Alabama Delegation backs GOP platform at Goldwater convention
Alabama Republicans unite behind the Platform Committee's draft as the GOP prepares for the convention floor. John Grenier calls adoption significant. Robert French praises the stand on obscene literature school prayer and the Alabama Senate issue while Scranton vows floor fight over civil rights plank.
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Alabama Republicans rally behind Goldwater platform
Alabama delegates praised the GOP platform emphasizing state rights and tax credits for college costs. Leaders like French and McDaniel hailed the themes as best in years, while debates on racial fairness rules divided committees and underscored tensions within the party ahead of Goldwater nominations.
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Nixon Seeks Unity at GOP Convention
Nixon arrives at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco as a peacemaker candidate. The former VP aims to unite party factions after four years since his last bid, with a speech on Thursday night following the nomination. He is joined by his wife Pat and meets longtime party allies, including Sen Thruston B Morton and possibly Eisenhower and Goldwater.
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Twenty Rooms Reserved for Wallace at Atlantic City
Gov George Wallace has 15 rooms reserved for him and his party in Atlantic City as the Democratic National Convention approaches. He may attend as spectator or delegate, with some delegates willing to vacate their spots if he joins the list. The convention opens August 24 and delegates meet July 22 to elect a chairman and assign committee roles.
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Britain’s rail system reaches eighteen thousand miles
The article notes Britain has about 18,000 miles of rail lines and over 500,000 railway employees across the network.
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Wallace Says He's In Race for President
Gov George Wallace continues his presidential campaign despite Barry Goldwater urging him to withdraw. Goldwater argued Wallace harms each other in the South, but Wallace shows no sign of dropping out.
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Wallace and Marlow See Convention Dismiss Fire and Ballot Battles
James Marlow reports Wallace seeks strong states rights platform and broad ballot access while reformers fear delays and violence. Wallace campaigns in Little Rock amid pro segregation support, while Jackson asserts plans to place Wallace on 30 to 35 state ballots as he presses for a stalemate that could send the election to the House.
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Foggy Frisco Convention Cranks Through Allegiances
San Francisco coverage details shifting loyalties at the Republican National Convention with Gov. Hatfield supporting Scranton while others back Goldwater. Ike offers a non endorsement as delegates brace for debates among Goldwater Rockefeller Scranton and other factions.
Plea to Illinois Republicans at Goldwater rally
San Francisco AP reports Alabama Republican James D. Martin urged Illinois delegates to back the Resolutions Committee platform at the GOP national convention. He urged removing harsh civil rights language and extending a friendly arm to the South to gain votes and bolster Goldwater.
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Harris Survey Shows GOP Voters Split Over Goldwater and Moderates
The Harris survey taken before the San Francisco convention finds 57 percent think Goldwater will win the GOP nomination while 22 percent doubt it and 21 percent unsure. Voters expect Johnson to defeat Goldwater in November and prefer moderates to lead the party, with regional splits showing East and West Coast favoring moderates and South and Midwest favoring conservatives.
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GOP Program at San Francisco Republican Convention
San Francisco AP reports the GOP agenda at the Cow Palace for today and Wednesday. Events include opening by temporary then permanent chairmen, credentials and rules reports, Eisenhower’s speech, Morton’s address, platform presentation, and presidential nomination roll calls. George Murphy and Dwight D. Eisenhower featured.
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