Kennedy Nixon Great Debates Faces FCC Equal Time Hurdle
Washington AP reports Congress moves to clear the way for a Nixon Kennedy radio TV debate amid debate over the equal time rule. Lawmakers seek a bill to permit limited equal coverage for major candidates while a seven member FCC panel weighs the rule’s vagueness and past rulings.
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Lee Letters Aim to Humanize Confederate Leader in Virginia Book
A Virginia Civil War Commission project compiles Robert E. Lee wartime papers and letters into a book to shed light on his humanity. Clifford Dowdey and Louis Manarin seek accuracy, processing about 4,000 letters and selecting 1,000 for publication with Little Brown & Company slated for the 100th anniversary of Lee’s command.
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Robert E. Lee
Lee
Virginia Civil War Commission
Clifford Dowdey
Louis Manarin
Little Brown & Company
Virginia
South
Southall Freeman
Manarin
Confederacy
Freeman
Dowdey
Library of Congress
Virginia Commission
Joseph E. John[Ston
Priest Faces Assault Charge Finds Strength in Faith
In San Antonio a Roman Catholic priest, Father John Felt, 27, surrendered after an assault to rape charge was filed by Hidalgo County District Attorney R. L. Lattimore. He told San Antonio News columnist Paul Thompson that his troubles may aid his future, citing his priestly vows and mental discipline. He was released on a $10,000 bond posted by two San Antonio priests and a construction firm executive.
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San Antonio News
Paul Thompson
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Owen Kilday
Kilday
Dist. Atty
R. L. Lattimore
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
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Fred Semaan
Father Felt
Nevin
Neves
Rio Grande Valley
Light
Feit
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GSA Plans To Build Office In Fort Worth
Washington AP report says Senate Public Works Committee approved GSA plans for a 200 million dollar federal office building in Fort Worth and House committee approval would make the project eligible for appropriation though funding would be handled separately. The article notes a stray line about a West African antelope.
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Fort Worth
Washington
Senate Public Works Committee
General Servers Administration
Bulding
House Public Works Committee
Bowerman Named To Head Humble Enjay Division
E. W. Bowerman of Baytown is named product manager of Chemical Raw Material for Enjay Chemical Co a Humble Oil division effective immediately. Bowerman formerly assistant head of research and development for Humble Division and joins Enjay as the split creates Industrial Chemicals and Chemical Raw Material divisions. He holds degrees from Northern State Teachers College South Dakota School of Mines and Ohio State University and lives with wife Margaret and three children at 1808 East James.
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Baytown
Enjay Chemical Co
Humble Oil and Refining Co
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Humble
Enjay Co
Enjay Chemicals
Mitchell
Northern State Teachers College
South Dakota
South Dakotas School of Mines
Ohio State University
Margaret
East James
Rules Chairman Has Not Met On Any Legislature
Washington AP reports House Rules Committee chair Howard W. Smith denies plans to block major legislation this session. The 12 member panel, eight Democrats and four Republicans, has stalled a school aid bill and a housing measure, with potential bypass options debated. Speaker Rayburn plans talks to break the deadlock as Smith signals a possible meeting next week.
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House Rules Committee
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D-a
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Senate
Rules Committee
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
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Texas Melons Rank On Top Buy Lists
Texas watermelons and California tomatoes top the AMS best buys at Texas counters this week. Okra, grapes, lettuce and cantaloupes also rate as good buys. Watermelons, tomatoes and East Texas sweet potatoes are priced slightly lower while onions, potatoes and avocados fetch higher prices.
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California
Agricultural Marketing Service
East Texas
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