Senate Rejects Last-Minute Rights Bill Amendments
The Senate defeated several amendments to the civil rights bill on Monday as it nears final passage. An attempt to delete the public accommodations section failed 63 to 23, despite support from Barry Goldwater who criticized the provision. Amendments striking equal employment opportunity and federal funds withdrawal were also rejected. The Southern bloc's vas t opposition waned after the filibuster, with a vote of 71 to 18 to amend school desegregation.
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Senate
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
Goldwater
Denison Kitchel
Kitchel
House
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Supreme Court orders districting by population across states
The Supreme Court ruled state legislatures must be apportioned by population with several districting laws struck down. A Virginia special session seems likely as political maneuvering continues across the GOP race and civil rights bill debates.
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Supreme Court
Virginia
Princess to Play Bond In Skirts in Modesty Blaise Film
Princess Wilhelmina Borghese aged 28 signs to star as Modesty Blaise described as a James Bond in skirts. She says her husband approves the role fits her perfectly, noting she is a judo expert who loves driving a Maserati at 125 mph and has a frank, sophisticated sex appeal.
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Modesty Blaise
James Bond
Goldwater Poised for Early Nomination Lead Moves
An AP survey shows Barry Goldwater with 618 first ballot votes and 187 pledged or instructed votes toward the nomination, with 273 delegates needing commitment. Scranton tours Iowa and other states this week as Texas and Montana could push Goldwater past 655 on the first ballot.
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Texas
Montana
States Consider Unicameral Legislatures After Supreme Court Ruling
Honolulu AP wires report that several state attorneys general at their annual meeting discussed a possible move to a single legislative chamber. The Supreme Court decision requiring population based apportionment in both houses sparked talk of unicameral legislatures with quotes from New Jersey AG Arthur Sills and New Mexico AG Earl Hartley.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Arthur Sills
New Jersey
New Mexico
Earl E. Hartley
Goldwater Appeals in Texas Warns of Socialism
In Dallas Goldwater urged voters that the nation faces socialism unless Democrats are ousted. He pledged to reverse the trend and defend free enterprise at a $100 plate GOP dinner in Texas, hoping to cement delegates ahead of the convention. He avoided discussing rival Scranton and left open further campaign stops.
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Barry Goldwater
United States
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Texas
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GOP
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Viet Nam
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Johnson
Rockefeller Supports Scranton In GOP Bid For Nomination
Gov. William Scranton gains support as Nelson A. Rockefeller backs a moderate platform. Scranton expands outreach to Iowa and other states while Barry Goldwater races toward a first ballot win with Texas delegates. Lodge and Goldwater campaign events unfold ahead of San Francisco convention.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Scranton
San Francisco
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Goldwater
Republican Party
Rockefeller Move Boosts Scranton Prospects In GOP Race
Nelson A Rockefeller backs Gov. William Scranton for the GOP presidential nomination drawing praise from moderate Republicans and criticism from Goldwater supporters. Sen. Keating calls it a boost to Scranton, while Sen. Curtis and Sen. Cotton warn of shifting votes and possible preconvention deals. Cotton notes Nixon as a potential compromise candidate if Scranton gains traction.
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R-N.y
Rockefeller
Gov. Scranton
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Rneb
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
New Hamsphire
Richard M. Nixon
Supreme Court Extends 5th Amendment to State Proceedings
The Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that the 5th Amendment right against self incrimination applies to state prosecutions as well as federal. The decision centers on William Malloy of Hartford who refused to testify about associates after a 1959 gambling conviction. A separate unanimous ruling bars a jurisdiction from compelling testimony from a witness immunized from prosecution in another state.
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William J. Brennan Jr
High Tribunal
Brennan
John M. Harlan
Tom C. Clark
Harrw
William Malloy
Hartford
Conn
Malloy
Connecticut
Supreme Court of Errors
Two Cartons Of Coats Stolen From Penney Co
Darrell Hammonds reports two cartons of newly made coats stolen from J C Penney Co in Bluefield. A door was left unlocked allowing the theft after delivery from Bruceton Tenn at 10 30 a m to the Bland Street freight door. Coats not found by 3 30 p m. Value undetermined.
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Darrell Hammonds
Penney’s
Bluefield
Bruceton
Tenn
Bland Street
Hammonds
Unheralded Tie-Up Hits 6 Midcontinent Railroads
Union trainmen initiated a Monday strike affecting six midcontinent railroads during harvest, with 8000 members involved. Courts issued injunctions to halt work stoppages on Katy Texas & Pacific and Southern Pacific lines, while Missouri Pacific and partners sought relief in federal court.
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Atlantic
Southern Pacific
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Tex
Port Terminal Association Railroad
Texas State Dist
Clarence Guittard
Dallas
Texas
Joe Ingraham
Corpus Christi
Ingraham
Court splits 6 3 on apportionment ruling
Supreme Court rules on population based apportionment for state legislatures in a 6 3 decision. The majority, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, declares geographic federal pattern unconstitutional and bans Senate and House representation based on geography even with referenda. Governor Harrison criticizes the ruling. Special session possible for Virginia.
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Supreme Court
Senate
United States
Earl Warren
Virginia
Harrison
Supreme Court hints at nationwide redistricting after apportionment rulings
The justices split over six rulings Alabama Maryland Virginia New York Delaware and Colorado with Warren urging state courts to craft remedial measures every 10 years to adjust legislatures after population shifts. Dissenters Harlan and Stewart criticized the decision as unconstitutional and overreaching.
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Arthur J. Goldberg
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