Nixon urges California Republicans to build 1956 majority
Vice President Richard M. Nixon speaking for President Eisenhower urged 2600 Southern California Republicans to work toward a strong 1956 GOP majority. He stated the party lacks current strength to elect a president and emphasized the president’s push to fortify Republican leadership and party unity in a bid to regain national power.
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Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
California
GOP
Eisenhower
Nixon
House
President lauds Nixon on courage and honesty
The President sent a telegram praising Nixon for his courage and honesty, saying these qualities have earned him the respect of all who seek a better and stronger America. The message emphasizes building party strength to achieve a majority.
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Nixon
America
Another Body Blow For South Doctrine
In Richmond Virginia the U S Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled segregation in public parks and playgrounds unconstitutional, citing the Supreme Court May 17 decision that public school segregation is illegal. The article also notes the National Geographic Society claiming Ontario is larger than France and Spain combined.
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Richmond
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Ontario
Canada
France
Spain
National Geographic Society
Commons Votes Against Censure
In London the House of Commons rejected a Labor motion to censure Prime Minister Churchill over not arranging top level talks among Russia Britain and the United States on banning the hydrogen bomb. The division stood 298 to 268.
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London
House of Commons
Labor Party
Churchill
Boy Gives Eyes to Poor Blind Boy in Wish Reflected
In Buffalo two months after a corneal transplant seen on TV, 6 year old Gregory Masters wished his eyes could help a blind boy. He died after being struck by a car. His eyes were donated to the Buffalo Eye Bank and flown to New York City for an eye clinic. Senators backed withholding confidential copies of the Yalta conference.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Gregory Masters
Dulles
Gregory
Washington
Capehart
R-Ind
Sparkman
D-Ala
Sen. George
D-Ga
Walter Masters
Buffalo Eye Bank and Research Society
New York City
Population rise 42 percent in early 20th century US
A note states that the United States population grew about 42 percent from 1920 to 1950. It adds that lichens thrive from perpetual snow lines to hot desert regions and mentions Pennsylvania has a town named Indiana.
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Pennsylvania
Indiana
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