Centennial GOP convention drifts in muted San Francisco
At the San Francisco centennial convention the fireworks fizzle and Eisenhower arrival shifts the spotlight. Harold E. Stassen balks at a gag photo, while a quiet parade draws about 10,000 along a five mile route ending at Civic Center. Local color includes a Clydesdale hitch fiasco and a Desert-to-Dixieland band moment.
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Mother of Tommy Trojan Ends Life in Compton
Compton police report Marguerite L. Caswell, 64, mother of USC’s Tommy Trojan, died Sunday night from four gunshot wounds of a .25 caliber pistol. Found by her husband Clyde Caswell and son Robert at 478 W Tichner St the death is deemed an apparent self-inflicted case.
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George Saville Marquis of Halifax in 1885 SR
English statesman George Saville known as the Marquis of Halifax features in a fragmentary entry from 1885. The text cites his title and role as a noted noble and political figure in era's English governance.
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Knight still refuses to back Nixon for vice president
California delegates remain unresolved as Governor Knight resists endorsing Nixon. State GOP leaders anticipate unity under the unit rule as the 70 member delegation moves toward Eisenhower's running mate. A stormy caucus ended with Knight reiterating the nomination should be free and open.
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Stassen Drive Main GOP Topic At Convention
Convention gossip centers on Harold E. Stassen’s dump Nixon movement as delegates arrive from across the country. President Eisenhower’s surprise stance against the youthful Californian dominates the scene as delegates consider strength and party unity for the fall.
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