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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
8
Peggy McCarthy collects opinions from residents on Alben Barkley's age and suitability for the presidency. Readers propose retirement or a run for vice president, with mixed views on younger leaders and Kefauver Ike Mamie remarks. A Border Patrol note follows in a separate item about a German youth illegal entry by swimming the Niagara River.
Walter Kiernan reports a chaotic Chicago Democrats gathering where 32 delegates backed a resolution as 300 waved by proxy. The scene shifted into internal squabbling after three hours, with talk of Roosevelt Jr and potential White House runs amid ticker tape receptions and mixed reactions to Hoover and Ike.
New York Democrats at the convention show signs of deserting Harriman in favor of Adlai Stevenson. Lehman expects 80 to 85 New York votes in early balloting as delegates hold caucuses without a counted roll call. Observers expect Stevenson to gain momentum as the day progresses. Meanwhile, two boys drown in Lake Ontario near Rochester when their boat capsized.
The U S Red Cross conducted relief operations following 284 disasters across the United States during 1951, aligning emergency response with national disaster needs and providing aid to affected communities.
Ex bookie Harry Gross was called by the city as its star witness at a police graft trial opening today before deputy commissioner James A. Delehanty. Thirty four suspended plain clothesmen faced departmental charges in the graft scandal, including six runners a lieutenant two sergeants and 25 patrolmen accused of taking bribes to allowGross to operate a bookmaking business estimated at 20 million dollars annually.
Leghorn in Italy reported a prewar daily shipping capacity of 17 300 tons, reflecting its role as a key Mediterranean port and industrial hub prior to conflict.
Pearl Harbor reports a major U S task force exercises this week off the coast of Red China led by Adm Arthur W Radford commander of the Pacific fleet The operation is described as training and familiarization but seen as a show of force The force includes at least two Essex class carriers and escort destroyers conveying Naval power toward Communist China.
In 1951 Britain’s industrial output stood 45 percent higher than the 1938 baseline. The gain reflects postwar reconstruction and expanded manufacturing across key sectors.
Product notice for COOPER DECORATION CO offering a 12 oz spray that protects draperies and furniture from sun fading and keeps windows cleaner longer. Advertises easy application on store and home windows with a price of $2.49 and a Syracuse address and phone number.
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