Civil Rights Clash Sets Stage for Democratic Convention
Stunning civil rights confrontation looms as Kefauver Harriman backers pledge a double barrell plan including a loyalty pledge to seat friendly Texas and Mississippi delegates. The move targets the opening sessions of the Democratic National Convention and could shape the presidential nomination race.
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Chicago
Sea
Estes Kefauver
Averell Harriman
Harriman-Kefauver
Texas
Mississippi
Warren Moscow
Harriman Campaign Organization
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Edgar Brown
South Carolina
Heroic mother almost drowns saving 7 year old
Agnes M. Yonas of Los Angeles leaped into Alamitos Bay near Huntington Park to save Sharon Bowman, 7, from drowning. Her daughters Josephine, 9, and Marie, 5, followed. lifeguard Bill Atkinson and bystanders pulled all four from the channel. Yonas was treated for shock and immersion at Community Hospital and kept for observation.
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Agnes M. Yonas
Los Angeles
Community Hospital
Good Samaritan
Alamitos Bay Inlet
Sharon Bowman
Huntington Park
Lenion Ave
Yonas
Arti
Atkinson
James C. Crow
Edward J. Fickey
Redonda Ave
Joseph See
Councilman Keeler Seeks Unified City Oil Control
Advocate argues Long Beach should place all city owned oil wells under one authority. He notes the city is among the richest per size and that current management by three city branches wastes resources. The letter hints at continuation on page 18.
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Keeler
Long Beach
Farley backs Barkley to head Democratic ticket
Jim Farley expressed support for a Barkley Russell ticket saying he would like to see a Barkley and Russell ticket. He dismissed age as a liability for Barkley, noting Barkley at 74 is vigorous and could unite the party. He added that a Barkley Russell pairing could win in November, while noting both men hail from southern states.
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Farley
Barkley
Russell
Tie
Dick Russell
Alben Barkley
Democrats Begin Chicago Convention Coverage on TV Lineup
Televiewers will receive full convention coverage as Democrats start events in Chicago. Opening sessions air on KMT, HNBH, KTLA, and KECA from 9 30 p m though the convention not yet slated to open at 10 00 p m. details on page.
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Televiewers
Chicago
Acen Om Kmt
HNBH
KTLA
KECA
Detalis
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Kefauver
California
Conrad
Hilton Hotel
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Columbia Broadcasting System
Jim
Drew
Ray Tucker
Town Me
the Women
Bartley
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