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Evening star., 1960-07-11
Administration
Hit by 6. o. P.
Platform Head

NEW YORK, July II CAP)
Charles H. Percy, chairman
of the platform committee of
the Republican National Con-
vention, says that the EiSen-
hover administration could
have given the public more
information" than it did con-
corning the Nations problems.
Mr.. Percy, who was inter-
viewed on a taped television
program in New York yester-
day, was asked
DO you think this admins
tration has been frank with the
American people about the
facts that face US now and in
the future?"
Mr.. Percy replied:
I think it's possible al
ways for Government to give
more information than it does.
l think this administration and
all previous administrations
probably could have given
more information.
But l think a great step
forward has been taken by this
administration in sharing with
the people the intimate facts
of some of the problems and
challenges that this country
has, and on each of the crit
ical areas-whether it's Ber-
lin, the summit conference in
Paris-the President has re-
ported back to the people on
unfse instances. "
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Recommendations for tenn
porary officers of the conven-
ton.
Keynote address by Senator
Church of Idaho, temporary
convention chairman, about
9:l5 pm.
Report of Rules Committee
from Gov. Herschel Loveless of
Iowa, chairman, and Mrs. Vel
Phillips, co-chairman and ma
tional committee woman from
Wisconsin.
Address by Mrs. Katie
Louchheim, vice chairman and
director of women's activities
of the Democratic National
Committee.
Spiritual by the Menturn
Glee Club.
Benediction by Bishop Ger
aid Kennedy of the Methodist
Church of the Los Angeles
area.
National anthem.
Adjournment.
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found in a woods near Bene-
dict with seven bullet wounds.
The search for her started
after several persons reported
to police that they saw a man
stop his car on the Patuxent
River Bridge near Benedict
Friday night and then jump
into the water.
Troopers Russell Vance and
Donald Riden said a blood
stained cape, a .22-caliber rifle
and a note saying the woman
could be found in the woods
were discovered in the car.
Estep's body was recovered
about 4 pm. yesterday about
500 yards off the Calvert Coun-
ty shore near the bridge, po-
lice said. 1t was found by
divers of the Maryland Under
water Rescue Team.
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Stevenson 0Ks
Cabinet Post

LOS ANGELES, July IL
AP).-Adlai Stevenson says
he would be willing to accept
a cabinet post under a Demo-
cratic administration.
Mr.. Stevenson, still re-
peating that he would not
actively seek the Democratic
presidential nomination, said
he had been very flattered by
reports that he might serve as
Secretary of State under a
Democratic administration.
Mr.. Stevenson, appearing
on the CHS television program
Face the Nation" was asked
whether he would accept a
nomination for the vice presi-
dency.
Il would hope very much"
the former Illinois Governor
said, that having run for Pres
ident twice, l could serve my
party in some other place than
the vice presidency"
Mr.. Stevenson repeated that
while he is not actively seeking
his party's presidential nomi-
nation, he would accept a draft
if nominated.
When asked whether he
would accept a cabinet post in
a Democratic regime in Wash
ington, Mr.. Stevenson said:
Il think I would, assuming of
course, that my views and those
of the President conceded.
Mr.. Stevenson declined to
say whom he favored among
the Democratic presidential as
pirants if he himself is not
nominated.
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Convention Program

LOS ANGELES, July II
(AP) Here is the program
for today's opening session OF
the Democratic National Con-
vention:
Convention convenes 8 pm.
Washington time.
Invocation by Francis Card
inal Mcintyre of Los Angeles
National anthem, pledge OF
allegiance to the flag, salute to
the new States of Alaska and
Hawaii.
Official call to the conven-
ton by Mrs. Dorothy Vreden-
burgh, secretary of the Demo-
cratic National Committee.
Address of welcome by May
or Norris Poulson of Los An
geles, Gov. Edmund G. Brown
of California and Paul Ziffren,
chairman Of the California
Convention Committee, start
ing about $40 pm.
Address by National Chair
man Paul M. Butler.
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least to cheer on the sidelineS.
When asked if he intended
to visit Los Angeles during the
convention, Mr.. Truman said,
II have nothing further to say"
He said a statement, issued
earlier in the day, spoke for
itself.
In that statement, phoned to
his aides here from Independ-
ence, Mo-, Mr.. Truman said:
Il must stand by my original
decision and the statement ]
made at the press conference
July 2 in independence.
IT am as sorry as I can be
about the situation. Let me say
again there is nothing personal
about my attitude.
But I cannot lend myself to
what is happening"
At the July 2 news confer
ence, Mr.. Truman had said, in
effect, that the convention was
rigged in favor of Senator
Kennedy of Massachusetts,. Be
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Police. Rule
Man Killed
Woman, Self

