09 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1960
Page
1
Washington reports on the enduring drama of political conventions. Editors note the blend of high rhetoric, backstage maneuvering, and dull ritual as delegates prepare to pick nominees. The piece recalls past conventions, highlights delegate dynamics, voting suspense, and the unpredictable moments that define party nominating cycles.
The entry lists celestial positions Mars Jupiter Saturn for morning and Jupiter Saturn for evening, notes the last quarter moon, and presents a historical on this day segment covering Argentina's independence in 1816, Zachary Taylor's 1850 death, Horace Greeley's 1872 nomination, John Davis's 1924 ballot record, and a Thought for Today quote by Thomas Carlyle.
In Los Angeles a 20 member committee drawn from 109 drafts a Democratic platform for the national convention. They aim to balance civil rights debate with the party's peace and prosperity theme while considering economic growth and foreign affairs. Delegates clash over a pledge to end racial discrimination and federal education aid, fearing federal control or party split, but Southern Democrats show no intent to bolt.
In Los Angeles a millinery drive offered about 85 prominent Democratic women a gift hat from top designers. Recipients included governors wives and congresswomen who could pick from a department store collection, with some hats delivered if they were busy. Prices reached up to $40, aiming for a well dressed public image.
The Daily Review announces second class matter status at the Hayward post office under postal regulations. Communications should be addressed to W. Winton Avés Hayward, California, and to The Daily and Sunday Review.
El Paso region eyed a vast Sun City project along U S Highway 62. O'Leary Land Co plans an 83,000 acre city with few traffic lights, a major freeway, and sections for parks, industry, and housing after selling hundreds of lots by mail amid international interest.
Three more candidates fly into Los Angeles today completing the Democratic roster. Kennedy supporters plan a triumphal entry while Symington and Stevenson backers cheer. Republicans in Washington discuss platform conflicts with Nixon and Rockefeller amid intra party tensions.
Carlisle publishes report of pubs installing machines to test drinkers driving reactions. If reflexes are excellent, testers receive their money back. Other brief items note Hampstead humor and a Cambridge wedding dress find.
Los Angeles report says Adlai Stevenson signals openness to a draft for a third Democratic presidential nomination. His backers, an underdog group, see a possible dark horse path, with Stevenson arriving by air and a rally planned at Meadeport. Some expect hints of nonparticipation in active caucusing at the Illinois delegation events.
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