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States Rights Democrats gain power in Alabama politics
Alabama voters shift control of the Democratic Executive Committee to the States Rights faction, risking a 1960 realignment. Governor candidate John Patterson wins a Democratic nomination with a record statewide vote, as Albert Boutwell and Bettye Frink secure other offices. The report notes past party loyalty disputes and forecasts on Eisenhower era politics.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Democratic Executive Committee
National Party
Atty
John Patterson
George Wallace
Albert Boutwell
Bettye Frink
Leeds
States Rights
Thurmond - Wright
Eisenhower