Russell Long a Long shadow in the Senate politics
AP Newsfeaters outlines Russell Long, Huey Long’s son, as he becomes the Senate's assistant majority leader. The Louisiana Democrat blends charm, wit, and family legacy with strategic independence, drawing on deep ties to liberal and conservative blocs and years of parliamentary maneuvering.
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A Shrewd Tactician Who Does Homework
Russell Long known as Huey Long III grew up amid Louisiana political feuds and aid programs. The article traces his rise from LSU student body president to Navy lieutenant, then Senate whip, noting his defense of his father’s reforms and his cautious, homework-driven approach in national politics.
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Executions Drop to 15 in 1964 U S Five Whites and Four Negroes Executed
Washington AP reports fifteen men were executed in 1964, the fewest since 1930, with eleven in the electric chair and four in the gas chamber. The year ended with 315 awaiting execution, highest since 1953.
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