Berlin Crisis Deepens as Allies Pressured by Russia
AP reports Berlin’s western zones face food cuts and disrupted electricity as Russia seeks to push Allies out. Bevin warns Berlin remains delicate yet calm under occupation, while Clay says only war could eject U.S. forces. Other wires note Communist plans for a unified Germany under Moscow, and regional tensions across the globe.
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U. S
Berlin
Germany
London
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Lucius D. Clay
Watching Delegates at the Presidential Convention in Philadelphia
A vivid snapshot of the 1948 Republican National Convention scenes in Philadelphia. Delegates fill lobbies and hotel halls, parade with banners, sing, and argue over Taft and civil rights. Golden-voiced Congressman George Bender uses a megaphone to rally, while Dewey and others mingle with crowds. coverage hints at page continuation.
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Philadelphia
George Bender
Ohio
Chicago Tribune
Taft
GOP
Congress
Bertha Baur
Illinois
Dewey
Chesnut Street
Truman on Selection of Dewey
Senator James Murray said President Truman regards the Republican National Convention as showing conservative interests control its actions. Murray quoted Truman as noting the platform reiterates promises Republicans have failed to carry out, while official word from Presidential Secretary Ross said Truman had no official comment.
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Washington
James EB. Murray
Truman
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Murray
White House
Charles G. Ross
Dewey
Ross
Seattle Mayor Enjoys Alaska Visit Despite Delays
Mayor William F. Devin faced an 18 hour fogbound delay in Kodiak on the way to Anchorage, causing a UW Glee Club engagement to be missed. He returned enthused by the welcome from Anchorage Mayor E. J. Loussac and Seattle greetings, carrying a hand painted necktie inscribed Seattle I Love You.
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Seattle
William F. Devin
Kodiak
Anchorage
University of Washington Glee Club
Alaska
E. J. Loussac
Steamer Schedules From Pacific Ports
Princess Louise sails from Vancouver Saturday afternoon or evening. Aleutian to depart Seattle tomorrow. Princess Norah to sail from Vancouver at 9 p m tomorrow. Alaska set to sail from Seattle on July 1. Baranof heads southbound late Sunday or early Monday. H E Barber from Yakutat is a guest at the Gustineau Hotel in Yakutat.
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Seattle
Princess Norah
Alaska
Baranof
Yakutat
H. E. Barber
Gustineau Hotel
Mrs Dewey Faces Spotlight As Governor's Wife
Frances Hut Dewey from Sherman Texas, raised in Sapulpa Oklahoma, met Dewey in Chicago in 1923 while a secretary studying music. Married in 1928, they have two sons. Newsmen note she is difficult to interview though she remains a public figure linked to politics and theatre tours.
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Dewey
George White
Frances Hut
Sherman
Texas
Sapulpa
Okla
Chicago
Backstage Talk About Convention
The Associated Press reports on the Republican convention as Dewey gains momentum. Rivals failed to unite, Ed Martin’s exit with 41 votes shifting support, Taft then stepped out to leave Dewey with the needed majority. Also notes Fred Laube visiting from Todd staying at the Baranof Hotel.
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Associated Press
Dewey
New York
Ed Martin
Pennsylvania
Taft
Todd Fred Laube
Todd
Baranof Hotel
Stassen's move at GOP convention reshapes race
Thomas E. Dewey dominates the ballot and Stassen concedes with grace. Stassen urged delegates to back Dewey, signaling a strategic shift as Dewey's machine maintains control. The scene unfolds as 14,000 delegates react to the unfolding nomination drama and shifting political winds.
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Dewey
Stassen
Jhim
Kim Sigler
Arrthur Vandenberg
William
Warren Accepts Honor At Republican Convention Ball
Gov. Earl Warren of California accepted the Republican Vice Presidential nomination at the National Convention in Philadelphia. He spoke beside Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and was joined by his wife and three daughters, Virginia Dorothy and Nina, in a brief family appearance before the photographers.
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Belman Morin
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Stassen
Dewey
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Bat! Warren
California
New York
Gov
Mrs. Warren
Warren
Comments on Choice of Dewey
Democratic leaders react to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's unanimous Republican presidential nomination. NYS chair Paul Fitzpatrick vows defeat. Rep. McCormack deems Dewey vulnerable amid high costs and weak platform. McCrath predicts victory for Democrats. MacArthur calls it a splendid choice. Col. McCormick quips it could have been Vandenberg.
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Thomas E. Dewey
J. Howard McCrath
Democratic
Dewey
Paul F. Fitzpatrick
New York State
Democratic Committee
House
Rep
John W. McCormack
McCormack
Senator Vandenberg
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Col
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Dewey Accepts Nomination in 16 Minute Convention Speech
Governor Earl Warren of California, Dewey’s running mate pick, touted unity and world freedom as he accepted the Republican nomination in Philadelphia. Warren highlighted state pensions, compulsory health insurance, and his rise from railroad call boy to prosecuting attorney, while Dewey vowed a major Washington housecleaning after January 20th.
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California
Karl Warren
Warren Wis
Dewey
Warren
Los Angeles
Gov. Dewey
New York
Hel ‘ Nald
Pach
Wnem
Ray[mond
Baldwin
Connecticut
Douglas MacArthur
Harold B Tassen
Minnesota
Robert A. Taft
Louie
Arthur A. Vandenberg
Michigan
Earl Warren
Philadelphia
J Salate
Washington
Draft Bill Signed by Truman Sets Peacetime Draft
Washington reports President Truman signed the peacetime Selective Service act into law. The measure enables thousands of men aged 19 to 25 to receive call notices this fall, though no inductions occur until 90 days after yesterday. The action halts enlistments in the National Guard and reserves, with drafted men already enrolled before the law becoming ineligible for immediate induction.
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Washington
Truman
Natural Guard
Dewey Warren Nominated by Republican National Convention
Governor Thomas E Dewey of New York and Governor Warren of California secure the 1848 Republican ticket after a protracted convention session. Dewey wins on the second ballot with 615 votes, Stassen withdraws, and Warren is confirmed by acclamation as Vice President.
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Jack Bell
Phila
Jie
Thomas Ee
Dewey
California
Bark Warren
Warren
Arizona
Harold £. Stassen
Joseph Martin
Taft
Constonder
Stassen
Aunt Emma
Baldwin
Raymond A. Baldwin
Connecticut
Hubert £. Brownell
Irving Ives
New York
Ferguson
Michigan
Ator
Arthur Vandenberg
Knowsland
Warren Named Dewey Vice Presidential Pick
Philadelphia June 75 Governor Earl Warren of California was chosen by Thomas E. Dewey as his preferred running mate. Sprague announced the selection while an Ohio delegation member said Bricker was ruled out. Senator Knowland of California indicated Warren would likely accept. Dewey and leaders discussed recommendations through the night.
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Philadelphia
Earl Warren
California
Thomas E. Dewey
Warren
Dewey
J. Russel Sprague
Ohio Delegaton
John W. Bricker
William Knowland
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