Fame’s fast flame loses shine on Nixon’s political spark
Washington writer compares celebrity survival to consumer goods, noting rapid erasure of pop icons and applying the idea to Richard Nixon in 1968. The piece surveys stars from Pollock to Glenn, arguing politicians resist the same quick consumption despite Nixon’s renewed prominence.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Crosby
Como
Sinatra
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Paul Anka
Gomer Pyle
Congress
Everett Dirksen
Helen O’connell
Lyndon Johnson
Kate Smith
Baker
Eisenhower’s Alabama impact echoed in era of party shifts
Republican challenger Rex Thomas recalls Gordon Persons warning that Eisenhower’s appeal would challenge Alabama’s Democratic dominance. The piece notes Eisenhower’s 1952 landslide influence and Persons’ earlier 1950 governor race margin, illustrating early shifts in Alabama politics amid World War II hero’s rising popularity and the era’s party realignments.
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Rex Thomas
Associated Press
Montgomery
Alabama
Gordon Persons
Eisenhower
Persons
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alabama voter trends show Martin’s near win in 1962 race
In Alabama by 1962 James D. Martin, a Gadsden businessman, ran for public office and captured 49 percent against veteran Senator Lister Hill. By 1964 another Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater, emerged as a key figure shaping the political terrain.
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Alabama
Gadsden
James D.martin
Lister Hill
Barry Gold
Alabama prepares for first major two party governor race in a century
The piece discusses Republicans like Martin aiming to challenge Governor Wallace with his wife Lurleen on the ticket. It notes Wallace’s strong hold and past GOP gains in 1964 and 1954, and suggests Democrats expect a straight-ticket effect to aid re elections.
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Martin
Gadsden
George Wallace
Lurleen
Wallace
Alabama
Tom Abernethy
Talladega
Goldwater
One Room School Shaped Senator Sparkman’s Rise
A feature by Warren Musgrove recalls a dynamic young woman teacher from Mt. Tabor who mentored Sen. John Sparkman, arguing the adage that a great man has a great teacher behind him. The piece, written for an agri culture desk, reflects on Sparkman’s early education and lasting influence.
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Oxford
Maynard Layman
Sen
John Sparkman
Warren Musgrove
Sen. Sparkman
Sparkman
Mt. Tabor
Effie Livingston Kept John Sparkman’s Spark For Learning
In 1905 Mt Tabor Alabama Miss Effie Livingston later Mrs E P Childs guided young John Sparkman from a one room school. He aged five absorbed advanced lessons, recited speeches, and walked miles to Hartselle for high school while the devoted teacher fostered his ambition.
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E. P. Childs
Decatur
Ala
Effie Livingston
Effie
Sen. Sparkman
Mt. Tabor
Hartselle
John Sparkman
Quick John
John
Sen
Who's Next In City Race
Five candidates enter the city commissioner race as incumbent Wilson Morgan weighs reelection. Bill Landers Melvin Ozier Herbert Gardner Eugene Shelton William Lindley are newcomers, with campaigns set to open soon for the August 16 election.
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Gilmér Blackburn
Wilson Morgan
Morgan
Chemstrand
Bill Dukes
Bill Landers
Manag
Perrylandings Trailer
Melvin Ozier
Willo Products Co
Herbert
Hub) Gardner
Eugene
Gene) Shelton
Shelton Home Furnishing Co
William Lindley
Fruehaus
Morgan County Sheriff Race Sees Campaign Push By Sandlin
Democratic nominee David Sandlin of Danville declares he has begun to fight for the November 8 election after a come-from-behind win in the May 31 Democratic primary run-off over incumbent Sheriff Dick Fleming. He faces Republican Roland Guyse of Decatur and independent H. D. Milton. Sandlin's victory marked the fourth time a candidate overcame a large deficit to win the party nomination in Morgan County history.
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Morgan County
David Sandlin
Sandlin
Danville
Dick Fleming
Decatur
Roland Guyse
H. D
Pearidge) Milton
Fleming
Guyse
Hartselle
Milton
Morgan County races dominate political scene in county
Morgan County races for sheriff and other offices draw activity as candidates campaign ahead of the fall election. Guyse leads Republican opposition with campaign material while Sandlin pledges persistent effort. Milton enters as independent. Circuit court sessions proceed under Judges Bloodworth and Powell as docket lists grow.
Perspective Crabby answers readers about local politics and oddities
A reel of letters and quips covers Decatur politics and public opinion. A note on Alabama schooling conflicts with federal guidelines, plus a joke about sugar cookies from a helicopter. The piece includes a Stanley Steamer gag and a Mobile Board of Education bond issue with Wallace signage.
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Associated .Press
George Wallace
Mobile Board of Education
Mobile Board
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Probate
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Dear Crabby
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Johnson
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