Breathitt Sees Southern Lead On Civil Rights Progress
Governor Edward Breathitt of Kentucky, in a Christian Science Monitor interview, argues the South shows courage in solving civil rights problems and that northern states are focusing on leadership while southern leaders quietly work with mayors, college presidents, and business leaders to reduce barriers. He condemns violence and notes a backlash in elections while praising peaceful Negro protests.
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Kentucky
Edward T. Breathitt
Godfrey Sperling, Jr
New York
The
Christian Science Monitor
Bilt
South
Deep South
Cleveland
Breathitt
Mason- Dixon Line
Detroit
Chicago
Mississippi
Alabama
Gandhi
Nehru
Cyprus and Europe Leaders Face Dangers Over Partition
In Washington and Athens discussions, Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Costopoulos warns partition of Cyprus could trigger wider disintegration across Turkey and Europe. He cites fears for Kurds in Turkey and Greeks in Constantinople, urging restraint as Johnson uses persuasion with Turkey and Greece. The piece also notes readers’ interest in Isidore Zimmerman’s crime-exoneration tale and the George Dewey link to the death-penalty case.
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Cyprus
Suez
Eisenhower
England
France
Johnson
Turkey
Greece
Athens
Stavros Costopoulos
George Papandreou
Costopoulos
Constantinople
Istanbul
Berlin
Berlin Wall
London
Europe
United States
Security Council
Pat Brown
California
Chessman
Zimmerman
Tom Dewey
New York
Herbert Lehman
Lee Oswald
Warren Commission
Russia
U. S
Moscow
Bell-McClure Syndicate
Living Today— Responsibility and self reliance
ARLIE B DAVIDSON urges readers to develop personal responsibility and self reliance. She argues adults must handle crises, disappointments, and decisions independently, rebuilding plans after setbacks and maintaining inner strength as the main support.
Recently Patented System Colors X Ray Signs
A new patent covers a system that changes the color of X ray sign indicators. The invention details a method to display color responses tied to imaging signals, potentially aiding reading and interpretation in medical or security contexts.
One Person One Vote Concept Baffles Senate Representation
The Supreme Court ruling on one person one vote could reshape federal representation. If applied to Congress, states would gain power to expand the Senate to 624 members, shifting control to a few populous states and triggering fears of urban domination and machine politics.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate of the United States
Supreme Court
National Congress
High Court
Alaska
Vermont
Wyoming
Nevada
Senate
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Congress
Union
Sen. Dirksen
Dewey Enters Scranton Campaign as Last Stand for Goldwater
The piece argues that Gov. William Scranton’s push to halt Barry Goldwater’s nomination hinges on bringing Tom Dewey into the race. It warns Dewey’s entrance could fracture unity and revive Old Guard opposition, risking post convention party cohesion while spotlighting Dewey’s ruthless backroom power and Georgia march echoes.
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Washington
William Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
New York
G.O.P
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight Eisenhower
Tom
Scranton
Taft
Old Guard
Goldwater
Ortho
General Sherman
Georgia
Sherman
Confederacy
South
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Historical highlights for June 25, 1964
On June 25, 1964 the day marked anniversaries including Custer's 1876 Little Bighorn massacre, Virginia's 1788 ratification, and shifts in U S and Allied diplomacy. Notable events spanned the postal savings system creation, American Expeditionary arrival in France, Red Army advances, and recent international talks at the White House and United Nations.
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Associated Press
George Custer
7Th Cavalry
Little Big Horn River
Black Hills
Montana
Virginia
France
Vitebsk
Russia
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
United Nations
United
Wetumpka Youth Drowns in Coosa River
A 16-year-old Wetumpka boy drowned while swimming in the Coosa River near a bridge. Witnesses said Willie Cleave Smith was pulled under by the current after diving from a boat, and his body was recovered about 30 minutes later.
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Wetumpka, Ala
Wetumpka
Coosa
Willie Cleave Smith
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William S. White
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