GOP Convention Chaos Echoes Democratic Turbulence
Chicago column notes a lively GOP convention with boisterous crowds and heated moments. Dewey booed, Pennsylvania Governor John Henry Ridge roared against a raw deal, and a fist fight allegedly occurred as delegates clashed over duties. The piece contrasts GOP energy with a still polite Democratic field and recalls Kefauver style cap antics by a Stevenson family member.
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Howard Estate Owes Back Taxes
New York comed ian Wil lie Howard died January 12 1949 at age 62 leaving debts over 78000 and assets about 7118. The U S government filed objections to the estate accounting citing a 1944 48 income tax bill of 45395 and a New York State claim of 9233 plus interest for 1938 48.
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Pope Gregory XIII Reform Dated to October 1582
In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII ordered that October 4 be followed by October 15 to correct Julian calendar drift. The reform skipped ten days to realign the calendar with the solar year and restore seasonal consistency.
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Steel industry seeks ore output amid 1952 steel strike
Pittsburgh reports looming jobless total near 1.1 million as the nationwide strike stalls production. CIO United Steelworkers weigh a proposal to resume iron ore output while ore miners in Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin demand a contract change. Industry executives press for a union shop resistance, citing the threat of winter ore shortages and halted Great Lakes shipments. Clarence B. Randall of Inland Steel criticizes union shop demands and urges plants to unite against them. The National Production Authority orders Weirton Steel to direct all tinplate to can makers for perishables.
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Movie Men To Test Ohio Newsreel Censorship
Five Ohio exhibitors and the Motion Picture Association of America said they will defy state law by showing an uncensored newsreel next Wednesday July 16. The case aims to test whether newsreels are protected by free speech and press guarantees after recent Supreme Court rulings. The education department could pursue prosecution, with Dr Clyde Hissong as chief film censor unavailable for comment. Theaters include Little Theater Columbus Lower Mall Cleveland Westwood Toledo Park Cincinnati and Packard Youngstown.
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