26 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1960
Page
1
In Cincinnati a Huntington West Virginia man Earl M Smith attending the Democratic National Convention was noted by locals. He was compared to Ohio Governor Michael V DiSalle and asked about convention impressions and highway plans. A restaurant sighting described at length.
The piece notes NBC and other networks tried to energize a Chicago convention TV run. Nixon and his family arrival drew camera focus while keynoter Rep. Walter Judd delivered a strong old style speech. It contrasts with Hoover and Goldwater addresses and questions whether attention will translate to votes in November.
CHINGFORD England Malcolm Cholmondely and six disciples of the British Interplanetary Time and Space Society claim they predict disasters but were evicted from the Spencer farm after 25 years. Their lease ended with the 20 acre property.
UPI reports the Eisenhower administration aims to leverage a postconvention session to depict Democrats as unable to enact liberal civil rights pledges. The plan would spotlight JFK and LBJ in a potential preelection civil rights fight, with new provisions under consideration and Justice Department experts drafting proposals for final form.
A Missouri Independence council meeting over sewer costs ended in a riot as protesters clashed with officers. Three men—James Glass 59 James Russell Alexander 34 and dentist Dr Robert D Alexander 32—were charged with disturbing the peace and released on $50 bonds. Police restrained several participants as the 180 attendees watched and one protester allegedly assaulted City Attorney Gilbert Titus during adjournment.
Mississippi and Virginia delegates weigh switching to Barry Goldwater as South factions protest Nixon civil rights positions. Leaders from South Carolina and Texas warn of rapids for Nixon, saying a strong or unconstitutional plank could drive the South to a third option or abstention.
In Chicago a GOP convention hand book warns delegates with a rhymed etiquette guide. It tells delegates not to talk to neighbors during speeches, to stay seated and outside aisles, and even to avoid chewing in the hall. The rules stress conduct could affect November victory.
A garbled item from Long Beach area references an unidentified Entsrad and cure matter. Mentions Pexceat, 4, Fine Ave, and Lora with little readable context. No clear names, dates, or events can be determined from the fragment.
An ad style article touts Girard's Vinagar French dressing described as a blend of 11 spices garlic and burgundy wine vinegar. It proclaims the dressing makes most men ask for a second helping and encourages trying it on a man.
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