Lyndon Johnson Looms as Final Word in 1960 Bid
Lyndon Johnson of Texas stands as the Senate’s master strategist and a major 1960 presidential contender despite denials. He commands a vast staff, shapes policy, and angles for delegates, with Texas reshaping its primary rules to aid him.
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Eisenhower Eyes Gas Tax Rise to Fund Highways
President Eisenhower seeks a gasoline tax increase to fund the interstate highway program, telling Congress to raise the federal levy while Democrats push an alternative using treasury revenues. White House plans a state by state highway summary and suggests a broader push on highway finance may face GOP and House resistance.
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Records Fall In AAU Meet In Boulder Colorado
At the 71st national AAU track meet at Colorado University Folsom Field Star Cyron Burleson of Oregon University set a 1 500 meter mark at 3 47.9, Jim Grelle ran 3 38.4 to win, Al Ocer ter threw a discus 186 feet 5 inches, Morrow set a shot put record, Eddie Southern won the 400 meters in 46.1 as Olympic stars competed and Vie for titles.
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Elvis Says TV Return Will Make Him Shake Even More
Elvis Presley, on furlough in Paris, says thoughts of resuming television in eight months will cause shakes and fears he will shake more in front of cameras. He recalls being frightened on stage after 15 months away and describes the Army period as hard to adjust to but ultimately necessary.
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Sermon Excerpt Warns Babylon’s Fall and America’s Fate
A religious excerpt warns that God will judge the wicked like Babylon and questions whether America can escape punishment for sin. It cites Biblical verses, urges repentance, and closes with a blessing for a House of Prayer, signed Pearl Robinson.
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