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New York Dems Bitter Fight Hobbles Stevenson
UPI reports New York Democrats split between reformers led by Eleanor Roosevelt and Herbert Lehman and boss Carmine de Sapio. Lehman was rejected as a delegate at large, signaling tougher odds for Stevenson. California Dems also fracture as Gov. Pat Brown’s moves inflame party divisions aiding Republicans.
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