Riots in Northern Cities Appear Planned Says Wilkins
Roy Wilkins of the NAACP urged a federal probe into northern riots noting similar starts in New York New Jersey Chicago and Philadelphia. He said most Negro citizens condemn the outbreaks and called on the police to act decisively while stressing responsibility to uphold civil rights and citizenship.
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Second Showdown Shapes Alabama Presidential Campaign
The piece argues Alabama faces a fall in a presidential battle between a conservative Republican slate led by Jim Martin and the Democratic ticket of Johnson. It notes Republicans have grown strong in Alabama, while civil rights remains the pivotal issue influencing elector behavior and the potential outcome for Goldwater or Johnson electors.
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Cyprus Taiwan and Viet Nam shape U S foreign policy
Drew Pearson surveys Cyprus and Greece Turkey where Archbishop Makarios probes Moscow and U S tolerance. Viet Nam politics hinge on Cardinal Spellman influence and Goldwater’s negotiating stance amid ongoing guerrilla warfare and U S aid to Cairo and Tripoli developments.
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Three selves in one doctrine challenges inner life
The piece explains that a person has three selves: one judged by self, one by others, and one by a higher standard. The third self, guided by His standard, measures inner life and true worth, emphasizing intrinsic value and usefulness as the most important. It urges cherishing this deepest self.
Time for liberalism via public closed circuit convention
David Lawrence envisions a national party convention run on a public closed circuit television model. Delegates in state halls broadcast to a nationwide audience from Washington, saving costs while letting the public watch from home. He cites Atlantic City coverage flaws and urges a reform to improve press access and viewer experience.
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Johnson the four moods drive a tireless bid for power
Marquis Childs analyzes Lyndon Baines Johnson as a complex figure with public charm and private volatility. Johnson's relentless push for power, strategic alliances, and intense work ethic shaped his rise from the New Deal era through Kennedy's presidency. His dual public persona and private eruptions illustrate a driven leader whose ego and ambition drive both success and tension.
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History Highlights Gathered By The Associated Press
Today September 1 1964 marks the 245th day of the year with 121 remaining Annections recall events from 1916 child labor law passage and its later unconstitutionality 1850 Jenny Lind arrival in New York 1932 James J Walker resignation 1947 Truman Rio state visit 1964 note 10 years ago Decatur Post Office changes 25 years ago bond purchases city fire truck sale 13 year old Herman Landers death in Decatur and 10 years ago rainmaking proposal discarded at Limestone and Madison site
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James J. Walker
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Harry Truman
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Decatur
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Major Southern Colleges Spend Big on Education in 1961 62
In 1961 62 Southern states allocated 833 million dollars for educational and general expenditures at colleges and universities.
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