Ill President Poses Very Old Problem
The article discusses the unresolved constitutional question of who succeeds a disabled president. It notes Congress has delayed action, mentions Gov Earl K Long’s hospitalization and power struggles, and outlines options from constitutional amendment to executive agreement between Eisenhower and Nixon, highlighting legality doubts and uncertainty about future authority.
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Earl K. Long
United States
Congress
Eisenhower
Long
Louisiana
Galveston
Tex
House
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Property Tax Increase Cited in Alabama Debate
Gov. John Patterson’s property tax equalization plan is called a tax hike in disguise by critics. Using Revenue Commissioner Harry Haden’s figures, they claim equalization taxes at 30 percent of market value would raise large sums in counties such as Jefferson and Dallas, with detailed county by county proposed increases listed.
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John Patterson
Harry Haden
Walter C. Givhan
Dallas County
Jefferson County
Terms Given In Hayes Strike
In Birmingham AP three men on strike at the Hayes Air plant faced sentences from Judge Charles Brown. Franklin Boillen 22 was fined 100 dollars and jailed 180 days for disorderly conduct and reckless driving. Floyd Raines 25 was fined 125 dollars and jailed 180 days on similar charges. Robert Wilson 41 was fined 100 dollars and jailed 180 days for petty larceny. A second meeting between company officials and United Auto Workers was held with no results reported. The strike began May 11 after contract talks failed April 30.
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Hayes Air
Charles Brown
Franklin Delano Boillen
Floyd Adolphus Raines
Robert King Wilson
Jasper
United Auto Workers
Nixon-Eisenhower Disability Agreement Sparks Constitutional Clash
The piece discusses a 1958 agreement claiming Nixon could act as president if Eisenhower was disabled, with debates over oath, succession, and constitutional validity. Sam Rayburn criticizes the plan while Atty. Gen. Brownell defends it, highlighting potential future power struggles.
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Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Democrats
Herbert Brownell
Senate
Congress
Birmingham Pilot Killed in Navy Jet Crash
Lt. Guy Alexander McElroy, 27, of Birmingham Alabama, was killed Monday night when his Navy jet crashed at Moffett Field California. The incident was reported by AP, noting the Navy investigation will determine the cause.
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Calif
Guy Alexander McElroy
Birmingham
Ala
Navy
Jacksonville growth bid accepted for expansion project
Sullivan Long and Hager ty of Birmingham Alabama submitted the apparent low bid of 3 047 800 on the Jacksonville expansion including a sewage treatment plant main pumping station and administration building.
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Jacksonville, Fla
Birmingham
Ala
Sullivan, Long and Hagerty
Jacksonville
Mobile set to ban fireworks after Independence Day
Mobile plans a strict fireworks ban two days after the 4th of July after City Commission approval prompted by a recommendation from the County Medical Society. The ordinance aims to prevent fireworks injuries.
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Mobile
County Medical Society
Florence Man Aboard Plane Shot At
Washington AP reports Owen Eli Farley Jr. of Florence Alabama was aboard a patrol plane shot at. He is among five officers and nine enlisted men on the aircraft.
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Florence
Washington
Owen Eli*Farley Jr
Owen
Li Farley Sr
Ala
Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Column Snippet
A newspaper reader asks about financial privacy for working wives and fair household accounting. Dorothy Dix counsels allowing some personal spending money while keeping household finances transparent, and suggests husband and wife adjust the check system to reflect reality.
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Dorothy DIX
Muriel Nissen
Fritz
Attacked Vessel Reported Over International Waters East of Korea
A ship was attacked on Monday in international waters east of Korea. The incident involved unknown assailants and prompted an international response. Details on casualties or the vessel's identity remain unavailable.
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Korea
Cottonseed Crushers Elect State Leader
The Southeastern Cottonseed Crushers Association elected H. M. Henry of Augusta Georgia as president for the coming year. M. H. Connor of Eufaula Alabama was named vice president and M. J. Sewell of Montgomery Alabama was chosen another office.
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Southeastern Cottonseed Crushers Assn
H. M. Henry
Augusta
M. H. Connor
Eufaula
J. M. Sewell
Montgomery
Ala
Hijacked Cubana flight to Miami lands after desperate hold up
Engineer Gabriel Hajian recalls a dark gloved hijacker on a 75 minute Havana to Miami Cubana Airlines flight. The attacker waved a gun near the pilot as soldiers from Batista’s army commanded the craft. The plane landed and Marquez Lopez along with five others sought political asylum.
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Fla
Gabriel Hajian
Hajian
Cubana Airlines
Havana
Fulgencio Batista
TVA Seals Coal Contracts for 2.69 Million Tons
The Tennessee Valley Authority awarded contracts for 2,690,887 tons of coal valued at 7,642,428 dollars. Mining was split among West Kentucky 1,760,087 tons Southern Illinois 150,800 tons and Southwest Virginia 780,000 tons.
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Tent
Tennessee Valley Authority
West
Kentucky
Illinois
SouthWest
Virginia
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