Welch Defamation Suit Ties Rights to Communist Slander
The John Birch Society founder Robert Welch faces a potential court challenge over remarks linking the ACLU to Communists. The National States Rights Party sues over the claim, while Atlanta’s Klan confrontation shows ACLU protection of association and public meeting rights amid subversive organization concerns.
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Russia curbs Cuba SAMs as U2 flights continue
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Moscow has moved radar and upgraded missiles away from Castro, potentially weakening Cuban air defenses. U2 reconnaissance remains planned, with Khrushchev warned of consequences. U.S. could respond with force if a plane is shot down.
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Johnson leads Midwest appeal across farm states
Lyndon Johnson gains broad Midwest support as Republicans in Kansas Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin express respect and some enthusiasm for his White House leadership. The article notes his successful congress restraint and wheat deal with Russia boosting farmer backing and hints at political shifts including Kansan governor race and Dole's trouble with wheat votes.
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Waiting habits and wise living advice by Arlie B Davidson
The piece urges balancing waiting with action. It argues waiting can clear the mind but has limits especially when illness or errors threaten welfare. It advises stopping if wrong direction and correcting mistakes early, using current resources and not postponing living for a better day.
Athens College Receives Grant for Chemistry Equipment
Athens College President Virgil McCain announced a national science grant of eight thousand five hundred twenty dollars for the Chemistry Department. The grant is a matching fund requiring four thousand two hundred sixty dollars raised locally with help from the Methodist Board of Education private subscriptions and faculty gifts.
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Virgil McCain
Deana
Department of Chemistry
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Methodist Board of Education
Political shifts in the South threaten Johnson in 1964
The piece analyzes how civil rights legislation may affect President Johnson's support in the Deep South. Senator Thurmond warns a strong civil rights bill could help or hurt him, with Alabama's unpledged electors showing anti Johnson sentiment. Cross over voting and northern anti civil rights sentiment signal mounting opposition within both parties ahead of 1964 elections.
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New York Herald Tribune Inc
Johnson splits GOP over poverty plan in Appalachia clash
William S. White notes President Johnson widens rift in the Republican Party over the Appalachian poverty bill. He says Old Guard Republicans resist any bill as liberals fear losing influence while Democrats, aided by Southern allies, push a broader welfare strategy. The fight echoes Roosevelt era tactics and signals long term party realignment.
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Appalachian
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Appalachia
House
White House
History Highlights and World Events Through May 12
May 12 1964 marks the 133rd day of the year with 233 remaining. Historic notes recall Allied victory in World War II and V E Day on the Eastern Front. Additional entries mention Crown Point capture in 1775 and Florence Nightingale as a nursing pioneer.
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Jurgen von
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Arnim
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Lake Champlain
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