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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
2
New York May report shows wholesale food prices jumping sharply the steepest since 1930. The Dun and Bradstreet index climbed to 0.48 from 6.38, marking the highest level since mid March yet 9.6 percent below the year ago index of 7.17.
Joe Rios, 13, of 412 Live Oak Street, fell 14 feet from a ledge at the Burnet school annex rear while retrieving a baseball. His right leg sustained two fractures and facial cuts. He was taken to Robert Bliaren hospital.
Princeton Research staff surveyed GOP and independent voters nationwide to learn why they prefer Taft or Eisenhower for the Republican nomination. Eisenhower supporters cite his qualifications and experience most often, while Taft backers emphasize avoiding a military president and preferring stability and expertise. The Light presents exclusive U.S. Poll results, copyright 1952.
St Marys Exes invite Ka students to a banquet where Dr T S Painter president of the University of Texas will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gunter Hotel.
The Associated Press reports Taft and Eisenhower backers clash over delegations and a new foreign aid bill. Montana delegates favored Taft, while Eisenhower supporters won a single seat after earlier blocking instructing the delegation. Across Maryland Washington Connecticut Minnesota and Texas the struggle continues as parties prepare for upcoming conventions and votes.
President Truman said he hopes Brown supporters prevail over Kefauver backers in California's June 7 presidential primary. Brown cited Truman’s authorization after a talk with the president.
The White House denied today that President Truman endorsed a slop Kefauver movement in California. The item also notes classified ads for renting rooms and selling unwanted articles. Dial 1231.
President Truman's nominee James P. McGranery, aged 56, was confirmed by a 52 to 18 Senate vote to become the nation’s attorney general. Republicans largely opposed the choice, with 14 Republicans joining 38 Democrats in support.
Ralph Yarborough's gubernatorial bid received a $100 boost as 100 Chandler residents donated a dollar each after his opening speech. Henderson County campaign manager Charley Pinkerton noted the spontaneous contributions. A plumber directory ad appears in the Light Want Ad section.
May 21 report from Austin shows Gov. Shivers commanding delegations from 115 counties with 458 votes as 27 contested seats and 67 uninstructed delegations could tilt the San Antonio convention. Weldon Hart of the state committee says credentials hearings begin Monday ahead of the convention.
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