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Democrats Map Civil Rights Clash At 1960 Convention
Washington reports show Democrats near four days of talks to resolve civil rights disputes and plan for the 1960 presidential slate. California national committeeman Paul Ziffren urges a Western tilt. Georgia’s T. K. Kendrick defends the South. City bids for convention sites from Los Angeles to Chicago dominate other agenda items as Louisiana fights to oust Camille Gravel from the national committee.
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