Williams keynote speech anchors 75th Mock Convention
Sen. Harrison A Williams of New Jersey delivered the keynote at Oberlin's 75th Mock Convention in Jones Field House before about 2,000. He urged presidential leadership, responsibility at the top, and a leader who will advance civil rights while rallying Democrats. He noted Meyner as a possible governor and named other potential presidential contenders in the party lineup.
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Oberlin Mock Convention Delays Adjournment After Veiled Walkout Threat
Delegates at Oberlin College's mock convention droned through four sections of the platform in a seven hour session before voting to adjourn the first session. Rumors of a Southern walkout over a civil rights plank faded as rules were amended to require two thirds approval for delegation actions. Sen Albert Gore Jr will preside as permanent chairman tonight as delegates name nominees for president and vice president.
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Symington Odds Dominate in Capitol At Mock Convention
In Oberlin Washington lawmakers speculate the Democratic National Convention may nominate Sen. Stuart Symington of Missouri. Sen. Harrison Williams of New Jersey suggested Meyner Kennedy or Stevenson could form a ticket, while noting party divisions on civil rights and religion. Williams predicted Symington leads among leaders.
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Mock Convention Echoes Through Oberlin Hall
Oberlin College hosts a mock convention with President Robert K. Carr delivering the welcome, praising grass roots politics as lively as ever. Delegates sign loyalty oaths as the hot, humid night wears on. Sam Williams is seen smoking on the platform and fringes of the parade include a disputed beard prize.
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Oberlin High Band Tops Parade Results In Mock Convention
Oberlin High School marching band won two first place awards at Oberlin College’s 25th Mock Convention. Lorain High and Ashland High bands earned second and third place. Laundrateria captured first in the merchants display window. Sperry Gorske Real Estate and Oberlin Savings Bank took second and third.
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Ex-Hawaii Governor Booed At Oberlin Mock Convention
Jame Burns former Hawaii governor was booed by about 2000 students after praising invited guest Sen Lyndon B Johnson of Texas who could not attend Burns said Johnson was invited by the Texas delegation Meeks convention chairman said Johnson was not an official invitee and Burns overstepped by speaking at length without permission.
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Park Plan Hearing Held Columbia
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District will sponsor a Columbia Civic Association meeting at Columbia Town Hall on May 26 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker Henry Manert will discuss park planning. The group will name a representative to the Statehouse Conference on Education and appoint a steering committee member on Lorain County sanitary facilities. appointments set at May meeting. Meetings open to all Columbia residents.
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