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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
2
The Thruway Authority, which has driven hundreds from their homes for highway construction, must relocate its own office space. Landlord Joel H. Carrell of Elmira notified the agency to vacate its Washington Avenue mansion, with no deadline set.
General Douglas MacArthur, in civilian clothes, denounced U S foreign policy and Truman's wartime measures. He blamed troop withdrawals and atomic material concessions for empowering the Soviet bloc and weakening allied strength. He warned Korea could become a graveyard for American resolve and urged mustering will to win.
The Commerce Department reports Americans spent 9.15 billion dollars on alcohol last year, about 59.80 per person, while clothing expenditures ran at about twenty times that amount. Other briefs note a postal stamp due date, TV equipment shipments resuming after a ban, Marine enlistment motives, Akron newspaper cost hikes, a burglary arrest in San Francisco, and Maine quadruplets crying for milk hours after birth.
Reports from London and cities across Western Europe show hundreds dead from the prolonged heat. Germany tallies over 200 deaths including U S soldiers, while Italy and France report dozens more.
Taft and Eisenhower delegates clash as Ross Rizley of Guymon Oklahoma chairs Taft allied group. Taft plans a huddle with Minnesota's two member delegation while Stassen followers hold the majority, though co chair Edward J Thye says Taft may be finished though Eisenhower not yet secure. Ben Snipes reports a distracted pace after tense alignment updates.
Washington. President Truman accepted the resignation of Philip B. Perlman as solicitor general the fourth high official in the Justice Department to leave since Attorney General James P. McCraney took office May 27. Truman said he regretted the move but wished Perlman well in private life.
At LaGuardia Field General MacArthur spoke with reporters before heading by car to his Waldorf Towers suite. He asked who won the boxing bout, learning Rial Wright had defeated Gill Turner by technical knockout in Philadelphia last night.
A correspondent reports delegates discuss independence and courting pressures at a political convention. Quips compare uncommitted delegates to courted figures, while observations note television confusion among attendees and a night club scene near the hall highlighting nonpartisan displays and entertainment.
About 450 inmates at the Ontario reformatory were fed only a few mouthfuls of water and one meal of bread and milk since their Saturday night. They were gathered into walled compounds as a heat wave drove temperatures to around 100 degrees with more heat forecast.
President Truman today refused a plea to change his mind about running for president again. He also would not name his preferred candidate for the Democratic nomination. Rep. William J. Green Jr., a convention delegate, reported the White House visit and July Chicago convention date.
Eisenhower claimed victory over Taft forces as the convention handled contested delegations. He said Republicans must muster a tremendous majority in November to win and avoid a seesaw battle that could cost the presidency, the Senate, and only a slim House majority. He watched the session on TV and issued a statement praising delegates and urging trust in the party.
McKeldin backed Eisenhower for the presidential nomination after agreeing to name Eisenhower in nomination and releasing Maryland’s delegation from a favorite son pledge. A convention rule change barred 68 of 93 contested delegates from seating disputes until their contests are decided, signaling Maryland’s nominating leanings. McKeldin prepared a speech for tomorrow night, seen as a pivotal moment in the Taft-Eisenhower contest.
In 1951 about one person in every county nationwide completed a Red Cross health and safety course. The nationwide effort shows ongoing Red Cross training across communities and represents growing public readiness in essential lifesaving skills.
U S Attorney Thomas E Fairchild a 39 year old former Wisconsin attorney general resigns to campaign for the Democratic nomination. He says it is vital to Wisconsin and America to replace Senator McCarthy and repudiate his methods.
Hollywood confirms Lex Barker Tarzan actor, 33, and Arlene Dahl, 26, have reconciled after a May separation. The couple married a little over a year ago and had been seen together recently, ending months of public split rumors.
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