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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1952
Page
1
Adlai Stevenson accepts the Democratic nomination at the Stockyards Auditorium after a third ballot, with President Truman by his side. The convention ends a day of maneuvering and signals a new political tone as Stevenson delivers a self written speech admired by delegates.
The United Steelworkers union ratified a White House accord with six major steel producers, promising the strike end upon ratification by the policy committee. Yet picket lines remained and blast furnaces stayed idle on day 58, signaling continued disruption despite the agreement. Both sides expected production to resume soon amid lingering doubt and industry officials’ mixed reactions.
Lt. John Sherman 33 of Training Squadron was killed, and five airmen were injured when their car left Sheldrake road near Interlaken and struck a bridge abutment. Injured: Airman John Gross 21 spine fracture. William Delananiy 23 hip and elbow fractures. Charles Ishman 22 multiple cuts. Donald Becker 22 minor injuries. Francis Broughton 21 minor injuries. Troopers report Sherman tried to pass another car before losing control.
South Korean President Syngman Rhee will seek reelection this August after consenting to Liberal Party nomination and filing his candidacy papers. No public statement was issued, but the move confirms another campaign bid.
President Truman listened as Democratic delegates wrestled over their votes before Gov. Stevenson secured the nomination. Frederick C. Othman offers an entertaining editorial on the scene. Regular features and page sections are listed, including pictures on page 16.
George A. Heroux 22, listed among America's ten most wanted, was captured after a ten minute gun battle in Miami. Patrolman Robert Dubray and Police Chief Barron Shields were held hostage during the chase. He faces charges for the October 10 1951 $4 641 holdup of South Side Bank Kansas City and a separate $62 000 Prairie Village robbery.
Mrs. Minnie Cornell a great great grandmother enrolls in an infant care refresher course. She says she needs a refresher course in changing diapers as part of her family caregiving duties.
Official radio reports Farouk abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Ahmed Fuad and departed Egypt immediately. Troops and tanks surrounded Raseltine Palace in Alexandria and Montaza Palace, as Gen Mohammed Naguib Bey and Premier Aly Maher Pasha orchestrated the coup and arrests.
Aftershocks from Monday's quake continue in Southern California. A trio of shocks yesterday, one as strong as the 1933 Long Beach disaster, triggered two landslides in the Caliente Creek area about 35 miles east of Bakersfield.
Mrs. Truman appears relaxed and joyful during a Hail and farewell moment at the Democratic national convention in Chicago. She shares pride in her husband’s political rise and supports the convention as a symbol of the party’s optimism while Nancy Kefauver endures fatigue after campaigning beside her husband.
A profile of Adlai Ewing Stevenson of Illinois as Democratic presidential nominee material. The piece highlights his incisive mind, vision, courage, eloquence, and conciliatory powers. It notes his radio and television appeal, aristocratic background, and compares him to Franklin D. Roosevelt, portraying him as a reluctant but destined candidate.
Seoul reports say a new Chinese force of about 600 men in three battalions attacked the Second Division near Chorwon, west central front. The assaults failed under UN artillery and infantry fire with only minor skirmishes elsewhere. the Fifth Air Force notes eight Allied planes lost in seven days to Communist fire and other causes.
The Wage Stabilization Board approved a new contract between the Aluminum Company of America and the AFL International Council of Aluminum Workers. Four industry members dissented. The agreement covers 9,500 workers across six plants in Massena New York Chillicothe Ohio Cressona Pennsylvania Davenport Iowa East St. Louis Illinois and Lafayette Indiana.
A 23 year old woman identified as Josephine Brown of Willston was found strangled in Jamaic Estates Queens with a string of artificial pearls. Two hours later a six foot sandy haired youth with scratched neck and bloodstained clothes was arrested about a mile away.
A lighthearted observation notes that many judge right from wrong by the size of the payoff rather than principles. The quip hints at how money pressures shape opinions and actions in everyday life.
The Conrad Hilton Hotel begins relocating press headquarters from its Exhibit Hall in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention extends, with reporters filing stories on Gov. Adlai Stevenson’s nomination. Crews dismantle partitions, reroute lines, and set up at the convention hall press room ahead of the vice presidential nominating session.
The Army will mail mustering-out pay to about 500,000 Korean War veterans under the GI Bill of Rights. Payments begin mid August at a rate of roughly 180,000 per month from the St. Louis finance center on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible amounts include 100 for under 60 days service, 3200 for more than 60 days stateside, and 3300 for overseas service. Officers above captain are not eligible.
Texans vote today in a Democratic primary to select successors to a late Senator Connally and fill state offices from the governor down. Also at stake are 12 seats in the U S House. Only a little more than half of 2,337,618 qualified voters are expected to cast ballots.
The weatherman warns of late today or tonight rain but promises comfortable temperatures after. A weak cold front brings the rain and a low of 65 degrees tonight. Tomorrow north-northwest winds at 15 to 20 mph push the high to 84 with pleasant humidity.
weary New York delegates, led by Averell Harriman associates, capitulate after two ballots and endorse Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic nomination. Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. announced Harriman’s surrender, ending a logjam among Kefauver, Russell, and Stevenson as the convention reassembled for a third ballot.
Senator Estes Kefauver from Tennessee ends his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago. He speaks calmly after a grueling campaign that covered extensive travel, intense campaigning since New Hampshire, and a large delegate tally.
Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut was reported by a hospital official to be in an unchanged but critical state at Georgetown University Hospital. His brother announced a 50-50 chance of survival, with the senator undergoing surgery for a sacroiliac back condition four weeks earlier and withdrawing from the Democratic presidential race.
Adlai E. Stevenson won the Democratic nomination after a long ballot battle at Convention Hall Chicago and likely named Senator John J. Sparkman as running mate. Sparkman signaled willingness to accept if nominated, adding Deep South balance to a Stevenson ticket aimed at uniting the party after civil rights wrangles.
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