Army Takes Over In Egypt Coup Shocks Cairo
Egyptian Gen. Mohammed Naguib seized control of Cairo in a military coup. Premier Ahmed Naguib Hilaly Pasha resigned as tanks and troops surrounded key buildings. Naguib declared himself army commander in chief and pledged to fight corruption.
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Short Panmunjom Talks Yield Seven Minute Parley
Secret seven minute session at Panmunjom focused on prisoner exchange as Red China and Communists report grim prospects for peace. A second door meeting was planned for 10 P M while Peiping Radio accused U S actions of casting a shadow over world policy and warned against military pressure.
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P.S.C. Aid Asked To Curb Gas Explosions
In Albany the Public Service Commission chair Benjamin F. Feinberg warned a fear of gas blasts has grown after recent explosions and distribution mishaps. He told about 35 gas companies that the PSC and utilities share a grave duty to implement modern safeguards. He spoke at hearings to identify steps to lessen danger and accidents in gas service.
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Today’s Features on Page 21 Across Regular Sections
The page list highlights sections including Amusements Financial Music City Life Editorials Social News and Letters alongside page references. It notes ongoing features and where to find death notices sports and radio TV content, with Today’s Pictures on page 16.
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City Life
Cool Air Set To Bring Relief For Syracuse
The weatherman promises cooler air moving into Syracuse tomorrow after today’s 93 degree heat. The cooler spell may last through Friday with southerly and westerly winds reaching up to 26 mph and strong gusts during tonight’s thunderstorms.
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Chicago
Syracuse
UN and Chinese Clash Over Old Baldy Crest in Korea
United Nations planes and artillery pounded Old Baldy as Chinese infantry held the crest on the western front near Chorwon. The fighting saw heavy casualties on the Chinese side, with UN forces repeatedly driven from the summit as air power and bombardment continued at dawn.
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Korea
United Nations
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Platform revisions signal harmony at Democrats convention
Reported in Chicago that Democrats planned to unveil a revised platform with a civil rights compromise. McCormack, Lehman, and Perlman helped finalize drafts on foreign policy and labor after dawn sessions and closed-door talks aimed at party unity.
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John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
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E. D.T
Frank McKinney
Democratic National Committee
MecCormack
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Philip B. Perlman
McKinney
Lehman
Harriman Edges Stevenson in New York Delegation Vote
At the New York Democratic delegation caucus Harriman received 335 votes to Stevenson's 3 1/2. Farley supported Stevenson while James A. Farley backed the Illinois governor. Three delegates were uncommitted and three were absent. Mauhs of Schoharie backed Kefauver alongside Harriman.
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Oe Fitzpatrick
New York
R. Averell Harriman
John Carroll
Colo
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
N.Y
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Chicago
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Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
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Estes Kefauver
Strike Closes Chevrolet Shell Plant Amid Steel Walkout
The 52 day steel strike halts the Chevrolet shell plant in St Louis as defense mobilization officials press for a bargaining breakthrough. Acting Defense Mobilizer John R Steelman communicates with both sides to resume talks and avert broader shutdowns.
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White House
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St. Louis
Denver Police Hold Claire Short on Store Check Ties
Denver police held 32 year old Claire Short at the city jail after checks he cashed at a Denver store matched his last name.
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Denver
Claire Short
Safe Found in Field Revs Burgunry at Estabrook Home
A smashed safe and ransacked Fayetteville residence end a two week New England vacation. Deputy Sommers found the strongbox at 6 am during a routine check near the Air Base. A birth certificate of Joan Estabrooke surfaced. attorney Wil liam S. Estabrook was alerted as his son had left with the family for vacation in Nan. Laborers shattered the garage door and removed clothing and furniture while government bonds and silverware were left behind.
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New England
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Fred Sommers
Joan Estabrooke
Estabrook Printing Company
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At & Lynacres
Falyetteville
Ranks Split as Barkley Drops Out of Democratic Field
Chicago reports a bitter split in union ranks over Vice President Alben Barkley’s exit from the Democratic presidential race. John L. Lewis accuses CIO and AFL leaders of plotting with some hopefuls to topple Barkley, while factions debate the party’s nominee. Barkley plans to address delegates tonight, with unclear impact on the convention.
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Alben Barkley
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers—ias
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Kentuckian
Thes
Lewis
Pemecmne
Barkley
South America arms aid to leave Friday for Ecuador Peru Colombia
Defense Department announced the first shipments of arms aid equipment to South America under Mutual Defenses program will depart New York Friday for Ecuador, Peru and Colombia. Equipment includes motor vehicles weapons ammunition and spare parts for aircraft and naval vessels to protect sea lanes and communications in war.
