Defensive Policy Won't End Cold War Says Groves
Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves warned the U. S. foreign policy to halt communism is a slow, strength-sapping approach that will not bring peace. He spoke to the Congress of American Ukrainians and urged direct confrontation, noting U. S. blood and money spent in Korea without facing the enemy.
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Loyalists Elect Delegates To National Convention
Mississippi's Loyal Democrats formed six weeks ago to challenge the regular States Rights group. They will elect delegates to seek seats at the national convention on July 21, pledging loyalty to the Chicago platform and nominee. In other brief items, a firecracker accident in North Dakota hurt two men. a Washington poll of Republicans rates General MacArthur as the best possible GOP compromise in a presidential deadlock. A Fourth of July fireworks event on the Washington Monument grounds was postponed due to weather. An Ishpeming parade spectator died when an exhibitional jump ended in a fatal chute failure.
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British Sail for Greenland to Test Polar Thaw Claim
British scientists set sail from London to North Greenland to test a theory that melting polar ice may flood world ports. Led by Royal Navy Commander Courtland Simpson, the expedition is in cooperation with Denmark and is the largest British polar trek since Scott’s 1912 voyage.
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Indian stores close as tax protest hits Bombay markets
In Bombay several thousand shops and business places, along with the stock market and money exchanges, remained closed in protest against a proposed rise in government sales tax. The current tax is about 3 cents per dollar on consumer foods, while the new levy would add roughly 4 cents on consumer goods via middlemen, with wholesaler transactions to retailers staying at 3 cents.
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Polish Premier and Noted Educator Dies in New York
DEATHS LIST include JAN KUCHARZESAHI 76 historian educator and lawyer who served as Poland’s wartime premier for four months in WWI in New York City JOSE RUBEN ROMERO 52 prominent Mexican writer diplomat and rector in Mexico City and Spain Brazil and Cuba WALTER WONG 7 year old Hollywood actor who died during July fireworks at the Los Angeles Coliseum
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Pauker Is Dismissed as Romanian Foreign Minister
Bucharest reports Anna Pauker, long a top Romanian Communist leader, was fired from the post of foreign minister. Simion, the Romanian ambassador to Moscow, was recalled to Bucharest to assume the ministry amid party leadership purges tied to Pauker and associates.
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Eisenhower denounces Taft force takeover at convention
Eisenhower lashed at Taft allies accusing them of steamrolling delegates and undermining majority rule. He urged voters to reject entrenched power, rallying young supporters and criticizing Chicago nomination tactics as a fight for honor and political integrity. He warned of a party governed by a few over citizens.
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Czech Exiles Organize 104 Member Parliament in U S
A Slovak and Czech exile parliament formed in the United States includes 70 former Czech MPs from 1938 to 1948, 14 regional Czech assembly members, and 20 former ambassadors. Dr Stefan Osuský was elected president of the parliament, within the reorganized council of free Czechoslovakia. The council lists 400 members from democratic Czech, Slovak, and Ruthenian groups, excluding the peasant party and separatist factions.
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Mossadegh Signals Resignation and Renaming Urged
Prime Minister Mossadegh announced he will resign in line with parliamentary tradition and urged the Majlis to reappoint him. Tehran Radio cited deputies backing him as the Majlis prepares to convene and consider a new government while martial law extends to July 31.
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Darling dies in second Saratoga Springs crash
In under four hours Crawford Darling, 26, of Saratoga Springs died after a second crash. Earlier at 2:45 P.M. his car rammed the rear of another vehicle. His brother Chester Darling, 44, and passenger Jack La Salle, both of Saratoga Springs, were seriously injured.
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East Germans Conscript Labor Decrees Enforced
Reports from West Berlin via Telegraf state the East Zone Communist government enacted sweeping decrees mandating compulsory labor for men aged 18 to 60 with few exceptions. Local authorities may assign men to general tasks, with medical unfitness and mothers of young children as the only exemptions.
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Battle Over Delegates Shapes GOP Nomination Fight
In Ames and Washington the shakeup over seating contested delegates dominates the bid for the nomination. Eisenhower backers push for a rule change to bar contested delegates from voting on seating while Taft supporters seek to curb Texas outcomes and gain momentum for a first ballot effort. Key figures include Sprague Ingalls Summerfield and Fine with MacArthur potential as a running mate amid a tense convention climate.
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Republicans Split on Civil Rights and Farm Policy at Convention
The GOP factions debate a voluntary federal civil rights commission to curb discrimination on government contracts while arguing over state and local limits. Farm plank favors no quick price subsidies, warning Truman policies may spur surpluses and federal controls. Foreign policy drafting aims to balance anti-Communist aims with UN cooperation, taft Eisenhower splits and Dulles influence.
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United States liner chases Queen Mary’s record voyage
Commodore Harry Manning steers the superliner through mist at speeds near 36 knots as the United States race to beat the Queen Mary’s past crossing records. Notables aboard include Margaret Truman as British and American reporters cover the voyage. Manning notes they are still cruising toward peak potential.
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Diet Approves Peace Treaties with Nationatler China
The Japanese Diet approved peace treaties with Nationatler Chin and the Japan U S Canadian fisheries pact. Officials expect ratification by India and the Nationalist Chinese within a week.
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Pope Writes Letter To Saint Maria Goretti's Mother
In an unusual gesture Pope Pius II sent a personal blessing to the 88-year-old mother of Saint Maria Goretti, the 11-year-old martyr who died defending her virtue. Vatican sources noted it as a precedent setting act for a pope to write a lay Catholic.
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Ex Olympic Wrestler Harley Strong Found Dead in Jail
Norman authorities report Harley Doc Strong 35 former U S Olympic wrestler and Oklahoma A and M star was found dead last night in Norman jail. He reportedly hanged himself from a cell bar after being picked up for public drunkenness. Strong was a 1936 Olympic team member and 145-pound national collegiate champion at A and M. He had assisted University of Oklahoma coach Por Robertson with Olympic hopefuls and placed third in a district Olympic qualifying meet this year.
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$30 000 Bet Says Taft Can t Win
Wall Street lawyer Leo Gottlieb offers $20 000 against Taft winning if nominated with 7 to 3 odds. He bets for three clients and has sent word to Chicago but has no takers yet.
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