MacArthur Hooks GOP with Crusade Call at Chicago Rally
General Douglas MacArthur, in civilian dress, blasted the Democratic Party as a socialist threat and urged Republicans to unite for a nonpartisan path to victory in November. He criticized Truman’s foreign policy, urged stronger air power, and warned Korea and Asia against a retreat of U.S. strength. Senator Leverett Saltonstall praised the speech while Representative James Fulton urged reference to the United Nations.
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Eisenhower Appeals for Unity in Republican Fight
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower urged GOP unity at a breakfast with Missouri delegates after a Taft setback, vowing to kick the Democrats and lead the party to victory on November 4. He tempered optimism about a quick nomination while signaling ongoing efforts to win more delegates.
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Bridges Warns GOP Quarrels Risks Defeat at November Vote
Senate Republican leader Styles Bridges told a Chicago GOP convention that party infighting could doom the ticket in November. He urged unity behind the convention choice as Eisenhower taft battle loomed, warning the split would end the two party system, yet expressing no expectation of GOP loss. He invoked the 1880 Garfield pledge as a lesson.
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All-Star Game: Sauerkraut? Sauer Homer Lifts NL in Fourth
Hank Sauer hit a towering homer off Bob Lemon to give the National League a 3 2 lead after four innings at Shibe Park in the 19th All-Star Game. Jackie Robinson also homered for the Nationals as rain paused play and Curt Simmons allowed one hit in the first three innings.
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Cost of living at or near all time high may rise further
Government reports indicate consumer prices already at a record level with June food prices up three tenths of 1 percent and rents driving the next index higher. Wholesale prices leveled off last week, but a staff briefing warns a 1 to 3 percent rise over six to 12 months due to rents services clothing and durable goods.
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Test vote hints at Taft Eisenhower split at convention
Chicago dispatch analyzes first balloting on rules as Taft forces show a possible three to four ballot fight. It notes a Stop Taft coalition exists and cautions against assuming Ike victory while Teft supporters eye MacArthur as a backup nominee.
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GOP Program at Chicago Convention Schedule
Tonight and tomorrow at 8 30 p m the Republican National Convention features Invocation by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland the national anthem and speeches by Joseph W Martin Herbert Hoover and Howard Pyle Adjournment to 11 30 a m tomorrow Wednesday opens with call to order at 11 30 a m with Invocation by Bishop Fred Pierce Carson music addresses by John S Fine Gil ford Mayes Herbert Warburton Patrick Hurley and Joseph R McCarthy plus report of the Resolutions Platform Committee
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New Mexico
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Wisconsin
Acheson Flies Home After Brazil Visit
U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson completes a six day goodwill trip in Brazil and departs by plane to return to Washington. He traveled to Sao Paulo during the mission meeting local officials and expanding diplomatic ties.
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Platform Draft Kept Under Wraps By Millikin
The Republican Resolutions Committee will meet in closed session to approve a platform promising world peace and smaller government. Senator Eugene D. Millikin of Colorado chairs the 106 member panel and plans to send the draft to the convention for approval. Foreign policy is a focus with anti Communist language and a shift from Roosevelt Truman handling, while civil rights language remains unresolved.
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West Berlin Blocks Roads To East Zone
West Berlin moves to seal all roads touching the Soviet border after the kidnapping of anti Communist lawyer Dr Walter Linse. Police request more personnel as gunfire erupts during the abduction and pursuit into the Soviet zone.
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Perlman Resigns Justice Post
Washington a resignation at the Justice Department to serve in private life. Philip B Perlman, who argued the Truman steel seizure case, quits as solicitor general. he is the fourth high official to leave since James P McGranery became attorney general on May 27. President Truman announced the resignation with sincere regret.
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Police quell Nagoya riot as 1000 clash with officers
Japanese police faced about 1000 rioters in Nagoya in a three hour battle. One person was killed and at least 63 injured including 56 policemen as police fired on demonstrators. Rioters hurled stones bamboo spears and fire bombs after a welcome at Osu Stadium for two returning visitors from Red China.
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Murray Urges Steelworkers to Hold Fast in Strike Stall
Philip Murray told about 18 000 CIO steelworkers on a Duquesne athletic field that there is no defeat in their hearts as the six week strike continues. He urged unity and warned against company attempts to divide the union while noting small firm settlements in Buffalo area included a modified union shop and a 12 1/2 cent hourly raise.
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Fishermen Drowned in Hong Kong Incident
A report from Mt Wa notes four fishermen drowned during a fishing venture near the Portuguese colony. Local authorities and rescue teams responded, and the scene is under investigation for确 details surrounding the accident.
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Taft Claims Victory In Early Nomination Drive
Senator Robert A Taft declares a second ballot path to the Republican nomination after a strong opening delegate showing. Campaign manager David S Ingalls cites 548 delegates pledged to Taft amid Eisenhower Stassen contest dynamics. Taft plans a limited morning schedule with Minnesota and Utah delegations.
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Reds Probe Allied Lines On Korean Front
In Korea near the Nam River Valley and Kum Song area a Chinese company supported a one hour assault against United Nations positions on the Central Front. About 200 Chinese were driven back and 39 Reds were killed with an estimated 30 more dead. UN troops fired 1 570 shells in the engagement.
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Russians Hold 11 Japanese Fishing Vessels off Hokkaido
The Maritime Safety Board said Russia still held 11 Japanese fishing ships with about 150 crew members seized this year in waters off Hokkaido. The Russians had released 18 other vessels with a total of 150 crew members, contending the Japanese ships had entered Soviet waters.
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Taft Taft Man Chairman of Group Faces Credentials Fight
The Credentials Committee hears rival Taft Eisenhower delegate disputes at the Republican convention. Taft backers gained a committee chair and time limits while Eisenhower forces kept cables and cameras allowed. The convention barred many contested delegates from voting until their own matters are resolved.
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Fisherman Finds Stolen Papers Worth Over 100000 Near Fort Worth
Fred Lumely recovered a sack of hundreds of documents from the Trinity River near Fort Worth. The haul includes 400 federal savings bonds and about 100000 in notes and warranty deeds stolen June 28 from Henry Compt’s ranch near Breckenridge after thieves removed a 600 pound safe. Compton identified the papers.
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Congress Expands Atomic Budget and Adopts Adjournment Plan
The 82nd Congress voted to approve nearly 12.0 billion dollars for atomic expansion foreign aid and military construction and adjourns for 1953 unless Truman calls a special session. The deal shifts 2.9 billion to atomic projects and 6.0 billion to foreign aid with a 2.14 billion for globe-spanning construction. A rider drawn controversy by critics as to atomic profits remains debated.
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