C I O Push For Stevenson Ballot At Democratic Convention
At Chicago convention the CIO urged delegates to back Stevenson as soon as commitments allow. Kefauver Harriman liberal factions clash over second choice. Northern liberals seek a second ticket partner while Southern delegates pivot toward Russell. Delegates from Virginia Louisiana and South Carolina initially back Russell on first ballot.
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Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Averell Harrimar
Harriman
New Yorker
Virginia
Louisiana
South Carolina
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Kefauver-Harriman
Kefauver
Humphrey
California
John Anson Ford
Robert Con Gon
Richard Russell
Georgia
Indictment of Leary Opens Jail Time in County Probe
A special grand jury in Sarasova County indicted Republican boss James A. Leary on first and second degree perjury charges. He was arrested in Saratoga Springs after a nine hour session into gambling and political corruption tied to the Saratoga National Bank stock dealings. Witnesses included bank officials and Leary law partners, with the probe ordered by Governor Dewey in 1951.
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Ballston Spa
Sarasova County
James A. Leary
Leary
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga County
G.O.P
Saratoga National Bank
Dewey
Herbert C. Stone
Gloversville
Stone
Frederick Ressel+ sue
Andrew Douglas
Douglas Williams
Learys Law Partners
Michael E. Sweeney
Walter Fullerton
Schuman Plan Put in Motion
Paris ministers move Western Europe steel coal pool into action with August 4 start in Luxembourg for temporary institutions. A joint assembly will convene September 10 in Strasbourg. Contested proposal to Europeanize the Saar Valley shelved for now.
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Paris
Europe
Economic Union
Luxembourg
Grand Duchy
Joint Assembly
Strasbourg
France
Council of Europe
Consultative Assembly
Saar Vailey
Saar
Steel strike toll as seven weeks disrupts armament output
Marquis Childs on the editorial page notes the seven week steel strike caused sharp cuts in armament production and highlights American divisions as a tragic commentary, signaling a broader public impact across industry and policy.
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America
Marquis Childs
French Hold Hill In Korean War Clash At T-Bone
French infantrymen repelled a 500-man Chinese Communist advance on T-Bone Hill near Chorwen in a two hour dawn engagement. Estimates put Red casualties at 56 killed and 150 wounded as they withdrew at 4 AM. The French battalion supports the U.S. Second Infantry Division amid ongoing fighting along Old Baldy and nearby ridges.
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Korea
T-Bone Hill
Chorwen
Iron Triangle
T-Bone
U.S. Second Infantry Division
Old Baldy Hill
U.S. Eighth Army
U.S
Old Baldy
Swell Candidate Brown Drops Out of Texas Primary
Swell candidate David H. Brown, seeking a judge’s seat in Texas, ended his campaign a day early after contracting mumps. Brown had been facing the Texas Democratic primary.
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Shiterman
Tex
David H. Brown
Judge
Texas
Crippling Steel Strike Ends After 53 Days
Washington reports the longest costliest steel strike in U.S. history is settled. Production will likely resume next week after President Truman secured a settlement with the CLO Steelworkers Union, who are expected to ratify the agreement. The President announced the end late yesterday, marking a negotiated, mutual settlement.
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Washington
CLO Steelworkers
White House
Truman
Sanderson Halcomb Works faces recall delay after steel strike
A Crucible Steel Company official said none of the 3,000 employees at the Sanderson Halcomb Works could be recalled before Monday even though the steel strike is settled. He will notify workers via newspapers and radio once Syracuse gets official word from Pittsburgh. The company doubts full plant operation within a week after recalls begin.
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Crucible Steel Company
Sanderson Halcomb
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Truman Says Murray and Fairless Reach Basic Steel Agreement
President Truman announced to reporters that Walter Murray and William Fairless have settled key issues in steel talks after long sessions. Murray will seek ratification from his 175 member wage policy committee, as Fairless plans a personal appearance before the committee to ease bitterness and speed steel production.
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Philip Murray
U.S. Steel
Benjamin Bee
Truman
Murray
Fairless
Steak Exhibit Opens at Chicago Natural History Museum
A steak went on display at the Chicago Natural History Museum to illustrate anatomy in a wide range of animals and humans. The exhibit aims to show structure and function rather than price.
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Chicago
Chicago Natural History Museum
Marines Report Bloody Decoy Sniper Game
Sgt John E Boitnoot and Pfc Henry A Friday of the 9th Marine Division in Korea allegedly used a deadly decoy tactic to draw fire from Chinese snipers. In two days they claimed nine snipers slain with nine bullets, relying on a highly unofficial record.