Recovery of a mans body
from the Patuxent River near
Benedict yesterday closed a
Maryland State police investi-
cation of fatal shooting of a
woman last Friday. Police
ruled it murder-suicide.
Stae police at Waldorf said
the body was that of Joseph
Med. Estep of Brandywine,
Md. Police said he committed
suicide after shooting of Miss
Mary Lavina Briscoe of Patux-
ent City, Md.
Miss Briscoe's body was
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cause of that, Mr.. Truman said,
he could not attend the con-
vention as a delegate.
But, only last Friday, Gov
James T. Blair of Missouri
announced Mr.. Truman had
changed his mind and would
go to the convention as a dele
gate. Mr.. Truman, however, ap-
parently changed his mind
again yesterday.
His latest decision was con-
sidered a heavy blow to the
presidential hopes of Senator
Stuart Symington of Missouri,
who counted on the former
President to draw delegate
votes to him.
Nevertheless, the Symington
camp here tried to ignore the
severe wound. Some Syrning-
ton aides said Mr.. Truman hac
based his decision. in part. on
his worry about the health OF
some of his relatives.
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nedy's suite is on the floor be-
low and at the opposite side Of
the hotel. The Senator walked
down and back with his body
guard, James Patrick McShane
Of New York.
He seemed thoroughly con-
fident and at ease when he left
later by a service elevator for
his reception for delegates in
the hotel ballroom. In the re-
ceiving line with him were sew
eral others of the Kennedy
family. He explained to the
huge crowd of well-wiShers that
his wife was unavoidably alb
sent because "she has more i'm
portant work to do" Senator
and Mrs. Kennedy are expect
ing their second child in the
autumn.
To one elderly delegate who
assured him he was destined
to be President, he replied:
God willing, will"
Appears on TV
From there he went to the
Meet the Press" televiSion pro-
gram where for a half hour he
was Sandwiched between SEN
ator Symington and Senator
johnson while ne answered
questions as to why he thought
he should be President and
why the country needs a Demo-
crat in the White House.
On his way to the NAACP
meeting he dropped in at a
Georgia delegation caucus.
He told the Georgians Il
quite understand" why they
currently are committed to one
of the other candidateS-Sen-
ator johnson of Texas. And
he promised not to "harrangue"
them. But he recalled how
Georgia delegates helped him
in his 1856 bid for the vice
presidential nomination and he
said he was extremely anxious
to have your support if it be-
comes possible" He departed
with their applause.
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candidate has withdrawn from
the race but still is holding on
to the votes.
The Kennedy drive received
impetus last night when Illi-
nois pledged 5912 of its SO
votes to him. Even the most
optimistic Kennedy lieutenant
hadn't predicted that heavy a
margin from Illinois.
The Massachusetts, Senator
also received strong help from
Cows. HerSchel C. LovelesS of
Iowa and George Docking of
Kansas, who Withdrew as IA
vorite son candidates.
In Iowa's case, 1872 of the
States 26 votes now will go to
Kennedy after they are cast
once for Gov. LovelesS.
The Kansas position is not
certain.
Senator johnson also picked
up votes yesterday when
Georgia's 33-vote delegation,
previo sly uncomm m it te d,
switched to his camp. The
shift had been expected.
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Rogers Criticizes
Action on Rights
BY the Associated Press

