Democrats Turn To Stevenson as Walkout Looms
In Chicago, Democrats seek Stevenson to unite the party amid Dixie walkout threats over a loyalty rule. The measure, backed by Gov. Dever, pressures delegates to promise to use all honorable means to place nominees on state ballots, affecting five states with 110 votes and Texas. Stevenson’s rise aims to curb Southern bolt risks while Barkley departures fuel the draft Stevenson effort.
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Weather figures show warm trend with sun and clouds
United States Weather Bureau records reading temperatures from 2 PM yesterday to 11 AM today at three hour intervals. Highest 100, lowest 68 with normal high 91 and low 65 for this date. Precipitation totals 2.16 for month to date and 4.03 year to date. Sunrise 5.03, sunset 7.05. Forecast calls for afternoon cloudiness, mostly fair today, tonight and Wednesday with continued warmth.
Tehachapi Hit by Strong Quake Across California
An earthquake centered near Tehachapi north of Los Angeles virtually leveled the town and caused heavy damage reports from Hollister Fresno Bakersfield and Santa Barbara. At least five fatalities were reported and the quake reportedly traveled from San Francisco to Los Angeles. AP Wirephoto map accompanies coverage.
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Pilot reports strange ball of fire over Texas sighted near Dallas
Robert H. Hamilton of Gilroy California piloted a propellerless plane into Dallas after seeing a brilliant white object above West Texas. He described hovering and jumping movements about 20 miles apart at 10 000 feet, then heard a zing as the engine wound up with no propeller. He glided to Dallas safely.
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Water Case Notice Of Appeal Is Given
Counsel for the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District yesterday gave notice of appeal to District Court from a recent ruling by State Engineer John Bliss in a water case. The district sought to overturn Bliss favorable decision on an application by Ross Sears et al to change the location on a well for irrigation on 60 acres.
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Temperatures Mild in Mexico City Rain Record
A light rain measured at a quarter inch fell yesterday as temperatures ranged from 54 to 70 degrees. Residents noted mild conditions with a brief shower passing through the capital.
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California Earthquake Deaths Reach Eleven at Tehachapi
The Tehachapi area bore the brunt of California's second strongest quake, with 11 dead and more than 25 injured. Tens of business houses damaged, 15 homes destroyed, and 53 severely damaged as aftershocks persist for years per Seismology Lab head. Governor Warren declined a state of emergency.
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Man who posed as airman's wife jailed for fraud
George Sanchez, who masqueraded as the wife of Air Force S Sgt Ronald M Carpenter in three states, was sentenced to three years in prison by U.S. Judge Carl A Hatch. He admitted collecting dependent allowances totaling about 2500 dollars over 19 months, starting in Roswell in September 1950.
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Flying Saucers Sighted by Radar near Washington
Air Force investigates radar returns near the capital after eight unidentified images appeared on Washington National Airport radar and reports from two pilots and a newsman described eerie lights. Wright-Patterson center leads the inquiry as saucer sightings surge to about 100 monthly nationwide.
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Barkley Quits Race Amid Attack on Labor Leaders
Vice President Alben W. Barkley withdrew from the Democratic presidential race after a surprise announcement. He attacked self appointed political labor leaders who had refused him their support, ending a run that had positioned him as a top contender at the national convention in Chicago.
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Steel strike gloom deepens as union shop demand rises
The CIO United Steelworkers press renewed non compromise union shop demands as the 51 day steel strike stalls negotiations and government intervention remains unclear. Kentuckian delegates react to Barkley withdrawal while Stevenson support complicates Democratic momentum.
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New Mexico Delgates Eye Draft Stevenson at Democratic Conclave
Chicago bound New Mexico delegates weigh first ballot choices with Kerr and Russell leading. Anderson signals Stevenson momentum as Wrinkle cites a Kerr majority early on. Delegates, totaling 24 with half-votes, could pivot toward Stevenson if conditions align.
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Supreme Court appeal in release of rapist Homer Kelley
Atty Gen Joe L Martinez appeals to the Supreme Court an order releasing Homer C Kelley from state prison after a 70 to 99 year sentence for raping three teens and assaulting a fourth. The Santa Fe District Court ruled the information was defective and ordered release. Kelley argued intoxication memory gaps abuse and denial of counsel.
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Democratic Convention Fault Lines Split South and North
Southerners angered by a loyalty rule threaten to stay put at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, testing the party unity. The Truman Fair Deal wing slammed the rule early, as tensions between regional factions threaten to eject objectors and prolong North South disputes inside the conclave.
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Cox Says Russell Name Might Not Be Nominated
Representative Cox of Georgia suggested that the name of Senator Richard Russell for President may not be placed in nomination. The remarks reflect uncertainty about Russell's potential bid amid ongoing discussions in Congress and the party.
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Indiana Gov Says Stevenson Would Accept Nomination
Chicago report notes Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker quotes Adlai Stevenson saying he could not turn down a Democratic presidential nomination if it were offered. Schricker relayed Stevenson's position during current party discussions.
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Seek Prospector In Slaying of Two Detroit Executives
Police intensified a search for a 67 year old prospector in Crater Lake Oregon in connection with the slaying of two vacationing executives from United Motors Service Corp Detroit. A M Jones 56 Concord California and C P Culhane Detroit Michigan were found gagged and shot in the woods. The wallets were empty and investigators linked the suspect to a state police killing last month.
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Girl Tries to Help Ends in Tragic Bottle Injury
Three year old Luella Abbott died in New Braunfels yesterday while helping parents carry a bottle of milk from a grocery store. The tot tripped, the bottle broke, and glass cut her throat. She died before her father Reverend Norman V. Abbott could reach a hospital.
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Second Polio Case Reported In Chaves County
Chaves County records its second polio case in two days as two year old Philip Robinson of Route One Dexter contracted paralytic polio. The Robinson boy, son of R L Robinson, will be moved to Carrie Tingley Hospital after contagion passes. his condition is not critical.
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Ranchhand Charged With Horse Theft
E. B. Atkins a 50 year old ranch hand was arrested last night at Artesia and brought to Roswell to face grand larceny charges in connection with the alleged theft of a horse. A complaint by G. B. Armstrong before Justice R. Perry Bean led to the arrest. The horse reportedly stolen last week from the Armstrong and Armstrong ranch north of town was later found back in its corral. Atkins was a former employee of the ranch.
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Tehachi pain as quake kills family in Tehachapi tragedy
Tehachapi California a farm laborer Pete Quintana 38 arrived from Silver City New Mexico tears on his face recounting the morning after an earthquake that killed his wife Blanche 36 and their four children ages from nine down to Jose and Bobby. He described rescuing relatives and pulling bodies from rubble as police ordered him to stay out.
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Eisenhower Nixon plan Sunday conference in Colorado
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sen. Richard M. Nixon will meet at Eisenhower's Colorado ranch to discuss fall campaign strategy. Nixon will fly in from Washington and travel to Fraser on Sunday, then return to Los Angeles and Columbus for convention duties. Duff, Cake, and Thornton will join Eisenhower for private talks at the ranch.
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Democrats Say Question Mark Candidate Will Oppose Dewey
At the convention in Chicago Democrats debated their presidential choice while noting the Republicans back Eisenhower. Governor Paul A. Dever of Massachusetts argued Dewey’s influence behind the scenes, calling Eisenhower a novice in civil affairs and framing Dewey as the real force. The crowd reacted with boos and approval, and Dever relied on a teleprompter for his remarks.
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