Fortas defeat signals shift in Warren Court
The Senate rejected Abe Fortas for chief justice amid Republican opposition and concerns over Fortas ties to Johnson. The decision signals a potential broad reproof of the Warren Court and may curb bold judicial moves, influencing future nominations and court direction.
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Shapes Of Devil Vary In Campaign By Observers
In the 1968 presidential race a fable of blind men and the devil unfolds as observers describe a devil in many guises. They sense a college president in an ivory tower with a beard, a policeman's clothes, a lawyer's crassness, and a Texas accent, reflecting how the candidate’s image shifts with perspective.
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