Democrats claim stronger civil rights plank at convention
The platform argues Republicans misled voters on peace and prosperity while Democrats will fight for civil rights, tax reform, and farm parity. It criticizes Eisenhower policies as weak on global security, pledging to repeal Taft Hartley, boost living standards, and restore competitive conditions for small businesses and farmers.
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Western Big Three Seek Board on Suez
The nine nation conference discusses Egypt's role and 1888 guarantees as Britain, the United States, and others push for an international mechanism to manage the Suez Canal. Statements warn against any single power control and call for arbitration, fair compensation to Suez Canal Co. stockholders, and recognition of Egypt’s rights amid mounting Arab world protests.
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Dixie Delegates Reject Compromise at Convention
Dr. Spenter of Jackson announced Mississippi delegates led by Wirt Yerger Jr will not accept seven Republican National Convention votes from a compromise. The Howard headed delegation would receive eight votes, but state leaders said Howard cannot lead the group, prompting refusal to participate with him.
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Mall
Red China
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Mississippi
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Japan to Build First Postwar Luxury Liners for Yokohama Route
The Transportation Ministry announced plans to construct Japan's first two postwar luxury liners for Yokohama California service. Each 20,000-ton ship is expected to be completed by 1959 at an estimated cost of 20,833,333 dollars.
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iHomes Building Rate Dips Again
Washington report shows new housing starts fell to 101000 last month, down 3006 from June and 22000 from July 1959. The drop is entirely in privately owned housing, which has supplied most new dwelling units in recent years.
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