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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
8
The chart at left shows each delegation's voting strength and can be used as ballots begin to reveal trends. It explains codes P direct primary C in a convention PC primary and convention Ex by state executive committee. It notes 68645 votes needed to nominate.
Delegates from all states assemble in Chicago for the Democratic convention opening Monday at the International Amphitheater near the stock yards. Adlai Stevenson leads the race with Averell Harriman remaining in contention though trailing on the first ballot. The program includes keynote by Gov. Clement, Rayburn as Tuesday speaker, committee reports Wednesday, and nominations Thursday with Truman to speak Friday. Streamlining rules limit speeches, allow off camera delegate polling, and bar vote explanations.
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