The Pontiac Press: 1960-07-28

Abstract

Nixon acclaimed GOP nominee on first ballot; chooses Lodge for No. 2 spot: Vice president will not use text for acceptance ; Helicopter hop costs 13 lives ; Expected, still celebrated ; First half GM profits to '59 by $22 million ; Nixon bases early approval on background of poverty ; Goldwater hits conservatives ; 'Not one without other' to complete courthouse ; 3 are cleared in betting case ; The day in Birmingham: Low bidder to receive contract for fire truck ; Turkish troops, Russians, clash ; Ford accepts loss gracefully ; Won't ban state union endorsements ; Soviets release 5 distributors ; American Motors quarter 2nd best ; Nixon matches Kennedy, plans Michigan stops ; Advance vote permitted ; Mrs. Powers awaiting word on Russian visa