Langlie mocks Democrats in muted GOP keynote
Gov Langlie, addressing the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, branded the Democrats as a fractured coalition of hot heads and timid souls. He praised Eisenhower’s four years, criticized Clement’s Democratic keynote, and urged voters to back the GOP amid debates over foreign policy, taxes, and civil rights.
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Ethel Merman Sparks GOP Convention Night in San Francisco
At a Republican cabaret in San Francisco, Ethel Merman electrified delegates with There’s Going to Be a Great Day and Alexander’s Ragtime Band with GOP lyrics. Her banner ambition is to sing the Ike song at the next president’s inauguration, with Hall promising a 1957 date in Washington.
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California GOP delegates praise platform with civil rights debate
California Republican delegates praised the 1956 GOP platform focusing on farm and natural resources. They lauded the soil bank and flexible price supports while expressing unhappiness over the civil rights stance. Assemblyman Erewin and Sen. Ben Hulse praised the partnership program for power and water development, urging private development with federal supervision. Dr. William Meinley Thomas said the civil rights plank misses a clear stand against segregation, though he called it better than Chicago’s.
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Congress Bid Voiced by Martin
Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr calls for a united GOP to regain Congress and defeat opposition. He predicts a 1956 election victory with a Republican Congress and a Republican president, pledging no complacency and praising past GOP achievements while criticizing socialism and corruption. Martin urges continued support for Eisenhower and a strong majority in both houses.
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20-Pound Ham Sells for 620 at Missouri State Fair
The 20 pound stand ham cured by Mrs. Mary Burger Keil of California Missouri sold for 620 dollars at the Missouri State Fair Monday. Purchaser was William Cruse executive secretary of the Missouri State Republican Committee. No reason given for the purchase.
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Langlie Delivers Keynote at Republican Convention
Washington Governor Arthur Langlie warns delegates at the Republican convention Monday night urging continued GOP rule and its crusade for peace. AP Wirephoto Studio image accompanies the report detailing his pointed critique and call for unity within the party.
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Mamie Eisenhower arrives in San Francisco for GOP convention
Washington reports First Lady Mamie Eisenhower will wear her four leaf clover Ike bracelet and new fall outfits as she accompanies President Eisenhower to the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. She is scheduled for key appearances before the acceptance speech and a California host committee fashion show, with outfits from designer Molly Parnis among those packed.
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