Eisenhower Civil Rights Stance In Spotlight During GOP Endorsement
A New York led Negro Republican group pressed Gen. Eisenhower to adopt a stronger civil rights position as he prepared to speak at the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Los Angeles. The general has long urged state handling of civil rights, while the endorsing delegation urged national leadership. Bishop D Ward Nichols headed the delegation at Eisenhower’s headquarters urging clarity on the issue. The speech, set after a Baruch award, is billed as policy oriented with no politics according to Eisenhower.
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Eisenhower
D. Ward Nichols
New York
Ae Methodist - Episcopal Church
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British Family Slain in France Shock Murder At Campsite
Sir Jack Drummond British food expert his wife and 11 year old daughter were killed early today while on a camping trip in southern France. Police said Sir Jack and his wife were shot by bandits and his daughter Elizabeth was killed by a coup de grace. Sir Jack knighted in 1944 served as scientific adviser to the Ministry of Food during World War II and helped devise a balanced nutritious diet from available foods.
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France
Jack Drummond
Jack
Elizabeth
Ministry of Food
Igh
Eisenhower and Stevenson Nominated in Editorial Note
James Marlow writes in today’s editorial page that General Eisenhower and Governor Stevenson were nominated. The feature list includes multiple sections such as Amusements, City Life, Editorials, and Sports with page references. Today’s pictures appear on page 12.
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General Eisenhower
Stevenson
James Marlow
Suan
Ae City Life
Truman Pal in Race for Missouri Senate Primary
In Missouri the Democratic U.S. Senate primary featured President Truman’s ally J. E. Taylor and former aide Stuart Symington in a high turnout race. Symington campaigned on business and government credentials while Taylor was backed by Truman’s faction and the Kansas City machine. observers predicted a close result with party lines divided.
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United States Senate
Truman
Missouri
J. E . Taylor
Stuart Nsyarington
Washington
Symington
Senate
Taylor
James M. Pendergast
Kansas City
Thomas J. Callanan
Morris Shenker
James Conclude
Red Reveals Catholic Baptism After Communist Turn
Dr Bella Doda, once a New York Red leader, disclosed she was baptized Catholic on April in St Patrick's Cathedral by Bishop Fulton J Sheen. The conversion parallels moves by ex Communists Louis Budenz and Elizabeth Bentley amid federal espionage probes.
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Bella ¥. Doda
New York Red
Dodd
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fulton J. Sheen
Louis F. Budenz
Elizabeth Bentley
Appeal for Nurses In Polio Areas
The Red Cross issued an urgent appeal for at least 100 graduate nurses to work in polio affected areas. It said local nursing staff are insufficient in many Midwestern and Eastern states with large outbreaks of poliomyelitis.
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Washington
Red Cross
Stevenson Reshuffles White House Visit Plan in Illinois
Gov Adlai E Stevenson arranged meetings with two White House intimates in Springfield and planned a conference with Sen Richard Russell of Georgia tomorrow. Secretary of Agriculture Brannan and Clair Clifford were due at the White House for campaign talks as Stevenson sought Southern support amid Democratic hopes. He dismissed sectional appeal warnings, noting confidence in the South’s loyalty to the party.
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Ill
Adlai E. Stevenson
White House
Richard Russell
Georgia
Brannan
Clair Clifford
Spesaal
Truman
Executive Mansion
Russell
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Stevenson
Illinois
South
Dwight 2. Seatee
Aly Plans to See Rita During Visit
New York UP Prince Aly Ilhan says he will try to see estranged wife Rita Hag eworth and their daughter Yasmin during a three week visit to the United States. He declined to say if reconciliation is hoped, calling it a personal question.
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New York
Prince Aly
Han
Jim Star
Rita Hageworth
Daugher
Yasmin
Mostem Prince
Aly
Lewis Set To Strike Coal Mines at Midnight September 30
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis plans a full miners strike at midnight September 30 unless operators grant a substantial wage boost to 475000 miners. He notified anthracite and southern soft coal producers of contract terminations, with earlier deadlines set for northern soft coal. Negotiations with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association continue, as Lewis seeks gains possibly exceeding 21 cents plus higher welfare fund payments.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Southern Coal
Northern Soft Coal
Panera
Southern
Harry Moses
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Lewis
C. I. O. Steelsworkers
Miners Welfare Fund
Moses
Girl Fails Course Ends Life at Sea
An 18 year old passenger Patsy Partridge reportedly jumped from the Holland American Veendam off Hoboken on a voyage home to the United States after failing at an art course in London. Parents J. D. Partridge and Mrs Partridge and sister Helen aboard express grief. A note said she could not bear the thought of failure.
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N.J
London
Patsy Partridge
United States
J. D. Partridge
Helen
Die in Miami Airport Crash
Four people including two teenage boys died when a C-36 twin engine plane dived 200 feet at Miami International Airport. Victims include Capt. Robert E. Smith 20 of Miami copilot Jenna Goodman 26 formerly of Vincennes Ind Thomas Slaughter 13 and his brother Glenn 13 of Orlando Fla. Capt. Dixie Walker’s sons were among the pilots for Resort Air Lines Inc of Miami.
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Fla
Miami International Airport
Robert E. Smith
Jenna Norman
Godman
Vicennes
Ind
Thomas Slaughter
Glenn
Orlando
Fia Smith
Goodman
Resort Air Lines, Inc
Resort Airlines
Dixie Walker
Wives Debate Flying Saucers In A Lighthearted Column
Frank Carey muses on the idea that if aliens sent saucers to Earth, the roundtrip from Mars or Venus would take years. He ponders the gap between cosmic travel and home life, joking about tolerant spouses and the practicalities of interplanetary visits. He notes Venus at 25 million miles and a speed of 25,000 miles per hour would still face huge challenges. The piece hints at a continuation on the next page.
