Ervin May Lose Battle but Fight Keeps
Editorial notes that Senate rejection of removing the federal fair employment practices section from the civil rights bill does not end Sen Sam J Ervin’s push. It argues half the states have FEPC laws, mostly in the North and West, affecting 41 percent of Black Americans, while the South lacks such protections. The Reuters mentions a jury trial amendment and that Title VII would extend FEPC nationwide, with the bill likely to undergo further amendments before action.
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Serious Reflections on Madison County Voting Picture
A harsh appraisal of Madison County electioneering links May 30 primary issues to broader NC reform. Asheville employees alleged to have engaged in activity underscore need for vigilant prosecutions before the June 27 run-off. Bloc voting surfaces in challenged Madison results, prompting calls for safeguards and scrutiny of election machinery.
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States Rights and Interstate Taxation Supreme Court View
The piece discusses whether state gross receipts taxation on interstate sales is proper if fairly apportioned and supported by the Supreme Court. It contrasts Justice Goldberg's sharp dissent with Justice Clark's majority opinion, which relies on a 1940 Wisconsin case about what a state provides in exchange for tax claims, warning that states may misuse this mechanism under the banner of states' rights.
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Equal Pay Act of 1963 gains footing for women
Editorial notes the Equal Pay Act takes effect Thursday, aiming to remove wage discrimination by sex under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It discusses legislative history, potential industry adjustments, and parallel push for equal job opportunity, with context on global female labor participation and lingering legal limits.
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Johnson grows hopeful on nine and a half billion foreign aid
President Johnson presses Congress to pass a $9.5 billion foreign aid request with minimal cuts, aided by a favorable House panel and shifting leadership in appropriations. The effort hinges on Otto Passman's stance and Cannon's legacy, while Johnson trims the proposal early to bolster support amid opposition. Meanwhile Comsat seeks $100 million from private and public investors, banking on U.S. channel access and steady future income as Defense Dept studies a rival system.
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Goldwater Inconsistencies Highlighted Over Years
Washington reports on Senator Barry Goldwater’s shifting positions across decades. The piece cites his quotes on Truman, Cuba, desegregation, filibusters, and foreign policy, noting his view that consistency is not a virtue and that he sometimes changes stance as times evolve.
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Goldwater shift on Senate bid and policies outlined
Notes on The News recount Goldwater's changing stance from arguing Senate approval for treaties to no need for approval to break relations, his Social Security reform pivot, flat tax stance, UN membership shifts, and a 1964 plan to run for both President and Senate before risking the Senate bid if nominated.
Johnson fortunes and public trust amid political and business notes
The piece discusses President Johnson's wealth and open records in broadcasting, the idea of public figures living in glass houses, Clifton Blue's run for the Democratic primary, credit card security warnings from the American Legion, the sale of High Point Steam Laundry to Paul G Wilson, and reunion notes from High Point High School. It mentions telephone and finance details and reflects on public accountability and business transitions.
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