McMahon’s life and political rise from Norwalk to Senate chair
McMahon, born in Norwalk, rose from Fordham and Yale Law to head the Justice Department Criminal Division and later chair the Senate House Atomic Energy Committee. He faced violent clashes in Harlan County, Kentucky, survived ambushes, and backed a 1950 plan for world disarmament and poverty relief. He died with a pending Connecticut Senate succession.
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Senator Brien McMahon to Speak at Syracuse Institute
Senator Brien McMahon was slated to address the Democratic State Committee's fifth annual Political Institute at Syracuse University during the first week of September. He previously visited Syracuse in 1949 en route to Hamilton for a foreign policy conference at Colgate University.
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Senate Committee On Atomic Energy
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Syracuse
Hamilton
Colgate University
Calls to tighten law on discharge of dangerous psychotics
Judge Streit cites 1945 dementia praecox diagnosis of Peakes and argues state and VA safeguards are inadequate. He warns about released insane criminals and future killings, urging amendments to laws governing discharge parole and treatment of dangerous individuals and recounts failures leading to Eileen Fahey's death.
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Streit
Peakes
Columbia University
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Magic in a Word of Praise Promises Better Relationships
August Readers Digest article by Fullon Quisler explains how sincere praise can enhance marriage, parenting, and social success. It cautions against obvious compliments and teaches how to give praise that truly warms the recipient, highlighting 43 articles condensed from current books.
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Stevenson picks running mate and plans 60 day campaign
The Democratic convention chose Stevenson's running mate and outlined a hard hitting 60 day campaign beginning on Labor Day. The national committee said the team will include Truman Barkley Stevenson and Sparkman with Hariman Kerr Dever Edwards and others supporting. Sparks and Kerr pledged support while Dever persuaded Harriman to withdraw in favor of Stevenson. Senator Sparkman will finish post convention business in Chicago then return to Huntsville for a vacation before a vigorous fall campaign. Illinois may name a Stevenson replacement for governor within a week with Dixon Barrett Lucas among candidates.
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Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
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Sherwood Dixon
U. S
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Stevenson to resign as governor for national campaign
The report states that Stevenson will resign his governorship to devote full time to the national political campaign and will assume the role before the election.
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Stevenson
Rains Halt Korean War Front Activity
Torrential rain across the 155 mile battle line reduces ground and air fighting to small patrols. Clashes are brief as the rainy season begins with five and a half inches falling in Old Baldy and T-Bone Hill areas where Chinese troops hold the crest. U S Fifth Air Force weather planes report widespread foul weather over North Korea.
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Glowing Objects Seen Over Washington Prompt Air Force Response
CAA officials alerted the Air Force and pilots after radar detected glowing lights near Washington. Two F-94 jets from Newcastle AFB chased the objects from 11:25 PM to 12:15 AM, but could not overtake them. Civilian pilots saw lights again between 9:15 PM and 10:46 PM in the vicinity. The events add to a recent surge of flying saucer reports, though officials did not confirm the phenomenon.
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Eisenhower Nixon Boost GOP Bid In Defense Focused Campaign
Eisenhower and Nixon forecast a broad campaign aimed at Garcia Stevenson Sparkman Democrats while tying their ticket to Truman era policies. Nixon praised the party while Eisenhower urged a fighting, issue based effort across many states including the South. The pair campaigned from a fishing camp and planned visits to key regions.
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Eisenhower
California
Frank Carlson
Kansas
Fred A. Seaton
Nebraska
Patrick J. Hillings
Denver
Two NK POWs Dead Seven Wounded in Korean Camps
UN headquarters reports two North Korean prisoners of war killed and seven severely injured in weekend incidents in Korean POW camps. One death and injuries stem from beatings by prisoners at Nonsan camp. A North Korean civilian internees fatally wounded Saturday on Pongam Island after attacking an American Army captain with an axe. Guards fired four shots, one hit the prisoner, critically wounding the officer.
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Korea
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Pongam Island
California Speaker Addresses Ohio State GOP Convention
A California political figure speaks before the Ohio State Republican Convention in Columbus on Friday, outlining policy priorities and party goals for the upcoming campaign season.
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Columbus
Armistice Talks Continue Deadlock Over Prisoner Exchange
United Nations and Communist staff officers at Panmunjom reviewed the armistice text but failed to resolve the prisoner exchange dispute. Plenary sessions recessed until Aug 3 as issue stalls progress. Both sides mostly agree on paragraphs 1 through 50 and on 51 regarding release and repatriation, but interpretive differences persist.
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Korea
United Nations
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Duncan S. Somerville
Panmunjom
Steel Pact boosts March 1 start and union shop changes
The White House pact introduces a modified union shop and a right for new workers to withdraw while older nonmembers may stay out. Disputes remain with Crucible and Alleghany Ludlum, with 23,000 iron ore workers walking a companion strike. Prices can rise about 3.65 dollars per ton, carbon steel basic grade around 110 dollars per ton. U.S. Steel faces criticism from Economic Stabilizer Putnam over the price surge. Production ramps across 380 mills with about a third of Pittsburgh area workers expected to report to duty.
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Crucible
White House
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Roger L. Putnam
Ellis Arnall
U. S. Steel Corp
Pittsburgh
Tough Marine Lewis Stays On Patrol Through Exhausting 18 Hour Days
A veteran Marine, Lewis, repeatedly penetrates enemy lines, returning at 4 a.m. to resume watch. Over 57 days he endures 18 hour shifts under extreme danger, sleeping six hours daily, digging trenches, and eating only three candy bars as his ration. He holds a civilian union card and works despite searing heat and mud.
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Gung
Woman Laughs At Holdup Man In Detroit Wallet Locket Theft
Mrs. Nettie Palmer laughed at a Detroit holdup yesterday when the thief failed to find money in her wallet. She said she carries cash in a locket after warning against such robbers. The man searched her pockets and found $17 which he took before fleeing.
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Detroit
Nettie Palmer
Giraffes Tamed Yet Can Deliver Harsh Kicks
Giraffes are described as easily trained but capable of delivering dangerous kicks with their strong hooves, a trait shared with mules. The note emphasizes caution when handling these tall herbivores.
Desert Heat Shapes Everyday Life From California to Florida
The piece notes extreme heat and low humidity in the California Arizona desert region with widespread air conditioning, plus social dress shifts. It contrasts Tavernier Florida’s year round damp heat, high temperatures and tropical flora drawing comparisons to a South Seas climate.
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Miami
Florida Keys
Protect Draperies and Merchandise from Sun Fading
Sensational discovery promotes window protection spray for homes and shops. Easy to apply by spraying on window surfaces to keep curtains and merchandise from fading and to help windows stay cleaner longer. One 1 or 2 ounce can covers up to 175 square feet for $2.49 from Cooper Decoration Co. 1211 El Fayette St. Syracuse. Phone 75-2181.
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Syracuse
Humidity Cited Over Heat in Wilmington Opinion
The Atlantic Coast area around Wilmington North Carolina is described as heavy with humidity rather than heat. The excerpt notes Steaming residents and a local perspective on weather conditions.
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Atlantic Coast
Wilmington
N.C
China Reds Claim 60 Slain in Macau Border Battles
The Chinese Communist authorities say 60 Red soldiers were killed in two weekend clashes with Portuguese guards on the Macau border and demand financial indemnity. Portuguese officials in Macau acknowledge some losses but call the figure an exaggeration and report residents fleeing to Hong Kong.
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Macau
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