Labor Chiefs Press For Influence In Chicago Nomination
Democratic labor leaders in Chicago push for a decisive voice in next week's presidential nomination. Reports say CIO and AFL may back a single candidate, possibly Kefauver or Harriman, while Russell, Barkley, and Arvey mobilize support. TaftHartley debate fuels tensions as Stevenson invites governors to breakfast before the convention.
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Chicago
CIO
Philip Murray
AFL
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Averell Harriman
New York
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Truman
Murray
Russell
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
William Green
Lister Hill
Alabama
Virginia
Alben Barkley
Jacob Arvey
Illinois
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Adlai E. Stevenson
Mii- Neis
Barkley
Stevenson
Texas and Mississippi Democrats clash over seating at convention
bitter contesting factions from Texas and Mississippi dispute seating 52 convention votes as loyalty pledges. Shivers and Maverick trade charges while each side backs different presidential hopes. Regulars favor Russell. Loyalists back Kefauver with mixed views on Stevenson Harriman and Rayburn.
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Lone Star
Texas
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Woeal
Maury Maverick
Mississippi
Hugh White
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Russell
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Rayburn
Averell Harriman
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Ma Maverick
John A. Clark
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Maverick
Gen. Eisenhower
Virginians Turn Back On Russell At Virginia Convention
Virginia Democrats shunned Richard Russell of Georgia after his Taft Hartley stance. The 28 vote delegation was kept uncommitted and keynote speaker William M. Tuck omitted praise for Russell. Delegates pledged to unit rule but could bolt if platform or candidate fails to satisfy.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Richard Russell
Georgia
Chicago
Russell
William M. Tuck
Unit Rule May Bind President's Alternate
Chicago report notes a 92 year old Democratic tradition may force Missouri to vote as a bloc under the unit rule while Gov Forrest Smith pushes for the rule and Boss Tom Pendergast opponent. Gavin or Truman could reveal the choice by statement. Michigan seeks exemption at the convention floor.
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Chicago
Truman
Tom J. Gavin
Kansas City
Missouri
Forrest Smith
James M. Pendergast
Kansas City Democratic Organization
Tom” Pendergast
Smith
Gavin
District of Columbia
California
Florida
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Michigan
Communist law makers quit India Parliament walkout
In New Delhi the 2T bloc of Communist lawmakers walked out after the speaker ordered a left wing member to stop speaking. The protest ended the first such walkout by the Reds, ending a chaotic debate over extending a preventive detention bill used to curb Communist and communal violence.
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New Delhi
India
Man Accused Killer Seeks Mental Evaluation After Slaying
Bayard Peakes 29 a self styled scientist was arraigned on homicide charges after killing Eileen Fahey 18 at Columbia University. He told police he shot the girl over rejection of his book How to Live Forever and said he planned eight more murders. He was sent to Bellevue for a mental examination and objected to representation by a lawyer.
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New York
Bayard Peakes
Bellevue Proevuel
Peakes
Columbia University
Eileen Fahey
Boston
American Physical Society
Society
Benjamin Schmier
Thomas H. Cullen
Fahey
Korea
Government Probes Seven Oil Giants for Monopoly
Washington announces a grand jury probe into a supposed international oil cartel involving five U.S. and two foreign firms led by Standard Oil affiliates and Gulf Oil. A civil antitrust suit will follow in D C courts to prevent future offenses.
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Washington
Justice de- Se
Atty
James P. MceGranery
McGranery
District of Columbia
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
California
Texas Oil Company
Secony-Vacuum
Gulf Oil
U. S
Royal Dutch Shell
Anglo Iranian Oil Company
Standard Oil of California
San Francisco
United States
London
Eugene Holman
Standard of New Jersey
Leonard J. Emmerglick
Justice Department
Aluminum Company of America
Grand Jury
What Price Glory Rendition of a Fascist Stallion Rome Sightseeing Ride
Rome Atlantico the white stallion Benito Musso lini once paraded for fascists now pulls a sightseeing carriage in Rome. The 20 year old horse was bought in Libya for Mussolini during a state visit to Africa and was later used by studios after fascism fell. Now he is considered too old for work.
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Rome
Atlantico
Benito Mussolini
Libya
Hl Duce
Africa
Long Trail Of Bad Bills Leads To Jail
Two Australians involved in a counterfeit $100 bill trail were arrested in California after a cross country pursuit. R. C. C. Pearce alias William Biampied and Percy Lennon alias Mervy A. Tomlinson were identified by Secret Service Chief A. E. Baughman as suspects. Lennon was nabbed on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood after a June 17 finale. Pearce was arrested in San Francisco after Secret Service agents tracked the bills. he had 29 cents on him.
