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Civil rights battle stalls in Senate as Congress weighs options
In Washington Rep Harold Donohue notes a stiff Southern filibuster while House and Senate leaders clash over a civil rights bill. NAACP and leaders push for swift floor action as Defense Secretary McNamara faces criticism for orders restricting locales with segregation. Senator Hebert blasts administration use of troops in desegregation efforts, urging restraint and legal paths.
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Senate
Harold Donohue
D-Mass
Washington
UPI
the Advancement of Colored
Democratic
House Judiciary
Wweee Se People
NAACP
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Oeena
House Sion
Ken
Djourn
Sedy
Massachusetts
House
Capitol Hill
National Association Rules Committee
Ren. F. Edward Hebert
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South
Defense
Robert §. McNamara