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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
1
In Chicago on July 24 Democrats ridiculed Sen. Barkley and Sen. Russell amid partisan satire. Barkley, 74, exited the race citing labor racketeers and threats while party splinters and impropriety jokes underscored a turbulent convention.
At Chicago Convention Hall Adlai Stevenson gains momentum as delegates shift toward him while Kefauver and Harriman push for the nomination. Uncommitted delegates from Virginia Louisiana and South Carolina delay loyalty pledges amid strategy talks on their status.
The Louisiana delegation faces a possible showdown on its participation in Democratic Convention decisions. The Credentials Committee reported Louisiana and two other states had not filed full assurance of compliance, signaling a contentious outcome today.
Louisiana delegates clashed over whether to stick with Virginia and South Carolina against the loyalty pledge for the Democratic convention. Gov. Kennon announced the caucus backed the current stand, while Sen. Russell Long warned some might sign, accusing the move of risking a Republican Eisenhower ticket in the state. The meeting saw uproar, exits and a refused resignation by Frank Ellis.
The passage reports a stalled discussion on party loyalty reform affecting Virginia South Carolina and three nations. It notes committee action, standing concerns, and indications of continued delegation input as talks lag yesterday.
Allied air forces led a major strike over North Korea with around 2000 jets from U S Marine and Air Force units joined by South African and Australian bombers. They targeted Wonsan area as Old Baldy battles and ground clashes continued with limited artillery and sporadic fighting.
New York exposes a split between asbestos heir Tommy Manville and his ninth wife Anita Roddy Eden Manville after 12 days of marriage. A Daily News ad states Tommy Manville Jr. is no longer responsible for any bills incurred by his ninth wife Anita Eden Manville.
Two more polio cases bring Ouachita parish totals to 13 this year. Jimmy Pete Spillars, 18 months, Box 16 Calhoun, and Colone Marie Jackson, two, 1012 Bennie Breece Street, are listed as cases No 12 and No 13 with onset dates July 13 and July 15, treated at the polio center in Alexandria. No disclosure on paralysis.
Democrats campaign after the 1952 farm vote with a plan to extend price supports beyond basic crops to perishable goods like live stock dairy and poultry. The party's farm plank abandons the flexible program through 1954 and endorses elevated farm subsidies aligned with Congress action.
BATON ROUGE Col Francis Grevemberg head of Louisiana state police says offers totaling about 150000 dollars in cash and 50000 dollars a month were made to his relatives and close friends to permit gambling in certain places. He stated the offers would not alter his crackdown and that individual gamblers made the proposals.
Legionnaires from every post in the state begin arriving in Monroe for the 34th annual convention of the American Legion 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux and the American Legion Auxiliary. Sessions run Friday to Sunday with Gray A. Mann and Miss Mae R. Bertheaud already in town to kick off activities.
A new Varnado town council was sworn in amid a chaotic political dispute eight miles north of Bogalusa. Residents face an August 26 election to name another council as attorney general guidance is sought on legality. Last week mayor Tom Williams allegedly assaulted alderman E L Fornea, fueling tensions as a split government looms.
In Chicago volunteers recount a button shortage undermining Adlai Stevenson campaign efforts. The 15th floor Conrad Hilton HQ operates with 7 rooms, lacking funds and a candidate, yet volunteers press on as Stevenson trails into potential candidacy.
Mississippi again votes No to the platform though the document was adopted by voice vote. Governor Hugh White notes the record as voting No while Sen. Russell is set to receive Mississippi’s 18 votes when nominations proceed.
President Truman met with Benjamin Fairless of U S Steel and Philip Murray of the CIO to push a quick end to the 53 day steel strike that has shut down mills. A White House spokesman said harsh language by the President amounted to an ultimatum as mediation failed.
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee held late hour talks with backers as he aims to collect 263 votes for the Democratic nomination. His name will be placed in nomination by Governor Gordon Browning with a seconding speech by Boston Mayor John Hines. California may yield its roll call slot to Kefauver amid platform disputes and charges of railroaded adoption by Sam Rayburn.
At the Chicago convention Barkley 74 took the stage amid warm acclaim. He delivered an improvised speech without notes praising the party's 20 year record while deflecting talk he was too old for the presidency. The crowd roared as he bowed and spoke for 24 minutes.
The Tallulah Production Credit Association will hold its mid year meeting at Tallulah High School auditorium Friday morning. Four speakers will discuss cotton insect conditions, agricultural outlook, farmers insurance and the future of the credit system. The session will include a semi annual report to officers and workers and reports from committees on association conditions.
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