Reform of Electoral College Gains Fresh Interest
The Washington Report notes renewed hope for Electoral College reform with a more progressive Congress. It cites Sen. Birch Bayh and the Chamber of Commerce polls supporting a nationwide popular vote or district method, while opposing the Administration’s winner take all plan as riskier than no reform. Senator Bayh plans further hearings this session.
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Marines use taxpayer plane for golf and birds at base
Lt Gen Victor Krulak flew from Pearl Harbor to Maui for golf. his aide and the plane suffered wing damage. Maj Gen Herman Nickerson faced criticism for spending on birds and a horse housing project at Camp Lejeune. At Quantico base, aging facilities and a stepped up repainting effort, funded partly by nonappropriated funds, drew complaints. Jackie Kennedy's Somerpest Hill hunt location sparked neighbor friction but photographers persist. Massachusetts politics show Ed Brooke favored to win the Senate race. Peabody and Collins compete for the Democratic nomination and McCormack faces Donoghue in the governor contest.
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Victor Krulak
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Pearl Harbor
Maui
Edward Townley
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Camp Lejeune
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California
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Jackie Kennedy
Somerset Hills
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Pleasant Valley
Douglas Dillon
Massachusetts
Ed Brooke
Endicott Peabody
John Collins
Boston
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Brooke
Peabody
Collins
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Leverett Saltonstall
Eddie McCorack
Morris’ Donoghue
Advice on Winning a Fiances Heart to Church Involves Bold Stand
The article urges taking a clear stand about faith before marriage and cautions that many believers who marry nonbelievers struggle to influence their partners. It recommends surrounding oneself with like minded believers and stresses that a partner who does not stand for something may fall easily for anything.
Crime Ridden Nation Cited After Meredith Attack
A 1966 column argues U S crime risks and gun access fuel violence after James Meredith is attacked in Mississippi. It cites Kennedy’s assassination and calls for better youth training and responsible behavior to curb crime nationwide.
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James Meredith
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Lansing
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Meredith
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Martin Luther King Jr
Floyd McKissick
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Bottomless Well of Civil Rights Debate
Washington column warns against emotional oversimplification after James Meredith is wounded. It urges careful scrutiny of both sides and cautions against abandoning constitutional process to pass the omnibus civil rights bill. It critiques extremism in both white and Southern factions and warns of national consequences.
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Jackson
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This Day In History Highlights Trivia From 1947 to 1966
This Day In History notes events from 1947 to 1966 including Eisenhower's first state visit to Canada, Salem witch trials echoes, the Comstock Lode discovery, and postwar international diplomacy. It also recalls local Decatur milestones from 50 to 10 years ago such as bar committees, Salvation Army activity, and chamber leadership changes.
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Lion
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Tours Rous
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Hausenhower
Russia
Chicago
Decatur
Alabama State Bar
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Cornelian Court
2Nd Ave
Elmore Co
A. L
al) Shelton
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Charles Neely
Alabama State Federation of Post- Office Clerks
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Jack Anderson
Quantico
Frederick Wieseman
Viet Nam
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David Lawrence
Katzenbach
Aubrey James Norvell
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
William S. White
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