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South Molding Political Stick Plans Unified Southern Bloc
Final plans were laid for a coordinated group to bind presegregation forces into one political effort. Led by Sen. James Eastland and Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook, the Federation for Constitutional Government formed at a closed session with 45 members from 12 Southern states. They approved a resolution backing Virginia's proposed doctrine of interposition to block integration rulings, arguing a constitutional amendment could void Supreme Court decisions on segregation if not ratified.
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Memphis
Tenn
James Eastland
Dmiss
Georgia
Atty
Eugene Cook
Federation For Constitutional Government
FCG
Virginia
Supreme Court