Democrats consider wide open race for Ike opposite
The piece notes the Democratic presidential field is wide open with many hopefuls seeking the Chicago convention ballot. It lists candidates who have declared, while Gov. Adlai Stevenson remains unofficial and Truman states he will not run. It also excludes W. Averell Harriman and Truman from the active candidate list.
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Eisenhower
Taft
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
W. Avarell Harriman
Truman
Adlaid Stevenson
Stevenson
Iran Premier Quits After Violent Tehran Riots
Premier Ahmed Qavam resigned after hours of rioting in Tehran and other cities aimed at breaking Iran’s oil deadlock. Twenty people were killed as government forces used gunfire tear gas and bayonets to regain control. Crowds moved toward former premier Mohammad Mossadegh’s residence amid the turmoil.
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Tehran
Ahmed Qavam
Iran
Qavam
Mohammad Mossadegh
Truck Strike Likely Few Local Disruptions In Medicine Hat District
About 1,000 dump truck operators threaten a work stoppage over wage demands, but Alberta officials say disruption will be limited. Gravel road projects from Barnwell to Medicine Hat and ongoing grading will slow. cities should escape major impact due to higher local rates. AMTA and drivers met to arrange the stoppage, pegged to yard mile and ton mile rates.
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Medicine Hat
Barnwell
Alberta Motor Transport Association
Alberta
Jack Taylor
AMTA
6000 Fishermen Strike in B C
In Vancouver the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union says 6000 fishermen joined the strike, adding to 32000 wood workers and 3000 carpenters and 5000 contracting trades idle by shutdowns. The union spokesman Alec Gordon said a weekend vote showed fishermen would not accept the fish packers price offer for pink salmon, and the price proposal was not disclosed. The fishermen originally sought price increases for some salmon varieties while employers proposed cuts for all but sockeye.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Army of
United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union
A.F.L
Alec Gordon
Fishermen’s Union
Weather Summary for Prairie Provinces and Medicine Hat
Rain has been general over the prairie provinces with cool cloudy conditions continuing Tuesday. Precipitation will be continuous in northern Saskatchewan today and scattered afternoon showers elsewhere. Temperatures Tuesday near 60. Medicine Hat forecasts cloudy conditions today with a few sunny periods tomorrow and showers or thunderstorms this afternoon and evening and again tomorrow. Low tonight 50, high tomorrow 65.
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Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat
Smilestones Guide This Roman Wall Started In A D
Fragmentary text notes a bricklayer's wife Lor Alf and a firm known for working on a Roman wall project, mentioning a starting time of 25 before a likely AD date.
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Smilestones
Lor
Alf
Quake Threat Looms After California Tremor
A strong earthquake devastated Tehachapi and surrounding mountains injuring many. Rescue teams faced blocked roads and downed power lines as hospitals evacuated. Authorities reported numerous fatalities and fear of further shocks within 36 hours according to Dr Hugo Benioff of Caltech.
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Pasadena
Calif
Hugo Benioff
California Institute of Technology
Dr. Benioff
Los Angeles
California
Tehachapi
San Francisco
Little Mountain
F. D. Jones
Bakersfield
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Jones
Mojave
Sherriff
Medicine Hat Votes in August 5 Election Lists Grow
Enumeration shows 11 000 names on preliminary voters lists for Medicine Hat Red Cliff area. J P Marsh urges prompt check of lists with revision deadline August 1. Liberal candidate Dr J Lyle Wyatt and Social Credit Dr J L Robinson expected on ballot. lists posted at polling sub-divisions.
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Medicine Hat
Redcliff
J. P. Marsh
J. L. Robinson
Stevenson Looms as Undeclared Democratic Front Runner
Chicago reports that Adlai Stevenson, Illinois governor and longtime public servant, dominates the Democratic convention chatter as a potential presidential candidate. Delegates and press await his opening day remarks while observers note he did not rule out a draft, fueling hopes for a bandwagon.
