Nixon Gains Backing From GOP Governors In 1960 Race
In Williamsburg a Nixon show of support from Midwest Republican governors unfolds as party confronts future leadership. Governors Knight Stratton Handley Foss discuss Nixon favorably while hints of home base backing in California and mixed views on Eisenhower’s delegation plan surface. Nixon’s civil rights stance strengthens liberal GOP appeal amid debates over state versus federal control.
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State Leaders Seek Court Restrictions on Federal Jurisdiction
On the final day of the association’s annual convention, leaders urged limits on exclusive federal jurisdiction over state law unless Congress authorizes it. The discussion centered on states’ rights and the basic powers reserved to the states, with concerns about the Supreme Court’s reach in economic matters.
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Nickerson-Army deal shifts court martial focus to missiles
In Huntsville Alabama Col John C Nickerson Jr pleads guilty to 15 charges amid a government deal that delays sentencing. Witnesses will discuss Defense Secretary Wilsons 200 mile missile cap and how the Jupiter IRBM compares to the Thor. Dr Ernst Stuhlinger testifies Nickerson helped keep the Jupiter program alive.
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Truck Driver Held After Fatal Shooting Spree
TERRE HAUTE Ind. A truck driver Thomas Whitaker 36 is held on second degree murder charges after a wire trading dispute ended in the slayings of his former wife Alma Whitaker 39 and their son Jack 10 and injuries to two others.
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Walter Winchell In New York MAN ABOUT TOWN gossip mix
Walter Winchell reports on New York social whirl with Terry Moore and Eugene McGrath amid charges and a retraction. He notes Caesar Romero and Babs Warren in Texas, plus Royalties of showbiz figures from Liberace to Earl Spencer era and a flamoyant cast of stars across tennis clubs and hotel lobbies.
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Rex Harrison
Local Market Puff Sours As Patron Ties Appearances to Earnings
In 18 months, a patron funded a market run of about $200000 while Joan Mann splits with comedian Jack Carter and hides a new love, J McPherson, at The Living Room. Temple Texas and Stephen Masters reportedly let it curdle.
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Wishful Thinking China Faces Internal Peril and Outside Doubts
AP Foreign News Analyst William L. Ryan argues that Western hopes Mao may reform are dangerous. He says Mao seeks open criticism to root out danger, while the party controls who is “evil.” China’s economic strain and Soviet ties shape the crisis more than ideology.
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Future Dark For Jews In Prague
The Prague Jewish community faces a bleak outlook as Nazi persecution and emigration reduce numbers. Dr Rudolf Iitis notes few young Jews remain and only 500 Jewish children are left in Bohemia and Moravia. Emigration halted after 1961 and later resumed briefly before the Suez crisis.
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Lundigan Embarrassed By Early Film Scene
Lundigan recalls public reaction to his role in a film in which he is killed in the first scene just 15 seconds after the movie begins. He notes that townsfolk who knew him attended the screening, unaware of his on screen fate.
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Martha Raye
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Vigorous Laws Cut Fatalities in Michigan State Police Push
Governor Mennen Williams notes a drop in 1956 traffic deaths in Michigan crediting increased patrols stronger licensing enforcement and suspensions of dangerous drivers. He cites National Guard support alongside sheriff and state police efforts and broad public safety campaigns.
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