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South America
New York
Ecuador
Peru
Colombia
Defense Department
Food Price Index Dips After Weeks of Gain
Wholesale prices measured by the Dun & Bradstreet index eased this week after three gains. The index, covering 31 common foods at wholesale, fell to 6.61 from last week and was 45 percent below the year-ago level of 6.90. Wheat and pork products rose while flour, corn, sugar and cottonseed oil fell.
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Dun & Bradsheet Food Index
Today’s chuckle on bigger buses and trains
If they keep expanding bus and truck sizes the trend may force locomotives to cross crossings cautiously.
Kefauver Attacks Arvey Over Synthetic Stevenson Draft
Senator Estes Kefauver accused Jacob M. Arvey of contriving a synthetic draft to nominate Gov. Adlai Stevenson. Kefauver, addressing 400 supporters at a Chicago breakfast, said he would not accept the vice presidential nomination and denounced Harriman Kefauver coalition efforts to thwart Stevenson’s bid.
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Ilinois
Gael Sullivan
Estes Kefauver
Jacob M. Arvey
Illinois
Tennessee
Averyil Harriman
Stevenson
James
Truman Promises Prompt Decision On Democratic Nominee
President Truman told Missouri delegates he will announce his preferred Democratic presidential nominee soon through his alternate Tom Gavin. He discussed the Michigan convention and spoke by telephone with Senator Hennings, signaling a shift from his initial choice, once seen as Barkley, as reports indicate he is moving toward an endorsement.
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Tom J. Gavin
Missouri
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Hennings
D-Mo
Press Association
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Barkley
Vaughan Ill in Washington Likely Rest at Doctors Advice
Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, President of the Vaughan health report says he may take complete rest on physicians orders. He has been confined to his home due to a severe bursitis attack worsened by the Washington heat.
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Harry H. Vaughan
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Qavam Escapes After Mob Threatens Lynch in Iran
Deposed Premier Ahmed Qavam, arrested by order of Mohammad Mossadegh, reportedly fled as a 5,000 strong nationalist mob threatened to lynch him. Gendarmes held him at the home of parliament member Abolsazl Towhat in Gom, 60 miles south of Tehran, before he escaped with guards.
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Iran
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Mohammed Mossadegh
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Abolsazl Towhat
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Quake Shakes Tehachapi for Third Day in California
A strong aftershock hit Tehachapi at 3 53 A M lasting about 20 seconds. Fireman Robert Opely said the tremor was the strongest since Monday’s big quake that killed 11 and caused about 24 million dollars in damage. Bricks shifted from wrecked buildings and more dishes broke.
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Calif
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California
Robert Opely
Loyalty pledge compromise chills party rift at convention
A North-South loyalty pledge proviso, approved by the credentials committee, limits cross state enforcement and aims to keep Democratic unity. The measure, backed by Blair Moody and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., is set for floor debate amid civil rights controversy.
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Chicago
White House
Dixie
Michigan
Blair Moody
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Casualties Rise 520 to 113 363 in Korea
The Defense Department reports total American battle casualties in Korea at 113,363, up 520 from last week. Included are 19,925 dead, 81,076 wounded, 9,517 missing, 1,469 captured, and 1,385 previously reported missing but returned to service. Next of kin notification is underway, typically taking one to three weeks.
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Washington
Defense Department
Korea
Democrats Harmonize At Convention Amid Stevenson Push
Democratic leaders sought unity under White House guidance as plans emerged for a Stevenson ticket with possible Georgia Senator Russell as running mate. Talks also considered Alabama's Sparkman or Arkansas's Fulbright for vice president while Kepfer and Harriman pressed for the presidential slot. Page 2.
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Georgia
Stevenson
Russell
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Alabama
William Fulbright
Arkansas
Democratic convention runs behind schedule in third day
CHITAGO INS reports the Democratic convention faced delays on its third day with committee reports and speeches underway while nominations were postponed to tomorrow. The tentative agenda lists 1 P.M. start for sessions led by Gov. Paul Dever and various credential, rules, and permanent organization reports. Night session set for 9 P.M. with Sam Rayburn installed as permanent chairman and addresses by Rayburn and Vice President Barkley.
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Massachusetts
Calvin Rawlings
Utah
Blair Moody
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Oklahoma
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Texas
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Alben Barkley
It Was Mrs. Roosevelt's Night
Eleanor Roosevelt spoke at Convention Hall Chicago addressing Democrats in a night that recalled her late husband’s era. The speech followed Hoover’s emotional reception as he received a standing ovation for leading the party decades ago.
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