Keyserling Declares GOP Prosperity a Myth
Ex Truman aide raps farm plan and says economic progress has stalled under Eisenhower. Keyserling, top economist in Truman era, testified for Americans for Democratic Action, arguing unemployment risen and farmers hurt while small business suffers. He criticizes Republican claims of prosperity and notes farm prices remain well below 1952 levels. The platform session also covers education and foreign affairs.
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Hall Claims Stassen Gets Few Backers
In San Francisco Republican leaders report Harold Stassen's anti Nixon drive gains only a handful of convention delegates. Leonard Hall says the effort has attracted five or six delegates from a pool of 1,323, a rate well under expectations. Meade Alcorn Jr. of Connecticut rebukes Stassen, noting the anti Nixon move harms Eisenhower and the party and urging Herter for VP.
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Delegate seeks Hawaii statehood at GOP convention
Hawaii delegate Farrington urged the Republican National Convention to adopt a platform calling for immediate statehood for Hawaii and Alaska. She is one of 10 Hawaii delegates and serves on the convention platform committee.
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Alaska
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Gov Coleman Host Described as No Dixie Secrets Meeting
Mississippi Governor James P. Coleman sat with visiting Southerners in Room 1151 at the Palmer House, denying a secret meeting. Reporters pressed about convention talk, civil rights planks, and possible front-running candidate. Coleman stayed genial, deflecting specifics while signaling Southern influence at the Democratic National Convention.
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Ridge Route to Build Safety Areas in Pa. for Trucks
Ridge Route Curtiss-Wright to spend 50 million dollars on safety measures in Pennsylvania. Two escape ramps and a stopping area will be created on the Five Mile Grade near Castaic to let trucks check brakes and stop before the downgrade. The plan aims to reduce runaway vehicle deaths on the downhill span and may include more ramps at additional sites.
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Separation trial for Jean Parker and Robert Lowery
Actress Jean Parker and her fourth husband actor Robert Lowery enter a trial separation after five years of marriage. Lowery moved to the Hollywood Athletic Club and said they have a three year old son, Robert. He hopes reconciliation may occur after a brief separation.
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Army Breaks Up Bass Friendship At Induction
Milton Erwin Nadel a 22 year old musician reported to the induction station with his bass fiddle. He refused to be inducted unless he could take the instrument. The FBI intervened and after discussions with his father and the U.S. attorney he agreed to enlist within 48 hours and may ship for the bass after two months of basic training.
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Union Men Lay Low at Demo Meet in Chicago
Union leaders skip active role at the Democratic convention, seeking to avoid Republican charges of union influence. Only a few observers present as Washington signals that McDevitt and Krell will stay away, while AFL-CIO head Meany testifies and then travels to San Francisco to share recommendations with the Republican platform group.
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Jack Krell
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Harriman vows stay in race for Democratic nomination
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Averell Harriman of New York dismisses rumors of withdrawal as baseless. Harriman states he remains in the race defending his principles and will fight to the end amid party platform debates on civil rights. Campaign manager Loyd Benefield accuses Stevenson supporters of spreading the report. Stevenson issues a strong refusal to back school desegregation as Supreme Court rulings loom. Benefield argues the key issue is Stevenson’s moderation and delegates’ need to know her position.
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GOP Fixes Hour for First Session
SAN FRANCISCO The Republican National Convention will open its first official session at 11 a m on Aug 20 with an afternoon session at 4 p m. Afterward daily meetings are set for 3 30 p m Leonard Hall said the morning on day one is for organization Knowland of California will be temporary chairman Langlie of Washington will deliver the keynote address
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Arthur B. Langlie
Washington
iDemo Delegates to Fly Saturday
SAN FRANCISCO 12 The 212 member California delegation to the Democratic National Convention will leave on two flights this Saturday for Chicago. One party led by Atty. Gen. Edmond G. Brown sails on an American Airlines DC 7 at 8 30 am with a Los Angeles stop to pick up Southern California delegates and reach Chicago that evening. The other party under Roger Kent United Airlines plane departs at 7 30 am with a Los Angeles stop, Northern California chair of the Democratic State Central Committee.
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Denver Jet Flier Dies In Park Crash
A 1st Lt George A Frederick 26 Berkeley Michigan died when his Air Force jet flamed out at 1500 feet and crashed in a dense East Denver park during approach. He reportedly steered the crippled aircraft away from homes, avoiding a worse civilian toll. The base spokesman praised his maneuvering as a magnificent act amid an emergency landing.
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George A. Frederick
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Air Force Academy
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