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Dick Russell King Of The Filibusters
AP Political Writer Jack Bell profiles Senator Richard Russell of Georgia as a powerful Senate figure shaping the civil rights battle. The piece notes his leadership among Southern filibuster allies, past presidential bids, moderation within his party, and sharp criticism of civil rights measures, with a closing mention of Dick Pope Sr. and the first water ski jump.
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