Democrats Upgrade Convention Site Before Start
The International Amphitheatre in Chicago willget a full decorating overhaul for the Democratic convention opening next Monday. New vertical bunting, nylon satin, portraits of Truman and Roosevelt, revised podium and expanded TV camera positions aim to outshine GOP decor.
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Chicago
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Jefferson Jackson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Halsted Street
Frank E. McKinney
Democratic National Committee
Admiral Fechteler Says Navy Large Enough For Risks
Admiral William M. Fechteler, chief of naval operations, told reporters at Pearl Harbor that the U S Navy is large enough to take calculated risks until full mobilization. He indicated no plans to shift or redeploy its three big carriers from the Atlantic to the Pacific and expressed readiness to operate in Southeast Asia if needed.
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William M. Fechteler
U. S. Navy
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Korea
Pacific
Southeast Asia
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Atlantic
Neptune’s Average Solar Distance Report
The article notes Neptune’s mean distance from the sun as 2,796,600,000 miles, highlighting its position in the solar system. It presents a factual measure of distance without additional context or comparison.
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Democratic Hopefuls Predict Wide Open Nominating Race
The Associated Press reports Democratic contenders including Russell Kefauver Kerr Harriman predict a large first ballot field at Chicago's July 21 convention. Russell claims 300 first ballot votes with Kefauver aiming for 300 plus, while Harriman seeks labor support and favors Barkley as the likely challenger. Kerr avoids final commitment, placing his own hopes among many rivals.
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Richard B. Russell
Georgia
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New York
Chicago
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Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Kefauver
Syracuse
N.Y
Edwin C. Johnson
Colorado
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Divorcee 28 and Teen-Ager Promise to Wait
In Los Angeles a 28 year old divorcee and her 6 foot 3 inch teenage boyfriend were detained from Phoenix after a romance noted as temporary by both. Virginia LeTourneau said they are in love and will marry when her divorce ends in about a year. James Sherwin vowed to work and become a family man. LeTourneau faces four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Sherwin is charged as a delinquent. They met horseback riding and logged 10,000 miles before arrest. Their journey began near Burbank on May 24.
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Virginia LeTourneau
James Sherwin
Phoenix
Dewey Says Ike to Get Democratic Votes
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey predicts Dwight D. Eisenhower will win the presidency in November. He says Ike will receive strong backing from Democrats and independents after returning from the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dewey
Chicago
Barkley Predicts End to Jew Arab Clash at Israel Bond Drive
Vice President Barkley declared that animosity between Jew and Arab will die and nations will trade for mutual profit. He envisioned Israeli textile mills using long staple cotton to produce export ready goods as part of the 1952 53 bond drive kickoff in Washington.
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Barkley
Israel
GE Workers Hope To End Court Order
Dissatisfied with offers for a new contract 3100 United Automobile Workers members at GE Jet engine plant will ask a higher court to dissolve an injunction barring strikes. The injunction followed strikes over an expired contract and halted picketing or quitting until negotiations resumed.
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General Electric
CIO
United Automobile Workers Union
Common Pleas
Otis R. Hess
Congress Criticizes Congress On Civil Defense Funding
Millard Caldwell accused Congress of failing to approve sufficient civil defense funding. He argued the 43 million dollars for fiscal 1953 falls far short of the 600 million requested, shifting the burden to states cities and citizens to fund civil defense and its implementation.
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Washington
Millard Caldwell
Congress
Civil Defense
Union Leader Warns on Return to Work and New Contract
A union official warned the junction crew that while they would resume work and pursue a new contract, he would reinstate the work stoppage if another strike occurred, signaling readiness to escalate.
Human Rescue Chain Saves Woman Near Lake Erie
A line of rescuers formed in dark water to save a 30 year old Elyria student nurse Beverly Warren after she failed to return from a beach swim at Lake Erie. Ralph Steigerwald 18 of North Ridgeville waded to the body as water rose to his chin and Miss Warren was revived with artificial respiration.
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Lake Erie
Elyria Hospital
Beverly Warren
Ralph Steigerwald
North Ridgeville
Miss Warren
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