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Stevenson Wins Democratic Chair as He Reforms Party
Adlai Stevenson secured a political victory as Paul M. Butler of Indiana was elected Democratic national chairman with 70 of 105 votes in New Orleans. The move caps a two year effort to overhaul party machinery, heal rifts, and unite factions without alienating Truman or South supporters. Stevenson’s influence grew after steering funds and strategy, sparking speculation he may seek the 1960 presidential nomination.
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