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Washington
Secret Service
A. E. Baughman
California
Nework
Hollywood
San Francisco
Baughman
R. C. C. Pearce
Wiliam Biampied
Percy Lennon
Mervy A. Tomlinson
London
Peace
Australia
Lennon
Sunset Boulevard
Ioot
Pearce
Eisenhower to Address Legion Convention in New York
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower the Republican presidential nominee will speak on August 25 at the American Legion national convention in New York. He is slated to deliver a keynote address before Legion members from across the country and allied organizations.
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Eisenhower
Legion Convention
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
American Legion
Big Show Daily Circus and Health Advice Series
The Journal previews a Sunday feature on a daily circus gimmick at 5 and 10 stores drawing many youngsters, plus a new Edwin P. Jordan health column for parents starting Sunday. Franklin residents recall 1913 floods and celebrate Father Schneider, and lifeguards recount rowdy swimmers needing removal to prevent danger.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Journal
Franklin
Nicholas J. Schneider
Miami Valley
Stalin Holds Interview With Italian Socialist Leader Nenni
Moscow reports Premier Stalin spoke with Pietro Nenni, head of the Italian Socialists, marking a second foreign interview this year. Nenni traveled from Berlin after attending a World Peace Council meeting and hinted at potential reconciliation with Italy’s democratic bloc.
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Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Pietro Nenni
Rome
Associated Press
Nenni
Italy
Alcide de Gasperi
Democratic Bloc
Milan
Democratic Republic
Deadly Cyanide Dump Threatens Wabash River
A quantity of lethal cyanide solution was dumped into the Wabash River at Lafayette and drifted downstream toward Montezuma. Three state agencies warned residents against swimming, eating river fish, or drinking nearby wells as authorities tracked the plume. The cyanide killed thousands of fish south of Lafayette. the Indiana Conservation Department said the discharge occurred at the Peerless Wire Goods plant.
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Indianapolis
Wabash
Lafayette
Montezuma
Indiana Conservation Department
Peerless Wire Goods Company
OPS Raises Veal Prices and Lowers Some Ceilings
The Office of Price Stabilization announces an order effective July 23 that raises ceilings for veal hind quarters by 3.60 dollars per hundred pounds for prime and choice and 2.60 for good. Forequarters ceilings drop 4.60 for prime and choice and 3.60 for good. Households face about 44 cents more per pound for cutlets and steaks but roughly 6 cents less for rib chops and shoulder and breast veal.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
White House weighs seizure of steel plants under selective service act
Washington AP report says Justice Department lawyers were asked to prepare papers for a possible partial seizure of strike-bound steel plants under the selective service act. The White House meeting led by John R. Steelman discussed actions as officials fear effects on arms production and a potential court challenge.
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Washington
White House
Justice Department
Defense
John R. Steelman
Secretary of Defense
Truman
Supreme Court
Steelman
Munitions Board
John Small
National Production Authority
Henry H. Fowler
Arthur Fleming
Phillip Murray
Pittsburgh
Chicago
CIO
Murray
Steel Union
Thurssoon
Censorship Test On Way To Court In Ohio Film Case
A test case on Ohio movie censorship moves toward court as Lee Lamt seeks a warrant against Martin G. Smith of Westwood Theater Toledo for showing an uncensored newsreel. The industry backs Smith with counsel to contest state authority over newsreels and films citing Supreme Court free press and speech rulings.
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Lee Lamt
State Division of Film Censorship
Martin G. Smith
Westwood
Toledo
Smith
Ohio
U. S. Supreme Court
Truce talks resume despite deadlock on prisoner exchange
Korean truce negotiators reopened off the record talks in the Panmunjom tent after a four day recess. The United Nations and Communist delegates met in sweltering heat for 41 minutes as the stalemate over prisoner exchange persists. Brig. Gen. Nue said no comment on concessions or readiness to accept UN terms. Also noted were Jace Malik's canceled travel plans and India's talks with Red China to end the war.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Pamunjom
William P. Nue
U. N
U. S
Jace Malik
Russia
India
Red China
Iran Police Crack Down On Mossadegh Backers In Tehran
In Tehran troops and police moved against Mossadegh backers occupying two political clubs. Police arrested several as pro Mossadegh crowds protested against Ahmed Qavam named premier designate. Kazem Hassibi led the march and enjoyed parliamentary immunity. Qavam aims to present his cabinet to the Majlis within a day or two.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Ahmed Qavam
Iran Party
Labor Party
Kazem Hassibi
Mossadegh
Qavam
Senate
Price Stabilizer Sets Steel Boost at 2.81 Per Ton
Ellis Arnall said the government will allow steel firms a maximum price increase of 2.81 dollars per ton and no larger. He noted any larger offer had been withdrawn, signaling a controlled rise in steel prices amid the price stabilization effort.
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Washington
Ellis Arnall
Doctors Wind Up Check On Truman's Health
Drs completed the final medical tests on President Truman as Democratic leaders await his discharge from the hospital. After a week with a virus, his temperature is normal and he plans to return to the White House soon. No clear indication of a successor choice before the Chicago convention, and aides remain tight about the president’s plans.
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Washington
Truman
Chicago
White House
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