Kennedy Wins Presidential Spot With Jackson in Second Place
In a Mock Convention setting, Henry Jackson secures the presidential nomination on the third ballot while Kennedy and Jackson battle for second, with Southern states withdrawing early and Humphrey forces facing anti deal charges amid tense speeches and shifting allegiances. The field narrows to Collins Humphrey and Jackson as ballots progress, with Kennedy urged to unite the camp.
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Compromises On Civil Rights At 1960 Mock Convention
Delegates battled over civil rights as the platform committee accepted most sections after urgent NAACP pressure. The Voting Rights plank and public education provisions sparked disputes between Northern and Southern delegates, with calls for moderation and warnings of fracturing the party.
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Florida
Colorful Incidents At Convention Nominating Speeches
Colorful demonstrations light the convention as delegates shout and twist through scenes of mock mystic ritual and stagecraft. Speakers like LaGanke and Moranta draw applause while Mayor Wagner and Codel rally the floor amid spirited, choreographed pauses and cheers.
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New York
Robert Wagner
Mike Codel
Rman
Steve Swaim
Delegates Battle Through Ballots In Liberal Vote
The report describes a tense convention voting scene where Kennedy allies push to block rivals and Kennedy forces threaten walkout during balloting. Key figures include Severson, Johnson, LaGinke, and others as Liberal machinery falters.
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Kennedy
Kennedy Claim Victory After Explosive Second Ballot
A chaotic second ballot at the Mock Convention yielded Kennedy sweeping the field with 1164 votes in the Massachusetts senator’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Southern delegates voiced little opposition. New York supporters emerged, while objections to nomination procedures remained muted.
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Gore Blasts Administration at Mock Convention Opening
Senator Albert Gore, permanent chairman, asserts the next President will accept no second place in anything while denouncing the Nixon record. In a rousing final session speech, Gore highlights that this is an election year and criticizes the Republican administration as inadequate.
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United States
Albert Gore
Sesson
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Ballot totals show Collins leads early with high votes
In the first tally Collins 300, Humphrey 255, Jackson 254, Syme ron 226, Wiliams 81, Gore 41. On the second ballot Collins 520, Humphrey 449, Jackson 346. On the third ballot Jackson 611, Collins 485.
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Jackson
Symeron
Wiliams
Gore
Southern walkout shakes Kennedy convention over alleged deals
Southern state chairmen including North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Arkansas Louisiana left the convention floor in protest after denouncing tactics and alleged deals. California chair Far1 Hamlin defended the Kennedy forces saying no promises were made and leaking information would harm unity.
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Farl Hamlin
Calfornia
Hamlin
Etter
Gore Defends Free Competition versus Republican Materialism
Senator Gore argued a clash between old and new Nixon, criticizing Nixon stands on nuclear disarmament and foreign policy. He contended the Republican leadership distrustes the will of the people and relies on economic powers, opposing easy materialism and urging a meaningful choice for Americans.
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United States
Democratic Party
Two Stars Placed Amid Hawaii Resting Flag Display
Report notes two large stars pasted in Hawaii in a Saturday display as restive flags are merged with a Friday sighting. The scene references Old Glory absence and indicates a tense public display during a weekend observance.
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