Taft counters belief he cannot win GOP nomination
Washington report says Senator Robert Taft dismissed the premise that he cannot beat the Democratic nominee as the only effective argument against his candidacy. He noted delegates' fears were unfounded and predicted a campaign focused on building support before the Chicago convention. Taft plans to return to Washington for preconvention work after meetings with delegates, while Dwight D. Eisenhower vies for the nomination.
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Massachusetts
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House Passes Compromise Price and Wage Controls Bill
Washington report: The House approved by 194 to 142 a 10 month extension of price and wage controls set to expire at midnight Monday. Senate action had occurred earlier by voice vote. The measure, born from aHouse Senate conference night session, yields mixed gains for President Truman with trimmed provisions and retained exemptions for some fruits and vegetables.
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Truman
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Iowa
Rep. Cole
R-Kan
Compmise
One Injured In Accident Near Pampa Barbed Wire Crash
A Saturday afternoon crash on U S Highway 60 east of Pampa injured Theodore L. Garver 41 of Canadian and jailed Goldie Cecil Daniell 46 of Borger for driving while intoxicated. Garver, in critical condition with severe lacerations, apparently tried to jump from the car as it skidded into a barbed wire fence.
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U. S. Hwy
Theodore L. Graver
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Goldie Cecil Daniell
Borger
Gaid Daniell
U. S. Hwy. 60
Daniels
White House
Political Camps Hurl Charges Of Trickery
The Republican presidential race feature sharp charges as Kefauver accuses party leaders of trying to control the Democratic process while Taft and Eisenhower campaigned in a tense intraparty clash. Lodge and Ingalls attack moves to influence the GOP nominating convention amid signals the campaign will hinge on party unity and strategy.
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Chicago
David S. Ingalls
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Heisenhower
Taft
Republican Party
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Vermont
Rhode Island
Ingalls
Eisenhower
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Lenoaid Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Steel Strike Cuts Oil Well Drilling Amid Turmoil
The steel strike slashes new oil well drilling as pipes and fabrication slow. Industry sources warn a month to ramp pipe supply if settled, with many rigs idle and inventories halved. Texaco and Magnolia Petroleum report sharply reduced operations and tightening schedules across Gulf area drilling contractors.
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Aesat
A. Thompson
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Texaco
Cop Had No Place To Pin His Badge
New York police officer John P. Kenney chased a burglar from a 96th Street apartment on an early Saturday, catching Croshy Blitherotin, 38, on Second Avenue. Blitherotin was held without bail in felony court. The officer said he was embarrassed and had nowhere to pin his badge.
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John PL Kenney
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Gainesville Circus Struggles With Rain Delays and Injury
The Gainesville Community Circus played to small crowds after weather setbacks. Rain canceled Friday, shifted to Saturday matinee attracting about 3,200. Sunday turnout waned. A rider injury occurred when Joy Bowles, 16, fell from a teammate and was hospitalized but stabilizing. organizers expect near break-even finances from the event.
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Joy Bowles
Vires
Miss Powles
Doe ‘Tenley
Pampa
Lewia Hardware
Ativ
Conductor Collapses During Viennese Music Concert
Conductor Haeffner of the International Society for New Music collapsed during a concert in Sausburb Readings indicated a heart attack and he died Saturday night after falling at the feet of attendees.
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Mebert Haeffner
Viennese
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International Society For New Music
Raaffner
Asteners
Two Texans Die As Planes Collide At Love Field
A four engine American airliner and a private two passenger plane hit while landing at Dallas Love Field. Pilots report traffic control ordered turns before the private plane struck the wing. The two pilots in the private craft, Paul W. Brower and Don Walker, both 20 and from Denton, were killed. The airliner landed safely and suffered minor damage. Authorities said a full investigation would determine right of way.
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Tosa
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Smithfield
Inside The Republican Party Faces Its Most Critical Fight
A sensational, era-defining look at a split Republican Party facing unprecedented open conventions and a televised power struggle. John Gunther reports on Taft and Eisenhower factions, future direction, and the stakes of a landmark political battle shaping the 1950s era.
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ARC To Try Bloodmobile for Red Cross drive
A meeting announced a bloodmobile drive sponsored by the Red Cross in Athens with officials from the county health department and local clubs. The Palihanule project aims to staff units in a sparsely settled Panhandle area, expecting about 800 donors daily, and plans to place units under national requirements as the drive proceeds in September.
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Panhandle
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Red Cross
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Chester Dander
Pitul Assocition Aul Blood Bank
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Nile
Lian Peile
Flw
Shotwell
Douglas Nelson
Barnett
Bee Lovess
KPDN Plans Radio Interview With Returned Reserves
A tape of interviews with WHR Paropa Arch Reserve Unit members will be aired on KPDN at 1 40 pm today. The unit returns from a two week encampment at Ft Sill Oklahoma with coverage aimed at parents and friends describing training and expenditures. Major George Moris commands the battalion during the refresher course.
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Paropa Archy
KPDN
Ft. Sill
Okla
Public Information Branch
Fi. Sill
Jand
Wwe
Bf Demelr
Colter
George Moris
Chief Warns Against Firecrackers In Perilous Law
Chief Conner warns residents that selling or displaying firecrackers is illegal under local and state law. Offenders face fines up to 190 dollars and possible charges. authorities say enforcement will be strict and consistent.
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Ibs
Conner
Governors Confront Political Questions At Conference
Governors gather in Houston as both parties contend with fiscal policy taxes and safety concerns. The convention opens amid high expectations and debates on broad issues, including party nominations and federal relations, with key figures weighing in on voting trends and leadership.
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Lyhney
Mbawithowen
Dees
Clarence Barksdale Services Monday
Funeral rites for Clarence Barksdale are planned for Monday following his death from a neck injury in a Mobile area accident. The obituary notes the family’s bereavement and requests prayers and condolences.
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Fey
Doe
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