Compromise In Rule Clash Not Likely At GOP Convention
At the Chicago convention Taft and Eisenhower factions clash over a rule for voting on contested delegates. Critics say compromise efforts fail as Knowland backed measure would allow some delegates to vote while others are barred. Eisenhower and Taft aides debate whether the rule affects seating of delegations from Georgia Texas Florida and Missouri.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Taft
Georgia
Texas
Ike
Knowland
Nations Committee
Florida
Mississippi
Kansas
Missouri
Louisiana
Summerfield
Convention Hall
Chicago
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Millikin
Millickin
GOP
Ohio keeps Holiday Toll Down To 20
The Associated Press tally shows 25 accidental deaths in Ohio over the Fourth of July weekend from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday. Traffic, drownings, and misc wastes accounted for the total, with annual patterns comparing favorably to a typical summer weekend and Memorial Day figures.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Six Dayton Prisoners Escape Montgomery County Jail
Dayton police hunt six inmates who fled Montgomery County jail after stealing guns. Led by John Cornette, 22, they locked two deputies in cells and escaped in two cars. one car found abandoned 13 blocks away. They seized two submachine guns, two pistols, and 500 rounds. An outside helper allegedly passed a firearm through a window.
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Dayton
Montgomery County
John Cronette
Cornette
Barkley Moves To Seek Democratic Presidential Nomination
Vice President Alben Barkley declares he will actively seek the Democratic nomination after previously saying he would not. He cites pressure from friends nationwide and plans to meet delegates at the Chicago convention after serving as presiding officer of the Senate.
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Chicago
New Luxury Liner Sets Transatlantic Speed Record
The United States completed its maiden Atlantic crossing in 3 days 10 hours 40 minutes, breaking the 83 year old record. The 53,000 ton liner averaged 35.59 knots on the 2,938 mile run from Ambrose Light to Le Havre, with Queen Mary previous record at 31.69 knots. Commodore Harry Manning praised the effort as aboard passengers celebrated at sunrise despite rain and wind.
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Bishop's Rock
English
Ambrose Light
New York
Margaret Truman
le Havre
France
Southampton
Harry Manning
Taft and Eisenhower Face Tight Convention Tug of War
Chicago reporters describe a razor tight race with Taft and Eisenhower leading a volatile contest. Delegates and managers fear splits as ballots loom with potential supports for Dirksen and Knowland shaping vice presidential talk. News signals a multi ballot path to a Taft or Eisenhower nomination.
Top Candidates Roll Up Sleeves For Big Showdown
Senator Robert A Taft declares a firm front in the Republican race against Dwight D. Eisenhower and claims 607 votes pledged for nomination. He opposes Eisenhower forces rule changes on seating contested delegations and says he will fight them. Taft cites telegrams from 510 delegates and reports 27 more on the way, with about 100 others inclined to support him.
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Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
International Soundphoto
Chicago
Robert A Taft
Eisenhower
Taft
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Weyland Promoted to Full General by Clark
General Otto P. Weyland of the Far East Air Forces received his fourth star today after Gen. Mark W. Clark pinned the insignia on his collar marking his advancement to full general.
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Otto P. Weyland
Far East Air Forces
Mark W. Clark
Weyland
Rioting prisoners release hostages after concessions at Southern Michigan Prison
In Jackson Michigan a Sunday night uprising of 140 convicts at Southern Michigan Prison ended with the release of two guards. Prison officials agreed to ease three restrictions amid state police withdrawal after the mutiny.
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Southern Michigan
Jap Newspapers Observe Quiet 15th Anniversary in China Campaign
In Tokyo today marks the 15th anniversary of the North China incident that sparked Japan's campaign in China. Major newspapers largely ignore the date with no prominent coverage noted.
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Japan
China
General Eisenhower’s Evening Strategy Before Tonight’s Nomination Vote
Dwight D. Eisenhower presses rapid talks ahead of the Republican convention seeking to secure a nominee path. He met with pro-Taft Florida delegates and possibly Earl Warren as he pushes to alter contentious ton rules limiting delegate voting.
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Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Robert A Taft
Florida
California
Earl Warren
Committee May Okay TV At Seating Fight
Chicago reports say the Credentials Committee may televise and broadcast its sessions as it handles seating disputes between Taft and Eisenhower delegations from Southern states before the Republican National Convention.
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Davis S. Ingalls
Taft
Chicago
GOP Promised Fair Convention Amid Rules Clash
In Chicago the Taft Eisenhower factions gird for a major fight over proposed GOP convention rules. Eisenhower backers seek to bar contested delegates from voting on seating themselves. Taft camp, led by David Ingalls, resists, while peacemakers including Sen Knowland and Gov Fine pressed a compromise.
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Chicago
Dwight Eisenhower
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Massachusetts
Arthur N. Langlie
Washington
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David S. Ingalls
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Taft
Guy G. Gabrielson
Wiliam Knowland
California
John S. Fine
Pennsylvania
Congress stalls as two money bills block adjournment
The 82nd Congress delays final adjournment after deadlock on two money bills. Disputes over a 10 billion dollar atomic funding rider and a 584 million river and harbor package keep Congress in session until next week.
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McFarland
Arizona
Brothers Say Good By For Ever
Cpl. Duane Gross of the U S 3rd Division ends frontline duty and visits his brother Kenny of the 45th Division in Woodland Pennsylvania. A night assault on a jagged hill position brings heavy Red artillery. medics recover the wounded and identify Duane as dead.
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Korea
Duane Gross
U. S 3Rd Division
Kenny
45Th
Woodland
Duane
Frank Fagnani
New York
Secret Talks Continue Between UN and Communists
Secret talks in Munsan Korea between United Nations and Communist armistice negotiators entered a fourth consecutive session. A UN spokesman described proceedings as businesslike with one issue POW exchange. The meeting lasted 48 minutes and resumes tomorrow at 11 am local time. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols said no propaganda was used and both sides presented prepared statements on POW exchange.
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Korea
United Nations
U.N
William P. Nuckols
Nuckols
Japanese LN Officials Debate Troop Status in Japan
Negotiations to fix the status of United Nations troops in Japan opened today between U N representatives and Japanese officials. The talks focus on British Commonwealth forces while the status of U S troops remains set by the U S Japan Security Pact.
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Japan
U. N
U. S
Gabrielson Calls For United GOP Front At 25th Convention
Chicago AP Gabrielson urges a united Republican front to end what he calls the Democrat years. He promises a fair convention with the steamroller of the majority of the 1,206 delegates in control and chair recognizing any seeking delegate.
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Republican Committee
Guy George Gabrielson
United Party
Gabrielson
Opening day program at Republican National Convention
The Chicago program lists an evening session at 8:30 p m with call to order by Gabrielson. It includes the national anthem oath of allegiance an invocation by Cardinal Stritch and introduction of General Douglas MacArthur by Walter Hallanan who serves as temporary chairman. The session adjourns until Tuesday.
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Gabrielson
Samuel Cardinal Stritch
Walter S. Hallanan
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Hallanan
Large Blue Bolts De Gaulle's Party
A sizable bloc of parliament members has bolted Charles de Gaulle's Rally of the French People and will meet tomorrow to form their own party. Rebels total about 35 in the National Assembly and 20 in the Council of the Republic.
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Charles de Gaulle
Rally of the
National Assembly
Council of the Republic
Republicans Form Three Way Platform Draft Battle
The Chicago committee nears completion of a Republican platform with three camps aligning to Taft Eisenhower or mixed views. A civil rights plank faces debate while foreign policy and farm price provisions split along faction lines.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eugene D. Millikin
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Mildred Younger
California
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