One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan on the convention
Walter Kiernan reports a chaotic convention run on Republican time with multiple speeches and distractions. He notes delegates leaving for news and TV, mentions Senator Benton, Vice President Barkley, and the uncertain path to Stevenson, while joking about gavel moments and hopeful entries.
University Head Insists on Justice
University of Illinois President George Stoddard received a parking ticket on campus and sent his secretary to Champaign Police Court to plead guilty for him. The magistrate ruled the president could park anywhere on campus, but the secretary said he violated a regulation and should pay the $3 fine.
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Sabotage Probed as Canadian Bombers Are Disabled
Royal Canadian Mounted Police sift clues after nine Lancaster bombers at Greenwood Nova Scotia were found crippled by rag and metal waste in engines July 18. An initial RCMP statement blamed sabotage, later withdrawn, with no official replacement explanation. Actress Gloria Grahame files for divorce from Nick Ray after a year apart, seeking custody of their son Timothy.
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Dever Wins Praise Despite Voice Loss at Convention
Gov Paul A Dever lost his voice yet earned praise for his keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. A resolution lauding his performance was adopted, with Dever indicating it would go to the rules and resolutions committee. Separately Tunisian leader Habib Bourguiba was reportedly seriously ill in prison per Assaban newspaper.
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