Eisenhower escalates GOP bid attacks Democrats in Denver
General Eisenhower intensifies his campaign speeches attacking the Democratic Party as corrupt and complacent. He tells 11 000 in Denver that the United States need stronger action against Russia and more vigor in handling the Koreans and the Iron Curtain nations. The Associated Press tally shows Taft leading in delegate support with 482 to Eisenhower's 404 on the first ballot. News covers shifting Democratic hopes, Harriman and Kefauver traction, and key state delegations under discussion ahead of the Chicago conventions.
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GOP
Chicago
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Richard Russell
Georgia
Averell Harriman
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Russell
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Stevenson
Mississippi
States Rights Democrats
John Fine
Pennsylvania
Eisenhower at Denver backs strong party stand
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower addressed about 1000 at Leavers Coliseum in Denver urging a harsh party line against the Democrats He accused them of corruption fear indecision in foreign policy and runaway big government He warned of epidemic corruption in government and urged youth to join the moral campaign and warned of Korea and China issues in world affairs.
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Il Health
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China
Germany
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Greece
Truman fires U.S. Marshal for Southern Illinois
President Truman abruptly dismissed Robert Grant as U.S. marshal for the southern district of Illinois. The action was announced in Washington with immediate effect.
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Robert Grant
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Heat deaths of two Georgia convicts disclosed today
The Georgia Department of Corrections disclosed the heat deaths of two inmates. Names, time, place and exact circumstances were withheld at the families' request, with authorities noting both died after working in the sun and one refused to wear a hat.
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Department of Corrections
J. B. Watchett
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Weatherman forecasts continued heat across Georgia
The forecaster warned of a scorching June with record heat in Georgia. Highs reached 105 in Augusta and 103 in Savannah while nights fail to cool, threatening crops as dryness worsens. Breezes from the Gulf usually bring relief, but this year they fail to lower temperatures.
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Strike Costing Steel Billions
National steel strike has cost steel firms nearly a billion dollars in lost production. About 10 million tons have been halted since CIO United Steel workers began a June 2 walkout led by Philip Murray. Officials warn broad economic harm and lower profits across railroads and automotive sectors as industries brace for further cuts. Clarence B. Randall calls union shop the core issue amid negotiations.
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CIO
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Inland Steel Co
East Chicago
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Murray
Simday
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Ithhad
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Automotive News
Senate House Conference To Draft Final Curbs Bill
Washington AP report on a Senate House conference drafting a final controls bill as both chambers push to keep price and wage controls, despite House votes to end most controls soon. Disputes linger over rent rules and duration while Truman faced pressure on steel and emergency powers.
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State Board Okays Record Budget for Georgia Schools
The Georgia State Board of Education approved a record 98 million dollar budget for the 1952 58 fiscal year and moved to curb administrative costs. The approved total of 93 701 967 includes a 6 million building fund boost and a 3 870 620 year end surplus. Irwin Kimzey urged a 5 percent administrative cap, while James Peters supported reducing expenses but questioned implementability.
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Beewee
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Manchester
Bution
Irwin Kimzey
Clarksville
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Kimzey
Acheson Faces Senate Over Reported Apology to Britain
Secretary of State Acheson must explain to Congress a London report that he apologized to about 200 British MPs for not notifying London in advance of the North Korean power station bombing. Senators demand the full text and note Britain’s demand for a bigger voice in the Korean War if shared burden follows.
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Knowland
Calif
London
Achelson
Field Marshall Lord Alexander
Selwyn Lloyd
Worker killed as son wounded in police confrontation
In Santa Ana California an aircraft worker Gary F Kauffman 30 was shot and killed after a gun fight with police who had forced him from a barricaded home with tear gas His two year old son Gary Jr was critically wounded and taken to a hospital during the incident He had reportedly taken hostages including his baby and two others during the standoff
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Cool Air Brings Relief as Nation Endures Heat Toll
Heat wave relief arrives from eastern Canada as cooling air lowers temperatures in the north. Death toll reaches 61 across three days with heat related cases widespread from New Jersey to Georgia. Camp Gordon soldiers treated for prostration as lows dip from 107 toward the 90s in many Southern locales.
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Weather Forecast For Georgia And Florida
Georgia sees mostly fair skies with continued heat and a chance of thundershowers in the east this afternoon and again Saturday afternoon. Florida expects partly cloudy skies with widely scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday.
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Florida
Southern Democrats Weigh Stop Harriman Bid Blockade
Washington reports Southern Democrats are formulating a stop Harriman strategy to thwart his bid for the presidential nomination if President Truman backs Harriman. Dixie leaders seek a unified defense while urging Stevenson drafting or Barkley support as pitfalls.
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Adlai J. Stevenson
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Dixie
Fair Employment Practices Commission
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Barkley
Kentucky Guards Quell 2nd Prison Riot at Eddyville
The second mutiny in 24 hours at Eddyville State Prison ended within a half hour as guards with submachine guns recaptured the prison. Eight prisoners were wounded yesterday. today 200 inmates participated in raids on the commissary, but surrendered by 7:15 p.m. after a chaplain's appeal. Governor Wetherby backed a hard line, warning of National Guard involvement if needed.
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Jess Buchanan
W. E. Watson
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Oth
Kentucky
Buchanan
Paul B Jaggers
Jaggers
Allied truce talks break as negotiators walk out at Panmunjom
Allied truce negotiators walked out of the Panmunjom tent for the third time in a month amid protests by the Communists. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison declared a three day recess and led the armistice party from the tent after a tense confrontation with the Communist delegation seeking another meeting the next day.
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