Attorney General Rogers says
the Justice Department has al
ready complied with many civil
rights proposals being con-
sidered for the Democratic
Party platform.
The platform has not yet
been announced by the Demo-
Gratis, but Mr.. Rogers said yes
terday published reports CT
recommendations in the civil
rights field show an ignor-
ance of existing programs"
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the Senator as a candidate. He
SAID how happy he was that
Democrats we're not called upon
to agree with each other all the
time.
Senator Symington of Mis-
souri, bravely challenged his
formidable majority leader in
his humble speech. He said. in
the face of Senator Johnson's
repeated call for national unity,
that he did not feel that Demo-
Gratis "can apologize for or
Justify failures of the admin
iStration on the basis of ma
tional patriotism"
Senator Kennedy had what
may be his last embarrassing
moment of the convention
when Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt,
who has advocated a Steven
son-Kennedy ticket, and who is
the reluctant Adlai Stevenson's
campaign manager, was ush-
cred into a seat next to the
young lion of the evening. Sen
ator Kennedy gulped nervously,
then breathed easier when she
was escorted to a seat next to
Gov. Brown.
Wave of Nostalgia
Mr.. Stevenson, as usual,
brought a wave of nostalgia
and regret to the evening. He
drew by far the greatest ap-
plause and carried off the ora
torical honors as he always
does. He made no reference to
the hapleSS draft movement
that is being carried on in his
behalf.
When he spoke of his con-
fidence that the convention
would name the best man, a
woman in the audience called
out, 1--WE Want Adlai."
Where have I heard that be-
fore" asked the two-time nom
inee.
Welter of Metaphors
Senator Kennedy spoke Of
the moment of truth" which
he faces so confidently. Sena-
tor johnson got entangled in
a welter of metaphors. He said
it was "a sentimental evening"
for him, since it would be the
last time the candidates quar-
tet would put on their act.
He led the kitchen tour every
time, joshing all the way. Be-
tween courses he told report
ers he was not Just whistling
Dixie when he said his chances
of getting the nomination were
improving.
The general feeling among
the diners, however, was that
the m3ioritv loader was voicing
2 rnin"ritv O0irion.
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CONVENTION SIDELIGHTS
DC. Vote Plea Stirs
Query::W What S De-?

side. Now, mind you, I don't
object if he wants to ride in
a Cadillac. But at least he
should have ridden in an in
tegrated Cadillac"
Onlookers searching for gray
hairs among the youthful staff
workers and active supporters
of 43-year old Senator Ken
nedy were rewarded when
Ralph D. Hogan. sr., appeared,
The Madison (Wis.) visitor
describes himself as consider
ably over 10 and Identifies
himself as president of Sen
ior Citizens for Kennedy"
But I wear a Kennedy youth
badge just the same" he said.
Once the convention fever
gets in the air, no politician in
the vicinity can resist. That
probably explains why there's
a sprinkling of Republicans
among the throngs at this
Democratic spectacle. Among
visitors to press Headquarters
at the Biltmore in the last "a
hours have been former Senator
Owen Brewster of Maine and
Philip Willkie, son of Wendell
Willkie, the 1910 G. o. P. nom
inee. Lest there be any doubt
as to Mr.. WILKES status, he
sported Nixon button on one
lapel and a gold IN" pin on the
other.
The man who designed the
main floors of the Biltmore
certainly never had conven-
ton in mind. Between the main
lobby and the "galleria," where
the candidates have their
reception rooms, there is a To-
foot wide elevator lobby
through which all traffic must
funnel-a sort of hour-glasS
effect. Attimes the area around
this construction gets SO
jammed that flremen halt traf-
fic until the crowds ease off q
bit.
! The standard way to recog-
nize a reporter at a national
convention is by his harassed
eye, rapid pace and Tapping
notebook. But during the last
few days there was another
Way-by a red plastic shoulder
bag. An enterprising cola COM
pany provided bag (and an
equally enterprising eyewash
company inserted a sample for
use in case the smog outside
or the smoke inside gave trou-
ble) for each reporter receiv-
ing press credentials.
The tumult and shouting
that accompanies any political
convention seemed exception
ally harsh to three Michigan
delegates yesterday. Perhaps
it was the contrast. They had
flown out with a planeful of
deaf mutes.
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ciated Press tabulation showed
these totals:
Senator K Kenn dy, 62012;
Senator Johnson of Texas, 273;
Senator Symington of Missouri,
8312; Senator Humphrey of
Minnesota, 63I2, and Adlai
Stevenson, 40.
The tabulation included only
votes definitely in the columns
of the candidates.
To take the nomination,
which requires 761 votes, SEN
ator Kennedy will have to draw
votes from the 1852 now
pledged to favorite sens and
the 265 still uncommitted.
California'S 81 votes are
pledged to Gov. Brown, but he
announced his support for
Senator Kennedy yesterday. If
Gov. Brown, as expected, re-
leases the delegation before the
first ballot, a huge chunk will
vote for Senator Kennedy.
The Humphrey votes also
may be a fertile field for Sena-
tor Kennedy. The Minnesota
Evening star., 1960-07-11
KITCHEN DEBATE LACKING
Fund Roisers Find
Tempers Rising, Too
BY MARY McGRORY
Star Stan Writer

