Democrats to Get History's Best Convention Coverage
NBC reporter Bill Henry, longtime convention coordinator, praises record radio and TV coverage for the Democratic National Convention in a hot campaign year. Henry notes strong Republican coverage and Southern California interest as key factors. accreditation has reached 980 besides network staff, with delegates from Japan Canada Britain France Italy and several South American nations.
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More Visitors In Park During June
Shenandoah National Park saw 211,585 admissions in June from its three districts. Through the first half of 1959 total visits reached 594,882, while 1960 to date total visitors stand at 550,204, indicating a June rise of 4.4 percent but a yearly decline of 7.5 percent.
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R. Taylor Hoskins
Chicago Livestock Market Summary Week Hog Cattle Sheep
AP reports weekly hog cattle and sheep prices in Chicago. Hogs show under 240 lb bars steady to 25 lower, over 240 lb steady to 25 higher. 190-300 lb sold 16.25-18.50. Cattle include steers 1050 lb down steady to 25 higher, heifers mixed, bulls weak, cows 15-17. Prices listed for various weight and grade lots.
Th District Democrats Meet With Little Hope
Roanoke report on the th district Democratic convention where leaders fought to nominate a candidate to challenge Rep. Richard H. Poff. Duval Radford questioned potential contenders as Bill Dudley ruled out, with Apostolou noting a Dudley draft would be unwise.
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