Court weighs population equality in House redistricting case
The Supreme Court examined standardizing congressional districts for equal population across states and within states. The Fifth Georgia district case highlights potential nationwide impact as justices consider Article I provisions on representation by population and the census.
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Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Department of Justice
Georgia
Atlanta
Emmet J. Bondurant
Bondurant
Bruce J. Terris
Congress
Spelling Critique of Athens High Letter Sparks Debate
An anonymous Public Forum letter from an Athens High School student laments poor spelling and grammar. The writer argues weak basic skills threaten universities and employers, urging a return to fundamentals in education despite a belief this may never happen.
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Athens High School
Nuclear powered ships could lift U S flag ocean trade
Experts argue nuclear powered commercial vessels like the Savannah could cut Pacific run costs and make U S flag ships competitive with foreign lines. Such ships may restore U S leadership in maritime affairs and reduce the gold drain and balance of payments pressures without increasing subsidies to slower conventional ships.
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United States
Savannah
Tragedy Upon Tragedy in American Life
Washington columnist James Marlow argues the Kennedy assassination reveals deeper U S violence and distrust. He cites past presidents and leaders attacked, calls for lawful process, and notes reactions from Justice Warren Nixon and religious leaders about hate and fanaticism in the era.
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United States
Washington
Dlain
Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Dallas
Earl Warren
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Richard M. Nixon
A. Raymond Grant
Oregon
Lee Oswald
Dear Abby Advice Column Fragments Blur Boundaries
A jumble of Dear Abby letters and short replies cover marriage fidelity affection and social conflicts. Readers seek guidance on lipstick on a shirt rumors late work drunkenness infidelity and a mother of four facing threats. The column preserves its conversational tone with terse responses and confidential notes to various readers.
Fluoridation Debate Stirs Against Skeptical Parents
Dr James P Hollers and dentists defend water fluoridation as a proven health measure. The column cites Baltimore data showing 75 percent fewer cavities in six year olds with fluoridated water and argues against parental refusal and forced measures.
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Hollers
America
James P Hollers
American Dental Association
Tennessee State Dental Association
Crane
China
Baltimore
Helen Hayes Honored in Central City Opera House
Esteemed actress Helen Hayes visited Central City for the dedication of an 85 year old opera house with every seat a hickory chair. Hayes, renowned for Mrs. McThing at the 1952 Play Festival, spoke of returning and reflected on her MacArthur ties in a brief moment of praise.
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Central City
Helen Hayes
Safety Award Comes Late in Fort Stewart Incident
Brig. Gen. Robert A. Ballard of Homestead Florida National Guard accepted a unit safety award at Ft. Stewart Georgia with a bandaged finger injured when it was caught in a car door. The moment reflected a delayed acceptance of the citation.
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Miami
Robert A. Ballard
Homestead
Fla
National Guard
Ft. Stewart
Capone Causes a Scene at Miami Theater
A cold night in Miami features a Mae Murray program with a staged Capone gag at the Fairfax Theater. Al Capone confronts the theater manager over a rope gag, is believed to be involved with the Cagney film, and leaves with his henchmen after police intervene.
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Miami
Fla
Flagler St
Fairfax Theater
Thelma Todd
Capitol Theater
James Cagney
al Capone
Mae Murray
Lew Cody
Capone
Cagney
Mr. Capone
Nixon as GOP contender surfaces in 1961
Washington reports growing GOP view that Nixon could win a second bid for the presidency after Kennedy’s assassination and Johnson’s ascent. A Rockefeller bid faces divorce baggage, pushing some liberals to consider Nixon as the party’s best option to challenge Johnson.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
GOP
Kennedy
Johnson
Mary
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Johnson Johnson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Sf Rockefeller
Nixon
Reedsville Notes From Lyle Balderson
Mrs Gene Wilson resides in Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg. The Buckley families visit Ben Buckley in Reedsville and Pomeroy relatives travel with Rushin Shumway to Akron. Everett Watson and Eunice Sprague call on Bert Shumway. Amy Lou Bowes is born to Harold Humphrey and spouse. Olive Two Red Cross drive raises 146 67 in funds. Ernest Whitehead chairs the drive with Hazel Buckley and Larkins assisting.
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Reedsville
Gene Wilson
Camden-Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Roger Buckley
Pomeroy
Ben Buckley
Rushin Shumway
Blaine Newell
Athens
Akron
Everett Watson
Coolville
Bert Shumway
Eunice Sprague
Harold Humphrey
Amy Lou
Virgil Buckley
Ernest Whitehead
Hazel M. Buckley
R. L. Larkins
Harold Newtun
Oscar Babcock
Lyle Balderson
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