Democrats Face 1952 Campaign With Steady Stevenson
The piece weighs the 1952 Democratic ticket of Gov. Adlai Stevenson and Sen. Sparkman against a united GOP led by Gen. Eisenhower. It contrasts Stevenson’s readiness to govern with Truman’s charisma, notes Stevenson’s past ties to Alger Hiss and a divorce, and forecasts a hard, horse-race battle through November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Adlai Stevenson
White House
Truman
Harry Truman
Steavenson
Kansas City
Gov. Stevenson
Sparkman
Alabama
Senator Nixon
South
North
Stevenson
Alger Hiss
Eisenhower
Washington
Illinois
Egyptian King Farouk's fall ends with exile after coup
The article traces Farouk's rise and decline from a promising youth to a dissipated ruler. It credits British tensions and a graft-ridden defeat by Israel as catalysts for a military coup that ousted him. Farouk fled into exile leaving his infant son on the throne.
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Egypt
Farouk
London
Britain
Sudan
Israel
Torrential Rains Halt Fighting on Korean Front
Torrential rains across Seoul and surrounding battle lines stop ground and air combat for a third straight day. Troops contend with mud as operations slow. In the home front, Americans consume roughly 135 pounds of wheat flour per person annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Dated notes recount local deaths and events on July 28
Ten year mark recalls L G Kuenning’s death from a heart attack at 47, Monticello pool dedication, Connors at Janesville glider school, Monroe phonograph drive for veterans, Davis buys Cen ter market interest, and a proposed Monroe honor roll for service members. Also lists 25 40 50 year items and other local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Kuenning
Monticello
Stephen Connors
U. S. Army
Janesville
Monroe Legion Post
Floyd Davis
Anton Kuenzli
Monroe
Green County
Fairgrounds
Winfield R. Gaylord
New London
Turner Hall
Alice Smock
F. H. Smocks
Clarno Area
Ray Walters
Milwaukee Journal
Chicago American
Harry Bauman
Emil Baumans
Eisenhower Nixon Confer On Vote Campaign Strategy
Eisenhower and Nixon map an intensive campaign plan after returning to Denver from Fraser Colorado. They promise a nationwide push attacking Truman policies and linking Stevenson Sparkman to the administration. The pair forecast visits to many states including the South.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
California
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Rustic Cabin
South
Sen
Sparkman
Stevenson
Stevenson-Sparkman
Denver
Truman
White House
Six Wisconsin counties listed among nation’s champion agricultural counties
The U S Census Bureau places six Wisconsin counties in the top 100 champion counties for 1949 farm product sales. Dane leads with 37.8 million dollars, followed by Dodge Grant Marathon Fond du Lac and Rock. Nationally California leads with 24 champion counties, Los Angeles County tops all with 156 million.
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Washington
Wisconsin
U. S. Census Bureau
Dane
Dodge
Grant
Marathon
Fond du Lac
Rock
California
Illinois
Iowa
Texas
Los Angeles
Calif
Wayne Bit Spur Club Members Shine at Stockton Horse Show
Pecatonica Bit and Spur Saddle Club members placed in Lions Club horse show at Stockton. Glen Meier won Equipment Race and Sack Race with $5 prizes and blue ribbons, Sam Johnson earned entries in Equipment and Boot races with $2 prizes, Cecil Edwards claimed Pleasure Horse class with trophy and $5, rope race also won by Glen Meier. Additional attendees included Harold and Mrs Larse, Herman and Mrs Krupke, Ralph Schild, Mrs Glen Meier, Leo Ganshert, and the Campbell family.
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South Wayne
Pecatonica Bit and Spur Saddle Club
Lions Club
Stockton
Glen Meier
Melvin Meier
Sam Johnson
Cecil Edwards
Deadlock on Prisoner Exchange Holds Korean Armistice
In Munsan Korea United Nations and Communist staff officers argued over minor wording details in the armistice draft and made no progress toward resolving the prisoner exchange deadlock.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Gunpowder Composition Elements Listed
The article notes gunpowder as a compound of saltpetre sulphur and charcoal.
Wisconsin Democrats Move Toward Stevenson After Kefauver Split
Wisconsin Democrats cooled from the Kefauver Chicago fight and began backing Gov. Adlai Stevenson. Delegates remained wary of Illinois control but cheered Stevenson's speeches and his chosen running mate Sen. John J. Sparkman. Wisconsin chair Gaylord Nelson backed Stevenson as a strong future president. Edna Bowen, newly elected national committeewoman, urged active women’s support for Stevenson.
