Democratic Convention Platform Debate Over Civil Rights
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention faced a steamrollered platform debate led by Chester Bowles. Southern leaders clashed on the civil rights plank while celebrities and photographers dominated the scene.
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Leftist protests challenge Ikeda pact during Diet faction split
In Japan, Socialists and other leftists rail against Ikeda as Liberal Democrats hold a 105 seat lower house majority. Demonstrations around the Diet and Prime Minister’s residence were planned with 210000 expected, though only 3000 appeared for the first wave. Kennedy acknowledged party tensions during triumph remarks.
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Kennedy Narrowly Captures Nomination Support In Convention Churn
Across the convention Kennedy gathers strength as New York delivers 1042 votes and scattered West votes bolster his total while the South resists. Texas figures loom with Nixon’s prize, and Southerners debate how their electors will vote. Johnson endorses Kennedy, yet regional leaders threaten abstention.
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Monroe Council approves sewer rodding machine bid
The Monroe Recreation Department council accepted Delta Tube and Supply bid for a sewer rodding machine at 5222 dollars. They rejected bids for a four wheel industrial tractor and voted to readvertise due to model variation in bids.
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Passman Reacts To Convention Vote Ruling
Passman voices anger at a convention ruling on a vote over an adopted platform. He says the decision left Kennedy unable to be nominated without the liberal platform. He admits he cannot foresee a third party solution for the South.
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Symington Struggles at Convention with Unity Bid
Symington campaigned nationwide since his March announcement arriving last Saturday to a staffed, well financed HQ. He secured 86 votes on Wednesday night roll call, including 39 from Missouri, short of his 140 target. His plan aimed at a unity candidacy if front-runners faltered across multiple ballots.
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Northeast faculty returns from pharmacy education meeting
Four members of Northeast Louisiana State College's pharmacy faculty attended the 61st annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and teachers seminar at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Representing Northeast were Dean Ralph M. Wilson, Dr. August G. Danti, Dr. Joseph H. Kern and Dr. Edward L. Platoow, with Kern re-elected secretary-treasurer of the council on conference of teachers.
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Congo Crisis Debate Blasts Western Powers Over Belgian Troops
UN Security Council debates Congo crisis as Belgium defends intervention. Belgium, the United States, the Soviet Union, and other nations clash over troop withdrawal and the proposed UN force. Walter Loridan says Belgian troops acted to protect whites amid mutinous army unrest. Hammarskjold urges exclusion of big powers from the UN force and African troop participation.
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State sponsor veto prompts calls for reform and legislative control
The Public Affairs Research Council criticized Davis' veto as a fiscal matter and urged the Little Hoover committee on state government to study routing funds through the legislature. PAR argued that dedications limit legislative control over agency appropriations and cited Davis' claim that appropriating government services is a key legislative responsibility.
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Louisiana motorist car safety sticker law announces new requirement
Louisiana motorists must obtain a $1 safety inspection sticker by January first. Garages will issue stickers after permits are issued, allowing state police to stop uninspected cars with a five day deadline to comply. Penalties up to $500 and potential jail time apply for noncompliance. New Orleans exemptions rely on city stickers already in use.
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Bank Services For Young People At Sterlington Bank
The Sterlington Bank explains options for customers under 21 with parental help. It highlights checking and savings accounts, with savings earning interest to teach money management and budgeting skills.
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