Warren Court's Landmark Rulings Reshape U S Life
The article surveys Earl Warren's tenure as chief justice, noting the 1954 Brown v Board decision rejecting separate but equal in public schools, expanding civil rights and due process, and shaping a liberal Court. It highlights districting rulings in 1964, police interrogation safeguards, and the era's political and social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Schweid
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
Warren Court
Warren
Polling errors prompt rethink of early returns projections
The Montgomery Advertiser notes the unreliable nature of early return projections used by pollsters and CBS in California and discusses how rapid shifts in public opinion and events may outpace polls, potentially altering election outcomes and the reliability of projections.
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Montgomery
New Hampshire
CBS
California
Kennedy
McCarthy
Senator Kennedy
Dees Elected VP of 20th District Fire Officers
Fire Marshal Howard Dees of Decatur has been chosen as vice president of the 20th district by Alabama Peace Officers Associations. Dees, serving 11 years as deputy state fire marshal for Morgan Limestone and Cullman counties, represents those counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dep
Howard Dees
Decatur
Alabama Peace Officers Associations
Dees
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Arrests Expected After Moulton Elementary Burglary
Moulton police anticipate arrests today in a case tied to Wednesday night burglary of Moulton Elementary School. Chief James Farrish said a television set, tape recorder, and electric fan were recovered in good condition, hidden in a wooded area on the city outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
James Farrish
North Vietnamese negotiators shown as cosmopolitan and poised
The article contrasts North Vietnamese negotiators with North Korean and other Communist teams. Le Duc Tho stands out as self confident and at home in Paris, Moscow and other capitals. Xuan Thuy and Col Ha Van Lau also have Geneva experience but were overshadowed by Russians and Chinese.
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Harriman
Washington
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Paris
Moscow
Peking
Budapest
Prague
Xuan ‘Thuy
Col
Ha van Lau
Laos
Geneva
River Death Toll Mounts To Three
Three Guntersville teenagers died when their car left the Arab causeway, struck a guard rail, and plunged into Guntersville Lake. Victims were Mike Jennings 19 James Earl Tedder 18 and Stephen Gregory Moshkoff 17. Jennings was a high school football star recently signed to Auburn University. The car was reportedly traveling at high speed.
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Guntersville
Mike Jennings
James Earl Tedder
Stephen Gregory Moshkoff
Jennings
Auburn University
Projection of Presidential Race Based on Uncontrollable Events
The text argues that voters will decide in November largely by events beyond candidates' control such as war peace and violence. It suggests July riots or late October turmoil could shift concerns and that polls only capture momentary opinions amid a charged political climate.
Threats Target New Kennedy Case Attorney
Los Angeles AP report says Russell E. Parsons, the 69 year old new attorney for Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, has received threats by phone and mail. Police chief Tom Reddin vows appropriate security measures while FBI involvement is confirmed. Sirhan, 24, Jordanian immigrant, faces murder charges in the Kennedy assassination as authorities continue a broad investigation with a special task force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Robert F. Kennedy
Russell E. Parsons
Parsons
Public Defender’s Office
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Kennedy
Michael A. McCowan
McCowan
FBI
Tom Reddin
Sirhan
Reddin
Bishara Sirhan
Amman
Jordan
United States
Till
Woan
Homicide
Hugh Brown
French Campaigns in Memory and Narrow Victory Hope
The 28.3 million French voters face 2,267 candidates for 470 National Assembly seats with 17 overseas posts. A June 30 runoff will decide districts lacking a majority after the June 10 campaign launch marked by a drowning protester and a fatal later clash as Paris faced a night of street battles. Many residents say they are fed up with politics and expect little change from the elections.
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National Assembly
Siene
France
Paris
Nievre
Tours
Ray Hanes Denied Interview With James Earl Ray In UK
British Home Office refused a request from Ray's U S defense team for an interview with James Earl Ray. Arthur J. Hanes Sr., former Birmingham mayor, arrived and said Ray asked him to serve as his lawyer if extradition and trial occur in the United States.
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London
James Earl Ray
Arthur J. Hanes Sr
Birmingham
Ala
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
United States
Home Office
Hanes
Britain
Camp protesters defy permit deadline amid violence claims
At a news conference a speaker blamed paid infiltrators for violence near the encampment and said campers will not leave when their federal permit expires Sunday night. He described the camp as a creation of a sick America and a source of national shame.
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America
Brazil education reform sparks colonialism debate
Brazil and its ministries push to overhaul the education system amid U S influence claims. Students demand more funding and oppose the military dominated government, framing reform as neocolonial control.
