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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1952
Page
1
In Chicago Eisenhower and Taft press for the Republican nomination with a hard fought battle. Delegates worry the feud could imperil November odds while some leaders push for party harmony led by Summerfield and Fine in talks to heal rifts.
Pittsburgh dispatch says Pennsylvania Republican leaders expect Gov. Fine to back General Dwight D. Eisenhower for the GOP nomination based on assurances reported by the Sun Telegraph. The paper cites 50 to 55 of 70 delegates may follow, but Fine has not confirmed the shift and remains uncommitted. Senator Duff, a longtime Eisenhower backer, seemed pleased.
The weatherman forecasts a sunny afternoon drawing crowds to the beaches. A record season total of 150000 was set Friday, with about 30000 bathers yesterday and lifeguards braced for more today. Forecaster says skies will clear after fog, with 58 to 76 degree temperatures and southwest to west winds 10 to 18 mph.
Washington July 6 The Senate and House clashed over 47 billion dollars in appropriations for atomic weapons expansion and river and harbor projects. A four million dollar Hartwell dam item sparked talk of filibusters as both chambers sent proposed measures back to conference to resolve differences.
NBC officials tested a new portable television camera unit called the walkie-lookie at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. The 60-pound system includes a 10-pound camera and 50-pound transmitter backpack, battery powered for two hours within a half mile of base.
Chicago reports a MacArthur vice presidential boom amid Taft campaign talk. Hoover could join a Taft MacArthur slate, with Hoover allied to Taft and Hoover signaling possible convention impact. Taft cites MacArthur as a strong running mate while Fine of Pennsylvania lingers as key delegate influence.
Police reinforcements and guards used tear gas and fire hoses to quell a five hour riot by more than 50 prisoners at the Guelph Reformatory in Ontario. A spokesman confirmed the riot had been put down.
A large Press Telegram staff in Chicago prepares for up to the minute coverage of the Republican National Convention opening tomorrow. Wire news will be provided by AP and UP, with photos from AP. Reporting includes Malcolm Epley Virginia Kelly and syndicated writers.
A compilation notes Democratic senators urging a liberal candidate for the New Fair Deal and GOP convention coverage. Local front cites expanded precincts, registration drives, and a proposed 16.6 percent gas rate increase. Southland Magazine previews fishing, culture, and arts features across sections with obits and sports listings.
Four Florida air pilots report seeing a flying saucer hovering over the Hanford atomic plant in Richland Washington. Captain John Baldwin describes a perfectly round white disc with vapor trails, seen from about 9000 feet as wispy clouds lay 10 000 to 15 000 feet above. The four men, veterans of World War II, add they have seen many formations but nothing like this.
California led the nation in holiday deaths as the Fourth of July period neared its end. Traffic and drowning tolls rose, with California reporting the largest single state figures and calls for safer driving to curb the rising toll. Ned H. Dearborn urged motorists to save time by driving carefully.
Two Romanian fighter planes landed in Yugoslavia seeking asylum. The USS Iowa led a naval task force in a major bombardment against the North Korean port of Wonsan, joined by USS Helena, Soley, Beusel, Boxer, Philippine Sea, and Bon Homme Richard.
Republican platform drafters in Chicago agreed to tone down a defense plank that would expand air power after questions from Rep. Christian Herter. Eisenhower signaled satisfaction as he conferred with draft chief John Foster Dulles.
California's Warren rallies supporters in Chicago as Taft Eisenhower fight heats up. Long Beach delegates arrive in good spirits, join a Warren demonstration at the Conrad Hilton Hotel and wear Warren shirts and golden caps. The scene shifts to a college rally atmosphere as Warren calls for Republican harmony.
Chicago reporters describe a heavy political atmosphere as Republicans crowd the city ahead of a national convention. The scene contrasts with usual carnival like preconvention gaiety as partisans and neutrals wonder if any convention has begun so somber.
Mrs Lydia Korn Gray a 41 year old California Republican central committeewoman from Mill Valley died after a stroke while hospitalized in San Francisco She had planned to attend the Republican national conclave in Chicago and had postponed plans due to her illness.
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