Democratic critics blast Eisenhower in 1960 campaign display
The Democratic advisory council accused the Eisenhower administration of a second-rate defense and urged a platform of 21 issues. Attending speakers included Stevenson Kennedy Brown Williams Meyner Humphrey Symington and Truman with Acheson. Stevenson warned against turning the presidency into a traveling salesman for peace and urged cautious support for the mission.
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Democratic advisory council blasts GOP on defense stance
The liberal wing of the party condemned Republicans over national defense, citing warnings from Gen Maxwell Taylor, Adm Arleigh Burke, and Gen Bernard Schriever as evidence of military risk. Paul Butler said the group focused on policy, not personalities, though light politicking occurred.
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Mamie Eisenhower To Visit Mother In Denver
Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower is set to arrive in Denver to visit her mother Mrs. Elivera Doud, 81. Secret Police Chief Earl Schoel said the duration of the visit is unknown, with a return to Washington expected by December 22 to greet the President on his goodwill trip.
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Italy Strike Shuts Newspapers Across Rome and Italy
Newspapers across Italy will not publish on Thursday as printers unions stage a 24 hour strike demanding higher wages. UPI reports the stoppage affects Rome and major cities nationwide.
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Rockefeller Urges Nixon to Help End Steel Strike
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller urged Vice President Richard Nixon to use his high office to help prevail in the steel strike. Rockefeller, a potential GOP rival, echoed Eisenhower’s call for intensified efforts and warned Congress against drastic measures that could disrupt labor relations.
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New Pressure for Settlement in Steel Strike Rises
Federal mediators and members of Congress pressed for an early settlement as Finnegan set a joint bargaining session between union and management. Neither side held optimism about a quick agreement.
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