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Marines
John E. Boitnoot
Henry A. Friday
Hkoosa
Wis
Korea
Boithoot
Marine Corps
Justin
Jenemy
Quantico
Truman Flies to Chicago for Democratic Convention
President Truman travels to Chicago to back Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic ticket nears formal nomination. A steel strike settlement looms, and Truman plans a combative campaign speech while preparing to return to Missouri for the August primary. Mrs. Truman accompanies him to Chicago.
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White House
Tto
Joseph Short
Truman
National Committee
Democratic Standard
Missouri
Independence
Chicago
NBC Confirms Mirrors Flashing Convention Totals
New York NBC said its display of Democratic convention voting totals used mirrors and three cash registers. The spokesman explained two mirrors reflected numbers to a third mirror in front of the camera for on screen totals.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
Nee Meee
NBC
Rough and Tumbe Turks Fight Over Virginia Delegation
Delegates at a Democratic convention endured a long 13 hour session with bitter fighting over seating the Virginia delegation. Aimed at influencing presidential choice, tensions rose as the Young Turks led by Roosevelt Jr and senators Moody and Hubert battled factions South and North. A roll call postponed adjournment as tensions intensified.
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Herald-Journal
Chicago
Virginia
Orth
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Blair Moody
Michigan
Hubert
Egypt's Naguib Seizes Seven Officials in Coup Move
Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib Bey arrests seven interior military and police officials in Cairo and Alexandria during a three day old coup. Farouk signs decree naming Naguib commander in chief of the armed forces as he consolidates power and vows security measures.
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Egypt
Alexandria
Farouk
Mohammed Naguib Bey
Aly Maher Pasna
Naguib
One Minute Earthquake Felt in California
A sharp quake centered south of San Diego was recorded at 9 14 A M. Seismologist Fred Robinson rated it a magnitude two in San Diego and said it lasted one minute and fifteen seconds. The quake appeared to come from a direction opposite to earlier Southern California quakes this week.
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San Diego
Calif
Fred Robinson
California
What Do You Think I Am Joke
A military unit humor piece recalls a company commander charged with insulting language to his sergeant. He protests he was answering a question, but the sergeant had asked what he thought the commander was. The officer snaps back and the exchange ends with a tongue in cheek quip.
Cool Tonight Then Warm Weekend Forecast
U S Meteorologist Andrew P Keller says cool temperatures drop to 58 tonight. Tomorrow SW winds 15 to 25 mph push highs to 85 with rain late day. Five day forecast calls for temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal with about a quarter inch of rain Saturday and Sunday.
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U. S
Andrew P.keller
Keller
Knife-wielding attacker hunted after park assault
In Buffalo two 18-year-old girls suffered shock and injuries after a knife-wielding man sprang from bushes and attacked them in a city park. Police continue search for the suspect as they assess the case.
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Buffalo (Up
Sailor Edward Saint Returns After Two Years in Korea
Edward Saint, 22, returns to Jonesboro after 24 months of Korean War service. He is welcomed by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saint and Mr. and Mrs. Tilton C. Angel, with the Saints and Angels present as cousins.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Saints
Edward Saint
Richard Saint
Tilton C. Angel
Gems Recovered From Lake After Home Burglary
County Parks employee pulls a pillowcase from Gualdaga Lake near Long Branch bridge containing a mixed loot of watches de elacks and metal parts believed stolen from Syracuse attorney J. Evans Estabrook. Burglary valued around £3000, jewels not yet appraised. Estabrook was away on vacation at 8 Lynacre Fareijeville.
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Gualdaga Lake
J. Evans Estabrook
Dan Boley
Willow Bay County Park
Long Branch Bridge
Justin B. King
John Joy
Estabrook
Syracuse
Lynacres
Fareijeville
Rioting Convicts Placed in Solitary at Boston
Boston inmates from the state riot in Garnec were restricted to bread and water as six of 43 convicts entered solitary confinement. Warden John J. O'Brien said each faces a 10 day term, with only six solitary cells available, so they will be moved in groups of six for the duration.
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Boston
INS
Wrigson
Garnec
John J. O'Brien
Democrats in Blunderland at 1st Democratic National Convention
The Chicago convention finished a tense night with harmony only in confusion. A roll call error for District of Columbia led to a playful exchange by Sam Rayburn as delegates fumbled votes. Tired delegations mixed up motions while adjourning was debated at 2 AM.
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District of Columbia
Sam Rayburn
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