Old Foes Now Cooperate To Find Jobs For Negroes
In Arkansas, Gov. Orval Faubus and NAACP leader L. C. Bates quietly collaborate to place African Americans in state government roles aided by federal funding. Since their alliance began, over 200 Black hires have occurred in payrolls tied to federal dollars, driven by equal opportunity requirements. Bates, still NAACP field secretary, advises on qualified candidates while Faubus maintains appointment influence.
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Arkansas
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Faubus
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bates
Leflore Faubus
NAACP
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Why being middle aged beats youth in Boyle’s view
Hal Boyle humorously argues that youth is burdensome and middle age offers real advantages. He notes practical perks like grown children, home ownership, less pressure to join wars or team sports, and reduced boss threats. The piece frames middle age as a time of acceptance, forgiveness, and realistic limits.
Death Of Actress Leaves A Question
Hollywood AP writer recalls the 1930s Ross Alexander case after the death of actress Anne Nagel. The film star killed himself at his ranch after a troubled year, following the 1935 death of his first wife Aleta Friele. Nagel testified he seemed happy that day. The coroner ruled a suicide in a personal crisis.
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Hollywood
Anne Nagel
Ross Alexander
Ross Alexsander
Cary Grant
Alexander
Miss Nagel
Aleta Friele
Miss Friele
Encino
China Purge Officially Begun Amid Cultural Revolution
TOKYO AP reports the Chinese Communist party says the wide purge of writers artists cultural chiefs party officials and military men has just begun. Two Maoist articles in Peking's People's Daily claim the massive cultural revolution is in full cry and far from ended. The pieces attack Chou Yang as a black-hearted figure whose gang plotted to seize power from Mao.
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Tokyo
Chinese Communist Party
Mao Tze-tung
Peking People’s Daily
New China News Agency
Chou Yang
Mao
Today In History July 21 1966 AP roundup
Today is Thursday July 21 1966 the 202nd day of the year with 163 days left. Highlights include Bull Run first battle in 1861 Washington headquarters at West Point in 1779 Burns death in 1796 Leahy named chief of staff in 1942 a 1945 rumor of Nurnberg war crimes trials Anjar India earthquake in 1956 McNamara sixth Vietnam Ft. exam in 1965 and notes on scrap aluminum drive started in 1941.
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George Washington
West Point
Robert Burns
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