Eisenhower Tour Viewed as Boost for GOP in 1960 Race
White House aides aboard the USS Essex say Ike's three continent tour strengthens Republican prospects for the 1960 election. They credit broad praise abroad and in Asia for projecting American strength and peace efforts, arguing continuity would win votes at home. The trip also counters Democratic claims of weak White House leadership.
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Mansfield backs Nixon call for big welcome home for Eisenhower
Senate Democratic whip Mike Mansfield of Montana endorsed Vice President Nixon's proposal for a large, enthusiastic homecoming for President Eisenhower on December 22 after his 19 day goodwill tour through 11 countries. He praised the president's work and travel effort.
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Rockefeller Tries Again in Wisconsin
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller begins a second Wisconsin tour stop to gauge support after a mixed reception on opening day. Milwaukee Republicans show preference for Nixon while others consider Rockefeller, but attendance falls short of capacity with empty seats at Marquette University and the World Affairs Council event.
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Farm Bureau Backs End of Individual Income Tax
Delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention voted unanimously to approve a proposal to repeal the individual federal income tax. The Wyoming delegation sponsored the measure, which now goes to the resolutions committee as an amendment to the federation's recommendations.
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Demo Defeated in Iowa
Ottumwa Iowa John Kyl 40 Bloomfield clothing merchant won the Iowa 4th District seat in a special election over Democrat C Edwin Gilmour Grinnell College political science professor Unofficial totals show Kyl 28336 to 25304 Gilmour The win signals Midwest support for Eisenhowers farm policy and marked the districts return to the GOP after Steven Carters death in office.
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Political poll results on 1960 campaign themes
A Western state poll asks voters to name strongest arguments for Republicans and Democrats in next year’s presidential race. Key picks include better foreign relations, inflation control, tax relief, and labor appeal.
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Western voters weigh 1960 party arguments and candidate fit
The Field Western Poll analyzes how Democratic and Republican contenders are viewed by Western voters. Californians favor foreign policy, labor stance, and inflation controls, while other Western states emphasize domestic issues. The report surveys confidence in top candidates and party messaging.
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Court Pardons Postman Who Hid Mail at Home in Italy
In Verrcelli Italy postal worker Ermes Quarna admitted to keeping 220 pounds of undelivered mail at his home citing distant rural addresses. The court sentenced him to 19 months and 11 days in jail but granted a pardon under a new amnesty.
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Cotton Quota Wins in California Referendum Vote
Official returns show California approved continuation of federal marketing quotas on the 1960 upland cotton crop with 1,429 yes and 166 no votes.
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