Dallas County runoff race in state election dispute
The Dallas County race between Sheriff Jim Clark and Wilson Baker prompts a runoff on May 31 after Baker led in votes but fell short of a win. The Dallas County Democratic Committee’s handling of six polling boxes draws DOJ scrutiny and debate over disqualified ballots and proper canvass procedures.
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Alabama
Dallas County
Jim Clark
Wilson Baker
Dallas County Democratic Committee
Baker
Clark
Dallas County Committee
Selma Times-Journal
Justice Department
Democratic Executive Committee
Department of Justice
The 150th Anniversary of the American Bible Society
The May 11 to 13 celebration marks the 150th founding of the American Bible Society in New York and across churches. Since 1816 ABS has distributed scriptures to over 750 million people in 49 countries, with 3000 translators and works in 1250 languages.
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American Bible Society
New York
Bible Organization
Elias Boudinot
Society
ABS
United States
Record shows San Francisco governor hopeful Christopher had prior milk fraud convictions
The piece details George Christopher ex-mayor and gubernatorial candidate in San Francisco facing past criminal records. It cites two-year suspended jail time for taking 10000 from farmers, repeated health violations in milk production, adulterated cream charges, fines, and warnings from the Health Department. It notes endorsements and Greek-American backers aware of his record.
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San Francisco
George Christopher
Christopher
Washington
George C. Vournas
Greece
AHEPA
American Hellenic Association
Brown
George E. Johnson
Sacramento
Nixon
Chris
Meado Glen
Eon
Moo
San Francisco Health Department
R. E. Middlevich
Point Reyes
Health Department
Clinton David
Simple steps to quit smoking and seek willpower
The writer says quitting starts with a true desire to quit. Smoking is a habit not an addiction and can be ended without withdrawal if willpower outweighs desire to smoke. Stories cite easy quitters and Eisenhower’s “just quit” approach, and faith can aid resolve.
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Liz
Eisenhower
God
Bible Society Focused on Individual Lives Through Scripture
The American Bible Society emphasizes that results are measured by lives touched, not population totals. Each person who reads the Bible gains dignity, love, and purpose, proving a single Bible can mean the difference between nothing and meaningful existence.
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ABS
American Bible Society
Agonizing Reappraisal After De Gaulle Strains NATO Unity
Washington weighs a sweeping strategic shift as France under De Gaulle refuses NATO military basing rights. The move threatens U S and allied defense plans for Western Europe and raises questions on American commitment to Europe amid a potential future conflict.
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Washington
Soviet Union
de Gaulle
France
Western Europe
U. S
Europe
Efense
Moscow
NATO
Kremlin
Polaris
Free World
Western Alliance
West Germany
America
Angry Farmers and Inflation Pressure in Farm Belt Politics
Washington reports farm sector anger rising in a presidential election year as higher farm incomes clash with inflation. Administration proposals seek to ease buyers while economists note widespread discontent among cattle and hog producers, dairymen, and farmers ahead of November elections.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Sec
Orville Freeman
Freeman
May 10 1966 highlights span centuries and local records
Today marks the 130th day of 1966 with recalls from 1869 and 1865 to 1945 and beyond. Notable notes cover Promontory Spike, Jefferson Davis capture, Bell milk in San Francisco, World War II raids, NATO pledges, Kashmir unrest, and local Decatur council and club events across decades.
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Associated Press
Promontory
Utah
Rosei Jefferson Davis
Irwinville
Alexander Graham Bell
American Academy For Arts and Sciences
Germany
Belgium
Holland
London
Chamber of the
House of Commons
Westminster Abbey
Honshu
Kyushu
Shikoku
Cyprus
Council of Ministers
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
West Berlin
Kashmir
Earthworm diversity in the United States
The United States hosts more than 2,000 earthworm kinds but actually has fewer than 100 species present. This summary notes the discrepancy between global diversity and U.S. earthworm variety.
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U.S
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Walter Reuther
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Bell McClure Syndicate
Decatur
New Decatur City
City Hall
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Y.M.C.A
Board of Trade
New Decatur
Guntersville Lake
H Club
Morgan County
Tennessee Valley Livestock Coliseum
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