Civil Rights Battle Looms Over Alabama Voter Records
In Macon County Alabama the Civil Rights Commission may pursue legal action after county officials refused access to voter registration files. The dispute centers on governmental privacy, racial discrimination, and the commission’s ability to investigate complaints. Atty. Gen. Patterson backs maintaining white political dominance in a county with a 6-1 Negro to white population, though whites vote 2-1 at the polls. The issue could test the commission’s effectiveness in the Deep South.
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Farmers Can Use Small Business Tax Benefits
Washington AP reports farmers and small businessmen may claim new small business tax benefits from the last Congress. Rep Wright Patman notes a first year depreciation allowance of 20 percent for machinery and equipment with a six year life, usable on costs up to 10000 dollars or 20000 dollars for joint returns. The deduction applies to tangible personal property but not buildings.
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Eisenhower Campaign Swing Hits Midwest With Speech
President Eisenhower carried the Republican push into the Midwest after accusing Democrats in Congress of blocking his proposals and labor union crackdowns. He flew from San Francisco to Chicago for a coast to coast telecast while Truman urged Democrats to expect a landslide, calling jitters over Eisenhower and Nixon real. Nixon headed for New England stops to court moderate Democrats amid a nationwide campaigning blitz.
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