Veep Secret Provides Suspense For Delegates
Atlantic City dispatch reports the Democratic National Convention opening amid debate over a running mate and a platform focused on civil rights. President Johnson's influence aims to steady disputes such as Mississippi delegation representation and potential vice presidential selections among Humphrey Mansfield and others. The Platform Committee reviews four years of promises, highlighting civil rights gains and foreign policy stances while noting omissions in education and UN issues.
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Atlantic City
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Kennedy-Johnson
Supreme Court
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Minnesota
Mike Mansfiek
Montana
Washington
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Alsa
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Luce declares availability for New York Senate race
Clara Boothe Taen, representing the Conservative Party, says Luce is available to oppose Republican Sen. Kenneth Keating and Democrat Robert F. Kennedy in New York. The move follows Goldwater support dynamics, with party leaders stating Luce stands behind the Goldwater ticket though no final commitment.
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Juror Triggers Mistrial in Branch Murder Trial
In Morganton a Superior Court judge declared a mistrial after a juror discussed deliberations. Edward Branch, 20, is charged with murdering Malm Pons, 82, during a robbery at a Valdese store. Branch's cousin David Sverest, 16, pleaded guilty to first degree murder and received a life sentence.
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Viet Nam Victory Doubtful
CIA panel says serious doubt victory in South Vietnam is possible and a negotiated settlement may emerge. Matthias reports continued guerrilla strength under Saigon weakness and hints at stalemate or neutralization as a future path. De Gaulle proposal noted. Chicago Tribune to publish document.
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Chicago Tribune
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National Estimates Board
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South Viet Naim
Cannon To Raise Salaries In September Notice
KANNAPOLIS AP Cane van Mills Co one of the nation's leading textile manufacturers posted a notice saying adjustments raises will be given employees in September. The notice gives no details on the raise and Harry Cannon assistant vice president declined comment. A 5 percent wage increase was announced last November for hourly workers at most textile firms in North and South Carolina. Cannon led the industry in the 1959 wage increase. The new Cannon notices say raise will go into effect in September 18 since employees are paid every other week. Harlington Mills based in Greensboro triggered a general wage increase in the industry last year. About 300000 textile workers are employed in North and South Carolina.
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South Carolina
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Johnson Still Weighs VP Picks After Governors Meeting
President Johnson told reporters he is considering several men for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and will name his choice early next week. Georgia Gov Carl Sanders relayed the remark after a White House meeting with Johnson and about 30 governors, who described the session as informal and cordial.
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APY
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Negro Republicans Open Two Day Convention In Philadelphia
May Talk To Barry. Negro Republicans convene in Philadelphia behind a news blackout as leaders push for greater Black influence in GOP processes. They aim to increase representation, form youth and women arms, and study convention rules while considering outreach to Senator Goldwater.
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Genization
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Republican Party
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Democratic National Convention Faces Mississippi Seating Fight
At a packed Credentials Committee hearing the Mississippi all white delegation faces challenges from the Freedom Democratic party which seeks seating for Black delegates. Rita Schweiner of New York testified as to civil rights workers, while Alabama and Mississippi delegations loom over the convention floor.
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Freedom Democrats
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Washington
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Democrats Convene in Atlantic City Nominate Johnson Ally
The draft narrative notes a former Republican will co-nominate Lyndon B. Johnson at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey next week. It mentions stage acts, entertainment columns, and various readers’ notes across pages, with references to Dr Dorothy Glenn and J W McGinnis and Teener World Series.
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N. 7
Lyndon B. Johnson
Arthur Buson
Mars
Michael Eilis
Tom McIintyre
Ater Fantet
Washington, D.C
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