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Arthur Bystrom
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Stevenson
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Edna Bowen
Lancaster
Two Argyle Teachers Hired for Fall Term
Argyle schools announce two new hires for the fall term. Stanley Thompson of Beaver Dam will serve as veteran training instructor beginning September 1, replacing Arthur Hirschbrunner. Myron Hancock, a 7th and 8th grade teacher from Gratiot, will replace Ralph Machow who will enter military service.
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Argyle
Stanley Thompson
Beaver Dam
Arthur Hirschbrunner
Raymond Farrey
Myron Hancock
Gratiot
Thompson
Mt. Horeb
Jal Johnson
Hancock
Ralph Machow
82nd Congress Record Reads Like 280 Books
The 82nd Congress produced 28 million words in speeches reports and articles, filling 280 ordinary books. In its last session it approved 4 493 measures including 594 new laws, while President Truman vetoed 22 bills and Congress overrode three.
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Washington
82Nd Congress
Congressional Record
Congress
Truman
Two Reluctant Candidates Lead Both Parties
Washington reports that General Eisenhower and Governor Stevenson emerged as presidential nominees after reluctant declarations. Both men lacked prior political experience and offered limited public detail on domestic policy before conventions. The era marked a shift toward outsiders chosen on faith rather than seasoned political knowledge.
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Washington
Gen
Eisenhower
Gov
Stevenson
Sen. Kefauver
Sen
Kerr
Russell
Averell Harriman
Taft
Illinois
Columbia University
New Hampshire
State Department
DROWNS AT LAKE IRONWOOD
Ranal Scott, 32, a native of the British West Indies, drowned yesterday in Lake Lindsay Gogebic County Michigan.
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Lake Ironwood
Mich
Ranal Scott
British West Indies
Lake Lindsay
Gogebic County
Texas Electors Back Governor
Texas voters gave Gov. Allan Shivers a decisive victory in the Democratic primary and nominated Price Daniel to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Connally. Daniel led over Lindley Beckworth and E. W. Napier, while Shivers defeated Ralph Yarborough and Mrs. Allene Traylor. Renominations included Sam Rayburn Wright Patman Wingate Lucas Clark Fisher and W. R. Poage.
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Dallas
Tex.s
Texas
Washington
Allan Shivers
Price Daniel
Tom Connally
Shivers
Daniel
Austin
Ralph Yarborough
Allene Traylor
San Antonio
Yarborough
Traylor
Lindley Beckworth
E. W. Napier
Wichita Falls
Beckworth
Napier
Martin Dies
House Un-American Activities Committee
John Lee Smith
Lubbock
Dies
Smith
Sam Rayburn
Wright Patman
Wingate Lucas
Clark Fisher
W.R. Bob Poage
Janesville Nurse Dies In Chicago Hotel Leap
Chicago report identifies Margaret Pierrelee, 62, a Janesville Wisconsin resident and practical nurse, who fell from her 10th floor hotel room. Dr J Roscoe Harry treated her and cited heart trouble and despondency over illness as factors. Police found no suicide notes and noted she was visiting friend Betty Canning.
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Chicago
Janesville, Wis
Margaret Pierrelee
J. Roscoe Harry
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Mare
Monros
Evening Fins Co
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Mente
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Fred Rubin
Roy Zinser
George Wenger
Paul
Wenger
Frederick Bolender
Lyle Kline
Robert Bruni
Karl Trukenbrod
Robert Schindler
Philip Snyder
Norman Claflin
Citizens Military Training Camp
Fort Sheridan
Elizabeth Foley
Selmer Severson
O. G. Stamm
Citizens State Bank
New Glarus
Annetta B. Tschudy
O. H. Atherton
Truman Sparks
Merrill
Wausau
Post Office
Ed Sevy
J. S. Brewer
Beaker
C. R. Boardman
Camp Douglas
John Malin
Staver Church
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rocky Mountain
Fraser
Colo
Sherman Adams
Wayne Bit
Spur Club
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Insurance Agency
Goetz Bldg
Michael Brisbois
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
American Fur Co
England
Brisbois
Europe
Denney
Richardson Electric Shop
16Th Avenue
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co
Weallece Bedley
Ben Hur
Wenger & Kramer Hardware
Central Life Assurance (Co
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Harry. Young
Alfred H. Henning
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