Compromise anchored by White House at Democratic convention
A North-South compromise on the loyalty pledge, reportedly ordered by the White House, cleared the Credentials Committee and heads to the convention floor. It allows delegates not to violate state law or party rules, easing Southern opposition to civil rights stakes. The row over seating Texas and Mississippi delegations undercuts Truman critics but preserves unity risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
White House
Dixie
Ramrods
Michigan
Blair Moody
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Washington
Moody
Charles Murphy
Truman
Murphy
Roosevelt
Moody Sa J
John Stennis
Mississippi
Credentials Committee
Mob Scream for Death of Qavam in Iran
A crowd of about 50 000 in Tehran demanded the death of former Prime Minister Ahmed Qavam as Mossadegh solidified power after his renomination and Iran won a World Court oil dispute victory. Rioters blamed the United States for supporting Qavam and disrupting the British Iranian quarrel. Reports said Qavam was arrested and escaped, with unconfirmed claims he was held south of Tehran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tehran
Iran
Ahmed Qavam
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Qavam
International Court of Justice
Britain
United States
World Court
Ark
Birth announcements from Good Samaritan Hospital yield several newborns
Mr and Mrs Donald Young welcome Mary Frances a 7 lb 14 oz girl born at 10 25 am. Beverly Suzanne is a 7 lb 8 oz girl born to Mr and Mrs George Byars at 1 39 pm. Thomas Arthur arrives 8 lb 6 oz at 2 52 pm. Cathy Ann weighs 6 lb 8 oz born at 6 05 pm. Mary Lonette born 8 40 pm weighing 6 lb 10 oz. Lette Irene, daughter of William Pace formerly of Mt Vernon, born in Chicago. Patricia Lee born at Christian Welfare Hospital weighing 8 lb 10 oz at 7 14 am. John J III born 5 pm, weight 7 lb 2 oz. mother daughter of Hilton Dement. Grandparents listed for several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Young
North Sixth Street
Mary Frances
Good Samaritan Hospital
George Byars
Lamar Avenue
Beverly Suzanne
B. C. Bridge
South 19Th Street
Thomas
Purcell
South 25Th Street
Mary Lonette
William Pace
Chicago
Mt. Vernon
Lette Irene
Walter Kimble
Gilbert Street
Christian Welfare Hospital
East St. Louis
Patricia Lee
Earl Kimble
Ed Page
Belle Rive
John J. McNulty, Jr
Wilkes Barre
John J. Iti
Hilton Dement
Anna Hicks
A. J. Dement
Local Club and Auxiliary Meetings This Week
Jefferson Encampment 182 and Dan G Melton Ladies Auxiliary 3 meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the I O O F Temple with refreshments after. Blaine Marlow Scribe V F W Post and Auxiliary host annual picnic at Mt Vernon City Park Thursday 6 p m bring covered dish and table service Evelyn Fisher Secretary Turner Boehm Post 4 AMVETS meets Wednesday 7 30 p m in AMVETS club rooms with refreshments James Apgar Commander Howard Phillips Adjutant Varnell Rebekah Lodge 296 meets Thursday July 24 at 8 p m in I O O F Temple presences urged visiting Rebekahs welcome Joy Jines N G Naomi R Bogan Rec Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Dan G. Melton
I. O. O. F. Temple
Blaine Marlow
V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary
Mt. Vernon City Park
Evelyn Fisher
Turner Boehm
Amvets
James
Apgar
Howard Phillips
Varnell Rebekah Lodge No
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan and Jefferson Memorial
In a hospital bulletin several patients were admitted to Good Samaritan including Lyle Snyder and Mrs Olive Combs along with others. discharges included Loren Runnels and infant Gary Bernard. Jefferson Memorial lists admissions Frank Wisher and Mrs Dorothy Eiler with multiple discharges such as Eleanor Jones and infant Barbara Jean.
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Good Samaritan
Lyle Snyder
Olive Combs
Leon Purcell
Christine Meyer
Charles Sammons
James Gersonde
Loren Runnels
Susie Lee Cross
Artrul Ja. Richardson
Joan Frick
Bonnie
Mae Wangler
Alice Sly
Bonnie Davis
Velma Davenport
Gary Bernard
Mollie Hunthan
Leta Lane
Jefferson Memorial
Frank Wisher
RFD
Dorothy Eiler
Eleanor Jones
Barbara Jean
Emma Lee Morgan
Funeral Service for Louis Shane 86 at Belle Rive Methodist
Louis Shane 86 of Belle Rive died at 3 00 a m at his daughter's Benton home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Belle Rive Methodist Church with Rev. James Merriman officiating. He is survived by his wife Rosa, five sons Clarence Mt Vernon Harry Akron Charles Danville Earl and Earl in the Army, and four daughters Besse Thompson Aurora May Martin Creve Coeur Fay Sledge Hadacol and Mary Lou Atkins Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shane
Belle Rive
Don Atkins
West Division Street
Benton
Shane
James Merriman
Lost a Pig Seized by Mt Vernon Police
Mt Vernon police are holding a small pig in the city hall basement for two days after it was captured on west Perkins Avenue. One of three pigs escaped. another was killed before police arrived. The owner may reclaim the animal by contacting police headquarters.
