Taft Eisenhower clash over GOP convention keynoter choice
The 1952 GOP scramble centers on selecting a keynoter to open the convention as factions led by Taft and Eisenhower push for influence. MacArthur backs Taft while Owlett and Sprague weigh in for different paths. The choice may impact delegation disputes and the temporary chair role.
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G. Mason Owlett
Pennsylvania
GOP
MacArthur
J. Russel Sprague
New York
Eisenhower
Taft
South Dakota
Ralph Cake
Oregon
Rep
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
House
Monroe
Miss Barker
Guy G. Gabrielson
William Knowland
California
Martin
Texas
David S. Ingalls
West Roberts
Eisenhower Campaign
David 8
Ingalls
Soviet Propaganda Potency and Japanese Repatriation Claims
A Foreign Office spokesman dismisses Soviet propaganda while a repatriation board spokesman cites Tass figures claiming 2,467 WWII Japanese prisoners remain in Russia or China. He notes 340,585 Japanese have not returned, with 234,151 believed dead and 106,434 possibly dead. figures by Mrs. Kora are dismissed. An arrest of Paul Goodman, 29, for narcotics investigation is reported.
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Foreign Office
Soviet Union
Japan
Tass
Russia
Red China
River Stage Flood Ahead Prompt 24 Hour State Update
A 24 hour state flood update indicates rising river stages across counties. Officials warn residents near low lying areas to monitor advisories and prepare for possible evacuations as crests approach.
New House Terms Aimed at Boosting Construction
The Federal Reserve Board announced easier mortgage terms to support the housing boom and Defense Production Act provisions give veterans preferred treatment. No down payment for VA backed housing up to 7000, closing costs cash. For VA mortgages on homes 25000 or more, down payment drops to 35 percent from 45. Applies to one to four family homes and apartment houses. nonresidential controls unchanged though under review.
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Federal Reserve Board
Notable union leaders tied to criminal records exposed
The writer accuses regional CIO figures Philip Murray, Martin Durkin, and others of criminal activity on the west coast, detailing Flynn's jail history, Alsup's armed offenses and federal extortion case, and Durkin's religious status. It claims pervasive fear among workers and links to a Vatican briefing for the pope.
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West Coast
Philip Murray
Flynn
Worcester
Mass
San Francisco
Ralph Howard Alsup
William Green
Martin Durkin
The
Plumbers’ Union
Green
Baptist Church
Murray
Durkin
Alsup
Texas
Mr. Durkin
Chevy Chase
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Las Vegas
Vatican
Holy Father
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Man Against Tyranny and Dictatorship at Home
A convention debate references a recent Supreme Court step seizure ruling. Delegates back universal military training, a full GI bill for Korea veterans, a separate veterans affairs committee, pension equalization for WWI and WWII widows, Louisiana land purchase near Chalmette, retention of the TB hospital at New Orleans lakefront, and stronger local veterans council coordination.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Korea
Veterans Affairs Committee
U. S. Senate
Louisiana
Chalmette Battlefield
New Orleans
New Orleans Lakefront
Soviet Propaganda Doubts Repatriation Claim
Tokyo reports a Soviet offer to repatriate 182000 Japanese prisoners if Japan signs a separate peace with Russia. The Foreign Office declares it propaganda. The message cites Mrs Tomi Kora, a Japanese MP who met in Peiping. The pact with Red China is described as worthless by Tokyo.
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Tokyop
Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Hong Kong
Tomi Kora
Peiping
China
Komakichi Matsuoka
Police raid ends marijuana party in New Orleans club
Narcotics squads raided a French Quarter party early Sunday arresting five people on marijuana possession charges. Host Tommy Garrett 23 was arrested returning home between acts. others booked include Adrian Bellam 20 Lynn Garrett 22 Frances Cobble 19 and Patricia Haley 22. Earlier raid yielded Dale Thorpe 34 and wife Jacqueline 23 also charged.
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Tommy Garrett
T. G. Harris
Garrett
Harris
Adrian Bellam
Lynn
Frances Cobble
Patricia Haley
Sgt
Dale Thorpe
Jacqueline
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