Rights Issue Clearer in Senate Civil Rights Battle
Washington veterans on Capitol Hill highlight a skilled Southern strategy against the administration’s Civil Rights Bill. They argue two main aims: defeat or modification, plus presenting the South’s view on race and liberties, with emphasis on restraint and constitutional debate. They note juryless trials and possible federal militia use could trigger long litigation and unrest, questioning whether Congress will label millions as second class citizens.
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Cotton Tom” Heflin
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Mississippi
Huey Long
Louisiana
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Samuel J. Ervin Jr
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Georgia General Assembly
Eisenhower
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
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Clinton B. Anderson
New Mexico
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Eyes of the World Poised by Long Beach Pageant Leader
LA.C says the Miss Universe pageant raises Long Beach’s profile and cheers the careful chaperoning of contestants. He praises 50+ hostesses, volunteer drivers, and a civic committee led by Oscar Meinhardt for creating a united, generous community effort that supports future pageants.
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Alcoholic recovery group holds beach outing and unorthodox meeting
An Alano Club sponsored therapy event for recovering alcoholics included a beach wiener roast at Playa del Rey with families present. The scene featured a rooftop like open air AA meeting under the night sky, no chairs or walls, and a backdrop of the airport lights.
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Alano Club
Playa del Rey
Remember When 2 July 19 tides flood Belmont Shore streets
A ground swell raised a 7.1 ft tide higher than the 7.2 ft level hours earlier flooding basements and streets from Belmont Shore to the harbor. Residents of Alamitos Circle sought an elementary school amid 1490 occupied homes, 1400 under construction, and 1200 planned by Easter. Fifty seven lifeguard candidates began tests at sunrise, including Tubby Coleman. Governor Merriam considered a special legislative session. Frank H. Downs, longtime city official, died after illness. Appointees to city park and planning commissions were named, with several local figures listed.
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Board of Education
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Tideland
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City Park Commission
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Ralph H. Clock
Charles A. Cover
I. E. Barker
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John M. Edgar
Warren B. Davis
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Independent newspaper office staff and addresses
The Independent lists publisher Marcld Ja and editorial staff including Hines Samuel G. Cameron as assistant to publisher, with managers L A Collins Sr and Miles E. Sines. News bureau in Washington. offices in Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles San Francisco and San Mateo. Current files are kept at these locations.
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Vaccine Cuts Tuberculosis Incidence by About Eighty Percent
Controlled scientific studies worldwide show an ECG vaccine reducing tuberculosis among vaccinated groups by about 80 percent compared with those unvaccinated. The finding supports broader use of the vaccine in public health programs.
Cause or Effect Which Is Which in Medical Evidence
A reflection on the limits of proving cause and effect in medicine. The piece contrasts studies linking smoking to nervous disorders and blood changes in schizophrenia, arguing both directions are plausible and that the mind body link remains uncertain. It critiques overconfidence by scientists and stresses the need for more knowledge.
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New Mexico
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Encephalitis and Sleeping Sickness Link Explored
Doctor explains encephalitis as brain inflammation with several forms including a sleeping sickness type. Mosquitoes can spread the virus from horses to people. prevention targets infected mosquitoes and bites. No universal serum exists. prognosis varies from possible recovery to progressive decline.
Questions and Answers on History and Facts
A series of Q and A covering murder penalties by state including hanging in several states and Utah options, Ethiopia’s upcoming parliamentary election, the Rosetta Stone’s naming origin from Napoleon’s army discovery, Robert E. Lee’s famous horse Traveler, Acadia National Park’s location, and a note on ongoing virus-related research with uncertain links and the need for better prevention and treatment.
Split in Democratic liberals rocks civil rights push
A secret Senate meeting shows deep rifts among liberal Democrats over how to advance civil rights. Senators Douglas and Morse clash on timing and judiciary handling while Anderson criticizes Knowland and the 3-to-1 GOP-Dem strategy, signaling a broader party split.
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Dick Russell
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