Southern Senators Move to Stall Civil Rights Bill
The Senate faced a potential filibuster as Southern senators prepared to stretch debate on the civil rights measure. Ervin led the floor fight, noting absentees and the need for quorum, while Dirksen and Javits framed open housing as a key sticking point. The chamber recessed for discussions on moving the bill to the Judiciary Committee, with plans for further speeches and potential cloture battles.
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Richard B. Russell
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Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Republican Party
Ships Analysis Continues Amid Global Tensions
The report notes no national insignia seen as South Africa faces pressure over apartheid. The Chinese News Agency claims nine Chinese sailors died and seven were wounded in what it calls shameless provocations near Hai Phong as McCloskey warns American aircraft are not authorized to fire on shipping except in self defense. South Africa remains firm, refusing to yield.
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Fairfax merchant taunts state on sales tax law action
Fairfax AP report notes John Livesay refuses to collect the state sales tax and challenges state officials to enforce the law. He telegrammed Gov Godwin and top officials, hinting that criminal or civil action may follow, while authorities weigh enforcement.
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Toll in Labor Day traffic shocks safety council president
Deaths during the nonholiday period August 18 to 22 totaled about 450 with an Associated Press survey showing 505 killed on highways. Howard Pyle, president of the Safety Council, called the toll shocking but unsurprising given rising traffic and more vehicles. Multiple fatal crashes swelled the figures including nine dead in an Ohio collision and eight in Michigan seven in Florida six in Illinois and five in Colorado.
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Sanger Faces Government Debate On Birth Control
The text notes Margaret Sanger arguing that government should address birth control as a public concern. It recalls her 1935 role addressing Japan's Upper House and establishing a clinic there, and mentions a challenge to former President Eisenhower to debate the issue.
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