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'-V- l"- v nL CONTENDERS Enjoying a hearty laugh as they clasp hands, three contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination are shown as they met during a party given by Sam Rayburn in Chicago. Left to right: Adlai Stevenson. Sen. Lyndon Johnson and his mother, Mrs. James E. Johnson, and Gov. Averell Harriman. Television Comes of Age: Ray burn's Head Uncovered and No Glare Results By DOUG QUIGG United Press Correspondent Convention Hall, Chicago U.Ri Television came of age Tuesday night. Sam Rayburn appeared on stage at the Demo cratic convention without any makeup on his naked head. So smooth it leaves yon Woblji breathless jS mirnoff iJte qrtukstTtame 80 Proof. Dltt from g ralri. Stt. Ptwre Smirnoff fit. (Div. of Heutiltfn), Hartford, Conn., U.S.A. There was no reflected glare on the screen. Science marches on. During the 1952 Democratic National Convention, Chairman Rayburn was forced to submit to a top soil application of dulling, orange-brown powder onto one of the world's most famous bald pates. The reason given was to keep his from casting a baby-spot beam upon the screen with the reflected glory of the bright TV lights turned on the convention platform. It was 8:30 p.m. when Ray burn came on to take over as permanent chairman. A great throng of delegates had gathered in front of the lectern to greet him, and the band was playing "The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You." In strode Mr. Sam. Scientists gasped. His head was glowing pink. Reporters on the platform blinked and took a closer look. The skin was pure Rayburn and no pancake. "I'm sure there's no pancake makeup." a newsman with a vantage view reported. "If there is any at all, it's mere crepes suzette and very little of that." Chairman Sam nodded twice at the yelling crowd, banged the gavel, said "the house will come to order," banged again, frowned, smiled, and got right down' to business. It was pretty certain, after his appearance, who has earned the title "Mr. Democrat." Temporary Chairman frank G. Clement in troduced the permanent chair man as "Mr. Democrat himself, the great one, the honorable Sam Rayburn." The paraders bore signs say ing "Mr. Sam is Mr. Demo," "Mr. Demo Rayburn." and "Un cle Sam Rayburn." Sen. Wayne Morse later said it was a great honor for him to be introduced to the convention "by Mr. Dem ocrat himself." Delegates from the voteless District of Columbia turned up wearing fancy Indian-type head dresses depicting the capitol dome and the Washington mon ument. Each was inscribed: "We want to vote. The DC wants a vote." Danrinc California rtelptratM who staged a demonstration on the , introduction of Richard Richards, Democratic nominee for senator, carried a sign say ing: "Los Angeles city limits pop. 20.073,210." One of the marchers carrying a Richards sign was Rep. Jimmy Roosevelt. During Morse's speech, a large crowd gathered at one side of the auditorium, and to all ap pearances something important was happening. There waf. Photographers were taking pic- J tures of the beautiful wife of Sen. Jack Kennedy of Massa-; chusctts. i Inferrupiibie Power Supplies Predicted Portland (U.R) Bonneville Power administration said today it may have to reduce interrupt ible power supplies by 40 per cent in late August or early Sep tember. Public and private utilities which are on a "firm" commit ment, would not be affected by the cut-back. BPA said that while demands on the federal power system have increased 10 per cent, in stallation of generators at Chief Joseph dam has been delayed be cause of the Westinghouse strike. Power production at McNary dam will be reduced because water will be lowered behind the structure to allow contractors at The Dalles dam to carry on their work. BPA said the Columbia river water level-had been higher than usual because of the heavy snow melt but is receding rapidly. Rainfall prospects are dim. Wednesday-. August 15. 1958 MEDFOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE THREE Study Being Made of Illuminated Clouds Iowa City U.R Hugh M. Johnson, University of Iowa as tronomer, is making an intensive study of the illuminated clouds that are formed between the stars in the universe. A $3,700 grant from the Na tional Science Foundation will help finance the study. 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