Hatfield and Lindsay Lead in Vice Presidency Talk
Hatfield and Lindsay Huntley near the VP race as Nixon weighs potential running mates. Southern delegates oppose both men alongside Percy and Brooke while Rockefeller challenges Nixon’s southern compromise. Reagan denies candidacy but Goldwater hints at doubts as Hatfield suggests a Nixon partnership could suit his activist VP vision.
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Convention Crackles With Great Lack of Suspense
Miami Beach audience endures a tedious Republican National Convention night as delegates nominate Reagan amid long demonstrations and tepid showmanship. Nixon and Rockefeller factions clash in a din filled hall, with all the familiar ritual and little suspense.
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Jade elephant gifted for luck to Pat Nix in Miami Beach
A 6 inch jade elephant described as priceless was presented to Mrs. Pat Nix on Wednesday by Mrs. Anna Chennault widow of Lt. Gen. Claire Chennault. Chennault from China said the piece came from her grandfather's collection and she serves as cochairman of the National Women for Nixon Advisory Committee along with Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower.
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Flying Tiger” Fame
White Reporter Ousted From Negro Meeting
A white reporter was removed from a black rally in Miami where hundreds gathered for a 12 hour Vote Power meeting. Police reported minor unrest with one bottle thrown, six officers on duty, and the media asked to let black newsmen cover the event.
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Stassen Seeks GOP Nomination on Long Senate Drive
Harold E. Stassen nears the Republican presidential nomination after a drawn out late campaign. The former Minnesota governor courted eight delegations nationwide with a quiet, high minded appeal focused on world affairs.
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Stassen Again Nominated at Republican Convention
Harold E. Stassen was formally offered for the presidency at the Republican National Convention for the third time in 20 years. He received a warm reception as J. Robert Stassen, his nephew, performed the honors while two delegates paraded down the center aisle in tribute.
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HHH Backer At Work In Miami Beach
Traffic jams during the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach worsened as the Dade County Public Works Department painted the traffic light pole near the Fontainebleau Hotel driveway blocking one lane of traffic.
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