Segregation Still Law In Texas Says Attorney General
Editorial laments Attorney General John Ben Shepperd’s claim that Texas segregation remains legal until the U S Supreme Court reverses it. The piece argues the high court’s desegregation ruling supersedes state laws and asserts Texans should abide by the federal decision. It also reviews port history and local civic notes.
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Shepperd
Texas
John Ben Shepperd
U. S. Supreme Court
Tam
Sutherland
Supreme Court
Congress
Court of
High Court
A Bit of Washington By Central Press
Washington drowns in humidity as the soggy climate warps rooms and gnats swarm the air. The column plans a two week trip to the Midwest to sample life away from the capital and observe how small town editors shape national thought and congressional pressure.
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Washington
America
Midwest
Grass Pools
Congress
United States
Washington Eyes Easing Soviet Travel Rules
The United States may relax travel limits for Soviet citizens if the USSR reciprocates for Americans in Russia. About 30 percent of Soviet land is off limits to Americans and similar restrictions apply to key U.S. sites. The State Department notes limited access already exists for legitimate Russian visits and farm officials, with broader easing tied to mutual openness.
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Washington
United States
Ussr
Russia
America
State Department
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Grean Vivol
Grean
Stratford, Conn
Bible Verse Affirmed In Jesus Teachings
A church excerpt quotes Jesus from Matthew 19 14 urging that children come to him and the kingdom of heaven is theirs. The passage underscores child welcome as a spiritual ideal.
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Jesus
Heaven
Russians and Americans see visa easing stir here
The article notes possible signs of eased Cold War tensions as Americans may gain visas to travel to Russia and satellites. It highlights Rep Pat Hillings of California visiting Moscow and four Eastern bloc nations, with Nixon noting Hillings as a leading anti Communist. and mentions A B Chandler's Kentucky primary victory signaling Democratic leadership shifts amid national politics.
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Wash
Pat Uillings
Red
Happys
A. B
Hanpy
Chandler
Kentuc
Democratic Party
Chandos
Senate
Earle C, Ments
Ainen W. Barkley
House
Sam Rayburn
Son
Rayburn
Clements
Congress
Passill
Washington
Kentucky
Washington Backfence- Humphrey Misses His Congressional Buddies
Washington humor column notes Secretary Humphrey dining in the Treasury cafeteria with aide Overby, while other Washington quips mention Carter Barron weather, Johnson’s ranch birthday plans near Johnson City, Barkley’s farm escape, Mrs. Flo Bratten advising hay pitches, Nixon’s weather call during Connie, and Eisenhower as honorary winner of a golf tournament in New Jersey.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Secretary of Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Congress
Andrew N. Overby
Kenicky
Athen W. Barkley
Paducah
Flo Bratten
Try And Stow Me There Was An Old Preacher Tale
A quirky relic from Henry W Grady era lore about a Bible reading mishap. A preacher recalls a boyish mix up on Noahs age and vessel dimensions, ending with a quip about being fearfully and wonderfully made. Peter Lind Hayes finished a lyric for a poignant ballad this year.
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Henry Ww. Grady
Het Noah
Myriends
Peter Lind Hayes
Knowledge Grab Bag for Quick Learners
A jumbled column fragment tests vast recall from geography to history and musicians. It asks for capitals, institutions honoring athletes, two US Queens colleges locations, Great Sand Dunes National Monument state, and names linked to a Seattle mayor and governor, plus a Kiev born pianist, birthday notices, and assorted trivia.
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Toeland
United States
Queens Colleges
Sand Duars National Mouwnment
Businessmen in Government Jobs Scandal Exposed
Washington excerpt traces "without pay" insiders or WOC workers using government posts to aid Kimberly-Clark and other firms. It details Leoneard B. Pasek’s letters and the 1952 procedures that drew scrutiny at a House committee led by Manny Celler as officials weighed conflicts of interest.
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Houston
Baytown
Harris County
Harrisburg
Drew Pearson
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Sinclair Weeks
Boston Blueblood
Manny Celler
Brooklyn
Wot's
WAC
Air Force
Talbott
Scott
Leone Ard
Pasek
Kimberly- Clark Paper Products Co
National
Eisenhower
W. T. Wright
International Cellucation Products Co
Kimberly- Clarke
Bill
McCabe
Scotk Paper Company
Tom McCabe
Federal Reserve Board
Tru
Kington
Anothe
Mimberly- Clark
Coosa River
Alabama
AG. Wakeman
H. B. McCoy
NPR
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Keman
McCoy
Wolverton
Ry. N
House Committee
Caniess
Celler Committee
Herberk Maletz
Celler
WOC
Honee Interstate Commerce Committee
Wakeman
Coosa
Kimberly-Clark
Did You Know About Termite Risks to Timber Structures
Poor construction exposing untreated lumber to damp soil invites termites the most serious insect threat to buildings. Healthy timber stands provide protection against forest pests and disease through sturdy material and proper maintenance.
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