College path and politics loom as Supreme Court review nears
Dr. Frank Soday warns Congress debates on the Supreme Court spotlight the value of higher education. He cites eight billion dollars yearly lost in the South due to high school graduates not attending college, versus about 78,000 graduates who enroll.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Frank Soday
Southern Association of Science and Industry
Soday
Budget Bureau
Brundage
Need for Parallel Bridge on State No 1 Highway
Citizens urge immediate action on building a parallel bridge to relieve bottleneck traffic over Keller Bridge at Decatur. A Sunday traffic count could prove the rush and push the State Highway Department to let a contract sooner.
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Keller Bridge
Decatur
State Highway Department
Slow Down And Save The City Traffic Fine Reform
The Decatur police announce strict enforcement of traffic laws with minimum penalties of 15 dollars for speeding and 10 dollars for running stop signs or red lights. Fines can rise to 100 dollars for serious violations, replacing the prior flat rates to save lives and money.
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Decatur
Ten Candidates Expected In Alabama Governor Race
Alabama may see as many as ten candidates for governor as campaigns begin to form. Names already in the mix include Albert Rains Gordon Persons George Wallace Jimmy Faulkner A W Todd Guy Hardwick John Patterson Laurie Battle Jack Owens and Winston Gullatte. Partial party alliances form while the public awaits the field closure and voting begins.
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Albert Rains
Gordon Persons
George Wallace
Jimmy Faulkner
A. W. Todd
Guy Hardwick
John Patterson
Laurie Battle
Jack Owens
Winston Gullatte
Montgomery
NAACP Faces Declining Support and Southern Pressure
In Detroit Roy Wilkins reports shrinking contributions and membership while a convention urged Eisenhower to tour the South and speak against groups seeking to push the NAACP out of business. The president touring the region is deemed highly unlikely.
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NAACP
Detroit
Roy Wilkins
Eisenhower
Johnson Morse banter at Capitol Hill lunch
The Washington Merry Go Round notes a luncheon in Lyndon Johnson's Senate office with Wayne Morse and Truman present. Texas Senator Johnson teased Morse about his Texas speech claims and the two joked about Morse's reelection and oil industry ties, ending with good humor from the guests.
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Capitol Hill
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Johnson
Morse
Wayne
Washington
Daniel
Jiyndon Johnson
Lyndon
Truman
FBI Lobbyist Pushes Capitol Hill on files law
The piece follows lobbyist Lou Nichols urging swift passage of a new law to protect FBI files, risking overreach that Supreme Court may strike down. It recalls Justice rulings base on constitutional grounds and the Jencks case involving Clinton Jencks and Harvey Matusow, detailing shifts in allegiance and testimony.
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FBI
Lou Nichols
Capitol Hill
Supreme Court
Congress
J. Edgar Hoover
Francis Walter
UN- American Activities Committee
Clinton Jencks
Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers Union
Harvey Matusow
Matusow
Senator McCarthy
Jencks
James Marlow
Associated Press
Wachington
Clinton E. Jencks
Justice
Justice Department
Living Today by Arlie B Davidson
When you are low in spirits you are morbid in outlook and critical of yourself. Believe that you have let life down not life you. Make lists of others worse off and your blessings. Get your mind off yourself by song, a walk, and noting nature. Direct your mind to faith in yourself, others, and God.
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Senators Debate Role and Power of Congress in Government
Senator Richard B. Russell laments a weakened legislative branch after 25 years of budgetary influence and White House dominance. He argues Congress must assert independence, defend constitutional authority, and resist executive overreach amid debates on leadership, representation, and foreign policy.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
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Henry Clay
Soviet Russia
Christian Science Monitor
Miriam Chapin
Canada
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Hugh Gaitskell
British Labour Party
Supreme Court Likely to Overrule Congress on FBI Files
Supreme Court guidance in Jencks favors a defendant’s access to FBI files used to impeach witnesses. Congress weighs a bill to restrict access, placing viewing rights with the trial judge. The ruling could curb government secrecy and affect future criminal trials nationwide.
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FBI
Supreme Court
Congress
Jencks to the FBI Report Access Sought
Jencks's at torneys asked to view the reports, seeking access under legal procedure. The move indicates defense effort to inspect government documents connected to the case.
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Jencks
FBI
Supreme Court Narrows Jencks Rule For Impeachment
The court rules against broad FBI file rummaging, reaffirming that only specific documents may be produced for impeachment. Justice Brennan emphasizes the value of prior statements to test memory, while critics push for new legislation amid Capitol Hill debate.
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Matusow
Supreme Court
Jencks
Tom Clark
Brennan
Eisenhower
U.S
Justice Brennan
Capitol Hill
Lou Nichols
Congress
Mobile Ship Repair Buys Bay Towing Facilities
Mobile Ship Repair Inc. buys Bay Towing & Dredging Co. facilities for 515000. The Southern Repair Yard on Blakeley Island spans about 14 acres with an 800 foot repair slip and two buildings. Restoration of Southern Drydock Marine Railway planned with about 200 employees to be hired.
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Mobile
Mobile Ship Repair Inc
Bay Towing & Dredging Co
John Lappington
Mobile Ship Repair
Southern Repair Yard
Blakeley Island
Mobile River
Lappington
Southern Drydock Marine Railway
Palm trees planted to save Uruguary grasslands from dunes
Tens of thousands of palm trees have been planted in Uruguay to stabilize fertile grasslands and prevent wind blown sand from encroaching. The project aims to protect grazing areas and support agriculture by binding soil and reducing desertification risk.
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Uruguary
Quirky Odds and Ends From Boyle's Mailbag
A whimsical roundup of trivia and wry observations from HAL BOYLE. It notes litter on highways, fashion tips, world facts, oddball quotes, and light social commentary from diverse sources, including Iris Segal, the Vatican, and famous figures.
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Hal Boyle
New York
America
Iris Segal
Graham Resumes Crusade After One Night Layoff
Evangelist Billy Graham returns to Madison Square Garden for the New York crusade after a one night rest. The break, the second since May 15, followed a special charity event in the arena aimed at giving Graham and his staff a brief rest.
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New York
Billy Graham
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Ings
Graham
2000 Gallon Still Axed in Lawrence County Raid
A 2,000 gallon wildcat whisky still was seized 10 miles east of here by county deputies and ABC officers. The fully charged rig was found 1.5 miles north of Highway 20 with shovels axes and water hose confiscated. Sheriff Franklin Smith Deputy Smith and ABC Agent P H Sandlin led the raid.
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Here
Alcohol Beverage Control
Auburn Smith
Highway 20
Franklin Smith
Smith
ABC
P. H. Sandlin
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