Wallace third party bid opens with high hopes in Philadelphia
Henry A. Wallace arrived amid cheering crowds at Broad Street station and declared that his Third Party candidacy will mark a turning point for the party and world. The Philadelphia program outlined calls to order by Elmer Benson, speeches, election of Charles Howard Dex Maines as temporary chair, and a keynote by M Howard. Wallace avoided denouncing Communists yet warned no one can prove he is one.
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United States
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Elmer A. Benson
National Wallace
Benson
Charles Howard
Dex Maines
M Howard
Ator Glen H. Taylor
Idaho
Robert M. LaFolette
Burton K. Wheeler
Glen Taylor
Surprise Conference With Eisenhower At Pawling
Governor Thomas E Dewey hosted a surprise conference in Pawling with General Dwight D Eisenhower president of Columbia University. They discussed European affairs and military establishment ahead of a larger Dewey briefing with Senator Arthur Vandenberg and John Foster Dulles. Mrs Eisenhower joined Ike as they traveled from New York City.
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Thomas E Dewey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Columbia University
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Europe
Arthur 4. Vandenberg
John Foster Dulles
Berlin
Ike
New York City
Anti-Red Bill May Go Over to 1949
Revised Munch-Nisen anti-Communist bill ready for Senate action during the special session if Republican leaders grant clearance. Reports say House-passed measure may die if that “if” fails. Weather notes report heavy rain in New York and Central New York as a storm system moves through with cooler temperatures ahead.
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Shrewd stage managers eye 1952 political shift
In Henry Wallaee's third party convention analysis, inflation and stock market fears are seen as signals of a new mood. Marquis Childs notes the editorial page column, while page cues list features, comics, horoscopes, and various sections including letters, classifieds, and Deaths.
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Derby ready for Syracuse Centennial Soap Box Derby
Joseph Y. Ganley reports Derby excitement as 62 young racers aged 11 to 15 prepare for the Syracuse Centennial Soap Box Derby at 1 PM with 25,000 spectators expected. Charles E. Ames says strict construction rules have produced athletes in excellent condition for what is billed as the world’s greatest amateur racing event.
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Ian
Troops Back Berlin Stand Clay Warns U S Stays in Berlin
Gen Lucius D Clay told House members that American forces in Germany will stay and carry out policy in Berlin. He met with President Truman after closing session as talks on the Soviet blockade continued. Russian pressure on satellite states was reported to rise during the Berlin crisis, with moves toward stronger Communist leadership in some areas.
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Lucius D. Clay
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Berlin
Clay
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Eaton
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Army
Kennet Rayall
Tuman
Torigin
Russia
Paar
2000 Gallon Still Seized in Putnam County Raid
State police and Treasury agents raided a large illegal liquor operation near Carmel in Putnam County, seizing a 2000 gallon per day still described as the largest uncovered in New York in 14 years. Two men were taken into custody. names were not released. Major George M. Searle stated the operation involved troopers and four Treasury agents.
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Watch Dog Barks At Hen Theft Suspects Flee
Mrs. Carl Bauer on Barker Hill reports chicken thieves stole 200 hens over months. Her watchdog alerted only after noises drew intruders who fled in a parked car, deputies Donu Yale Cummings and Eugene Beebe investigated. Police also probe burglary at Glade Theater in Kirkpatrick Street where a thief raided an office after hours, taking about $70 from a cabinet, with $25 overlooked.
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Donuflea Yale Cummings
Eugene Beebe
Glade Theater
Tio Kirkpatrick St
Fred Nelipowits
Norbert Edem
Culbert Sf
Nelipewily
Young Bride-To-Be in Maine Pending Probate Blessing
In Westbrook Maine Glenna Rawding a 14 year old seeks marriage with Almon Scribner 20. Probate Judge Carroll Chaplin must approve the union after Glenna proves maturity and consent. If granted the couple plans July wedding and an apartment awaits them. Glenna’s parents Mr and Mrs Howard Rawding marked their first wedding anniversary yesterday. Glenna’s older sister now Mrs Alfred Legere of South Windham married 13 years ago.
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Carroll Chaplin
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Almon Scribner
Howard Rawding
Alfred Legere
South Windham
Stork Wins Race in Dramatic Home Birth
William Warul of 311 Forman Ave rushed from a gas station at about 7 AM to summon a Crouse-living ambulance. The Stork won the race and delivered a boy to his wife Mes Jrelen Warul. Mother and newborn were reported doing satisfactorily after treatment by the interne. Mrs Warul chose to remain at home.
Four Injured In City Bus Collision At Cortianday Street
Four persons sustained injuries in a city bus crash at Cortianday and Blaine streets at 10 30 AM. Edward Hiersch Amy Murray Mona Maxon and May Donovan suffered various injuries to back and legs but none required hospitalization. Patrolman Frante Corbel reported one bus halted to discharge passengers when the other bus rammed the rear as a car forced a pass and swerved to the right.
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Woodbine
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Gon W. Newell
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May Donovan
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Firiven
Harold Gates
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Gates
Corbett
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Corhel
Dani Majerite
Harold Seib
Sai
Wiliam Brody
Carte and Ay
All Time High June 15 Prices Hit 171 Percent of 1935 39 Avg
Washington reports the consumer living-cost index reached an all time high on June 15 with prices and retail costs rising sharply. President Truman prepares inflation measures. Paul A. Porter named special assistant for anti inflation legislation. Wholesale meat prices show mixed moves while retail prices stay elevated across regions.
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Bureau of Labor Statishes
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Office of Price Administration
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Syracuse
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Labor Department
D W Griffith Dies at 73 Pioneer Filmmaker Passes Away
D W Griffith 73 renowned director of The Birth of a Nation dies after a cerebral hemorrhage. He collapsed in his hotel suite Wednesday night and died at 8 24 A M after hospital care. Griffith helped discover Mary Pickford and shaped early cinema.
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David Warkith
Pickford
Griffith
Flood Threat Looms Over Yangtze River Dikes
Yangtze River threatens to overflow as heavy rains persist. About two million farmers keep vigil on dikes around Chungking Nanking and central China’s grain belts to protect rice crops amid ongoing floods.
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Yangtze
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Gun Battle Ends Two Week Ohio Manhunt
Two ex convicts faced police in a deadly pursuit across northern Ohio after seven killings sparked a two week manhunt. West was shot dead and Daniels captured after a drive away truck ambush left Sgt. Conn and County game warden wounded. Daniels later claimed he and West confessed the seven murders. authorities questioned his account as the search for transport continued.
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Legal Police
PBS
Sgt
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Roy Shaffer
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Ohio cuts sales tax in special session action
Governor Herberts plan cuts the sales and use tax, effective August 1, exempting under nine cents and making under forty-one cents tax free. Officials estimate annual savings around 12,000 to 15 million dollars. The package also raises maximum old age pension and indigent blind grants to 55 dollars monthly with federal aid.
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Thomas J. Herberts
Poytan
The Devil Fish in Spain and a Humorous Rejoinder
On a trip from Malaga to Gibraltar Richard Crabbe attends a dinner in India where Spaniards eat strange fish. An old Spaniard shares a quip about the devil fish, comparing it to women: when bad they are awful, and when good they are only so-so.
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Crabbe
Ban Smd
Malaga
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Premier Resigns Head of Finland's Leftist Government Steps Down
HELSINKI Finland Premier Mauna Pekiala who has headed Finland's leftist government since March 26 1946 resigned last night giving no reason for the departure.
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