27 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
1
Reese noted some delegation members support Barry Goldwater for President and suggested Nixon may not be a factor. He said Goldwater would likely withdraw his name before ballots begin tonight and that a roll call might not occur.
The 1960 Republican platform was revised to meet Nixon demands, Southern leaders dropping fights as Rockefeller voiced disappointment yet accepted it. Eisenhower’s convention speech fired up delegates, lauding strength and warning against Democratic spending. Reese praised the platform’s superiority and southern influence, predicting better GOP support in November. Hammarskjold dodged Congo questions amid Belgian troop diplomacy and Lumumba questions.
Democrats pledge action on fair employment practices housing and federal facilities to end discrimination across government and federally aided programs. Republicans promise equal job opportunity measures end segregation in federal services and oppose discriminatory union practices. SIT-IN demonstrations are urged as peaceful actions to advance civil rights and private business reform.
The article portrays President Eisenhower framing his record on war prevention, prosperity, and national prestige. It notes his debate with Khrushchev, the Korea War costs, and the coming campaign with Richard Nixon as a trusted partner. Ike argues for continuity and a vote of confidence to keep the nation free from war.
Atty. Gen. Joe Patterson explains state law about calling the state convention back into session to defend delegates from Los Angeles. He says Mississippians would not endorse the Los Angeles platform and predicts Republican discontent returning from Chicago. He brands party stand as all-out integration amid a communist threat.
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Pledges from New York supporters push for Nixon to tour the country, including California and Minnesota, to rally backing. Nixon announces that Sen. Jacob K. Javits of New York will second his nomination, with Gov. Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon to deliver the nominating speech tonight.
Mayor W. L. Jack Howard plans to attend a monthly Louisiana Municipal Association board meeting in Baton Rouge tomorrow at noon with his four children at 3008 Gordon Avenue.
Southern GOP leaders signal Nixon gain as Goldwater support grows. Louisiana delegates stay uncommitted but expect some Goldwater votes amid a strengthened civil rights plank. Delegation agrees not to force a floor fight or roll call, opting to campaign on the platform they deem better than the Democratic option.
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