Stevenson Seen as Front Runner in 1956 Democratic Nomination
AP poll of 126 Democratic leaders shows Adlai Stevenson as the best bet to win the party's presidential nomination in 1956. Governors and state officials across Ohio Massachusetts Texas Georgia Missouri New Jersey Michigan and other states express strong support, with Kefauver and others offering notable competition.
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Arthur Edson
Associated Press
Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Waik
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
U. S. Senate
Massachusetts
Texas
Ape Oy Johnson
al Russell
Georgia
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Robert B. Meyner
Jersey
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Stevenson
Illinois
Eisenhower
Yas
Jack Toole
Montana
Tom E. Brown
New Mexico
Monroe Sweetland
Oregon
Political Contenders Highlight Harriman Lead
The remarks praise Harriman as a front rank governor while noting Fauver and Prendergast acknowledge strong party members. The quote underscores confidence in Harriman amid party perspectives.
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Fauver
Harriman
Michael H. Prendergast
Newete Ak Na
Public Health Service Releases 1 368 306 Polio Vaccines
Washington December 29 AP Public Health Service announced the release of 1 368 306 doses of Salk polio vaccine for distribution. The shipment expands nationwide immunization efforts amid ongoing disease control campaigns.
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Washington
Public Health Service Web
Dad Squeezed Baby to Death in Chicago Case
An inquest was set for Thursday into the death of 3 month old Matthew Powers after post mortem showed internal injuries. Police say father Richard Powers 26 admitted spanking and squeezing the baby to stop crying while tending him during his wife’s trip.
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Chicago
Matthew Powers
Richard Powers
Powers
Dette Coat Shaeaby Sutoaath
Ges
Grass Fire Reported Near 500 North Ninth Street
Herrin fire department answered a grass fire call about 2 a.m. Wednesday at 500 N. 9th St. The blaze required a quick response to prevent spread. No injuries reported. Local crews contained the fire and checked for hotspots.
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Herrin
9Th St
Mrs Dwight F Davis Dies Aged 68 Noted Antiprohibition Leader
Mrs. Dwight F. Davis 68 a nationally known antiprohibition crusader and political figure died at her home after health declined in 1943 She was widow of Dwight F Davis secretary of war 1925 to 1929 He helped promote the Davis Cup emblem of tennis supremacy. She was active in public service and politics for decades.
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Dwight F. Davis
Washington
Philip Lans i
Scar Hoover
Tee
Davis
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