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Mt. Vernon
West Perkins Avenue
City Hall
Blood Usage Exceeds Local Donations in Mt Vernon
Red Cross officials report local hospitals used 93 pints of free blood in June, yielding a three month total near 300 pints. Mt Vernon donors supplied 239 pints during the July Bloodmobile visit, with the next quarterly Bloodmobile stop slated for September 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Red Cross
May Start Balloting Thursday at Democratic Convention
A behind the scenes clash over seating Texas and Mississippi delegations reveals a Northern coalition backing a liberal Fair Deal ticket. Leaders Kefauver Humphrey Roosevelt Williams Moody aimed to lure Southern loyalty with a liberal platform while Truman’s push for civil rights influenced delegate alignments. AP tally shows Kefauver 262, Russell 164 1 2, Stevenson 148, Harriman 104, Others 261, Uncommitted 29 142. Russell vows not to withdraw.
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Dentials
Texas
Mississippi
Jacob M. Arvey
Illinois
D. L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
New York
G. Mennen Williams
Blair Moody
Michigan
Arveys
Lawrences
Truman
Associated Press
Kefauver
Russell
Stevenson
Harriman
Eleanor Makes Big Hit at Convention
Eleanor Roosevelt dominates convention coverage as she delivers a pointed message to delegates. Hoover receives a rare ovation while warning against overextension of aid, urging focus on a strong Air Force and fiscal restraint. Roosevelt recalls wartime figures and outlines U S costs of international commitments. The articles contrast two matriarchs of party politics and their starkly different visions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hoover
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Korea
U. N
U. S
Roosevelt
Fdr
Washington
Iak Means He Is Confused Badge Worn at Dem National
Chicago reporter Norman Thomas six time Socialist nominee for president wore a red white and blue badge at the Democratic National Convention. The badge bore IAK with the letters explained as I am confused and the K indicating how confused he is.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Norman Thomas
Socialist Party
Thomas
IAK
Mt. Vernon Police Go Bird Hunting Night
Mt. Vernon police went black bird hunting last evening and bagged three birds after a flock landed in Bill Garrison’s yard at 522 North Street. Three birds were killed and the rest scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Bill Garrison
North Street
Lasting peace call and doubt limits our tomorrow
The message appeals for steadfast faith in the world’s peace efforts and cites the quote The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today to encourage perseverance through uncertainty and doubt.
Rennel Weight Loss Claim From Minnie Owens
Minnie Owens of Chicago reports dropping from 260 to 190 pounds after using Rennel Concentrate at home. She says improved energy and arthritis symptoms, endorsing the product and promising money back if no initial weight loss, with instructions to mix with grapefruit juice and take two tablespoons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Owens
Warren Blvd
Chicago
Baby Deborah Merriman Improves After Mount Vernon Accident
A month-old child critically injured in an accident north of Mt Vernon Monday showed improvement this afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital. The update confirms the child named Deborah Merriman remains under medical care and is listed in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Merriman
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Merriman Family Noted In Benton Incident Report
Deborah Merriman daughter of the Rev and Mrs James Merriman of Benton sustained multiple skull fractures in the accident. The Rev Merriman serves as pastor of the West City Baptist church. Canada attracts two fifths of Americans traveling abroad says the Automobile Club of New York.
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Deborah
James Merriman
Benton
Merriman
West City
Canada
United States
The
Automobile Club of
New York
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Joy Jines
N. G
Naomi R. Bogan
Ree. Secy
Glenda Lee
Eloise Sutton
Glenne Jean
Maurine Rich
Benoist Bros
Lory van Horn
Lamar
Laird Jewelers
Broadway
G. I
Lincoln School
N. 12Th Street
Lincoln School District
West Port
R. Leben Garrison
Ben Roeder
Uel Barker J
W. D. Wilkey
Realtors
Eleanor
MT. V. Police
E. Jackson
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