Demos See Spirit Deterioration at RNC Coverage
The writer mocks the Republican National Convention with satirical notes on speakers and events. References include Everette Dirksen endorsing Barry Goldwater, Bobby Baker, Billy Sol Estes, the Bay of Pigs, and criticism of the press. Eisenhower’s attack on sensational reporting shocks the crowd. A Wallace bid looms over Goldwater’s chances as the convention ends.
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Everette Dirksen
Barry Goldwater
Bobby Baker
Billy Sol Estes
Sen
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Kentucky
Bay of Pigs
New York Times
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Tenhower
Times
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Covention
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Ike
Baker
Estes
Cuba
Richard Nixon
Goldwater
George Wallace
Athens Rodeo Queen contest entries due by Saturday
Dewitt Garrett said six girls have qualified for the Athens Rodeo Queen contest with a Saturday deadline for entries. Judges will select the winner August 8 during a street dance launching Rodeo Weekend, as the rodeo runs August 7 to 8 with a parade at 2 p.m.
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Athens
Dewitt Garrett
Garrett
Dianne Cobb
Carolyn House Eunice Pepper
Jill Romine
Brenda Kelley
Janice Lentz
LaMar
Misuse of Tests Endangers Minority Children
Dr. Jerome S. Bruner reports a psychology work group warns that standard mental tests favor middle class learning environments and are often invalid for minority group children. The group concludes misuse of tests is a serious ethics breach.
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John Barbour
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Jerome S. Bruner
Harvard University
Bruner
Society For the Psychological Study
Freshmen Counseling Set for Alabama Huntsville Campus
All freshmen entering the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus in September must take part in a compulsory counseling program in early August. Applicants already accepted will be notified. others should apply now to qualify. About 125 to 150 freshmen have applied. others may obtain forms at the University Registrar's office.
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Lawrence County United Fund
Jaycee’s
National Guard
Moulton
Robert Rhyne
Lawrence County Ugf
Cullman
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hartselle
Morgan County
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Kathryn Thompson
University of Alabama
Huntsvill
Huntsville
Georgia Man Under Scrutiny in Colbert Slayings
Investigators focus on a north Georgia white man with a prior shooting conviction and a history of criminal activity. He and associates have been questioned but the man has not been arrested. Sheriff Seagraves confirms awareness of the inquiry as Atlanta Constitution reports.
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Atlanta
North Georgia
Lemuel Penn
Colbert
The
Atlanta Constitution
Dewey Seagraves
Madison County
Brain training prompts decline in midlife use doubts
A fragmented prompt questions whether the brain training or cognitive exercises lose effectiveness in middle age. The text hints at concerns about sustained benefit and ongoing engagement.
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