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Pasadena Star News

Location

Pasadena, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

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Humphrey Edges Kefauver for Stevenson Veep Hope

Minnesota senator Hubert Humphrey leads as the Democratic vice presidential candidate contender over Estes Kefauver with Stevenson set to announce his choice after party leader talks. Analysts note Minnesota division and regional support tests ahead of the convention as Kefauver gains in the South. The San Francisco report notes Republican convention festivity among businesses awaiting delegates.

Chicago Star News Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Adlai Stevenson White House Stevenson Humphrey Humphreys Minnesota Sam Rayburn Texas Plank South Kefauver California

Five Forest Blazes Rage Across Angeles National Forest

Forest supervisor William V. Mendenhall reports five fires in the Angeles National Forest burning in the northwest, Mt. Gleason, Sierra Pelona, Sand Canyon, Placerita Canyon, and Old Ridge Route head of Castaic Canyon. All available men and equipment are being deployed, with help sought from cooperating agencies after Navy officials said rockets were used on the drone ship.

Navy Angeles National Forest Mt. Gleason Sierra Pelona Peak Sand Canyon Placerita Canyon Los Pinetos Castaic Canyon William V. Mendenhall Forest Service Mendenhall

Herter to Ask Withdrawal Over VP Nomination

In Boston Gov. Christian A. Herter said he would ask that his name be withdrawn if it is placed in nomination for vice president at the Republican National Convention.

Boston Christian A. Herter

Convention Program Opens Seventh Session Tonight

Tonight the convention enters its seventh session with a 6 p.m. opening in Pasa dena time. The program includes invocation the Star Spangled Banner and balloting for nomination of the presidential candidate.

Eighth Session Opens at Noon Pasadena Time

The eighth session opens at 12 noon local time with an invocation and balloting for the vice presidential candidate.

Pasadena

Democrats Adopt Civil Rights Plank At National Convention

At Chicago the Democratic National Convention endorsed a civil rights plank after a behind the scenes North-South clash. The platform pledges to outdo Republicans in promoting prosperity while accepting Supreme Court rulings as part of the law of the land. Party chairman Paul Butler hailed the unity.

Chicago Supreme Court Truman Tee High Court Paul Butler

Smith Wins Backing to Succeed Hinshaw on November Ballot

On the sixth ballot the 20th District Congressional Committee chose Assemblyman H Allen Smith of Glendale as its candidate to replace the late Rep Carl Hinshaw. He defeated Bruce Reagan 11 to 5 and the selection goes to the Republican State Central Committee executive committee for final nomination.

LU Spehr 20Th District Congressional Committee H. Allen Smith Glendale Carl Hinshaw Bruce Reagan Pasadena Republican State Central Committee Hinshaw Bethesda Naval Hospital

Death Claims Adm. McCormick

Vice Adm Lynde D McCormick 61 president of the Naval War College since 1954 died today at the Naval hospital of a heart attack. He was former supreme allied commander of the Atlantic and commander of the U S Atlantic Fleet from 1951 until his War College post. Stricken at his quarters about 3 am he died about four hours later.

Newport, RJ Lynde D. McCormick Naval War College Naval Hospital Navy Admiral McCormick Atlantic U.S. Atlantic Fleet War College

Coma 100 Days Mother-to-Be Faces Tough Choice

Ellen Moore, 22, has remained in a coma in Newcastle General Hospital for 100 days after a log hit her as she wheeled her 18 month old son Paul. Doctors warn her husband Kenneth may have to choose between saving his wife or unborn baby, due in three months. The specialist says only time and hope remain.

Ellen Moore Moore General Hospital Paul Kenneth

Subcommittee to interview governor on Hinshaw seat special election

Edward S. Shattuck of the 20th Congressional District Committee said a subcommittee will interview the governor about a possible special election to fill the late Hinshaw’s unexpired term. If Smith wins both the special and general elections he would sit out two months of Hinshaw’s term, join the 34th Congress, and then begin his regular term on January 1. The registrar noted Smith’s name would appear twice on the ballot for the two-year regular term and the two-month unexpired term.

Edward S. Shattuck 20Th Congressional District Committee Hinshaw Smith Shattuck Registrar of Voters Office

Glendale and Pasadena Republicans Select Assembly Candidate

In a orderly meeting the Glendale district and Pasadena party members spent 20 minutes setting rules for a six candidate race. After a 2 hour 15 minute examination of qualifications the group chose a single nominee by a secret ballot among six hopefuls. Bale of Pasadena moved to make the decision unanimous and the motion passed by acclamation.

