Opinion: What System Should Replace Electoral College
Dr. William A. Pickering of Auburn University discusses possible systems to replace the electoral college after Nixon's narrow victory. He notes direct popular vote as a simple approach but acknowledges distortions in the current system and explores alternatives.
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United States
William A. Pickering
Auburn University
Birmingham News
Richard M. _Nixon
House of Representatives
Senate
My Answer By Billy Graham
A reader asks how to understand the Bible. Graham urges daily reading starting with the Gospels and Psalms, explains the Bible as a 66 book library, and warns against substituting commentaries for Scripture while urging meditation and prayer for personal message.
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Billy Graham
P. C
God
Viewpoint on Supreme Court selection reform
David Lawrence argues for a constitutional amendment to appoint justices from a five-name list drafted by state and federal judges. He contends current selections favor personal ties and party backing, urging a nonpartisan process to curb judicial activism and better reflect constitutional text.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
Sam J. Ervin
North Carolinas
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Courts
Ervin
National Conference of Judges
Senate
Earl Warren
California
Eisenhower
Supreme Court of the
U. S
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Be Patient 1 65 Stretch Opens Delayed July 1969
Alabama Highway Department warns travelers about the unfinished Interstate 65 Montgomery to Georgiana segment. Director Bob Kendall says driving around barricades is trespassing and dangerous, with a projected completion in July 1969 and six hours to Ardmore to the Gulf once done.
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Alabama Highway Department
Bob Kendall
Montgomery
Georgiana
Ardmore
Gulf
Kendall
Tragedy in West Virginia Mine Sparks Safety Proposals
Washington column notes mine No. 9 in West Virginia was cited seven times since 1966 for gas and dust hazards and unsafe electrical gear, with no penalties. It urges stronger Mine Safety Act enforcement and a focus on the working face, citing past explosions and Consolidation Coal Co. ownership by the Hanna empire.
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Washington
West Virginia
U. S
United Mine Workers
Ken Hechler
Huntington
W.va
James O’hara
Dmich
O'Hara
Carl Perkinns
Kentucky
Ralph Nader
United States
Departments of Labor and
HEW
Truman
Congress
Tam
White House
Hechler
Johnson
Consolidation Coal Co
Hanna Coal Empire
George M. Humphrey
Letters on school bus wrecks and driving down hills
A Decatur Daily letter argues drivers show gross carelessness in mountain driving and brakes failures. The writer shares personal trucking experience from Knoxville to Cullman and notes using gears on steep descents to avoid wrecks, urging drivers to use low gear on downhill runs.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Cullman
Ala
Signal Mountain
Decatur
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Newark Times News Service
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