Five Constitutional Amendments on Alabama Ballot Next Tuesday
Alabama voters will vote on five local constitutional amendments next Tuesday four in counties and one in a municipality. Amendment 1 combines tax collector and assessor offices in Baldwin county and adopts a salary system. Amendment 2 tweaks fees and salaries for Escambia county officials but does not grant local voting rights. Amendment 3 would let the legislature expand the Bessemer inferior court’s authority. Amendment 4 shifts Lauderdale county from fees to salaries. Amendment 5 would reduce the size of Marshall county inferior courts.
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Origin Of The Rooster In Alabama Politics
A caller asks how the rooster became the Democratic emblem in Alabama and the origin of the phrase White Supremacy For The Right. Judge Cliff Almon cites The Alabama Beacon and The Cincinnati Enquirer account tracing the rooster to 1840s Indiana politics and a Chap man editorial cue Tell Chapman to crow.
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J. W. Chapman
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Drew Pearson predicts LBJ landslide across many states
Drew Pearson reports a survey expecting Lyndon B. Johnson to win by a historic margin, likely carrying New England and deep into the Midwest farm belt, with Arizona possibly deserting Goldwater. He notes aggressive opposition tactics, FBI scrutiny, and widespread political smear campaigns shaping the race.
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Living Today by Arlie B. Davidson
Advice on personal strength and self respect emphasizes believing in one's worth, avoiding price set by others, doing best under any circumstances, and improving mind body and character. It urges temper control, accountability, and learning from mistakes to progress toward goals.
Johnson Signals Possible One Man Nuclear War Decision
President Johnson publicly pledged to use nuclear power for defense of nations requesting American aid against nuclear threats by Red China. The promise, made in Oct speeches, lacked cabinet or congressional authorization and sparked debate over whether the pledge reflects policy or political ambiguity.
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Kennedy Keating Rivalry Tightens New York Senate Race
Marquis Childs notes high stakes in the New York Senate contest between Republican Kenneth Keating and Democrat Robert F. Kennedy. The piece contrasts Keating’s seasoned liberal voting record with Kennedy’s youthful energy and relentless campaigning guided by the Kennedy political machine and their mother Mrs Joseph P Kennedy.
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Liberal Nation
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Grover Cleveland
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This Day In History 1964 highlights and local notes
On this date in 1964 50 25 10 years ago local Decatur notes recall merchants trade rising volunteers sought PTA fund raising and civic efforts. Also mentions 1886 statue of liberty unveiling and historical events.
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