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Harriman Placed In 1956 Democratic Nomination Fight
The New York City Democratic boss Carmine DeSapio announced at a National Press Club lunch that Gov Averell Harriman of New York will be placed in nomination by New York delegates for the 1956 Democratic presidential race He signaled Harriman may seek the nomination but Harriman has not declared his candidacy DeSapio urged voters to judge candidates by merit and forecast a Democratic return to power The piece also notes Republican reactions and Truman’s forecast and Stevenson’s remarks on housing and urban misery.
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