Nixon Takes Firm Charge in Liberal Platform Struggle
Vice President Richard M. Nixon moved quickly to assert leadership of the Republican Party as he prepared for a presidential nomination. He backed a liberal civil rights plank, dampened hopes Rockefeller would be his running mate, and met with party leaders, rallying a lively crowd in Chicago.
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Progress Reported on Rights at Republican Convention
The Independent notes a chaotic scene as placards and crowds surround the street outside the convention. Nixon abandons his coat, pushes civil rights plank issues, threatens a floor fight, and signals strong backing from Gov. Rockefeller amid tensions with defense planks.
Ike's Day in Chicago Flags Ike as Elder Statesman
The Chicago Republican gathering bids farewell to Dwight D. Eisenhower, praising his eight year leadership and casting him into an elder statesman role. The convention will feature a farewell address amid celebrations that echo the hero’s past international receptions.
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Hoover Urges GOP to Halt Moral Slump
Former President Herbert Hoover drew a four minute standing ovation at the Republican National Convention in Chicago as he urged delegates to lead a moral revival. He warned of grave overseas dangers and urged all Americans to halt the nation’s moral retreat, receiving praise for a message viewed as possibly his last convention appearance.
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Weather Plane Missing With Seven Aboard Near Rainy Pass
A U S Weather Bureau plane carrying seven disappeared Monday in the Rainy Pass mountains 90 miles northeast of Anchorage. Pilot George Brewster, from Washington DC, left at 12:16 pm toward Nome, with fuel to exhaust shortly after. Five of six passengers were from Anchorage. Bert Lindley was from Washington. The others were Walter Brandstetter, Harry Carle, Tom MacDonald, James W. Grant and Charles Belcher.
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Nixon hints at progress in civil rights platform plank
After a 20 hour session of the Platform Committee and delegates, Nixon said only one issue remained civil rights. He told reporters the committee would revisit the plank this morning and that if it fails to reconsider it would be brought to the floor. He noted less chance of a floor fight now than Monday afternoon.
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Nixon to pick own running mate with party input
Vice President Nixon said he will hand-pick his running mate with consultation from top Republicans before naming a choice. He noted no decision yet but suggested Lodge or Morton as likely, while Seaton and another candidate remain possibilities. Nixon aims to shield the process from civil rights plank tensions.
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Sky Shield Exercise Grounds Civilian Aircraft for Six Hours
NORAD announces Exercise Sky Shield will halt all civil flights for six hours on September 10 from 1 am to 10 am EST. The full radar and electronics system will be used, with radar jamming and safety concerns driving the brief grounding in Canada, the United States, and Alaska. NORAD HQ in Colorado Springs coordinates the defense effort.
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Republican platform endorses medical aid for aged plan
Chicago the Republican Platform Committee night endorsed a medical aid for the aged plan embracing private and state participation. Private insurance would suit those who can contribute while government would cover those unable to pay. The plan aligns with a Nixon Rockefeller agreement, aiming to spur commercial carriers and voluntary insurers to expand coverage for the aged while preserving patient physician relationships.
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