Lincoln Nominated for President in Historic Convention
Chicago leaders and crowds react as Abraham Lincoln, a little known congressman, defeats Seward on the third ballot to win the Republican nomination. The Wigwam erupts with cheers and pandemonium as Lincoln supporters celebrate and reporters note shifting alliances and calculated moderates.
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Arthur Edson
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Lincoln
William H. Seward
New York
Stephen T. Logan
Sentinel
Abe
Ohio
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Edward Bates
Missouri
Seward
Cameron
Chase
Bates
Joseph Medill
Washington
Chicago Tribune
David Cartter
Cartter
Carter
Thurlow Weed
Richmond House
Weed
Springfield
United States
Democrats Gather Thursday for North Carolina State Convention
North Carolina Democrats prepare for a Thursday state convention as campaigning heats up with governor and U S senate candidates staging demonstrations and candidates shaking hands for votes. About 3 000 party faithful are expected with 12 congressional district caucuses before the session and 24 delegates at large chosen. Gov Hodges backs Lyndon Johnson for president as Tar Heel delegates total 37 votes. Cars running away with no driver killed 30 people in the U S last year per an insurance industry report.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
U.S
Platform and Resolutions Committee
J. C. Eagles
Wilson
Woodrow W. Jones
Rutherfordton
W. Z. Joyner
Los Angeles
Tar Heel
Luther Hodges
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Doomed Man Delivers Mercy Plea in Pardon Hearings
James Spence told the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board he is guilty and ready to die but asks mercy for Eddie Oxendine who faces execution for the killing of Ruth Zimmerman during a 1958 robbery in Lawton. Spence described Oxendine's actions including restraining the couple and attempting to warm a baby's bottle. The narration notes the husband was critically wounded and the baby unharmed.
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Mcalester
Okla
James Spence
Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board
Eddie
Spence
Kinston
N. C
Eddie Oxendine
Pembroke
N.C
Oxendine
Ruth Zimmerman
Lawton
Oklo
Reginald
State seeks new Camp Polk site. Lee County ruled out
The State Prison Commission is studying relocation of Camp Polk prison farm near Cary. Director George W. Randall said no Lee County site is under consideration despite reports of land inquiries. Lee County officials plan public protest at Sanford courthouse while Raleigh area growth pressures continue.
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Raleigh
State Prison Commission
Camp Polk
Lee County
George W. Randall
Sion Kelly
Sanford
Randall
Prison Commission
Cary
Kennedy Leads Michigan Delegates in AP Poll
An AP poll shows Senator John F. Kennedy far ahead of rivals among Michigan Democrats but short of a majority for the state 51 nominating votes. Delegates split on first choices, with Kennedy favored by about 40 percent, Stevenson second, Symington third, and Bowles mentioned by a few.
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Lansing
Mich
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Michigan
Associated Press
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Kennedy
Chester G. Bowles
Connecticut
Los Angeles
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Stevenson
Symington
Bowles
Nobody Understated Fault Talkers Say They Have It Handled
A concise remark notes that self critical speakers may grasp their situation firmly. It emphasizes trusting those who openly discuss their faults and claim control, suggesting confidence grounded in self awareness.
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J. C. Stewart
Concord
LUST
Tel
W. Marcus Short
Guilford County
Jaycee Wife
Rehobeth Church
Sumner
Marcus Short
Piedmont
West Washington St
Rose Furniture
High
Willowbrook Se
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