Real Danger Adlai Asserts One-Party Press
Gov. Adlai Stevenson told Oregon editors that a one party press threatens democracy. He praised fair coverage by many papers but warned editors to resist partisan bias while noting a tough campaign ahead and paying tribute to Gen. Eisenhower as a strong opponent. He criticized Republican fractures and lack of party policy.
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Portland
Ore
Adlai Stevenson
Oregon
Stevenson
Ike
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Maine Election First Big Test
Maine's state election marks the year's first test of Republican strength against Democratic rivals. The outcome is viewed as a gauge for Eisenhower versus Stevenson in November, with Maine long a Republican stronghold and expectations high for victories in governor, U.S. senator, and three U.S. House seats. An AP survey hints at a smaller margin than 1948.
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Portland
Maine
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
U. S
House of
Battle for Capital Hill in Korea Near Night Assault
Seoul reports fierce hand to hand fighting as Chinese and South Korean infantry contest Capital hill amid heavy UN and Communist artillery. An American officer says the night battle involves bayonets daggers grenades and close combat with no side holding the crest due to continual shelling.
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Seoul
Korea
U.N
Iowan Paid $64.09 In State Taxes In 1953
The Census Bureau reports the average Iowan paid 64.09 in state taxes for the year ended June 30. The figure is 39 cents below the national average. Iowa’s total state tax collections reached 168 million dollars, up from 71 million in 1952.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Iowa
Missing Tot Found After Night Search
Timothy Brewster, 24, was found unharmed asleep in a field near Sheldon after an all night search by neighbors, police, firemen, and volunteers. The boy, son of Donald and (Mrs.) Brewster, had wandered from an apple harvest site and slept through the chilly night, with more than 50 hunters involved at peak.
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Sheldon
Timothy Brewster
Madlock
Sheldon American Legion
Merle Depp
Sibley
Timothy
Donald Hrewster
Brewster
Sheldon National Guard
Sheldon Fire Department
O’brien
Brewsters
Pickets At Lockheed Plant Demand Higher Wages
Pickets massed at three gates of Lockheed Aircraft in Burbank as IAM strike action begins. About 25 000 workers are IAM members with 90 demonstrators nearby and police patrols. Lockheed plans to keep operations running while wages offered and demands are disputed.
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Burbank
Calif
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
AFL International Association of Machinists
Lockheed
IAM
Series to Open in National Park
The 1952 World Series will open on Wednesday October 1 in the home park of the National League champion unless a pennant playoff is required. If a playoff occurs the opener will be delayed until Thursday October 2.
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New York
Miss America Neva Langley Launches Tour After Win
Neva Langley 19, Miss America 1953, begins a nationwide appearance tour with a $5,000 scholarship prize. The Georgia-born music student, 5 feet 6 inches, 118 pounds, displays 35 23 35 measurements and plans to be a music teacher. She will appear at the Reading state fair today as 15,000 fans watched her selection over 51 contestants. Evelyn Joyce Schenk of North Jersey, Mrs. America 1953, fainted after judges chose her among 34 married contestants. she receives $10,000 in prizes and a contract for appearances.
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N. J
Neva Jane Langley
Neva
United States
Territories
Canada
Reading
Irvington
Here
Evelyn Joyce Schenk
Newark
States
Hawaii
Asbury Park
Brewer reelected president of Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines reports L. O. Brewer publisher of the Newton Daily News has been reelected president of the Iowa Daily Press Association.
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Des Moines
L. O. Brewer
The
Newton Daily News
Iowa Daily Press Association
Purvis Highlights Government Savings From Office Sleuth Role
Former FBI nemesis Melvin Purvis, now leading a Senate Post Office and Civil Service probe, reports waste in manpower policies. Senator Olin Johnston commends Purvis for uncovering billions wasted in payroll and training, noting savings from using capable uniformed personnel instead of college enrollees.
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Washington
Melvin H. Purvis
FBI
Olin
Johnston
D-Sc
G-man
Purvis
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Three Car Accident Kills 1 in Iowa
Donald Flake of Muscatine faces manslaughter charges after a Saturday three car crash on Highway 92 near Ainsworth. Claude Lukins, 46, of Columbus Junction died. Melvin Dicks, 60, also injured. Flake posted bond. grand jury to meet Tuesday. Lukins funeral planned. survivor details listed.
