McCarran McCarthy clash notes in immigration policy critique
A Chicago article discusses Senator Pat McCarran’s immigration act stance and his opposition to Communist influence, linking him to Senator Joe McCarthy. It portrays McCarran as cautious on immigration and as a foe to communist conspiracy, amid partisan debate and religious identity commentary.
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Chicago
Pat McCarran
Nevada
McCarran
Margaret Patricia
Great Britain
Democratic Party
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Congress
Truman
China
Senate
Institute of Pacific Relations
Joe McCarthy
Wisconsin
State Department
United States
Communist Party
Communist International
McCarthy
Romania
Poland
Balkan
WMCA
Boston airman confesses campus killing of Eileen Fahey
A 30 year old Boston Air Force veteran Bayard Peakes confessed to the Columbia University office slaying of 18 year old Eileen Fahey a bookkeeper shot at her desk in the American Physical Society office. Peakes said he bought a .22 pistol last June to shoot someone after his thesis was rejected and he happened to meet Fahey first. Ronald Leo of the First Marine Division in Korea will attend Fahey’s funeral after a 30 day leave.
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New York
Boston Air Force
Bayard Peakes
Boston
Columbia University
Peakes
Eileen Fahey
Air Force
Fahey
American Physical Society
Pfc
Ronald Leo
First Marine Division
Korea
Leo
Miss Fahey
Francis Wilson
Society
Northeastern
Politicos Debate Plank Protecting Newsmen at Conventions
AP dispatch from Chicago notes Arthur Edson urging a simple platform plank to safeguard convention reporters. He praises concise meetings and quiet nights for journalists, while Democrats’ Resolutions Committee weighs civil rights, farming, housing, health, and other issues.
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Arthur Edson
Chicago
Democrats’ Resolutions Committee
F. W. Greer
Brawley
Calif
Greer
Homer Doctor Fined For Tax Evasion
Dr. Sherard A. Tatum of Homer Louisiana was fined 5000 dollars and given three years probation by U S District Judge Herbert Christenberry after being found guilty of filing a fraudulent 1948 income tax return. The judge noted the defendant's services are greatly needed in the community.
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New Orleans
Sherard A. Tatum
Tatum Clinic
Homer
U.S
Herbert Christenberry
Christenberry
Truman Resting Well After Hospital Stay
President Truman spent a very good night at Walter Reed Hospital amid a mild virus infection and tests. aides said he expects to return to the White House by Saturday as Mrs. Truman heads to Washington to visit in the presidential suite.
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Ernest B. Accaro
Washington
Truman
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
White House
Joseph Short
Congress
Plane Crash Kills Three Near LAX In Lennox
A plane crashed into three houses in the Lennox area southwest of Los Angeles near LAX. Reports conflict but the sheriff's aero squadron and CHP indicate three or four killed with one house demolished and another badly damaged. Pilot identified as Dale E Baker of Grass Valley Oregon.
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Los Angeles
Lennox
California Highway Patrol
Los Angeles International
Sheriff's Aero Squadron
Sheriff's Office
Dale E. Baker
Grass Alley
Ore
Northrop Aircraft Field
D. E. Baker
Grass Valley
Democratic Platform Clash Hovers Over Civil Rights Issue
Democratic platform writers confront a civil rights clash in Chicago as labor and Negro leaders press for a plank at least as strong as 1948. President Truman demands no compromise and warns against betraying the New Deal and Fair Deal while delegates tally current nominee chances and pledged votes.
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Associated Press
Democratic Platform
Chicago
Labor Union
Truman
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Averell Harriman
New York
India seeks path to Korean armistice through POW talks
New Delhi says it is probing ways to untangle the prisoners of war issue in Korean truce negotiations. India maintains close contact with Red China and the United Nations. Recent Yalu power plant bombings have been a setback, but officials hope a solution will emerge. India expresses readiness to help ease international tensions and supports a Korea truce.
