Mississippi primary reshaped by black bloc vote in run-off
In Mississippi a black bloc vote swung the Democratic run-off, boosting William Waller over Charles Sullivan after a white vote split. Waller credited changes and perhaps deals, with blacks and anti-organization whites hailing the result. Evers may run independent in November. Democrats feel they were outmaneuvered.
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Charles Sullivan
William Waller
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William C. Battle
Linwood Holton
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Unprecedented Berlin Agreement by Big Four Ends Long Negotiations
After over 25 years of occupation, the Big Four reach an ambassadorial accord on West and East Berlin and the Bonn and East German republics. West and East Berlin discuss mutual interests awaiting final draft approval by the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union. The plan aims to secure both Berlin halves and the divided nation amid praise from German papers and media.
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New Pittsylvania Precincts Show Uniform Districts
The Danville Register reports Pittsylvania County will hold the Democratic Primary on September 14 at new polling places, mostly in public schools and fire stations. The 54 old precincts were reduced to 30 districts, improving uniformity and easing voting logistics. Voting machines are urged for quicker, more accurate, legal elections as the county plans further consolidation.
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Pittsylvania
Pittsylvania County
Board of Supervisors
Freedom without strings danger and reward examined
I E. D. Johnson analyzes the pop culture pull toward unbounded freedom as seen in a Monkees song and Playboy philosophy. He contrasts this with the Christian idea of true freedom through responsibility, citing Paul and Jesus, and notes many students pursue service while some chase carefree, moneyed independence.
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Globe
Ecological Debate Sparks Wildlife and Timber Clash
John Chamberlain advocates ecological sense amid a clash between wildlife protection and timber interests. Justice Douglas is portrayed as skeptical of animal rights versus human needs, while Senator Jackson calls for nuanced limits on wilderness policy and timber cutting. The piece highlights debate over Forest Service lands, species habitat, and potential national park designation versus sustained yields.
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Diliam
Douglas
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Cascade Monument Institute
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Bill Douglas Deas
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New England
Auecon Wimper GE
Meat Institute
Sa Ias
Voyageurs
Minnesota
Aultoone
Henryl
Scoop
Jackson
Washington
America
Laurence
Barry Goldwater Opposes Extending 1963 Nuclear Test Ban
Barry Goldwater warns against expanding the 1963 limited nuclear test ban to underground tests. He argues Soviet gains, SALT negotiations, and Amchitka’s five megaton blast threaten U.S. security and weapon development. He says extending the ban would hinder defenses and hand the Soviets a technological edge. He urges proceeding with the October Amchitka test.
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Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
Amchitka
Alaska
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Department of Defense
Atomic Energy Commission
Nixon Seizes Powers In Wage Price Freeze Debate
A column argues Nixon used emergency powers during a Congress recess to propel the wage price freeze, warning of dangers from economic Caesarism and the risk he may loosen controls too soon. It compares his actions to Washington's wartime powers and questions his fortitude to resist public pressure and stay right for the nation.
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John Connally
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Howe
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Washington
Supreme Court
Arthur Goldberg
Wilson
Mitchell
Richard Kleindienst
Parting Shots on Games Health Budget and Politics
A satirical take critiques Pan Am defeats in sport and the generation gap. It jokes about firing federal workers to cut unemployment, California residents wanting to leave, and a 90 day allowance freeze. It notes upcoming elections and Chicago plans a tall building while sensible building competition lags. The piece ends with a boy's father freezing his allowance ahead of Christmas negotiations.
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