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Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
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Speculation in Washington on July 24 that Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson may resign soon after Potsdam, and Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes could follow, with potential successors Robert P. Patterson, John J. McCloy, and Sherman Minton named.
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Washington, July 24 - (AP)— Speculation grew today that a seventh and possibly an eighth cabinet change is in the making.
The most imminent new departure from the official family, President Truman inherited last April, appears to be that of Secretary at War Henry L. Stimson. Another possibility appears to be Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes.
Stimson, 77-year-old veteran of two previous cabinet posts, generally is expected to resign shortly after he and Mr. Truman return from the Potsdam big three meetings.
Names heard most often as a successor include fellow Republicans, Robert P. Patterson, now under secretary, and Assistant Secretary John J. McCloy. The latter reportedly has strong administration backing.
Also mentioned is former Senator Sherman Minton, of Indiana, now Federal circuit judge. Minton is also considered a possibility for the interior portfolio should Ickes resign.
Ickes is known to be planning for a showdown with President Truman on his status.
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July 24
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speculation of imminent resignations for stimson after potsdam meetings and potential showdown for ickes; successors include patterson, mccloy for war, and minton for interior or war.
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Speculation grew that Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, 77-year-old veteran, will resign shortly after returning from Potsdam meetings with President Truman. Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes plans a showdown on his status. Possible successors for Stimson: Robert P. Patterson, John J. McCloy, Sherman Minton. Minton also for Interior if Ickes resigns.