Kennedy Religion Issue Sparks Cross-Party Backing
Presidential hopefuls rally behind John F. Kennedy to erase the religion issue, arguing a candidate’s faith should not affect fitness for office. Kennedy warns against compromising to placate Catholic votes, while supporters urge voters to judge by experience and ability.
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Greta Thyssen to Have Hearing on Arrest Incident
Los Angeles AP. District attorney to hold a hearing next Tuesday on Greta Thyssen's charge over the arrest after she ran a red light in Hollywood. Thyssen says Officer Gerald Jackson lingered while issuing the ticket and leaned into her car as she asked him to hurry. She was jailed on a disturbing the peace charge after claiming he tried to kiss her.
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Byrd Named Former Klan Kleagle in Humphrey Campaign
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd linked to the Ku Klux Klan as a former kleagle in documents cited by the New York Herald Tribune. The reports quote Byrd in 1958 and 1960 remarks about the Klan and his role, noting his later stance on presidential candidates and his support for Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Texas
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