Eisenhower attacks Democrats at convention in Chicago
President Eisenhower told a cheering Republican convention that his administration has given the United States the strongest military power on earth and accused the Democrats of spreading a false gospel about national security. He pressed his case against Khrushchev and urged unity as a new party leader nomination loomed, while outlining defense and foreign policy themes for the campaign.
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Texans Quit Eloc for Nixon
Republican convention delegates faced Southern dissension during a pause for a Thank you day. The Texas delegation voted 73 to 26 to disregard state instructions and back Barry Goldwater, aiming to march toward an autonomous course for its delegates and alternates.
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Nixon backed liberal civil rights plank wins at convention
The 103 man platform committee endorsed a civil rights plank favorable to Vice President Nixon, approving legal action by the attorney general in school desegregation and a strong stand supporting peaceful demonstrations against discriminatory retailers. The committee declined a specific call for sit-in demonstrations but praised merchants allowing Negroes access to all store areas.
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Wisconsin
California Delegation Supports Nixon at Convention
Richard Nixon opens nomination day with California delegation at the Drake Hotel Grand Ballroom. The 70 member California delegation backs Nixon’s choice, signaling unity though some talk of Lodge or Morton. Delegation leaders and state figures weigh the VP pick as June convention remarks unfold.
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Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
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Russian Freedom Jumper Kasenkina Dies in Miami
Oksana Stepanova Kasenkina known as Mary Kmita, the 63 year old Russian exile who leaped from a New York consulate in 1948 to escape communism, died in a Miami hotel for the elderly. Her death ends 12 years of seclusion and followed a life of changing names to avoid reprisals.
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Weatherman and assistant on crowded bus
The Weatherman notices his assistant with eyes closed and learns he dislikes seeing ladies stand on a crowded bus. The exchange ends with a light remark about discomfort in crowded transit.
Delegate Declines 2nd Spot Flattly
CHICAGO Almost everybody here seems to be a candidate for the Republican vice presidential nomination except North Dakota delegate Mike Flatt Sheldon rancher I’ve been pressured mightily to accept Flatt admitted but my refusal is final The name is all wrong Can you imagine the GOP running Nixon Flatt or a Rockefeller Flatt ticket Billing like that would destroy confidence in our financial stability and have an adverse effect on the stock market Consequently he said he is holding out for first place Flatt Nixon sounds all right Besides I think he’d add strength to my ticket
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Chicago
North Dakota
Mike Flatt
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Nixon
Russia vetoes U.S. bid for RB47 incident probe
Russia vetoed a United States proposal for an international investigation into the RB47 incident as the article notes political reaction at home with Lyndon Johnson labeling Republicans as a splintered party in the Democratic vice presidential race.
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Lyndon Johnson
Council Approves Shoreline Project for Harbor Area
The City approves a five million dollar first phase of a 42 million dollar shoreline transformation financed from tideland oil revenue. Dredging will reclaim land between Alamitos Ave and the LA River, with Rainbow Pier temporarily retained as a construction road. A Maritime Museum site awaits later stages along with bulkheads, a lagoon, and harbor basin.
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Faubus Leads in Arkansas Democratic Primary
Faubus leads Arkansas primary with about half the precincts counted as he seeks a unprecedented fourth term. With 1,815 of 2,229 precincts reporting he has 153,948 votes versus 98,934 for four opponents, about 63 percent of the vote, below his 1960 third term mark.
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