LOS ANGELES July l1.-Four presidential candidates
manfuly tromped through Beverly Hills Hotel kitchen last
presumably in quest of nomination that one of them
is said to have in his pocket
The high-eve marching and -chowder quartet hiked
through the pots less than times they
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The stars Convention Bureau
LOS ANGELES, July Ii
"Give DC. the Vote" buttons
have been distributed here and
convention delegates from the
district wear them religiously.
But they are dismayed by a
frequent question: Whats
D.C.?"
William M. "Fishbait" Mil
Ter, the veteran doorkeeper of
the House of Representatives,
and in recent years chief door,
keeper of Democratic conven-
tions, arrived in town yesterday
in a purely unofficial capacity.
Mr.. Miller was told several
weeks ago in a Dear Fishbait"
letter from Party Chairman
Paul M. Butler, that his serv-
ices wouldn't be needed this
year. His friends in the House
saw to it that he got to the
convention, however.
Supporters of Senator Ken
nedy aren't relying entirely on
the press to provide coverage
of the Democratic convention.
Kennedy headquarters is pub
fishing its own newspaper,
called The Kennedy Conven-
ton Bulletin.
Harry Truman's decision to
stay away from the convention
may cost him.
The Ambassador Hotel said
yesterday a $123-a-day suite
was reserved for the former
President last November and
he'll be billed for it regardless
of whether he shows up.
The reservation may be can
celed today if Mr.. Truman
doesn't arrive, a hotel spokes-
man said.
At a downtown Catholic
chapel early Sunday morning
the priest prefaced a sermon
by urging visiting delegates to
ask Gods blessing on their de-
liberations and decisions. He
added: Il think that is enough
to say on the subject"
Representative Adam Clay
ton Powell of New York and
Clarence Mitchell, head of the
NAACP's Washington Office,
exchanged some cutting re-
marks at an NAACP rally here
yesterday.
Mr. POWell, IN an OBVIOUS
reference to Mr.. Mitchell, de-
plored what he called the fail
ure of some Negro leaders to
take active part in demon
strations in behalf of civil
rights.
Well" Mr.. Mitchell replied,
Il came out this afternoon and
marched all the way from the
Sports arena to the Shrine
Auditorium. And while we are
marching along in the hot sun
up came a big white Cadillac
with Adam Clayton Powell in
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Kennedy Seen Needing
14l1z Votes for Victory

LOS ANGELES July II (AP).-Senator Kennedy of Mas
sachusetts Srode within 141 R votes today of the majority
needed for the Democratic presidential nomination
And he expected to from 40 to so of these in
the California delegation pledged to Gov. Edmund G,
Brown.
the Democratic National Convention opened the
Evening star., 1960-07-11
Kennedy Steals Show,
Turns Boos Into Cheers
BY ROBERT X. WALSH
Star Staf Writer

LOS ANGELES July 11.-Senator Kennedy knows how to
steal show and turn boo into cheers He demonstrated this
skill in his first full day here the the Democratic
National Conventions opening session.
The confident front-runner also showed how to set
taking while walking slowly speaking softly and
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went between two bathrooms
where several thousand Demo-
Gratis had gathered to pay a
$10O a plate for a last feast
before the fight. Each candi-
date had to speak twice for his
supper.
1t seemed to be a matter of
going through the motions.
Gov. Edmund G. Brown of
California finally had diShed
up his long-delayed indorse-
ment of the front-runner,
Senator Kennedy of Massachu-
sets, an event which nobody
mentioned.
Tense Moments
The evening was, however,
rich in tense moments for
which Democratic parties are
famous. The toastmaster, Paul
Ziffren, outgoing California
Democratic national commit
teeman, made several bitter ref
erences to dissatisfaction with
the seating arrangements. Mrs,
Katie Louchheim, vice chair
man of the National Commit
tee, initially deprived of a seat
at the head table, ultimately
was ushered up to place
among the Governors. Mr.,
Ziffren said he hoped everyone
was satisfied.
The outgoing national chair
man, Paul M. Butler, for whom
the gathering was supposed to
be a tribute, said in outraged
tones, that he knew he had
"irritated some" i" and there
were scattered cries of Yes,
yes" from the floor.
Bats Butler
Senator Johnson, who is con-
spicuous among those who
have complained of rigging"
the convention arrangements
by Mr.. Butler, amused himself
during the crabmeat cocktail
by batting Mr.. Butler about the
number of tickets given his
Texas supporters for the floor.
only CO." he remarked to
reporters clustering around the
headtable. I'VE won't be able
to make much noise"
"One hundred and twenty" +"
snapped Mr.. Butler.
He explained that so went to
Mrs. frankie Randolph, Texas
national committeewoman, who
is a johnson dissldent. Il notice
that individual Texans make a
lot of noise" he commented.
Delicate Task
Mr.. Ziffren, who once said
that Senator Johnson would
not make a good President. had
the delicate task of introducing
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Truman Stays Away
As Convention Opens

