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Eisenhower urges reform of GOP nominating conventions
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower urged the Republican National Committee to appoint a strong permanent chairman with dictatorial powers, restrict floor access to delegates, bar newsmen, and limit delegates to twice each state's electors. He criticized lengthy floor demonstrations and TV coverage as chaotic and urged tighter control of convention conduct.
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