Are Conventions Outmoded in 1960s TV era
HOLLYWOOD AP asks if national political conventions are outdated as the 1960s TV era expands coverage. The Los Angeles Democratic and Republican gatherings draw criticism for length, pacing, and viewer indifference. NBC's Robert Sarnoff calls the ritual musty and hard to grasp on TV. Networks note coverage losses, but conventions aim to win pledges and party loyalty.
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Hollywood
Los Angeles
Robert Sarnefs
NBC Board
Gavel to Join Eisenhower Museum Exhibit in Abilene
A gavel used by President Eisenhower at the Republican National Convention will be housed in the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene Kansas. Made by Iola veterinarian Dr Kent Dudley from native pecan wood the gavel was returned to national GOP committeeman Harry Darby who announced its display with pictures of the President holding it.
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Eisenhower Museum
Abilene
Kan
Iola
Kent Dudley
Eisenhowser
GOP
Harry Darby
Judge Rules On Fraternity Case in Kansas City Schools
A circuit judge ruled in favor of Kansas City's school board over control of high school fraternities and sororities. Judge Paul A. Buzard dismissed a petition by 22 Southwest High students' parents seeking clarification of board authority. The board may enforce a year-old regulation allowing discipline for involvement with unapproved student organizations on campus or at school events.
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Kansas City
Paul A. Buzard
Southwest High School
Buzard
Attorney to file injunction over luxurious potatoes dish
The parents' attorney Martin Anderson said he will file an injunction suit today to enforce school regulations on a potatoes dish described as mashed with cream grated cheddar cheese butter and broiled to brown.
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More KCPL Talks Set For Today
Kansas City Power and Light Co and the last of three striking unions held talks after Gov. James T. Blair urged action. Tentative agreements with locals 412 and 1618 were reached, ratification pending. Local 412 will meet Friday, Local 1618 will vote Tuesday night. The three-year pact with 412 includes a 4.5 percent package increase and elimination of a producer wage differential at the Montrose plant near Clinton.
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Kansas City Power and Light Co
Daniel C. Rogers
State Mediation Board
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Montrose
Clinton
Big Conventions Windy Extravaganzas in 1960
James Marlow analyzes the 1960 political conventions noting two outcomes. Kennedy and Nixon emerged as polished professionals with broad liberal slants and strategic campaigns. He compares this era to 1948 and 1932, discusses campaign tactics, party dynamics, civil rights shifts, and the limits of platform promises versus later actions.
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Supreme Court
Congress
Wives Praise U S Efforts For Downed Airmen Return
Four Air Force wives, who witnessed the United Nations debate in New York last week, praise U S efforts after their husbands were shot down by the Russians. They arrived home in Topeka Kansas.
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Kan
Air Force
U. S
New York
United Nations
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