How the Electoral College Elects the President and VP
Editorial explains the Electoral College mechanics with dates and steps. It covers how electors are chosen and vote, the meeting in December, and how Congress counts votes on January 6.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
4
Editorial explains the Electoral College mechanics with dates and steps. It covers how electors are chosen and vote, the meeting in December, and how Congress counts votes on January 6.
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Drew Pearson reports that Senator Barry Goldwater used an Air Force jet trainer from Luke Field to Boise for a political stop and flying to Salt Lake City, sparking a dispute over using government transport for campaign travel. The Air Force confirmed the Boise flight and defended the decision as duty bound to honor Reserve pilots. The Idaho AFL CIO condemned the use and sought repayment.
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Gov. Patterson, a Kennedy backer, visited Washington to press for influence on the November election and a role in Alabama’s campaign. He failed to meet Kennedy, met Bobby Kennedy instead, and faced limited support on civil rights. Alabama’s 11 electoral votes are split with six independent electors not pledging to Kennedy Johnson. Republican split between Old Guard and Young Republicans adds to party tension as national figures weigh in.
Houston AP report says four first grade admission standards drafted by the Houston School Board clash with a federal order on integration. Lawyer Weldon Berry warned of seeking a federal injunction against the standards, criticizing one rule that allows transferring students not up to standard. The action follows a special session where the district also voted to appeal a federal court integration ruling. only first grade will be integrated this year.
The text echoes Mark 12 verse 21, noting a commandment greater than the first two, and rephrases a moral directive about loving thy neighbor. It resembles a religious citation blending biblical phrasing with paraphrase.
A dense listing of 9:00 to late afternoon and evening programs across Friday and Thursday with multiple show titles. Notable entries include Life Of Riley, Rescue 8, Tombstone Territory, You Bet Your Life, The Price Is Right, I Love Lucy, Truth or Consequences, Guiding Light, Love of Life, and The World Turns among others. The log reads like a station-wide schedule crosscut with weather and news briefs interspersed.
The writer presents a bridge hand from seven spades with South hand hang and describes a dreamlike, flawless victory despite varied defenses. He claims perfect execution across multiple lines, detailing crossruff ideas, discards, and trumping strategy while noting an opponent’s repeated doublings. The piece closes with a personal sign-off from John Doakes.
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