MacArthur May Keynote GOP Meet
The GOP convention opens in Chicago with strong support for Gen. Douglas MacArthur as keynote. Taft and Eisenhower battle for delegates, with Eisenhower courting Pennsylvania and Indiana factions as Taft leans toward MacArthur. Delegates and forecasts shift amid two-day session and ongoing nomination contests.
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Tennessee
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Washington
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Wrecks Tie Up Best In Show Rail Traffic
Freight pileups on Norfolk & Western and Chesapeake & Ohio lines caused yard detours and delays near Concord Kentucky and Stonecoal West Virginia. No injuries reported though damage reached hundreds of thousands. Derailment of 46 C&O cars at Concord followed a burned journal box. Rail service partially restored by Sunday evening with trains rerouted and buses aiding passenger movement. Kids won prizes for selling tickets at Seioto Kennel Club show with Barbara Stevens Sandra White and James Scherer receiving Spitz puppies from sponsor Merex Hospital Guild.
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Taft Wins By 613 In Dakota
Taft led Eisenhower by 613 votes in South Dakota’s presidential primary and county canvass, with unofficial totals listed as 64,617 for Taft and 4,003 for Eisenhower. A state canvass could adjust the figures, while Kefauver and Humphrey polled strongly in other races.
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Tennessee
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Humphrey
Minnesota
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UN Urges South Korea to Halt Political Bickering
The United Nations asked South Korea to stop political quarrels for ten days to reduce tension and prevent chaos. It called on President Syngman Rhee to lift martial law in Seoul and release lawmakers held on conspiracy charges as a solution to the Tong feud crisis.
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Envoy On Way Home From New York
Soviet Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin travels to Moscow aboard a return flight from New York City amid plans to appoint a new ambassador. Zarubin, former London envoy, is on leave in Russia awaiting replacement.
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London
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Inside The Times Comes Into Tin Round About Portsmouth
A fragmented page shows sports and markets notes with partial headlines. readable items include a Portsmouth reference and a brief ad section with forty four items.
Bus Line To Continue Talks Over Portsmouth Strike
Portsmouth city lines plans more negotiations with bus drivers and mechanics this week to reach a contract and end the city bus strike. National City Lines manager R E James said meetings would continue and that service cannot resume until the strike ends. The franchise runs through January 1954, per city officials’ request to restore operation.
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Tests On Jet Powered Seaplane In Baltimore
Tests are being conducted on a jet powered seaplane developed from a World War II experimental permit. The Glenn L. Martin Co. and the navy announced the plane known as the 3270 is being taxied and light tested. The craft is not new, with the hull of the former NPAML revamped to serve as a test model for future jet designs.
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Story of Old Glory celebrates Betsy Ross flag history
The feature outlines how the American flag was sewn from early designs by Betsy Ross and George Washington. It previews the illustrated story and its lead-in to Flag Day celebration next Saturday, with the first picture appearing on Page 9 today.
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Betsy Ross
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General Van Fleet Declares forces ready for Red move
General Van Fleet told a news conference the United Nations command in Korea is alert and fit to meet any Communist offensive. He said morale is high, supplies are in good condition, and ground and air actions on the Western Front are increasing amid heavy artillery and air strikes by U.N. forces.
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U S Relaxes Cash Down Payment Rules For Homes
The Federal Reserve Board announced looser down payment requirements on new homes effective soon. For homes under 7000, down payments drop to 5 percent. at 25000 or more, 40 percent. intermediate prices use a sliding scale. Veterans gains include easier terms on VA-guaranteed mortgages with cash settlement costs.
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Pike Co Girl Killed In Possible Car Fall Local Traffic Death
The 19 year old Ruby Woods of Poeniue J Pike County died from a skull fracture after falling from a moving car on Route 220 near Idaho Hill during a curve. Her brother in law Dallas Johnson drove her to Waverly where aid was given. she died at Portsmouth General Hospital. Six others injured in various crashes as police review traffic incidents amid wartime germ warfare discussions.
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Red POW Deal Rejected as Soviet Propaganda
Foreign Office dismissed a Hong Kong message claiming Russia would repatriate 182000 Japanese POWs if Japan signs a separate peace. Japanese government calls the pact worthless and notes unreliable Soviet propaganda.
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Russia
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How To Keep Our Liberty Not Many Democrats Dislike Fair Deal
Raymond Molex argues the two party system preserves liberty amid the Fair Deal and social reform. He contends the South’s party structure is collapsing into mere form without real party vitality, with Republicanism largely a minority and centralized to a few officials. He notes limited GOP growth in Eastern Tennessee and calls the nation to sustain a functional two party framework.
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Negotiators OnVerge Of Agreement In Steel Strike Talks
Negotiations near a possible three year agreement involving major steel workers and management as wage and union terms loom. sources close to the talks say a crucial mid afternoon session aims to seal a deal, with potential wage rises of about 16 cents plus improved benefits and a union shop. talks followed 412 hours of negotiations at the White House yard.
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Cooler Weather Foretold Amid Heat Wave Lingers
A weather forecast predicts cooler weather with cloudy skies and lower highs for Greater Portsmouth as the heat spell continues. Temperatures reached a high around 90s with overnight lows near 70s, marking the third day of intense heat and rising humidity. In political news, President Truman addressed the Brith Abraham Jewish Order convention, stating Americans will shield themselves from aggression and that no nation is strong enough to stand alone.
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Mill Waits For Blast Furnace Update
Old Susie blast furnace at Portsmouth Division operates as crew aims to improve iron quality on the second charge. H. E. Baughman announces planned open hearth continuation for Wednesday. First iron poured at 9:50 am. earlier output delayed by coke and oven issues.
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