Democratic Party Reform Could Make Convention Ceremonial
Political reform reshapes how delegates are chosen, moving toward pledged proportional representation. Democratic rule changes aim to give rank and file voters a direct voice, potentially yielding early majority delegation by May and reducing the drama of the nominating convention.
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Warren Weaver Jr
The
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John V. Lindsay
New York
Iowa
California
New Jersey
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Barry Goldwater
Senator Sparkman Criticized ABC Over Pat Sullivan Incident
A reader thanks Senator Sparkman for demanding an apology from ABC over a Southern controversy involving Auburn’s Pat Sullivan. The letter lauds Sparkman for defending the South and urges ABC to acknowledge error while praising Sullivan’s Heisman recognition and Birmingham roots.
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Sen. Sparkman
Birmingham
Ala
Pat Sullivan
Auburn University
Controversial Retail Credit Contract Sparks FHA Inquiry
Washington column reports Retail Credit Co. hired by HUD to vet FHA VA loan applicants amid congressional scrutiny. The Atlanta firm, licensed in several states as a private detective agency, reportedly handles 15 cases daily, uses neighbors for gossip, and keeps files on millions. The piece notes concerns over legality, privacy, and the stretch of its investigative methods. It cites past political digs and a new role examining marital stability of borrowers to predict loan risk, with reports costing about five dollars each and circulating widely despite low security classifications.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Retail Credit Co
Atlanta
New York City
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Retail Credit
American Homes Products Co
Senate Finance Committee
Jay Constantine
Constantine
Pennsylvania
Herman Schneebels
R-Pa
Schneebeli
Congress
Wall Street
W. Lee Burge
Infirm Believer Finds Strength in Affliction
A patient reflection reassures that illness need not bar faith. The text quotes scripture about divine mercy and grace guiding believers through sickness, offering the bedbound a sacred space to witness for God and rely on Christ’s power in weakness.
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Paul
Christ
Pay Board weighs tighter rules on wage hikes
The Pay Board considers requiring advance approval for any wage agreement above 5.5 percent yearly, regardless of how few workers are affected. Current rules cover only 5,000 or more workers. 1,000 to 5,000 must be filed, and below 1,000 face no reporting.
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Brooks Jackson
Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Cost of Living Council
Herbert Worth
Tripartite Board
The
Price Commission
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