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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
6
The article notes Ford declining a bid, citing expense. It mentions Rep. Lindley Kekworth not seeking reelection after entering the senate race, with other names flowing from the contested period.
Bexar County faces a slim slate of Democratic primary contests as filing fees rise. Democratic leader Bond notes a 15 percent hike in assessments and refunds shrinkage, forcing candidates for district judge to pay about $2000 for ballot placement. County commissioner, JP, treasurer, and rural JP and constable races require roughly $1062, $1033, $869, and $630 respectively, likely reducing total contests to near vanishing.
A fair trade bill that would validate minimum price agreements for many trademarked items faces a final test vote in the House. Supporters call it a boon to small business while critics label it an extortion on consumers. May date unavailable.
Nonsensical ad text cites Doan's Pills as a remedy for kidney function related discomfort. Mentions dizziness, energy loss, and nighttime urination. Promotes Doan's Pills as a long used simple dietary aid for kidney tube waste relief.
Democrats convened at Sprateld Thursday amid talk of naming Adlai Stevenson for the presidential nomination. Stevenson, reportedly Truman’s choice, urged not to be placed in an awkward spot. In Camp Cooke, California, Stevenson spoke with Jacob M. Arvey, a Democratic National committeeman, who appeared noncommittal on endorsing Stevenson. Illinois prepares 20 at large delegates with half votes each for the July national convention. Florida primary results show Russell defeating Kefauver 339,016 to 272,238, but delegates are not binding. Senate reactions vary as Kefauver’s gains are weighed by Georgia’s George and Illinois’ Douglas. Taft leads GOP votes in Ohio toward the nomination. AP gives Taft 332 and Eisenhower 280.
Delegates tabulated by the Associated Press show Taft with 332 to Eisenhower’s 280 in the Republican race as of May 7, with 604 needed for the nomination and 421 remaining. On the Democratic side Kefauver overtakes Harriman after Ohio primary wins, adding to his tally and garnering endorsements in Alabama and New York.
Shannon May 8 John Foster Dulles predicted Gen. Eisenhower will be elected president and said he is the obvious man for secretary of state though he does not count on the job. He spoke after week end talks with Eisenhower in Paris and declined to state he would support the candidacy.
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