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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1956

Page

3

Times Have Changed in 1950s Party Race Switch

Washington reports a dramatic shift in 1950s US politics as Harold Stassen withdraws from presidential consideration and Kefauver abandons his bid, signaling possible vice presidential friction for Eisenhower and a Stevenson Kefauver dynamic at the Democratic convention. Harriman remains in the mix as conventions loom.

Washington Harold E. Stassen Sen. Estes Kefauver White House Stassen Kefauver Nixon Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Kefeuver New York Averell Harrimen Stevenson Hartiman Ning

Rees Urges Loyalty Act to bar doubtful loyalties

Rep Rees urged President Eisenhower to issue an executive order excluding from the federal payroll any person whose loyalty is in doubt after Congress did not pass new loyalty security legislation. He suggested a loyalty focused program and to limit harsher measures to sensitive positions while Court rulings narrowed coverage.

Washington Rep Rees Eisenhower Congress Philip Young Civil Service Commission Supreme Court Young

President Eisenhower Declared In Fine Shape After Checkup

President Eisenhower underwent a new physical examination at the White House with the physicians reporting he is in fine shape. Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder said the checks show he can carry out as much as he would without the attack. The illness involved ileitis and an emergency June 9 operation for partial small intestine blockage. The examination was led by Snyder along with Maj. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton and Col. Thomas W. Mattingly.

Washington Eisenhower White House Howard M. Snyder Snyder Leonard D. Heaton Walter Reed Army Hospital Col Thomas W. Mattingly Heaton Mattingly Denver

World-Wide News Briefs

Moscow deputy trade minister says Soviet consumer goods prices will drop immediately including cigarettes toys vacuums cameras TVs fabrics and boats. Sukarno’s party urges tactical withdrawal from the Communist led People’s Congress in Jakarta. Koan Maru brings 611 Japanese from Red China including 329 war criminals to Maizuru. Manila hosts first Asia conference of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession with teachers from 30 non Communist regions attending. A gift set for trawler includes knife fork teaspoon and tablespoon in a neat case.

London Moscow Radio Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno Big Nationalist Party PNI People’s Congress Manila Asia World Confederation of Organizations of

Boy Drowns In Kaw River Near 12th Street Bridge

An eight year old boy, Harold Ford, slipped from a rock while washing muddy feet and disappeared in the Kansas River near the 12th Street Bridge in Kansas City yesterday. Searchers failed to locate the body of Harold, son of Mr and Mrs Glen Ford.

Kansas City Kas Kansas River 12Th St Harold Ford Glen Ford

Two youths recount Ford water tragedy and rescue attempt

Johnny Conner and Jimmie McKay testified they saw Ford slip into the water. McKay swam to the spot. Conner, unable to swim, grabbed his waist and they both returned to shore after a struggle. The report notes the political debate over foreign aid and a $1.093 billion shortfall in the President’s request.

Kas Johnny Conner Jimmie McKay Ford McKay Conner

President Signs Arms Aid Bill to 54 Nations

President Eisenhower signs a bill providing 3.766 billion dollars to 54 nations for one year to bolster armed forces and economies in the cold war. The measure includes two features the administration flagged as problematic.

Washington Jeisenhower

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