25 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
1
Governor Stevenson leads as Virginia nears the end of the first ballot in the Democratic convention amid a smashing victory that secured seats for the party.
Chicago reports the first ballot roll call with Kefauver leading at 211 percent and Russell at 150 percent while Harriman Kerr Humphrey Barkley and others receive smaller shares. The tally shows Truman Douglas and Dever among minor selections.
Officials said the end of the strike prevented a disaster for the canning industry. Estimates show about 10 percent of national business already affected, with potential losses on peaches in California and other regions.
Weather outlook notes two to four degrees above normal with cooler Saturday into Sunday. Local sale notices list items including dresses and evening wear at Laurel Hill Church with a July 26 time referenced. Additional fragmentary lines reference a shoppe and reduced items from past listings.
The report details Virginia Governor Battle and Governor Byrd resisting national leadership as the convention debated seating Virginia amid loyalty pledges. Final tally 615 to 528 against seating Virginia. tensions centered on Democratic principles and states’ rights as delegates expressed loyalty concerns.
A burning newspaper caused alarm at a convention venue delaying proceedings until nearly 2 a.m. EST. Mullaney stated 15 additional firemen were assigned, bringing the total on scene to ensure the fire was extinguished.
Vote canvas shows Senator Byrd the winner with 87 569 votes over Miller. Richmond United States office work noted. Address fragment and garbled text follow.
Mr. and Mrs. G. O'Rear describe a sighting while seated in their backyard at 21 S Loudoun. The account notes a saucer headed south and involves a brief description by Mr. O'Rear of the object observed from their home.
The weather pattern shifted toward cooler conditions with readings in the 70s and 80s from New England to the Great Plains. Northwestern states experienced relief after days of heat, easing heat-related stress in affected areas.
An early report states 11 people were killed by a lighting incident affecting areas in Italy and Sardinia. Details on location and victims remain limited as investigations continue.
L. O. Orchard dies on gallows after execution at his residence.
Reported collapse of secret truce discussions with no prisoner exchange agreed. Allied chief notes desire for hope while details of upcoming public sessions are announced. U N Command reports POW repatriation progress with 13 000 more to screen and a total 116 000 remaining.
Fragmented OCR notes report a vote event around a gubernatorial matter with references to Truman Gavin and Thomas J as delegates. No clear outcome or dates are established in the readable text.
Production expected to resume next week after a settlement ending the nation’s costliest steel strike. The agreement includes a 16 cent hourly wage boost for 650,000 workers and a modified union shop with a 15 day first month escape, while prices rise about 5.20 a ton for new steel. The White House anticipated a four to five day delay before substantial production and the government approved a carbon steel price increase.
President Truman’s private plane Independence developed a flat nose wheel tire about a half hour before its planned takeoff for Chicago. A new 44 inch tire was obtained and replaced by repair crews prior to departure.
W L Bendix announces a proposed Virginia ban on importing hogs and fresh pork amid a hog disease outbreak resembling foot and mouth. He cites spread through pork scraps and warns of mandatory slaughterhouse shutdowns, while noting no statewide hog movement restriction.
President Truman may delay his Chicago address as he weighs the ticket with Stevenson and Humphrey. At a California caucus John Anson Ford urged delegates to stand firm for Kefauver amid a disputed draft of the Democratic lineup.
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