Arab League Warns West Over Egypt Suez Crisis
In Cairo the Arab League pledged unity against any attack on Egypt and backed Nasser's call for a 45 nation conference on canal guarantees. Britain airlifted troops to the Mediterranean while ferrying British families from the canal zone to Malta. Western diplomats in London expect Nasser's counter proposal to complicate the London conference on canal management.
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Syria
Yemen
Today's Chuckle Pokes Fun At Electric Blanket Toaster Mash
A lighthearted item jokes about combining electric blankets with toasters to wake people by popping them from bed, reflecting playful household humor.
Betsy Moves Toward Florida Coast Prompting Alerts
Hurricane Betsy intensifies with 110 mph winds near the Atlantic. Florida east coast from Daytona Beach to Miami declares hurricane alert as Betsy nears the mainland, expected to reach around 4 PM EDT Tuesday with gale and hurricane winds felt earlier. The storm eye was forecast to pass near San Salvador in the Bahamas.
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Puerto Rico
Betsy
Daytona Beach
San Salvador
Bahamas
Wired Fence Kills Boy in Indian Head Maryland
Five year old Thomas Edward Pearson was found dead in his yard draped over an electrified fence at his home. The fence, set by his father to keep dogs out of a garage, carried a 21 volt charge. Officials in Charles County and Baltimore weighing whether the death was accidental while investigations continue.
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Indian Head
Thomas Edward Pearson
Raymond Pearson
Edward J. Edelen
Charles County
Baltimore
Paul F. Guerin
Truman Attacks Eisenhower on Democratic Convention Day
Former President Truman charged the Eisenhower administration with dishonesty as he addressed the Democratic National Convention breakfast in Chicago. He urged voters to sweep the current administration from power, as Stevenson acknowledged a tough campaign ahead and posed with Daley, Harriman, Wagner, and other leaders.
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United States
Eight East Syracuse firefighters burned by tar pit blast
An explosion at Thor Metal Products in East Syracuse sent a wall of flame from a 20 by 15 by five foot tar pit while eight firefighters sprayed it with foamite. Four firefighters remained hospitalized with burns, others treated and released.
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Gerald O’donald
Irving Lynch
Donald’ Johnson
N. Center St
Carl Sterling
Charles P. Cline
Cline
Frederick Mitchell
Mattydale
North Syracuse
Liverpool
City
Emmett Clapper
Hancock Air Base
Mary Hamilton
Thompson Rd
Jean
Welfare and Health Planks Shaped by Party Drafters
Democratic platform drafters agreed on a welfare plank seeking higher social security benefits and expanded federal health coverage. A farm plank proposes 90 percent parity loans with subsidies and direct purchases to raise small farmers to parity. A “free enterprise” plank targets anti trust enforcement and business-friendly policies. Civil rights talks continue with Eleanor Roosevelt hearing. moderates seek a compromise acceptable to Southern delegates while leaders express confidence in a majority vote for a committee plank.
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Truman
Eleanor Roosevelt
Supreme Court
DeSapio Leads Ave Bid as New York Delegation Chooses
New York State delegation elected Carmine G. De Sapio as chairman to lead Harriman’s nominating fight. John Purcell became vice chairman, Benjamin Wetzler secretary, and Edna F. Kelly chosen to succeed the late Mrs. William H. Good. John J. Young praised Kelly’s nomination and Upstate nod. (Concluded on Page 6)
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al Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Lehman
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John Purcell
Troy
Benjamin Wetzler
Democratic National Committee
Edna F. Kelly
Brooklyn
William H. Good
Kelly
Onondaga County
John J. Young
Onondaga
Young
Upstate
Alice Campbell Good
Hodge Plea Sets Guilty in Illinois Scandal
Hodge a 51 year old former state auditor and Republican official in Illinois pleaded guilty to embezzlement forgery and conspiracy charges in a million dollar state funds case. He changed from innocent to guilty as indictments were read before Circuit Judge Clem Smith.
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Driver Fined $100 on Tipsy Charge
Thayer Parrish aged 42 of 452 Grant Blvd pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined $100 by Traffic Court Judge P Lee Dorsey. A 30 day suspended sentence in Onondaga County penitentiary was imposed and his license was revoked. Parrish was arrested Saturday on Grand Blvd after his car failed to stop for a taxi and a bus.
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Onondaga County
Grand Blvd
Chicago Opens Democratic National Convention Program
Opening session begins at 12 noon with invocation and national anthem. Democratic national chair Butler presents, Mrs. Dorothy Vredenburgh presides, Gov. Marvin Griffin delivers gavel tribute, Mayor Daley welcomes, speeches by Sen. Douglas and others, with reports from Chicago and host committee. Second session at 8 p.m. features keynote by Gov. Clement and remarks by Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Paul M. ‘Butler
Dorothy Vredenburgh
Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Richard J. Daley
Paul H. Douglas
Haineis
Jacob M. Arvey
Illinois
James E. O’keefe
Daley
Ben W. Barkely
Vredenburgh
George A. Smathers
Florida
Michael J.kirwan
Ohio
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
Franklin D.roosevelt
Democratic Convention Opens With Stevenson Harriman Feud
The 1906 Democratic gathering in Chicago begins at Convention Hall with Adlai E. Stevenson and Gov. Averell Harriman vying for delegates. Truman signals support for Stevenson while endorsing a strong fight against Republicans as ballot counts show Stevenson leading.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
International Amphitheater
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
Weather Outlook for Syracuse Today and Tonight
Syracuse expects scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Weatherman Andy Keller forecasts a low pressure system and southwest winds bringing rain and warmer air, with clearing by tomorrow afternoon and a high near 84 degrees.
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Bristol on Tour Arrives in New York for Demonstration
Britain's Bristol Britannia jet prop airliner and troop carrier arrived at Idlewild Airport New York to begin a demonstration hour for United States officials and press.
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Britain
Idlewild
United States
McGuinness Appears on WSYR TV Daily in DNC Coverage
Walter McGuinness, Herald Journal political writer, reports from Chicago during the Democratic National Convention. He will appear daily on WSYR-TV Channel 3 with behind the scenes looks and interviews with local and state leaders. Broadcast times include 7 30 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday Friday 12 45 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Herald-Journal
Chicago
Wsyr-Tv
Channel 3
James A. Farley
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