Rhodes Dominates as Ohio Delegation Weighs in Miami Beach
Ohio Governor James Rhodes looms as the key power broker at the Republican convention holding 58 uncommitted Ohio votes. He faces a three way struggle among Nixon Rockefeller and Reagan with plans to influence the nomination and maximize political leverage.
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Unanimous Vote Bars Race Bias in Abe Lincoln's Party
The Republican National Convention ratified a rule banning discrimination in party activities including delegate selection. Adopted by voice vote, the measure targets race religion and national origin. Delegates total 2,666 with 78 identified as Negro. Critics call the GOP lily white, citing Southern delegations. Sen. Edward F. Brooke spoke on the issue.
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Wives at Florida GOP event as candidates spar for delegates
In Miami Beach the three leading Republican hopefuls clash for delegate votes while wives of Nixon Rockefeller and Reagan mingle at a luncheon. The scene features brief greetings and orderly proceedings as the convention rules include an anti discrimination resolution with a panel for review before the next gathering.
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Balloons Flag Nixon Reagan And Rocky At RNC Hall
In Miami Beach delegates looked up at the ceiling to see nets of balloons with Nixon and Reagan printed on one net and a third net ready for Rocky balloons as the convention prepared for nominations.
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