Never-Used Constitutional Penalty in Voting Rights Fight
The 14th amendment Section 2 could allow reducing a state's House seats if male adults are denied the vote for reasons other than crime. Rep. Alvin Bentley urges action and a Library of Congress study notes the clause was meant to protect Black suffrage but could affect all voting restrictions. The issue faces difficulties in interpretation and data.
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Edmond LE Breton Washingrton
Congress
Virginia
Nevada
Civil Rights Voting Gap Debate Echoes Through History
Researchers note census capacity to count discriminated citizens while legal authorities clash over the 15th Amendment's reach. The library cites 1870s attempts to gauge eligibles denied the vote, with figures deemed unreliable and unused in apportionment. A revived congressional debate follows recurring power failures in Coulsdon England. An amused caller asks how long to finish trousers after pressing one leg.
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Coulsdon
England
Electric Company
Midland Man's Beer License Suspended
The Texas Liquor Control Board permanently suspended the beer license held by Ervin Benny Grant, operator of Grant's Place and Grant's Rhythm Hall near Midland, after a hearing on a March 13 fight that led to simple assault charges against Grant and his bouncer Ed Williams. Assistant Administrator James Stanford ordered the action.
Pelham Dean Delivers Wedding Gift to Princess Margaret
Pelham Dean a 68 year old wood carver travels to London to present a walnut wood wedding gift for Princess Margaret comprising a fruit bowl a candelabrum and a condiment set. The pieces come from a walnut tree at Windsor Castle. In a related police report two patrons Dennis Patton and Ken Decker claim they were beaten with blackjacks after Decker attempted to escort Patton inside instead of ejecting him.
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Pelham Dean
Princess Margaret
Windsor Castle
Dennis Patton
Ken Decker
Decker
Williams
Patton
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