Convention Race Still Wide Open
PHILADELPHIA UP The Republican National Convention opens with a wide open race for the GOP presidential nomination. Leaders on first ballots are Dewey Taft and Stassen, with speculation of a compromise dark horse. Vandenberg and Bricker are among others discussed as possible future contenders.
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Dewey Expected to Win Nomination on Fourth Ballot
Gov Thomas E Dewey arrived in New York en route to Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention ISince his arrival he has been photographed with Adolph Berg and his infant son Dennis They plan to drive to Philadelphia with Mrs Dewey and his secretary and expect to receive the nomination on or before the fourth ballot according to campaign leaders and early delegates
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Truman forms three man board on coal miners dispute
President Truman named a three man Board of Inquiry to study the soft coal strike dispute involving John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers. The panel includes David J. Cole as chair with E Wight Bakke and Waldo Emanuel Fisher as members. A July walkout looms if no agreement is reached.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Senate Study On Seaway Opposition Heads Panel
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin was named chairman of a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee to examine objections to the proposed St. Lawrence Seaway and power project. The panel will prepare a report for the new Congress meeting in January after defeating earlier authorization legislation.
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Excursion boat gangway collapses near Stresa
At least 12 people drowned when a gangway failed on an excursion boat at Stresa. About 300 people were thrown into the water as the boat sank into 600 foot depths. Divers recovered 12 bodies and continued searching for missing passengers.
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Truman Signs Seventy Bills After West Swing
President Truman signed seventy bills yesterday after a 15 day tour through the West. Charles G. Ross said ten more measures passed while he was away are on the President's desk and additional ones are en route.
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American planes fly new currency to Berlin defying Soviets
American transport planes delivered almost ftwa tons of new currency to Tempelhof Airport in Berlin addressed to General Lucius D. Clay as Soviet forces block roads into the city. Soviet leader Sokolovsky warned the money would not circulate, while Britain launches an aerial shuttle and moves armored cars to the frontier. Unconfirmed reports state Russian divisions massed at Hanover.
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Plane Returns Safe After Fire En Route to Louisville
An APA C-54 Army transport with six crew and West Point cadets aboard returned safely to Lawson air base Columbus after a fire erupted from a broken gasoline line. Major W B Curren of Santa Anna led the aircraft which had departed for Louisville before turning back.
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Confederate Dies at 102 in Bristol Virginia
Julius Franklin Howell 102 former Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans died at his home in Bristol Tennessee Virginia last night. He led the Confederate veterans organization in the early 20th century and was renowned for his service and public roles in the region.
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Philadelphia Republican convention coverage begins
The Herald Journal reporters O'Towle and Cornelius will document Syracuse area delegates at the Philadelphia event with behind the scenes access. Critical analysis will come from AP UPI and INS, with Clare Boothe Luce providing daily dispatches on color and background.
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Conferees Press Farm Legislation Talks After Breakup
Senate and House conferees resumed talks late last night on farm legislation once deemed dead. Aiken warned the failure to reach agreement could end the farm program, risking a return to 1938 price supports on January 1, with parity levels dropping from current 80 percent to 52–75 percent for six key commodities. Taft noted optimism was scarce as leaders sought a breakthrough.
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Congress Near Adjournment After Draft Bill Passage
Congress edging toward adjournment as the House and Senate back a peacetime draft measure for two years with 19 through 25 year olds serving 21 months. Senate and administration plan a 15 month program for relief abroad and a possible special session before December 31. House support uncertain. Senate stalls on housing while pay raises for postal and civil service workers pass by voice vote.
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Truman Signs Compromise Peacetime Draft Bill
Congress sent President Truman a compromise peacetime draft bill to mobilize several hundred thousand men aged 19 to 25 for 21 months. Induction begins 99 days after enactment, with the president choosing when registrations start.
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Central New York Delegation Backs Draft Bill Passage
All Central New York representatives voted in favor of the compromise draft bill as it passed the House last night. The voting lawmakers included R Walter Richtman of Tully Hadwen Cy Fuller of Parish John Taber of Auburn Clarence E Kilburn of Malone Edwin A Hall of Binghamton and W Sterling Cole of Bath.
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Bath
Congress approves draft bill amid stormy clash
The House backed the compromise bill 259 to 136 after a lengthy debate and gridlocked yearto 23 hours in the Senate. The chamber ended a 17hour filibuster to vote, with approval shortly after 10 AM. President Truman sought the measure, facing broad opposition in both chambers.
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Republican rubber elephant collapses at Philadelphia headquarters
A 22 foot rubber Republican elephant toppled at Bellevue Str "Hotel marked as Taft campaign symbol. Owner Mrs Joseph Sonneborne and her son attempted repairs with a vacuum to reinflate, amid a crowd of onlookers. A two year old elephant was also seen as a campaign guest at Taft headquarters.
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