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Donald Flake
West Fulham Avenue
Muscatine
Washington County
Claude E. Lukins
Columbus Junction
Melvin Dicks
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Flake
Gofford Morrison
Justice of the Peace
H. M. Putnam
Lukins
W. S. Kyle
Ainsworth
Lloyd Robertson
Ike Arrives In Ohio for Policy Talks
Eisenhower lands at Cleveland Hopkins for strategy talks with Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland Republicans. About 1500 greet him including John W Bricker and Charles Taft as Nixon says his presence is coincidental. A southern swing to Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Tennessee and Kentucky is planned to win Dixie.
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Cleveland
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Cleveland Hopkins
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Boston
Senate
John W. Bricker
Charles
Cincinnati
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kentucky
Dixie
Premier Mossadegh hints at court settlement on oil dispute
Iran's prime minister rejected the British American plan to arbitrate compensation for nationalized oil assets but suggested a court settlement could be possible. He urged Parliament to respond formally while noting negotiations might continue on a court path with the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. as the stake.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Britain
United States
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
AIOC
Air death toll at Farnborough rises to 28 in tragedy
The explosion of Britain's De Havilland 110 jet fighter at the Farnborough air show Saturday leaves 28 dead. A 14 year old boy dies in a London hospital as officials confirm the toll and investigate the crash scene.
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London
Britain
Farnborough
Taft to Meet Eisenhower for Major Campaign Role
Republican National Chairman Arthur Summerfield said Sen. Robert Taft will meet Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower soon and likely take a major part in the campaign. Taft aims for a nationwide radio broadcast after a planned conference with Eisenhower, with no date set. Carl Hayden and other GOP leaders joined discussions as Summerfield called the talks satisfactory.
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Washington
Arthur E. Summerfield
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Summerfield
Sen. Taft
GOP
Taft
Sen. Carlson
R-Kan
Eisenhower
Gen
13-Day-Old Child Among Polio Patients in Iowa
Des Moines reports 21 polio patients today including a 13 day old infant Elizabeth Ryg of Bricelyn Minnesota, listed in fair condition. Iowa records 88 polio fatalities with 22 year old Oscar LeRoy Carlson of Sioux City and 13 year old Theresa Huston of Mason City passing in University hospitals at Iowa City.
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Des Moines
Elizabeth Ryg
Arden Ryg
Bricelyn
Minn
Oscar LeRoy Carlson
Sioux City
Iowa
Theresa Huston
Laura Huston
Mason City
Iowa City
Caudle Describes Pressure by Washington Officials
Caudle testified before House investigators that Washington and some Congress members applied more than normal pressure while he served as chief prosecutor in tax fraud cases. He was fired last March for what President Truman called incompatible outside activities. He said officials urged him to decide cases contrary to his actions, though no names were named.
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Washington
T. Lamar Caudle
House
Congress
Caudle
Truman
House Judiciary Committee
Finally Unmasked Russian Lies Claim Rostov Draft Dodger
The Komsomol Pravda youth paper exposes Revold Krylov as a habitual deceiver in Rostov. He allegedly married three times without formal divorce, claimed graduation from Novorossisk Polytechnic Institute to avoid service, and held various posts while claiming Komsomol membership before an investigation exposed him.
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Moscow
Komsomol Pravda
Rostov
Revold Krylov
Novorossisk Polytecnical Institute
Komsomol
Young Communist League
McCarthy Opens Bid Tuesday in Wisconsin Senate Race
Milwaukee reports nearly a million voters are set to participate in Wisconsin's Republican primary pitting Sen. Joseph McCarthy against Leon ard Schmitt. McCarthy campaigns after a late start due to July surgery and has White endorsement from the Republican Voluntary committee of Wisconsin. Schmitt, Merrill attorney, conducts marathon radio appearances across the state answering questions for up to 26 hours. The contest draws national interest as major papers and columnists take sides.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Joseph McCarthy
Leonard Schmitt
McCarthy
Republican Voluntary Committee of Wisconsin
Schmitt
Merrill
MoeCarthy
Naguib Pledges Egypt Reforms
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Naguib, newly installed Egyptian Premier, convened his Cabinet to accelerate promised reforms after a weekend power sweep. He vowed to purge the political system, limit land ownership, and curb rising living costs as he solidifies the Army’s grip on Egypt.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mohammed Naguib
Farouk
Princess Kathleen Sinks After Grounding Off Juneau
The Canadian Pacific liners vessel Princess Kathleen ran aground near a cliff off Juneau at 3 15 a m. Waves and rain swelled as Coast Guard rescue brought 425 aboard to shore. The ship later sank in 90 feet of water with 423 survivors feared.
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Kathleen
Lena Point
Juneau
Alaska
Canadian Pacific Lines
Graham O. Hughes
Here
Skagway
North Pacific
Princess Sophia
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