Evolution of National Conventions and Their Impact
The piece traces the origin of national conventions for both major parties, noting early two thirds rules, secrecy, and control by party bosses. It highlights shifts toward public access, the Lincoln era ticket counterfeiting episode, and evolving media prominence through 1948, concluding with the growing role of convention delegates and image management.
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Bye Union
Wiliam Henry Harrison
Yarding
Besn
Pleasanton police arrest attendees at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Last night Pleasanton police detained twenty people including six juveniles for drinking and fights at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. All were ordered to appear in Pleasanton Justice Court today and released on the spot, as observers noted a noisy, smoke-filled grandstand area during a Warren G Harding era political event.
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Pleasanton
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton Justice Court
Warren Harding
Alameda
New Records For Employed In California June
Sacramento AP reports California employment reached a June record with 6 670 000 people employed, while U S unemployment rose to a time high. Pleasanton police described youths at a rock and roll event, noting concerns about safety and potential arrests amid July 4 tensions. A one year old involved in the July 4 riot at the airgrounds was detained by Pleasanton police and returned to juvenile officers after authorities said full attendance was withheld for merit reasons.
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Sacramento
Pleasanton
Tairgrounds
Peasanton
Airgrounds
VCSD Manager John Wright Resigns After 30 Years
John H. Wright, longtime Valley Community Services District manager and engineer, abruptly resigns after two hour sessions with district directors. Chair Lawrence Wilson cites personal reasons and a broad impact on San Ramon Village development, with Wright staying on until a replacement is found.
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Dublin
John H. Weight
Valley Community Services Dist
VCSD
Wright
Lawrence Wilson
Wison
WCSD
Wilson
Special Services
San Ramon Village
Funds For Airport Doubled
LIVERMORE The FAA will double federal funds for Livermore’s new airport to 452 098, up from 282 501. City Manager William Parness praised the unexpected boost while the project budget nears 1.5 million with land from the current airport to be sold. Construction must start by July 1, 1966, as the city pursues condemnation to obtain new site. delays loom.
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Livermore
Federal Aviation Agency
Airpot
J.D. Topets
FAA
Livermore City
William Parnes
Parness
Lerry
Air- Jport
Salinger Plans Viet Nam Tour Amid Campaign Talks
Salinger told The Daily Review Sacramento bureau he will tour Viet Nam in three weeks, meeting Ambassador Gen. Maxwell Taylor and weighing U.S. policy. He backs current policy but says senatorial candidates must know the situation. he also discussed a $2 million inheritance tax suit involving Alan Cranston and his backers.
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Salinger
The
Daily Review
Sacramento Bureau
Viet Nam
Maxwell Taylor
Vie
Sacramento
Merre Saltry
Pris
United States
Alan Cranston
City Council upholds denial of high density rezoning bid
SAN LEANDRO The City Council unanimously backs the Planning Commission decision to deny high density residential rezoning on a half acre along Sybil Avenue after determining the move would set a precedent in an area of older homes. Developer Eyre sought up to ten units on the site.
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San Leandro
San Leandro City
Planning Commission
Sybil Avenue
East 14Th Street
Charles Forsythe
Hevoning
Donald JM. Eyre
High speed San Leandro chase ends in collision
Joseph William Hansen, 19, andRoss John Belmore, 17, both of San Leandro, were identified after a six mile pursuit reaching 93 mph. The crash near a utility pole left both injured and treated at Fairmont Hospital. Authorities investigate charges by Alameda police. Belmore claimed he asked to be let out during the ride.
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San Leandro
Doolils Drive
Pollne
Joseph William Hansen
136Th Ave
Ross John Belmore
Land Ave
Fairmont Hospital
Alameda Poice
Gus Drive
High Street
Alameda
Bay Farm Island Bridge
Dooliille
Belliore
San Leaadro
Hansen
Davis
Belfiore
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Abraham Lincoln
Norman Dadd
Abe
United California Bank
UCB
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Scraepup
Windine
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F. 14Th St
Marina Blvd
Fremont Irvington
Fremont Blvd
By Review
Leandro
Gem Center
Mons
Idal
V Diamonds
Ing Wedding Sing
O.K
Foothill Blvd
San Leandro - Bayfair
Nivas
Oakland
Broadway
Fran Eto
Areerly
Mateo
Sunnyvale
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Liaheio
Salamenio
Lond Beach
Lanewoom
van Nuys
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