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Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Quebec Soldier Killed in Blast at Wainwright Base
Privates Jean Guy Gagnon of Quebec City died in an ammunition explosion at the Wainwright military base during range practice. Three other soldiers were slightly injured as the blast occurred. Mil an fire crews fought a massive factory fire in Milan, Italy, last night causing over 1.5 million dollars in damage.
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Wainwright
Alta
Jean Guy Gagnon
Quebec City
Wainwright Military Base
Willie Gagnon
Quebec
Milan
Italy
Bob Duce Captures Three Rodeo Trophies in Hat
Bob Duce of Cardston wins three Southern Alberta Rodeo titles at Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. He earns all round champion with 1702% points and $566.50, plus $400 prizes and two more $400 cheques for steer decorating and bareback bronc. Duce secures a grand trophy saddle and three silver saddles from sponsors. circuit totals reach $1,702.50 in cash and awards.
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National Paving Co
Calgary
Bob Duce
Canadian Western Gas Co
Eddie Akridge
Waddie
Beaver
Okla
Lawson Fore
Los Angeles
Akridge
George Aldoff
Coleman
C. T. Jones
Jonesborough
Ark
Aldoff
Jones
Carl Olsen
Sweet Grass
Mont
Bill Johnson
Water Valley
F.C. Stover
Tularoosa
N.M
Jack Morton
Warner
Stover
Calgary Power Ltd
Frank Duce
Cardston
Joe Keeler
Ken Brower
Aden
Sick’s Lethbridge Brewery Ltd
Brahma
Buddy Heaton
Hugeton
Kan
Ken Maynard
Whitebird
Idaho
Norm Edge
Clearwater
Wilf Gerlitz
Black Diamond
Heaton
Calgary Brewing‘and Malting Co
Farouk Refuses to Accept Resignation of Egypt Premier
In Alexandria King Farouk faces Egypt's fourth cabinet crisis in five months after Premier Hussein Sirry Pasha resigned. The royal cabinet chief said the King refused to accept the resignation and seeks a solution. Sirry Pasha, 18 days in office, did not state his reason for stepping down.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Farouk
Hussein Sirry Pasha
Hafez Afifi Pasha
Sirry Pasha
Juy.2
Ahmed Maguib Hilaly Pasha
Britain
Suan
Cowboys Struggle as Mud Drags Down Medicine Hat Rodeo
Mud and high water made the Medicine Hat rodeo tough for the Cowboys yet the clowns Buddy Heaton and Slim Pickens stole the show with mud soaked antics. Trick rider Dick Pickard stumbled in his first ride as clowns dragged him through the gumbo. Alderman Dirk Scholten joked about being a target but kept clear of the arena while fans applauded the Cowboys sportsmanship and the muddy spectacle.
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Stampede
Ald
Dirk Scholten
Buddy Heaton
Slim Pickens
Dick Pickard
Heaton
Pickens
Pickard
Warren Cooper
Ald. Scholten
Mounties' Gun Kill Suspect in Canada Bank Heist
RCMP constables killed a suspect and wounded another in a blaze of fire near Vivian Manitoba while pursuing two bank robbers from Winnipeg. John Frederick Friend was shot in the cheek and is reported in good condition in Winnipeg hospital. Zahara died, Zakopiac is under guard. Spectator Angus McNeill aided the wounded and bandaged with sheets. The robbers had robbed a suburban Winnipeg Imperial Bank of Canada branch of 2000 dollars and were cornered off a side road 1 1/2 miles west of Vivian.
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Democrats Begin 31st National Convention Amid Unclear Nomination
Chicago delegates gather as 17 aspirants claim about 25 pledges toward 1 230 votes on the convention floor. President Truman could sway many unpledged votes, with Estes Kefauver pressing for nomination and Alben Barkley and Averell Harriman as possible contenders amid debate over fair employment platform planks. Continued on page eight.
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Kefausa
Frennessee
Canef
Ittis
Truman
Thomas J. Gavin
Kansas’ City
Missouri
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
A.good. Schance
South
Averell Harriman
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Richard Russell
Hubert Humphrey
Stanley C. James
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Prince
London
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Shah
B.C
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Tia Mexi
Gan Border
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McNeill
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