Political convention night chatter echoes in Philadelphia
Earl Wilson reports from Hall of Philadelphia where Alf Landon and Herbert Hoover stir talk about TV access and convention antics. Dewey Stassen and Tait rally cheers as carnival mood grips Bellevue-Stratford with jokes about lingerie prizes and party miscounts.
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Bellevue- Stratford
Stan MacGovern
Herbert
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Stassen
Wife
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Dewey Headquarters
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Deweyites
Maryland
Earl's Pearls and a Nomination Speech Satire
Frank Roth defends Tru man’s cross country tour as not a flop noting a strong opening boot in haberdashery plans. Peter Donald links convention drinking to cemented friendships and plastered ones. Donald Richards claims his wife runs for office as she buys platform shoes.
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Truman
Celebrity chatter and world news mix at political gathering
Georgie Jessel visits the convention and jokes about Truman Hoover and Dewey as delegates rush to nominations. In the nation story a Lake Superior collision kills two on the J P Morgan and other reports include a jail break in Maryland, a new father at 85 in Butler, and a slot machine referendum in North Beach along with Roosevelt Rough Riders anniversary events.
Han Sun drug crew tops Copa Cabana in Central Park
Phil Foster and George DeWitt leading Han son’s drug store team defeat Copa Cabana stars Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin 8 to 6 in Central Park. Sonny Kendis to open at Herb McCarthy’s Bawden Square Friday. eloped unexpectedly with unknown partner. Lena Horne plans Copa September show without a microphone.
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Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Central Park
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Herb McCarthy
Bawden Square
Lena Horne
State to Supply 25 000 Men for Army in Year
Albany reported the state will provide up to 25 000 young men for the armed forces in the first year of the new draft. A Selective Service official said the figure hinges on WW II experience when New York supplied about 12 percent of registrants.
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New Flood Crests Threaten Oklahoma as Death Toll Rises
Nine dead and nearly 3000 homeless as floods hit Hydro and surrounding areas in Oklahoma. Deer Creek rose rapidly along U S 66 trapping a Greyhound bus and over 50 vehicles. Weather bureau forecast relief but heavy rains continued from Oklahoma City to McAlester.
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Students Urge Stuart to Resume Yenching Presidency
Yenching University students urge J Leighton Stuart to quit as U S ambassador to China and resume his former post after a criticized speech. North China reports of resignation talks denied by the U S Embassy in Nanking amid Sino American tension.
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Saboteurs derail Batavia-Bandoeng train killing ten
In Batavia a sabotage attack derailed a Batavia Bandoeng train causing ten deaths and ten more passengers wounded. An armed gang attacked the wreck and fled the scene. Police and emergency responders investigated the incident.
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China Raps Editorials in Nanking Critique
The government lashes out at American editors in Nanking for a critical piece. Officials denounce the commentary as biased and unfounded while defending policy and sovereignty.
Praying Mantis Turns Its Head Amid Surprising Claim
A local remark notes the praying mantis as the sole insect able to pivot its head and seemingly perch on the shoulders, highlighting a striking motion and unusual stance observed by residents.
Obituaries List Leaders of Indiana and Maine Newspapers
Death notices report William N Toner 43 editor of the Anderson Herald in Anderson Indiana son of E C Toner former publisher. Jamis A Raper 61 publisher of the Brazil Daily Times in Brazil Indiana. Nathan Tee Fe Gordon 60 retired managing editor of Portland Evening Express Press Herald and Sunday Telegram in Portland Maine. E Harold Brayer 48 president of Brayer Bros Construction in General Hospital Buffalo New York.
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One Man Opinion on the Convention
Walter Kiernan notes the Convention Hall scene as a defeated candidate yields the nomination with quiet restraint. He observes Republicans briefly asserting a future President while Democrats chase banners as the process moves quickly.
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