Sembly Glendale Howard J. Thelin H. Allen Smith Frederick S. Bale Pasadena

Baldness linked to expanding brain says professor

New York columnist HAL BOYLE reports Dr. M Wharton Young of Howard University argues baldness results from brain growth. As the brain expands with age the scalp fat thins and blood vessels fail to nourish hair. The joke is on those who mistake baldness for lack of brains.

Hal Boyle New York M. Wharton Young Howard University Young

Bus Strike Disrupts Fiesta Crowds in Santa Barbara

Thousands of Old Spanish Days Fiesta attendees in Santa Barbara could not use city buses as drivers went on strike. The action started last night as workers demanded a 15 cent per hour wage increase.

Santa Barbara

Weather Outlook Includes Coastal Fog Tonight

The forecast calls for generally sunny conditions today and tomorrow with patchy fog or low clouds along the coast during late night and early morning hours.

Stevenson Votes Hit 690 See Adlai Stevenson Nomination

California Democrat Edmund G. Brown plans a later meeting with Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic convention enters formal steps to name Stevenson as presidential nominee. Delegates, after civil rights tensions, prepare for tonight's balloting with enthusiasm and the traditional whoop.

Chicago U.P Edmund G. Brown California Adlai Stevenson

Stevenson Leads Democratic Delegation Caucus Votes Rise

The Associated Press counts 690 first ballot votes for Adlai Stevenson at the Democratic convention, 3 higher than the 686 needed for a quick knockout. Southern uncommitted delegates loom over civil rights plank action as other hopefuls consider presenting their names. Clement out. Turn to page 10.

Associated Press Adlai Stevenson

Steel and Oil Stocks Rally on Broad Gains

Wide gains in steels, oils, aircrafts, metals and miscellaneous issues enlivened today’s stock market. Santa Fe weakened late, down about 2 points, while Allegheny-Ludlum Steel, Automatic Canteen, Royal Dutch, General Dynamics and Newport Industries each rose 2 points or more.

New York Santa Fe Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Automatic Canteen Royal Dutch General Dynamics Newport Industries

Californians for Stevenson HQ Sign Airs Mock TV Message

In downtown San Francisco the Californians for Stevenson headquarters displays a sign inviting Republican delegates to come in and watch the Democratic convention on TV, signaling a satirical jab at the party split.

San Francisco Pi the Stevenson

Red Sox edge Yankees 2 1 as Nixon fans more than once

Yogi Berra spoiled Nixon's second near no hitter by lifting a single in the eighth. Jackie Jensen clubbed his 16th homer with one on in the sixth to supply Boston's runs in a 2-1 victory over New York. Cleveland matched with a 5-4 win as Rocky Colavito hit a four run homer and Al Rosen added a solo shot to beat Detroit.

New York Willard Nixon New York Yankees Yogi Berra Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen Don Larsen Red Sox Cleveland Rocky Colavito al Rosen Indians Detroit Tigers Cimg Green Top Longden Land York Lighthouse Bob Trejas Bold Fund Miller Seuee Hatta Hussie Anderson Pere Adams Pepell Fair Works India Harmatz Puebla Pulido Felucca B Peterson Schefh Sewneene Phillippt Ventre A “Terre Lon Longden Moreno Phillippi Bailey Scheik Cathiue Sherman Tokia Dominguez de Meljo Windsor Slipper Sharp Wworks Wwa Lumm Riverbottom Maese Royal Land Shivaree Mr. Hickey Lady Rownie Imperial Oak Hansen Garland Scheib Seeees Snow Powell Dover Wseesewer Navy Look Supiran Eeemonsucces Lam Jennie Dudley Sea Horn Mr. Kildare

Del Mar First Race Results Maiden Sprint For California Breds

Six furlongs for 2 year olds. Sis Two, Quick Decision and Miz Nellie led finish order with times listed. Juez and Just As Fast led in second race at 1 45 2-5. Daily Double paid $617.50 for Sis Two and Just As Fast.

California Sis Two J. Craswell Eaeee Quick Decision T. Powell Miz Nellie R. York Fleet Atlas Caustin-Plenty Ultra Sonic Speculative Super Gallant Mimi Bluette Castle Blayney Tonya K Opal A Royal Festival Stepanoway Fast

Del Mar Handicap Best Chance Bet and Race Track Specials

Best chance bet Wonga in fifth as longshots Bold Fund Tar Kit In Wonderland Real Fleet Wonga Snooksie Desire Sickles Reward listed. Race track specials flag Most Probable Winner Gallant tee in fourth Preferred Parlay Sonoma Falls to Bugle Bankroll Special Real Fleet in fourth Clocker's Tip Tar Kit in second.

Bold Fund Tar Kit In Wonderland Real Fleet Wonga Snooksie Desire Sickles Reward Gallant Tee Sonoma Falls

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