Nixon Campaign Tour Draws Heavy Cheers In San Francisco
President Nixon received loud ovations during a Minnesota and Massachusetts delegation schedule in San Francisco. Support from Harold E. Stassen allies and Gov Christian Herter highlighted a push for unity behind the vice presidential ticket with open convention options.
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San Francisco
Richard M. Nixon
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
Edward J. Thye
R-Minn
Walter M. Dyéd
Dan Gainer
GOP
Nixon
Massis
Christian A. Herter
Fordicx
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Herter
Aide Won t Say No On Rints At Eisenhower Veep Pick
President Eisenhower is not yet ready to reveal a list of ten acceptable running mates to the Republican convention. Harold Stassen urged clarity as aides indicated uncertainty about the veep selection.
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Donald J. Washington
House
Eisenhoweel
Air Force
Hagerty
Disunity Plagues State Delegation on Nixon Stand
California's delegation to the Republican National Convention showed unity on the Nixon stand but behind the scenes rifts emerged among leaders Governor Goodwin Knight Frank Nixon and Senator Knowland after a four hour caucus. The unit rule was delayed and a party slate battle highlighted ongoing divisions as Eisenhower’s White House team prepared for the California delegation’s move toward a unanimous Nixon endorsement and possible actions on the vice presidential selection.
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San Francisco
California
Richard M. Nixon
Goodwin J. Knighton
Nixon
U.S
Willigm F. Knowland
Knight
Knowand
Knowland
Causcus
A. Ronald Button
Hollywood
Eward S. Shattuck
Pasagenga
Shatiuctis
GOP Convention Opens Today At Cow Palace
In San Francisco the 1956 GOP national convention at the Cow Palace launches Ike Eisenhower and Richard Nixon’s bid for re election with a televised program and speeches. Nixon pursues delegates while Stassen pushes his dump Nixon plan as the platform committee adopts a civil rights plank pleasing to both North and South. delegates drift toward a Nixon led ticket with badges signaling overwhelming support as the four day gathering begins.
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Gonzales
Eisenhower
Stassen
Richard M. Nixon
White House
James C. Hezerty
San Francisco
Hagerty
Mey Sea
Whitehrouse
James C. Hagerty
GOP
Leonacd W. Hall
Harold E. Stassen
Nixon
Platform Committee
Ike
Caw Palace
Parks Trainer Trial Opens at Air Base Referendum Push
The park base trial opens amid a push for 1600 signatures to trigger a referendum on commercial zoning for a cemetery site. A 2/C Wil, 22, faces assault and battery charges from July 28 during recruit inspections. Lt. James T. Chashi and Sgt. Winfred Adams were dismissed from the board, leaving eight members.
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Ottig
Svucu
James T. Chashi
Winfred W
Adlai Opens Labor Day Campaign in Detroit Rally
Adlai E Stevenson to begin his White House bid with a Labor Day speech in Detroit at Cadillac Square and follow with talks in Los Angeles New York Harrisburg and other cities. He plans a coast to coast television address September 13 and will use Truman's advice during the campaign.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Detroit
Cadillac Square
Stevenson
American Legion
Los Angeles
Liberal Party
New York
Harrisburg
Truman
White House
Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
America
Essenhiower
James A. Finnegan
Stavenson
Finnegan
Friden Strike Enters Second Week At San Leon Plant
About 2200 machinists walked out at Friden Calculating while the union pressed wage demands. The strike entered its second day of a prolonged walkout with no bargaining sessions since it began a week ago.
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Friden Calculating Whine Company
San Leonaro
Jay
Robbery Wave Hits Oakland
Three armed robberies unfolded in Oakland yesterday totaling 245 dollars. Grady Simp, 22, of Oakland, was arrested on suspicion after a second heist at a Seven-Eleven liquor store netted 29 dollars. A masked bandit took 159 dollars from Hi-La Ranch market before fleeing in a car. At 21st Avenue market a gunman forced manager Lee Lum to surrender 79 dollars after breaking a lock.
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Oakland
Grady Simp
Hi-La Ranch
21St Avenue
Lee Lum
Transit Wards Set Amid Dissent by Supervisor Dunn
County Supervisors met informally this morning to set boundaries for a proposed Alameda Contra Costa transit district along Assembly District lines. Supervisor Dunn dissented with an alternate plan trading the 13th assembly district west of 98th Avenue for part of Seyte Andre in the 14th district.
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Frencis Dunn
Dunn
13Th Assembly
98Th Avenue
Sey Teandre
14Th Assembly
Hayward Boy Fatally Injured by Father's Loaded Pistol
A six year old Hayward boy, Donald Stanton, died after playing with his father's loaded Colt 25 caliber pistol. Investigators say he climbed to a top shelf, removed the magazine round, and the weapon discharged striking him in the chest. The boy was pronounced dead at Fairmont hospital.
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Hayward Ovez
Donald Stanton
James Stanton
Pulaski
Ralph Guerra
Joseph Sireet
Fairmont Hospital
Stanton
Leandro Council To Set Tax Rate
San Leandro council plans to fix the annual tax rate at 8 p m session. The present rate is 1 39 per 3100 assessed valuation and total property values rise to 79 875 790 from 73 820 363 last year. Also on the agenda are street and school walkways plans, Bay Area rapid transit director selection methods, and a proposal to designate August as Registration Week. A 7 pm work session precedes the meeting.
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San, Leandro
San Leandro
Laffayette Street
California Avenue
Grover’ Cleveland
San Francisco Bay Area
County Citizens' Voter Registration Committee
Cave-In Injures Oakland Man
Carey G. Sibley an Oakland construction worker was trapped in a bridge street trench when 25 feet of earth caved in. He was removed unconscious and rushed to Eden hospital with possible internal injuries as Hayward and Cherryland firefighters supplied oxygen during the rescue. He worked for a San Leandro construction firm and was shoveling earth beside a mechanical trencher when the slide occurred.
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Carey G. Sibley
Oakland
Eden Hospital
Bridge Street
Foothill Boulevard
Sibley
Hayward
Cherryland
San Leandro Construction Company
Plan for Egyptian control of Suez borders on shared governance
London reports a proposed scheme giving Egypt full rights to own and operate the Suez Canal with only a consultative, advisory international board. V K Krishna Menon outlines the plan at Lancaster House during the 22 nation Suez conference, while Western powers push for internationalized control without exclusive Egyptian operation. The talks feature Dulles and Shepilov in repeated meetings as ministers seek a turning point.
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London
India
Egypt
V. K. Krishna Menon
Lancaster House
Dmitri Shepilov
Dulles
U. S
Anthony Eden
Downing Street
Snepilov
John Foster -Dulles
Thes West
Lemend
Suez Canal
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Dulles Suez
Shepilov
Suez
Duiles
Christian Pineau
Vis~ Ag
Firemen Save Smoke Victim in Decoto
Decoto man George Roderick 56 of Niles Road was found nearly overcome by smoke in his room yesterday. He was revived by Decoto fire department resuscitation squad, transferred to Fairmont hospital in fair condition after 20 minutes of effort. Fire officials believe a cigarette started the blaze.
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Decoto
Fairmont Hospital
George Roderick
Niles
Parady Road
Decora
Roderick
Lon Roderick
Kenneth Garcia
Joe Seoane
Portuguese Group Merger Proposed in California Meeting
The Union of Portuguese in the Continental State of California proposes a merger with the Benevolent Society of California. UPCEC directors want a committee appointed at the convention to study merger possibilities and implications. Strong opposition is anticipated from some UPC delegates.
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California
Benevolent Society of California
UPCEC
Usnagl
S.trong
UPC
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