs. Marshall critically injured and son Alvin Huch Marshall 21 Marine hurt less seriously.
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Jordan Monarch Faces Decision On Abdicating Throne
King Talal of Jordan sailed for home on the liner Esperia amid a possible abdication due to mental illness. The 43 year old is said to consider stepping down with Crown Prince Hussein, who studies near London, to be heir, while a Regency Council governs from Amman until age.
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Texas Groups File Applications For Television Operation Permits
Two Texas television stations asked the Communications Commission for operation permits. The Rio Grande Television Corp of Harlingen filed for VHF Channel 4, and Arlington James Henry trading as Texas Television Co amended a prior application for VHF Channel 22.
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Indiana Taft Backers Fight Delegates Shuffle
Indiana Taft backers report attempts to woo away Hoosier delegates pledged to vote for Sen. Robert A. Taft. Lisle L. Wallace, Indiana campaign manager, calls the efforts the same old tactic used against weak Republicans and says Taft is a real candidate opposed to the New Deal.
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Texas Construction Contracts Dip Below One Million From Last Week
Texas construction totals for the week reach 9.24 million dollars, down about one million from the prior week. The Texas Contractor lists 5.25 million for nonresidential, 2.38 million for residential, and 1.62 million for engineering, reflecting ongoing activity in Austin and across the state.
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Daniel Scores Texas Primary Vote Setup
Attorney General Price Daniel urged a presidential preferential primary to curb big city bosses and give Texans a direct voice in presidential candidate selection. He spoke in Sulphur Springs during his US Senate campaign, criticizing the convention system as giving bosses too much control. The Texas lettings total reached 482,819,220.
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