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New Delhi
India
Red China
United Nations
Yalu
Korea
Demo Convention May Look Like GOP But Not Long
Chicago AP. The Democrats prepare a national convention that resembles the GOP setup yet promises multiple presidential contenders and a free for all nominating fight. Illinois figures Adlai Stevenson and Paul Douglas speak Monday with Dever delivering the keynote. Credentials report Tuesday. Rayburn speaks Tuesday night. Platform Wednesday. civil rights may trigger floor clashes. Balloting for the nominee begins Thursday with McKinney predicting under 10 ballots.
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William J. Conway
Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Paul H. Douglas
Paul A. Dever
Massachusetts
Credentials Committee
Mississippi
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Murray Awaits Strike Break In 46 Day Impasse
Pittsburgh report says Philip Murray, head of the CIO United Steelworkers, waits for White House or industry action to end a 46 day strike that has halted production and affected more than 12 million workers. Negotiations led to deadlock. rumors of secret settlements are denied by Murray and union officials.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO United Steelworkers
White House
Joan R. Steelman
Murray
Iron Age Magazine
Iron Age
Angola Penitentiary aims for reform as new leaders tour
Supt Reed Cozart and Warden Sam A Anderson, appointed by Gov Kennon, addressed inmates with a pledge of reform at Angola. Newsmen, long barred, toured the 18000 acre prison complex in West Feliciana Parish, witnessing the first look inside after years of unrest.
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Angola
Louisiana State Penitentiary
West Feliciana Parish
Reed Cozart
Sam A. Anderson
Robert Kennon
Cozart
Anderson
Mossadegh Resigns As Premier In Iran
Mossadegh resigns as Iran's premier after Parliament blocks his demand for six months of undeclared powers. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi asks Majlis to name a new head while Mossadegh rests at home sick in bed. Parliament later approves his reinstatement, but the Senate delays.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Mossadegh
Majlis
Hussein Ala
Senate
Mossadeh
Squalls Sink Boats as Gulf Coast Floods Expand
Heavy rains pushed 14.62 inches at Lake Charles by 8 am and 12.29 inches earlier. About 100 families were evacuated including 93 at a base subdivision and seven to eight nearby areas. Water over Highway 90 three to four feet deep closed the road and boats were sunk along the Calcasieu River.
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Lake Charles
Lake Charles Air Force Base
Lake Charles High School
Calcasieu River
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Central Weather Station
Legion Plans Big Convention in Monroe
The American Legion announces its 1952 department convention will be held in Monroe from July 25 to 27. More than 500 advance registrations are in, with 1000 or more expected. sessions run Friday to Sunday mornings and feature leaders including National Commander Donald E. Wilson and Auxiliary National President Mrs. E A Campbell. Other guests include Audrey Ward and Governor Louis Gough among others.
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Department
The
American Legion
Monroe
Donald E. Wilson
E. A. Campbell
Homer
American Legion Auxiliary
Audrey Ward
Harold V. Haines
Reds say Dean moved to new camp in North Korea
Communist letters from Panmunjom claim U. S. Maj. Gen. William F. Dean has been moved from Pyongyang to another camp in North Korea along with many Korean captives. The UN Command seeks an accounting for 1,881 missing U.N. soldiers as part of the exchange.
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Munsan
Korea
U. S
William F. Dean
Pyongyang
North Korea
United Nations Command
Panmunjom
Dean
U. S. 24Th Infantry Division
U.N
Pennsylvania Delegates Uncertain Ahead of Conventions Vote
Pennsylvania delegates scatter their support in AP poll with 35 votes for multiple candidates and many undecided. Some district delegates feel Truman out, while two districts still back Truman. large delegates skew against him.
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Penn
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Associated Press
G. Adlai Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Truman
Barkley
Fred Vinson
Robert Kerr
Navy admits Skyrocket hit 1238 mph speed record
Los Angeles AP report notes D558-2 Skyrocket reached 1238 miles per hour at Edwards Air Force Base with pilot Bil Bridgeman describing speed as routine. It also cites altitude record near 79,494 feet and a 11 to 16 minute flight from release to landing with six flights last summer.
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Navy
Bill Becker
Los Angeles
Free World
Bil Bridgeman
Bridgeman
Desert
Dan A. Kimball
Bridgewan
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
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NEA Telephoto
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