LOS ANGELES, July IL (AP).-The Democratic Ma
tional Convention opens today without Harry Truman
The former President who quit Missouri delegate July
and then wavered when asked to change his mind finally
decided yesterday to stay away from the proceedings
there a slight possibility he might up-at
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6312 273 62012 40

Total convention cote 1921 needed to nominate,
Estates using unit rule under which States
TOR candidate favored by majority Takes uoe impose
By South Carolina delegation.
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Here is the latest tabulation by States:
State Vote Humph Jnsn Kendy Stew. Other UncOmd
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Delicate Task

Mr.. ziffren, who once said
that Senator Johnson would
not make a good President. had
the delicate task of introducing
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Confident, at Ease

Senator Kennedy strolled out
OF his suite early in the after
noon and explained I'm going
downstairs to Bobby's room for
a few minutes" Robert F. Ken
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The Stars Convention side Now mind you, don't
LOS ANGELES, July 1l-iobject if he wants to ride in
Give DC. the buttons Cadillac. But at least he
have been distributed ridden
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-12-23
The Christmas Story
AS Recorded in the Gospel Of Saint Luke

And it came to pass in those days
there went out a decree from Caesar
Augustus, that all the world should be
taxed. (And this taxing was first made
when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into
his own city ," And Joseph also went up
from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth
." into Judaea I" unto the city of David,
which is called Bethlehem; because he
was of the house and lineage of David:)
to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were
there, the days were accomplished that
she should be delivered. And she brought
forth her first-born son, and wrapped him
in swaddling clothes and laid him in
manger; because there was no room for
them in the inn 90"
And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. And, 10,
the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them Fear not
for, behold, bring you good tidings of
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-12-23

great joy, which shall be to all people
for unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord And this shall be sign unto you
e Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger
And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising
God, and saying, Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men.
And it came to pass ." as the angels
were gone away from them into Heaven.
the shepherds said one to another, let us
now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this
thing which is come to pass, which the
Lord hath made known unto us. And they
came with haste, and found Mary and
Joseph ." and the babe lying in a manger
And when they had seen it. they made
known abroad the saying which was told
them concerning this child. And all they
that heard it wondered at those things
which were told them by the shepherds
But Mary kept all these things, and pom
dered them in her heart And the shep-
herds returned, clarifying and praising
God for all the things that they had heard
and seen as it was told unto them.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-12-23

national conventions and prospec-
tive delegates all received cards
with Jack Kennedy's own sigma
lures, but the party faithful re-
ceived the same cards with stem
cilled signatures. These were ex-
cellent stencils and unless one
looked closely they could not be
detected as not being the real thing.
It doesn't require much imagin-
alton to realize what a task it
was for John Kennedy to sign even
those cards he did personally. Even
the fact that the recipient was apt
to recognize that Kennedy's card
was an effort to win friends and
influence people those who re-
ceived them were usually very
happy, stencilled signature or not.
One casualty Of this season this
year is the beautiful Christmas
tree we had in the front window
of the office. Last year a nice,
kind lady who Is now in Japan
spent four hours putting together
one Of those new Christmas trees
a miniature of the massively beau
tiful tree which graces the Min
neapolis First National Banks
Plaza (you should see it,, but
this year there have been no such
volunteers. The women who work
in this office are apparently kept
so busy by that "old slave driver,
they don't give a boot about beau
tifying the office.
1t may dawn on Oscar New
man, our assistant before Christ
mas comes that last years tree
is all packed and ready to be
put up again.
Right now the NAACP, the st
Paul branch has a large bunch o.