Freedom and the rise of parliamentary power in 17th century England
Don Oakley and John Lane trace how James I's belief in the divine right of kings sparked clashes with Parliament under Charles I. From the Petition of Right to the Long Parliament, Civil War, and the execution of Charles I, the piece links parliamentary sovereignty with the era's landmark defense of free speech, highlighted by Milton's Areopagitica.
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England
James I
Scotland
Elizabeth I
Christendom
Charles I
Parliament
Charles
House of Lords
Oliver Cromwell
George Washington
John Milton
Kennedy decries one way rides as disgraceful
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy called segregationist one way rides for Louisiana Negroes a disgrace though he said they violate no federal law. The rides prompt movement by Louisiana residents to northern cities and New Orleans officials plan further actions.
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Associated Press
Robert F. Kennedy
Roanoke
Kennedy
Chicago
New York
Citizens Council of Greater
New Orleans
Rezzie Moffett
Clifford Taylor
Taylor
Mississippi
Leon Horne
Jackson
Miss
Horne
Fred Rigsbee
Spartanburg
S.C
Herald
Charlotte
Greensboro
Carolina
Roy Hamilton
Louisiana
Citizens Council
Charles C. Barnett
Shreveport
Louisiana Citizens Council
Prince Edward County
Virginia
Prince Edward
Gems Missing En Route To Louvre Exhibition
Two registered packets of gems valued at 20 000 to 56 000 were reported missing on the way to Paris for display at the Louvre. The parcels were mailed from a London post office last Thursday.
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London
Paris
Louvre
Marathon Debate on Literacy Test Bill Reaches Eighth Day
Senate leaders push toward cloture next week as debate over the literacy test bill continues. Southern senators argue it infringes states rights while backers say it protects minorities from discriminatory tests. Five Southern Democrats oppose the measure with leaders vowing a fight to end debate.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Bate
Mansfield
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
John Stennis
Mississippi
Strom Thurmond
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
George A. Smathers
Florida
Singer Gi sele MacKenzie Welcomes Daughter Gisele Melissa
Hollywood AP report says singer Gi sele MacKenzie and husband manager Robert Shuttleworth welcomed their second child, Gisele Melissa, weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Their son MacKen zie Duffy is 13 months old.
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Hollywood
Gisele MacKenzie
Gisele Melissa
Miss MacKenzie
Robert Shuttleworth
MacKenzie Duffy
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Milton
Charles L
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Justice Department
Theron Lynd
Forrest County
Lynd
U.S. District Court
Hattiesburg
Augusta
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Academy
New London, Conn
Nash
N. Main
Schrafets
Arama
Ruex
ADV Mann Drug CO
G. Milton Kelly
P.F.’’ Headquarters
Arliae
Shoe Department
Harlee’s
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Singer
Orlon
Lady Buxton
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