Alabama Demo Committee In Unusual Spot
Alabama party politics face a reshaped State Democratic Committee as Alabama loses a congressional seat after the 1960 census. The incoming 1962 committee will be chosen from eight districts instead of nine, altering how many members from each district serve on the state panel. The Legislature may determine the final allocation and party balance between Loyalist and States Rights factions.
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Alabama
State Committee
New Democratic Committee Faces Uncertain District Plan
The article discusses how Congressmen might run at large if redistricting fails. Chairman Sam Engelhardt signals broad power to shape a new committee. Options include keeping nine districts with eight delegates each or dividing into eight districts with flexible delegate numbers. Veteran officials say powers are nearly unlimited and could handpick members.
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New Democratic Committee
Sam Engelhardt
French Farmers and Rebels Pressure De Gaulle Across France
France faces a potential political crisis as farmers angered by low prices threaten nationwide action. Leaders call for road blockades in 19 departments on June 27 with tractors and carts while De Gaulle weighs concessions to appease farmers and curb unrest amid Algeria tensions.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
Home Economic Front
Brittany
Normandy
France
Michel Debre
Alabama party committee to pick new leaders in 1962
The Alabama DemocraticParty faces a reshaped 72 member committee in January as rules for the 1962 primaries are adopted. The outgoing panel must decide its successor makeup and the new body will influence governor selection, the Legislature, and party philosophy amid past power struggles.
Brittany Farmers vow continued action after protests
Poultry and meat protests escalate as farmers threaten further action beyond electrifying a stretch of Brittany's main rail line and plans for a new highway. They demand deeper concessions and movement persists.
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Brittany
One Hurt In Limestone County Wreck
One person was injured in two separate highway accidents in Limestone County Friday. Dr. E. V. Caldwell of Huntsville was hurt in a three car crash on U S Highway 31 south of Athens and was hospitalized after initial treatment. A second incident involved L C Summerford of Decatur whose car ran off the road and overturned near the U S 31 20 intersection with $500 in damages.
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Limestone County
Highway Patrol
B. G. Faulkner
E.V. Caldwell
Huntsville
U. S. Highway 31
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Faulkner
Floyd Milford
Birmingham
Caldwell
Bobby White
Studebaker
L. C. Summerford
Catur
King
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