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Mars
Venus
Blind woman regains sight after 17 years in Walney
Joan Hornby, newly sighted after 17 years of blindness, described the terrifying world and strange scenes like a horse charging toward her, a double decker bus approaching, and meals appearing unfamiliar after doctors said a bath shock during a sister’s visit restored her sight.
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Walney
England
Joan Hornby
Joan
Allies Bluff On Prisoner Aid In Korean Armistice
In Panmunjom, Major General William K. Harrison urged North Korean leaders to allow parcels of food medicine clothing to war prisoners as per Article 72 of the Geneva Convention. He proposed a staff meeting to arrange welfare deliveries while noting past Communist refusals and ongoing deadlock over repatriation terms.
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Panmunjom
Korea
United Nations
William K. Harrison
Reds
Harrison
Namal
Arran
Princess Mar’s Escort Fades as Engagement Rumor Spreads
London papers report Princess Mar’s latest relationship setback as the Fair of Dalkeith, 25, prepares to marry Miss Jane McNeill, 22, daughter of Hong Kong queen’s counsel John McNeill. The engagement is said to be announced later this week.
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Marfares
Dalkeith
Mest Hn
Jane McNeill
Hong Kong
Counse
John McNeil
Veteran Marries at Long Last in Chile
In Santiago Daniel Parra aged 90 married Maria Farias, 63, after he finally could afford the wedding. The Chilean war veteran, once ineligible for pension, recently qualified for an increased pension.
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Santiago
Chile
Daniel Parra
Maria Farias
Today’s Chuckle Old-fashioned Father Keeps Classic Tone
A brief humorous exchange contrasts old and new generations with playful mishearing. The father recalls stricter times while the son offers a puzzled reply, creating a lighthearted, timeless gag about communication gaps.
Councilman challenges bias over overnight parking tickets
First District Councilman Joseph Grosse charged discrimination over 22 overnight parking tickets in the 609 block of E Division St. In Preston's chambers he warned of suspensions and threatened to tear up tickets, while the judge said violators would be arrested if necessary.
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Joseph Grosse
Truman H. Preston
E. Division St
G.O.P
Preston
Grosso
Syracuse
Korea Votes Six Reds Killed in Guerrilla Raid
In South Korea a poll raid near Pusan left six guerrillas dead and ten wounded as police and troops quelled the attack on a pole and plate. The election saw four presidential candidates including incumbent Rhee Cho Bong Am and Lae Shi Yong. Government officials predicted turnout around 70 percent amid threats of further violence.
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Korea
Ang Plate
South Korea
Vvice
Kim Tai ‘Sun
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Syngman Rhee
Cho Bong Am
Lae Shi Y ¥Ng Ng
Japan
Hugh Cyn
Robber Demands Cash At Albany Station As Police Nearby
Albany police investigate a car accident near the Albany Schenectady road intersection with Fuller road when a gas station attendant Passall Hempel 25 says a man forced entry to the restroom at gunpoint and demanded money, then fled about three minutes later.
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Passall Hempel
Albany - Schenettady Road
Fuller Road
New Wage Stabilization Board Members Take Oath
Under the direction of chairman Archibald Cox and with Judge Charles Fahy administering the oath, nine Wage Stabilization Board members were sworn in today. Five additional members are scheduled to take the oath later.
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Washington
Joon Gilice
Archioald Cox
U.S
Charles Fahy
Price ceilings on all cigars suspended by Washington GTA
Washington GTA suspended price ceilings on all cigars effective immediately citing higher labor and leaf costs. The move follows industry instability and aims to stabilize market pricing amid rising input expenses.
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Washington
GTA
Weather Returns to Near Normal After Storm
Yesterday's storm marked a turning point in the local forecast as Weatherman Andrew Kel ep expects temperatures near normal for the rest of the week. Cooler tonight with a low around six degrees and a chance of more rain this weekend. Winds up to 44 mph were reported and about 5.30 inches of rain fell, the heaviest since July 1.
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Andrew Kelep
Keller
Agital Reported Ready to Resign
Washington reports that Arnall is prepared to resign and turn in his resignation to President Truman tomorrow. Arnall had previously said a departure was not imminent but planned to leave before long.
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Washington
Price
Sta Bilzer
Ellis Arnall
Truman
Arnall
Truman Returns to Washington After Missouri Primary
Independent Missouri voters report President Truman voting in the state's primary before returning to Washington. The scene reflects ongoing political activity as the national leadership resumes duties.
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Independence
Truman
Missouri
Washington
UN warns North Korea civilians to evacuate as air war intensifies
United Nations and Fifth Air Force report new raids across North Korea with jet fighters engaging MiGs near Haeju and Sarinen. Leaflets warn civilians to move while B-25s drop warnings over multiple towns including Sinchon and Yonan. 73 towns targeted with some damage assessed as night strikes.
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Neves Cupi
United Nations
North Korea
Glenn 0. Barcus
Fifth Air Force
United Nations Command
Barcus
Alles
Zadio
Sinchon
Yonan
Maeju
Tragic Train Crash Kills Five in Pembroke Area
A freight train struck a family's car at a level crossing nineteen miles north of Pembroke, killing five members including the parents and a two year old. One child survived with serious injuries, and the seven year old was wounded. The Toutant family name is cited in the report.
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Percy Touscant
Bwesearold
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Hia
Evelyn
Euinesses
Hero Faces Arrest For Staging Rescue
Maynard H L Smith famous Medal of Honor recipient faces false alarm charges after a bereaved mother admitted she faked a rescue on a sixth floor ledge to gain publicity. Authorities allege she was paid to pretend an attempted death, linking Smith to the hoax as he sought attention for political aims.
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Maynard HL (Snuffy) Smith
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Hom He
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