Eisenhower halts charges in Texas protest armband case
In Amarillo Ike asked by president to drop charges against Felix Floyd 23 who held a placard at a West Texas State stop. Floyd pleaded innocent saying no harm intended. A companion was released. Eisenhower not hurt. Floyd said he meant to throw the sign onto the train to reuse later. Crowd backed Goldwater as Eisenhower departed for San Francisco. Mayor Wallace requested charges drop describing the incident as spontaneous reaction.
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Platform Report at San Francisco Republican Convention
Report outlines today’s events at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. Speakers include Sen. Leverett Saltonstall introducing Sen. Hiram Fong and Bud Wilkinson, Morton’s platform speech, and Eisenhower’s remarks with Massachusetts Attorney General E W Brooke presenting the convention badge. The program is led by temporary chairman with pledge, anthem, and invocations.
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Disabled Sailboat to Be Towed Into Port
A United States Coast Guard cutter will tow the disabled sailboat Dolphin into port after four people were adrift for five days. The occupants are Edward Riddell, his wife Elaine, their 11 year old son Brian, all from Monterey, and Jack McKinnon of Oceanside. The vessel lost its rudder main mast and jib but the group is reported in good condition. The Dolphin was sighted 330 miles southwest of San Diego by the Navy destroyer Aperholm and then towed.
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Scranton Bid for Secret Ballot Nomination Barred
A rules committee at the GOP convention rejected Gov William Scranton's bid to settle the Republican presidential nomination by secret ballot. Former Minnesota Gov Elmer Anderson led the drive but failed to gain traction, amid claims of coercion and threats from both sides.
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