Richard Beard Nears Runoff for Alabama Commissioner Race
Richard Beard, farmer from Trussville, Alabama, led the Democratic primary on May 3 by a wide margin but fell short of a majority to avoid a runoff. With three opponents, a runoff is set for May 31 for the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Beard, largely unknown before, earned strong endorsements for honesty and a program to upgrade Alabama agriculture.
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Richard Beard
Trussville
Ala
Beard
Alabama
Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries
REA Finance Plan Backed to Expand Rural Electrification
The St Louis Post Dispatch endorses a new supplementary financing plan for rural electric cooperatives. It proposes transitional loans from REA, a Bank modeled on Farm Credit, and open market securities to cover an estimated 8 to 9 percent billion needs over 15 years. The Johnson Administration supports broad outlines, with full self sufficiency taking years.
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REA
Rural Electrification Administration
America
United States
The
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rural Electric Co
United States Treasury
Congress
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New -York
Johnson
Golden Gate Bank deal linked to San Francisco mayor
A critical view recounts Mayor George Christopher’s role in Golden Gate National Bank’s 1961 opening. It notes a $1 million city deposit, Christopher Farms Dairy stock purchases, and his promotions around the bank, plus his dairy’s milk contracts with city schools and parks.
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San Francisco
George Christopher
California
Golden Gate National Bank
Jake Shemano
Christopher
San Francisco Housing Authority
Shemano
Christopher Farms Dairy, Inc
Shermano
Walker
Christopher Dairy Farms
Golden Gate
Golden Gate Bank
al Mason
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Health and Sanitary Committee
Sa Bes
Christopher Farms Dairy
Board of Supervisors
Park Recreation Commissioners
Marina Green
Aquatic Park
Beach Chalet
Simund Stern Grove
Phelan Bach
Storyland
Civic Auditorium
Kezar Stadium
Candlestick Park
Christopher Dairy
Answer on morals and a decision for Christ in modern America
An exchange argues that defense of the innocent and moral purity does not mean national morality is guileless. The writer cites educators and sociologists warning of a moral drift and notes biblical wisdom as guidance, urging a decision for Christ to elevate society morally.
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Christ
America
A. K
Labor Strife Grows As Union Pressure Mounts
Washington reports an epidemic of strikes in early 1966, with more workers involved in disputes than in any first quarter since 1953. Western bus service, New England Telephone, New York taxi, and newspaper strikes disrupt travel and daily life while Congress and the Administration show little willingness to curb labor-management clashes.
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Washington
New England Telephone Co
New York City
New York
Congress of
U. S
Congress
America
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Wagner
Rockefeller
Lindsay
Lions’ den
Nurges
Timothy Costello
Rockefeller's Third Term Fears and New York Power Play
A former Rockefeller ally recalls a 13 year old vow to become President and discusses Rockefeller's revived bid, Javits’ moves, Wagner's looming challenge, and Lindsay's strain as New York faces taxes, air pollution, and a potential stock tax move.
Decatur Speaker at Athens Southern Wholesale Dry Goods
This Day In History recalls Dr James A Duncan of Decatur as guest speaker at the commencement exercises of Athens Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association. It notes that in 1876 a centennial exposition opened in Philadelphia.
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Decatur
James A. Duncan
Athens
Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association
Philadelphia
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Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
FBI
Robin
Seere
the Washington Post
Ed Mhdeo
Nees
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Jacob Javits
G.O.P
Javits
Albany
Hinself
John D
Jin
Robert F. Ken
Robert F. Kennedy
Franklin D.roosevelt Jr
Robert F
City Hall
New York Stock Exchange
Newark
Jack the Giant
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Richmond
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