Voting rights bill signing amid mixed Senate reaction
The article recounts President Johnson signing the civil rights measure in the Capitol Rotunda with politicking by southern senators. It notes Strom Thurmond’s absence, King's call for a co signatory, and inked pens given to Kennedy and Vivian Malone while Johnson coordinated bipartisan participation, including Dirksen and Javits, but missing Rep. Gerald Ford who was away.
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Rotunda
J.elender
D-La
Johnson
B. Everett Jorde
Strom Thurmond
S.C
Martin Luther, King Jr
King
Congress
D-N.y
John F. Kennedy
Vivian Malone
University of Alabama
Justice Department
Hubert HH
Humphrey
House
John’ W.mccormick
Mass
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Dlionis
Jacob K. Javits
R-N-Y
Rep
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
GOP
White House
Jet set women seek younger husbands in saloon column chatter
A syndicated saloon column hints that women of the jet set are courting young husbands, inspired by a former top actress and a British star. It warns mature spouses may feel neglected as these affairs prioritize lavish living, exotic foods, and nightlife, yet suggests the trend may fade.
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San Jacinto
Johnson Pushes Desalting Projects for Water Shortage
In Washington AP dispatch reports President Johnson directed science adviser to push ahead with water desalting programs as if a drinking water shortage would hit within six months. Press secretary Moyers said the directive was given to Dr. Donald Normig during a White House conference and noted a Wednesday trip to a pilot desalting plant in Freeport Texas by two foreign diplomats.
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Washington
Johnson
Ater
Bill D. Mengery
Donald F. Normig
White House
Moyers
Freeport
Tex
Interior Department
Stewart Udall
Jack Valenti
Baytown Sun Masthead and Masthead Details
Baytown Sun page shows editor publisher general manager and staff roles, listing personnel such as Jarvae Kodale and Perren Hann Meneene Preston Veindergrass Beulan Mae Jackson Robert K. Gilmore Bil Hartman and Corrie Taughlin. Publication details note Baytown Texas, postal matter status and carrier subscription rates.
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Ecs
Mfonager Perren Hann Meneene
Jonn Wwedle
Paul Putman
Corrie Taughlin
Ned
Baytown
Texas
Allies Trade With Hanoi Sparks U S Aid Debate
Fulton Lewis Jr reports a Michigan congressman voiced shock that six allied nations trade with North Vietnam and may receive U S foreign aid. Rep Chamberlain cites 13 free world nations in Hanoi trade and says 24 ships used U S ports, urging denial of port use and criticizing allied support for the enemy. Separately Chase Manhattan's George Champion decries government by guideline, warning of expanded federal control and costly totals.
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Fulton Lewis JR
Washington
Michigan
North Vietnam
U.S
Charles Chamberlain
GOP
Viet Nam
Great Britain
Japan
Greece
Norway
Lebanon
Netherlands
Liberia
Panama
West Germany
Italy
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Chamberlain
Paul Rogers
Florida Democrat
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Rogers
Hanoi
George Champion
Chase Manhattan Bank
Champion
Congress
Right Wing Forces Fail To Cripple Court
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports that the defeat of Dirksen’s plan to hamstring the Supreme Court marks a victory after a five-year battle by conservative groups led by the John Birch Society. The piece notes praise from labor secretary Willard Wirtz for progress on voting rights and one man one vote, framing the court fight as pivotal in U.S. history.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
United States
Labor
Willard Wirtz
International Platform Association
Congress
Wirtz
Dirksen
Supreme Court
John Birch
Words and power clash over government money and courts
The piece argues against rebranding government aid with favorable terms while exposing a smear campaign against Chief Justice Warren and anti court forces. It notes right wing pressure in Pennsylvania, Powell’s Chicago school hearings, and rigid stances on civil rights and court powers.
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Warren
Congress
Dirksen
Supreme Court
Ev Dirksen
Philadelphia
Hugh Scott
Senate
Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem Globe - Trotter
Committee On Education and Labor
Chicago
Martin Luther King
Benjamin Willis
Powell
Philip ‘Hauser
Henry Changes Mind About Some Of Our Researching
Henry McLemore reflects on how he once mocked costly scientific studies such as giraffe circulatory research and whale heart work. Reading Bedouin diet findings convinces him these studies have practical value, prompting him to pursue camel and donkey milk experiments and even consider owning a camel for health and status.
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Henry
Henry McLemore
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
San Diego
Today's quiz and trivia snapshot from a bygone page
Daily brain teasers include questions about a 1945 Nagasaki bombing, birthplace of wallpaper plants, and the ancient fortress at an islet gateway to the Hebrides. The piece features trivia on animals, insects, and geography with a Caledonian fort link and a riddle about Sicily.
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Hebrides
Kintail
Glenshiel
Lord Seaforth
Know Your Bridge By B Jay Decker
Famous bridge column discusses notrump and suit openings with Stayman Mitchell and the 1964 U.S. Trials hand. It outlines a clever five diamond overcall tactic that backfired for North-South while eight other tables reached game in spades.
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B. Jay Decker
New York
Samuel Stayman
Vitor Mitchell
U.S
Stayman
Mitchell
South
Declarer
Ures Syndicate, Inc
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Frank Waiton
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