Support Grows for Electoral College Reform in Gallup Poll
The Gallup poll shows rising public support for replacing winner take all with a proportional system. Six in ten favor a method where each state's popular vote split determines electoral votes, up from 50 percent in 1960 and 61 percent in the latest survey.
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Proposals on Electoral Reform Debate Returns to Center
The piece surveys public opinion on changing the Electoral College to a proportional system. It cites Sen Kefauver and President Kennedy supporters and notes polling results showing about 56 percent favoring proportional reform in a Gallup poll context.
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Death ruled accidental in electrocution at Midland shop
Justice of the Peace ruled the death of Gilbert John Dempsey, 54, an electrocution worker at a Midland sign shop, accidental. The report notes doubts from outsiders and mentions ongoing questions about the incident.
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Livestock and Art Exhibit Sets Busy County Fair Schedule
Hockley County hosts a multi day exposition through Saturday with livestock displays including cattle swine and sheep. Exhibits also cover arts handicrafts mosaics textiles and culinary items while 4 H and FFA projects and a tractor ring contest highlight the Agriculture division.
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