Democratic platform critiques shift to foreign policy debate
The Democratic platform drafters moved from farm issues to foreign policy, with William Benton saying Eisenhower’s handling shows bluff and back down. Stevenson and Harriman awaited the convention, while Stassen and Nixon’s GOP moves stirred the political scene on primary night across Kansas, Michigan, and Missouri.
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Stassen
Nixon
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Eisenhower
Herter
Maryland
Harry T
Paul M. Butler
Rep
John Mccormack
Massachusetts
Platform Committee
Train Derailment Injures Fourteen Near Mitchell Illinois
Fourteen people were injured when the New York Central Knickerbocker Limited derailed near Mitchell Illinois on its New York to St. Louis run. Ten passengers and four crew members sustained injuries but none required hospitalization.
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Minot Sons
New York Central
Knickerbocker Limited l
Mitchell
Ill
New York
It Worked Too Bank Burglars Have Own Alarm
A cautious crew of safecrackers in Lynbrook New York devised a telephone alarm system linking lookout to bank vault. They entered from a roof through a third floor window and connected wires to warn of approaching traffic, then lit an acetylene torch to burn open the depository and escape with deposits left after closing. The bank’s alarm failed to sound.
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Lynbrook
N. Y
Ike Says No To Bulganin
President Eisenhower urged Soviet Premier Bulganin in a personal letter to push for a freezing of atomic weapon production and to reconsider the open skies aerial reconnaissance plan. He welcomed Russia’s arms cuts but said they followed Western moves and must be part of broader disarmament and trust-building efforts. The letter also pressed for deeper East West talks and personal contact to strengthen peace while noting Russia’s probe of internal evils.
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Eisenhower
Russia
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Germany
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Goring
Governor orders new probe into Rock's Quarry Prison abuses
Governor Marvin Griffin calls a full investigation into reported leg smashings and abuse at Rock's Quarry Prison near Duford, as convicts allege guards ill treatment including kicking, cuffing, and cursing. Warden Smith denies the claims. inmates threaten further protest if unaddressed.
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Atlanta
Marvin Griffin
Rock’s
Hubert Smith
Duford
O'Neal
Stark
Ae Sain San So-Sate
Dass Quarry
Buterd
Reidsville
Brink's Jury Selection In Boston Trial Begins
Jury selection starts in Superior Court for the Brink's robbery case involving eight Greater Boston men charged with a $1.2 million heist. A pool of 2,000 potential jurors will be summoned at 100 daily as defense and prosecution clash over fairness and pretrial publicity.
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Boston
Superior Court
Greater
Paul T. Smith
Smith
Garrett H. Byrne
Forte
Ltke
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Today's Chuckle Wife Misplaced Baby in Te Wrong Carriage
Cartoon gag dialogue shows Mrs. and Mr. George reacting to a baby mismatch as they maneuver a mistaken carriage. The joke hinges on the mislabeling and the couple's comic restraint. Teensy typo hints at a playful, timeless moment.
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Cooling Off For Awhile Casanova's Charm Is Still Fatal To Women
In Los Angeles courtroom John Patrick O Toole 26 is set to begin a seventh sentence for writing bad checks amid a tangle of alleged marriages and annulments. Patricia Gregory TV actress and dancer said she would wait for him and become his ninth or tenth wife despite his multiple claimed spouses.
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John Patrick O'Toole
Patricia Gregory
O'Toole
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Alta Maxson O'Toole
Marilyn
Joyce O'Toole
Marilyn O'Toole
Billy Marie ‘Reese
John Lewis Reese
Atty
Blair Dalbey
Miss Gregory
Former Iowa Governor Attacks President On Farm Conditions
Dan Turner, 79, former Iowa governor 1931 33 and founder of the National Farmers Organization, told a state convention the President seems isolated from real farm conditions. The remarks mark Turner's first public attack on the President, with no mention of backing Bourke B Hickenlooper or the Democrats.
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Iowa
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National Farmers Organization
Renegh Oe
Polimares
Benson
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Leedeeee Ee Maben Beni
AF Releases Pictures Of Atom Plane
Air force released pictures of an aircraft carrying an atomic reactor. The Convair division of General Dynamics Corp is conducting research flights to develop a fully atomic powered airplane. The nuclear plant is not part of the propulsion system and the craft uses conventional piston motors and four jet engines as needed.
New Hampshire Endorses Nixon for renomination
Concord New Hampshire Vice President Nixon won endorsement from the New Hampshire Republican State Committee. A resolution approved unanimously by over 100 members praised Nixon for serving the country with competence and distinction.
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N. H
Nixon
New Hampshire
Republican State Committee
Replies Lagging To British Talks
London reports say Egypt may seek U.N. Security Council action over Suez cases before the August 16 Big Three conference in London. Nasser aides hint at appealing if British and French moves threaten peace. Attendee replies lag, with India's Nehru rumored to propose a face-saving retreat. The deadline for replies is midnight August 15.
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Security Council
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France
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British
Foreign Ice News Department
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Nasser
Soviet Union
India
Nehru
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Big Three
Liberal News Chronicle
Priest Dies In Chile Plane Crash Near Temuco
A U A private plane crashed into a hill near Temuco in Chile killing a Franciscan priest and three other people. The crash occurred yesterday and authorities investigated the fatal incident.
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Chile
Temuco
Farm Plan Would Hike Net Income
Chicago reporting that the National Farmers Union urged Democratic platform drafters to back a farm plan to double farmers’ income. James G. Patton, Farmers Union president, said the plan would raise average net year income to 5000 in 1955 dollars from 2200 last year. The plan would boost domestic consumption via food stamps and farm supports, with government payments advocated by the Democratic party.
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Kansas
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Missouri
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Hennings Jr
James T. Blair Jr
Walter Ire
Chicago
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Democratic Party
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Truman
Typhoon Wanda Ravages China Killing 2,100 Plus
Red China reported typhoon Wanda devastated the mainland with at least 2,100 dead and millions homeless. Dispatch summaries from the Communist News Agency gave 2,161 confirmed dead and similar injured, with fears of higher toll as remote regions reach Peiping. Floods also threatened the Hai River basin as waters rose to their highest in years.
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Communist New China News Agency
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Peiping
Kefauver aide hints at Chicago stop may adapt plan
A. Bradley Eben, a top Kefauver aide, said the Kefauver event at Estes may be scaled back or moved due to limited space for 1 4 people. He noted plans to come to Chicago and suggested arranging action if sentiment favors the senator, while acknowledging issues with Estes' quarters.
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Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
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Averell Harriman
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