Truman and BarkleyWin Democratic Ticket in Dramatic Convention
In a dramatic Philadelphia convention President Harry S Truman was nominated for a full term with Senator Alben W Barkley of Kentucky as running mate. Truman challenged Republicans to act on their platform promising a July 26 special session to push civil rights, education and economic reforms.
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Walter A. Shead
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry S. Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Mississippi
Birmingham
80Th Congress
Fighting Words Weld Party at Democratic Convention
Delegations from California Wisconsin and Minnesota led by Minneapolis Mayor Hubert J Humphrey push civil rights plank praising Truman and urging full political participation equal employment security of person and equal treatment in service and defense. The platform critiques Taft Hartley labor act and tax laws on oleomargarine while backing farm cooperatives and international commitments. Party factions clash as convention struggles for unity amid crisis rhetoric and leadership searches.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hubert J. Humphrey
Minneapolis
Truman
Congress
Resolutions Committee
United Nations
South America
South
Chicago
Cleveland
Baltimore
Wilson
Roosevelt
Eisenhower
William O. Douglas
Claude Pepper
Florida
New York
Illinois
James Roosevelt
Pepper
Ben T. Laney
Arkansas
Barkleys Keynote Sparks Enthusiasm At Democratic Conference
The Kentuckian delivered a 28 minute keynote that lifted delegates from factional gloom. He hastened tempo and energized the hall as Democratic delegates cheered loudly for speakers and demonstrations, with convention setup and state delegations realigned for better podium positions.
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Barkley
Convention Briefs Highlight Inflation and Prices
Mrs. India Edwards of the Democratic National Committee stirred delegates by brandishing a $1.10 per pound T bone steak to illustrate high grocery costs. Other women speakers tied rising prices to overall housekeep ing expenses and criticized Republican policies.
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India Edwards
Democrats
National Committee
Philadelphia
Dancing in the streets as Philadelphia convention shows
The piece notes a Mummers parade for delegates during the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, a free street event, contrasted with a Republican showcase at Philadelphia Stadium charging $2 and drawing about 30 000. Vendors sold draft Pershing buttons while sergeant at arms Leslie Biffle enforced credentials, and guards faced a locked dressing room due to a jammed lock.
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Philadelphia
Leslie Biffle
Convention Hall
Local Families Share Dinners Over Weekend and Weeknights
Mrs Eva Woods Parkland and Mrs John Mitchell Peoria joined dinner Sunday at Clyde Priddy home with Clarabelle. Mr and Mrs Sam Woodley hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday for Mrs Sam Woodley at Sterling Woodley home with Jean Marie. Orville Rankin and Bob W Fornoff of Mineral visited Thursday at Clarence Fornoff home. Dinner Sunday guest list at Folbert Maas home included Reuben Golden and son and Sam Schmit gall and son along with Mrs Robert Maas and children.
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Eva Woods
Parkland
John Mitchell Peoria
Clyde Priddy
Clarabelle
Sam Woodley
Sterling Woodley
Jean Marie
Orville Rankin
Bob W. Fornoff
Mineral
Clarence Fornoff
Folbert Maas
Reuben Golden
Sam Schmitgall
Robert Maas
R. C. White
Clarence Golden
Anna Mae
Tuesday visitors at Clyde Priddy home
Tuesday guests at the Clyde Priddy residence included Mrs. Gerald Turner and children Peoria and Mrs. Gerald Smedden and her son of Peoria.
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Clyde Priddy
Gerald Turner
Peoria
Gerald Smedden
Mrs Iva Clarke Heads South for Extended Visit
Mrs Iva Clarke departed last week for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs R Dawson. Wanda Thompson was guest last Tuesday and overnight guest at the Sam Kastner home.
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Iva Clarke
R. Dawson
Wanda Thompson
Sam Kastner
Social visit roundup at Wallace Burks and neighbors
Tuesday to weekend seen at the Wallace Burks and Mackinaw households with Mr and Mrs Ray Adams and guests. Numerous visitors attended including J K Golden Margaret, Parkins of St Louis, Carl Gerdes, J J Waddell and families. A hamburger fry at R G White drew E B Marshall Mary Kay, Faye Burcham and Don Bureham of Pekin along with other White and Goodin family members.
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Wallace Burks
Harvey Jeffords
J. Kk.golden
Miss Margaret
Mr. Parkins
St. Louis
Carl Gerdes
J. J. Waddell
R. G. White
E. B. Marshall
Mary Kay
Faye Burcham
Don Bureham
Pekin
Harry White
Eugene White
Oscar Goodin
B. V. Golden
Local Social Roundup From Pekin and Peoria Areas
Obscure household visits fill the week as families in Pekin and nearby towns host relatives and guests. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. R. C. White hosting at home with the Goodin family, and the annual gladiolas visit by Mrs. Woodley. Other callers include the Herrman, Herschenroder, Jones, and Williams households visiting various homes in Pekin and Burlington areas.
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Harold Cutler
Ruby White
Laura Archer
Burlington
R. C. White
Cutler
Harry White
Eugene White
Dorothy Genassia
Pekin
B. G. Budke
Frank Woodley
Wm. H. Jones
Woodley
Jesse James Hideout Scene at Meramec Caverns Highlighted
Meramec Caverns near Stanton Missouri showcase the Stage Curtain of sparkling calcite crystals 68 feet high and 47 feet wide. Owner Lester Dill notes ancient formations while recounting Jesse James era hideouts. Frank Dalton, claiming to be James, is invited this summer as tours exceed one million visitors since opening.
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Meramee Caverns
U.S. 66
Stanton
Lester Dill
Jesse James
Frank Dalton
Meramec Caverns
St. Louis
Earnest Students At Galesburg Division Shine On Campus
Veterans and non veterans at the Galesburg Division of the University of Illinois settle in with ample housing and classroom space. They pursue strong academics and express satisfaction with facilities after months of searching for admission and housing at colleges nationwide.
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Galesburg
University of Illinois
Mathematics Marvel Machine Planned for University of Illinois
The University of Illinois plans to install a pioneering electronic computer in two weeks, a system capable of solving mathematical problems thousands of times faster than standard computing machines. It features an electronic memory storing 1 024 numbers of up to 13 digits each, enabling instant recall and future advances in calculation. The machine will support multiple departments under the Graduate College and is described as a revolutionary step beyond existing calculators.
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University of Illinois
Middle West
Graduate College
Louis N. Ridenour
Mrs Hamon Schimmelpfenning Visits Manito Home
Mrs Hamon Schimmelpfenning and her daughters called Monday evening at the Wm H Jones home. Harmon Schimmelpfenning was a caller Tuesday morning at the same residence. Chuck was a Manito caller on Monday evening.
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Hamon Schimmelpfenning
Wm. H. Jones
Elmer Herrman
Chuck
Harmon Schimmelpfenning
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