Bill to curb gerrymandering seeks compact districts
The measure in the U S House targets eliminating population gaps by demanding compact contiguous districts. It cites Kansas cases including Ellis County as examples of partisan boundary carving and urges Congress to back the proposal approved by the judiciary committee.
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U.S
House of Representatives
Ellis County
Kansas
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Winthrop, Wash
John Dabritz
Dabritz
A Humorous Note From George Seeks Your Tasks
A letter by George claims to offer ready made help for voters and citizens, promising to handle errands, writing to officials, attending meetings, and even voting. He boasts of behind the scenes influence and urges readers to let him act on their behalf in civic duties and politics. He signs as George, Gen. Del., U.S.A.
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George
Old George
Khrushchev
Mussolini
Stalin
Hitler
United States
Gen. del
U.S.A
Captain Clancy Rides Free at Liberty on New Ship
In 100000 miles at sea Captain George Clancy has kept the Statue of Liberty in sight, making 40000 round trips from Battery Park to the monument and bringing over 10 million visitors. He will helm the new Circle Line vessel Miss Circle Line on Independence Day for Liberty Island milestone events.
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New York
George Clancy
Battery Park
National Park Service
Clancy
Miss Circle Line
Liberty Island
Francis J. Barry
Circle Lines
Johnson Viet policy risks a November furor
Drew Pearson reports that LBJ's tough Southeast Asia stance risks war or defeat next November. Khrushchev’s restraint could keep the U.S. from a major China showdown, while Senate and defense leaders push for riskier moves. The piece recalls Eisenhower's cautious approach and Nixon’s earlier hawkish hints.
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Washington
Johnson
Red China
South Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Minneapolis
Goldswater
China
Khrushchev
Distaff Side Faces Language Barrier With Foreign Guests
A local matron frets as AFS buses depart with Japanese guest students. AFS exchanges reveal cultural gaps while a dog fears fireworks and a correction follows an insurance misstatement about premiums and property settlements. The staff vows to improve fall fashion coverage when time allows.
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AFS
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