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Southern Senators Tie Up Rights Bill Debate
Southern senators ease flow of talk to block a quick vote on the civil rights bill. Over two days they delivered few speeches, with teams organizing to sustain debate. Notable figures include Herman Talmadge Ernest Gruening John Stennis and John Sparkman among others, while leaders forecast a protracted struggle into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hall Washington
D-Ga
Senate
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
U.S
South Viet Nam
Thomas J. Dodd
D. Conn
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Janders
Everatt
Stennis
M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Euple
House
Senate Judi