Dewey Speechline Recap From Page One
The article lists speakers in order as Speaker Martin of Massachusetts, Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, Senator Bricker of Ohio, and Governor Warren of California, continuing the Dewey discussion from the first page. The piece tracks their roles and remarks in the ongoing coverage.
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Martin
Massachusetts
Sen
Vandenberg
Michigan
Bricker
Ohio
Gov
Warren
California
Hoover Stirs Convention Amid Quiet Delivery
Herbert Hoover electrified the 17,000 strong Republican convention audience with a storming appearance though his dry delivery tempered enthusiasm. Stassen places second behind Taft and Speaker Martin as preferred leaders. Nomination of a presidential candidate is expected by Thursday with a vice presidential pick announced shortly after.
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Stassen
Taft
Martin
Herbert Hoover
Western Powers clash with Russia over Berlin currency split
Western Allies reject Moscow currency reform in Berlin as four power rule violation. They declare Western sectors will use a separate currency with banks closed except for essentials and a debt moratorium. Chaos looms as Russians push for four power talks without result.
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Berlin
RIAS
Western Powers Warned Over Soviet Currency Reform
The Soviet finance chief warned the West that rejecting currency reform would invite economic sanctions and cut off Berlin. Soviet rules halted rail traffic to the city and restricted westward road travel, threatening shortages for 2 million Berlin residents. The United States began air deliveries, with 70 planes supplying over 90 tons of food and relief.
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Berlin
United States
Miss. Delegates Threaten Walkout If Truman Nominated
Mississippi's 30 delegates to the Democratic National Convention pledge to walk out if President Truman is nominated. The convention in Jackson elected nine presidential electors and recessed until August 3.
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Truman
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Louis Walcott rematch strategy and psychological edge
The piece analyzes how Louis must press early to counter Walcott, aiming for a knockout to avoid a drawn out battle. It notes Louis’s risk of fatigue and indecision if he cannot land early blows, while Walcott’s calm, tactical approach and lack of fear could pressure Louis and influence judges.
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Walcott
Louis
Hoover's Ovation Like Old Times at Republican Convention
At Philadelphia on June 23 Hoover received an ovation matching his earlier nomination years. The scene showed massed loyalty for a man who has won and lost for the party, as delegates waved banners and sang The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Hoover
Hoover Addresses Republican Delegates at New Horizon Rally
Herbert Hoover stood before delegates amid cheers and banners, urging unity beyond partisan politics. He warned against treating politics as personal gain and urged delegates to be worthy of victory as they faced global crises and the 1948 leadership question.
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Hoover
Joseph W. Martin
Herbert Hoover
Fire blast injures bystanders near Andersons meat market
A blast caused smoke and injuries across the street from the Baylass store. Clerk Conley Anderson described a dust cloud and hasty retreat toward the rear of his shop. Damaged areas ran from J J Newberrys to the Workingmans store with glass injuries and a bystander bloodstain near Newberrys. Saw men enter basement Frederick W Spicer of Armel.
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Conley Anderson
Anderson's
Anderson
Baylass
J. J. Newberry’s
Workingman’s
McPhail Paint Co
Western Union
Abe Leven
Newberry’s
Frederick W. Spicer
Armel
Chestnut blight entered United States on uninspected stock
The Department of Agriculture states the chestnut blight, first found in 1904, was imported from Asia on uninspected stock. The disease is caused by a fungus that attacks the tree bark and eventually kills the infected area.
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Department of Agriculture
Asia
Basment Blast Injures Handiey Student and Burns Clerk
A store blast sent George C. Spanos from the basement with his son Chris amid serious facial and chest burns. A clerk reported Owens and Spanos entering the basement before the explosion as others aided victims and escaped unscathed.
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George C. Spanos
Handiey
Chris
Memorials and Family Remember Baylass Veteran Burn Victim
A World War II veteran, rushed to the hospital, remains at bedside with his wife Colleen Marie Hottle and parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Owens of Stephenson nearby. He reportedly suffered critical burns after being wounded at Baylass before his service and later returned there after discharge. A sister described his condition as critical.
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Lawrence Owens
C. J. Owens
Stephenson
Colleen Marie Hottle
Baylass
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