Kennedy booked solid as Democrat sure shot
The Democratic National Convention opens with Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts favored for the presidential nomination. Kennedy appears to win on the first ballot, barring last minute surprises, while rivals press on. Adlai Stevenson hints at a Cabinet post as consolation. Symington backers reportedly consider releasing 104 convention votes.
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Ike Outlines New Good-Will Plans
President Eisenhower announced a U S good-will aid program for Latin America with Cuba’s Castro regime included only if cooperative He avoided detailed comment on Cuba crisis and Guantanamo base He said Khrushchev’s pledge to Castro was crude and will seek further congressional funding if needed He met with Herter to discuss Latin American aid and said He will consult regional representatives for financing and implementation
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Johnson Plank on Civil Rights Heads to Democratic Platform
A bold federal civil rights plank, backed by Northern groups, moves toward adoption by the Democratic platform committee. Dixie delegates face possible walkout or floor fight at the convention, tied to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidential bid and Northern support for strong civil rights action.
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DiSalle backs Kennedy Symington ticket at convention
Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle urged support for a Kennedy Symington ticket as the Democratic convention opened in Los Angeles. He predicted Kennedy would win the nomination on the first ballot by about 845 votes and said he preferred Symington for vice president while planning to discuss the spot with the Missouri senator. DiSalle affirmed Ohio’s 64 votes for Kennedy and spoke of Kennedy challenging in Ohio during the campaign.
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Boy Survives Plane Crash Near Chattanooga Georgia Family Affected
An 11 year old boy survived a crash of a small Comanche on Mt Arena eight miles southwest of Chattanooga. Randy Sasser was seriously injured and walked over five miles to seek aid at Xen Austin's home before being taken to a Chattanooga hospital in fair condition. Mrs R C Sasser and R H Myles were killed in the crash. All were from Waycross Georgia.
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Dispute Settled Over Teletypesetter at Journal Plant
A dispute over the use of Teletypesetter machines at the new Wall Street Journal plant in Cleveland has been settled.
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Cuba Requests UN Security Council Meeting on U S Dispute
Cuba asked the United Nations Security Council to weigh the worsening dispute with the United States. A Cuban spokesman said a formal complaint was handed to the council president Ambassador Jose Correa of Ecuador. Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa arrived in New York and met with the delegation.
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Castro May Ask U S To Leave Naval Base In Cuba
Havana politics loom as Castro regime hints it may demand that the United States quit Guantanamo Bay. President Corti cos, addressing a 100000-strong labor rally, denounces foreign control and vows to return the annual rent. Prime Minister Fidel Castro, ill, delivers a TV address from his bed while backing the Soviet Union. The government weighs accusing the U S of aggression at the OAS.
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Convention Warmed Up With Kennedy Johnson High Drama
In Los Angeles the convention opens amid rising suspense as Kennedy backers claim momentum while Johnson supporters rally. H. L. Hunt attends in a blue suit amid Texas financial influence as Truman declines to attend and Symington jokes about misfortunes.
Truman Skips DNC to Attend All-Star Game
At the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, former President Harry S. Truman abstains from the event and is expected to be in Kansas City for an All-Star game. He quit as a Missouri delegate July 2 and had wavering talks before choosing to stay away.
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Ohio Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal
Ohio forecast shows highs 84 to 87 and lows 62 to 65 with warmer, humid air midweek. A few isolated thundershowers Tuesday evening, more numerous showers Wednesday or Thursday, total rainfall about half to one inch. North portions cooler Thursday and Friday.
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Perry Mason Was No Help in Jewelry Heist
In South Euclid, two well-dressed gunmen posing as Internal Revenue Service agents entered a home while Evelyn Bader watched Perry Mason on TV. They bound her daughters and the maid and stole about 70,000 dollars in jewels, taking 30 or so pieces and cash, including a 642-carat pear shaped diamond ring.
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Ford Plants Closure Expands Amid Walton Hills Strike
Ford Motor Co announces four more plants will shut down due to bottlenecks from the Walton Hills stamping plant strike. About 20,000 workers idle, with Chester Pa Atlanta Dallas and St Paul assembly plants affected. Union officials report mixed turnout and ongoing negotiations set for Tuesday.
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Congo Unrest Sparks Belgian Troop Moves
Rebels terrorize whites in Luluabourg and Stanleyville as Belgian paratroops fly in to restore order. About 10 Europeans killed over the weekend with fighting at Elisabethville and attacks on hotels and civilians. Lumumba and Kasavubu fly to danger zones as Belgian officials question the leaders' influence.
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Reading For The Family On The Inside Pages
Nelsonville district event coverage notes St Matthew dedicates new facility in C Athens Glouster Chauncey area. Johnson breaks world decable attendance referenced with 1000 attendees. Markets in Gallipolis and Logan areas highlighted with page references. Ocean topics and television content mentioned in miscellaneous notes.
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