National Democrats May Trim Convention Size and Votes
The Democratic National Committee weighs reducing the 1964 convention size and adjusting voting weight among states. A subcommittee led by Jacob Arvey considers a mix of population basis and bonus votes for 1960 Democratic winners, aiming to balance delegates and votes ahead of Atlantic City.
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Democratic National Committee
Atlantic City
Jacob Arvey
Chicago
Illinois
National Committee
Mississippi
Kennedy
Congress
Los Angeles
John M. Bailey
How's Your IQ Based On 100 Questions
A quiz scoring guide lists daily results for a 10 day IQ test with ratings from Memory Genius to Good based on correct answer counts. It includes ten sample questions about teeth counts, the U S Constitution, dermatology, clothing in sun, plural of fungus, Asuncion, arrest warrants, Babe Ruth, latitude versus longitude, and knot names.
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Asuncion
Babe Ruth
Convention Could Turn to Nixon, Says GOP Chief
Nashville report notes GOP national chairman William Miller says delegates could turn to Dick Nixon if Goldwater and Rockefeller lack a majority. Nixon denies candidacy while acknowledging attention and praise from party.
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Nixon
GOP
Nashville, Tenn
Richard M. Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Nelson Rockefeller
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Dick Nixon
Berlin’s double life of East and West in one city
Physically one city, Berlin operates with two police forces two fire departments two postal systems two types of currency and two gasoline license plates. East and West Berlin maintain separate schools courts and presses while sharing water supply and a common elevated railroad system.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Slayton Leaves Air Force to Seek Civilian Astronaut Status
Maj. Donald K. Slayton quits the Air Force to pursue flying status as a civilian. NASA confirms his heart condition allowed remaining astronaut duties, with Slayton to stay on as astronaut activities coordinator. He hopes to advance in the Gemini and Apollo programs toward a moon landing. Howard Gibbons says the resignation was sent last week.
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Washngton
Maj
Donald K
Air Force
Slayton
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Howard Gibbons
Houston Space Center
Slayton Mn
Prison Camp Praised in Tierra Amarilla New Mexico
Warden Harold A. Cox calls the Penitentiary forestry camp a taxpay er's bargain. Daily prisoner cost at the camp runs 2 to 2.50 dollars versus 3.85 in the penitentiary. Camp work includes firefighting conservation and building projects in state forests and parks. Associate Warden C E Walker says the camp opened in July and aids rehabilitation as inmates near release.
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Tierra Amarilla
N. M
Harold A. Cox
New Mexico Penitentiary
Cox
C. E. Walker
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