Langlie Pledges Four More Years of Honest GOP Rule
Gov. Langlie of Washington delivers the keynote at the Republican National Convention with a call for four more years of honest efficient administration under Eisenhower. He denounces Democrats as corrupt and praises Republicans for peace prosperity and progress while criticizing offshore oil land moves. Sen. Knowland lauds Nixon and Dulles and touts GOP stewardship including ending the Korean War and balancing the budget.
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America
Convention Sidelights at the Republican National Convention
San Francisco reports from the GOP gathering highlight Florida accepting the California Room without a vote and Rep. Martin using a steeple oak mallet to open proceedings. Observers note fireworks plans, Pravda coverage, weather stunts, and Ben Swig’s Nob Hill headquarters for the convention.
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Moscow
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Chicago
North Carolina School Boards Back Pearsall Plan Endorsement
The NC School Boards Assn adopted a five point resolution endorsing constitutional amendments for the Pearsall school segregation plan. The amendments would create tuition grants and local option school elections and face statewide vote on Sept 8.
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North Carolina School Boards Assn
Pearsall
North Carolina
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Advisory Committee On Education
TV Industry Swamps Frisco Convention
San Francisco hosts a bustling TV convention scene with over 1,200 attendees and about 100 cameras inside the Cow Palace and around hotels. ABC's John Daly leads on floor coverage while Marshall Diskin runs a master control room. CBS anchor Walter Cronkite uses an electronic window to project floor action from a studio nearby.
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Boy Thrilled By Arsenal Visit
Jimmy Blackman, 17, a Charlotte amateur rocket builder, toured Redstone Arsenal in Alabama with his father on an Army plane. Gen. Toftoy and Dr. Wernher von Braun praised his homemade rocket, explained fuel issues, and invited him to consider work at Redstone after college, while cautioning about basement experimentation.
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City Council Opens With Rabbi's Prayer On Tax Debate
In Los Angeles the council chamber hears Rabbi William M. Kramer offer a blessing urging higher standards and lower taxes as the council prepares to discuss tax rates. The prayer frames the forthcoming debate while the mayor and council members consider fiscal policy.
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