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For International Development
Brazil
Ministry of Higher Education
United States
Evening sky and river forecast for Decatur area
The report notes a warm humid day with isolated thundershowers possible this afternoon or tonight. Highs near 90 to 94 and lows around 67 to 71. Sunday outlook is partly cloudy and hot with a chance of isolated afternoon showers. Perseids-style star positions list Vega Altair Jupiter Saturn also included.
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Decatur
Lonely Seaman Reaches Shore
Hugo Vihlen, an 85 day Atlantic voyage in a six foot dinghy, reached shore but could not land at Homestead Florida. He rode the Gulf Stream the final 25 miles to a motor launch with his wife and son. He left Casablanca March 29 and hoped to reach Homestead by June 12.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Hugo Vihlen
Atlantic
Africa
Florida
Vihlen
Homestead
Miami
Casablanca
L N plans hit on bird service in Alabama hearings
Alabama Public Service Commission chairman Connor accuses Louisville & Nashville of driving passengers off trains as ICC hearings examine L N request to remove two Alabama routes. The Hummingbird service New Orleans Cincinnati, in service since 1946, faces elimination amid losses cited at about 1.7 million dollars annually.
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Birmingham
Evugene
Bull’. Connor
Alabama Public Service Commission
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Cincinnati
L&n
Births reported at Decatur General Hospital and nearby facilities
Mr and Mrs Danny Wayne Phillips announce a baby born at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Benny Rakestraw welcomed a daughter at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Larry G Rutherford report a son born at Decatur General. Mr and Mrs Melvin F Beggs announce twins a daughter and a son born at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. The notices list residential addresses and hospital names for the births.
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Danny Wayne Phillips
Decatur Gen‘al Hospital
Benny Rakestraw
Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
Larry G. Rutherford
Bradley St. SW
Melvin F. Beggs
Decatur 2
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Hospital Dismissals And Admissions Names
Miss Donna Lyn Voce and Miss Jancie Mae Coggin listed among admissions with addresses on Moulton and Carridale. Dismissals include Mrs Lurlene Beggs and others from Decatur and surrounding towns.
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Donna Lyn Voce
Lurlene Beggs
Somerville
W. C. Jonhson
Decatur
Ted Poole
Nettie Wiggins
Jeff Williams
Admissions List Names For Decatur General Hospital
A long OCR style roster lists patient and relative names linked to Decatur General Hospital. includes Davie Mae Devine Leslie Paul Young Thomas Drive Ronnie Trussell Samuel Malone Jr. Eastmeade Ave Mary Alice Johnson Richard Wilson and many others across Athens Hartselle Moulton Belle Mina and Somerville areas with various street addresses and titles.
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Davie Mae Devine
11Th Ave
Leslie Paul Young
Thomas Drive
Ronnie Edward Trussell
18Th Ave
Samuel Homer Malone Jr
Eastmeade Ave
Hugh Dedrick Warren
Sherwood Drive
Sterling Albert Muzzey
Somerville
Mandel
Martin Henry
15Th Ave
Mary Alice Johnson
Richard Wilson
5Th Ave
James PiGrooms
Athens
Fred Elmer Boyd
James Neal Jackson
Anthony James Smith
Cullman
Edd R. Harris
Amy Lynn Beddingfield
Calumet Ave
Pennylane SE
Anlison Pitts
Belle Mina
Bobby Ray Morgan
Moulton
Richard Dana Sanders
Robert Edward Lovelady
Councel H. Gray
Hillsboro
Douglas Coleman
Elkmont
David Brown Smith
Mark St
Joe Amos Fagan
Decatur
James Erman Story
Hartselle
Hudson David McElroy
Clara Ave
Oakland Tenniman
11Th St
Joseph Irvin Osborn
White St
Samuel Rufus ‘Bogle
3Rd
Kenneth R. Hollis
Thomas. Davidson Reeding
Somerville Rd
James H. Holcombe
First St
Raymond K. Holbert
Frank Lanier
Ison
Cain St
James Edwin
Hendricks
8Th St
Thomas
Woodrow Presley
Birmingham
11Th
Traffic Deaths Blamed On Attitude At Safety Conference
Montgomery AP Jefferson County Sheriff Mel Bailey blamed disregard for the law as a prime factor in rising highway accidents. Bailey, head of the Alabama Sheriffs Association, urged stricter enforcement at the Fifth Annual Governor's Traffic Safety Conference, saying violators focus on penalties rather than violations. The conference ended Friday.
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Montgomery
Jefferson County
Mel Bailey
Bailey
Alabama Sheriffs Association
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