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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1960
Page
3
The text traces ideas from survival of the fittest to tribal chiefs and the divine right of kings. It notes that for the first time in history the United States, a free people, attempted to write a constitution to preserve liberty for all, though obscured by garbled wording.
Louisiana Governor and supporters argue that states must interpose between the U S Supreme Court and the people to preserve sovereignty. They denounce federal school desegregation orders and seek a constitutional amendment to limit federal powers, while the League challenges welfare policy and ADC cuts as unconstitutional.
The passage explains the Electoral College system, detailing how electors are chosen, their meeting in December, and the process for counting votes in January. It notes that a majority of 269 is needed to elect a President and Vice President, and describes contingencies if no majority is reached. It also discusses constitutional requirements and the influence of state practices, with a brief legal note on Louisiana and a League of Nations viewpoint on constitutional issues.
Cecil M. Colvin of the Green Clinic attended the 34th annual convention of the National Association of Clinic Managers on November 69 at the Staller Hilton in Dallas Texas. An estimated 300 people attended, including clinic administrators and medical professionals from across the medical field. Senators voting as individuals selected top two for inclusion.
A welcome home gathering at 1215 Marbury Drive marked Captain Charles L Andrews and his wife and children returning from three years in Germany. Relatives from Dallas, Alexandria, Winnfield and Ruston attended. The Andrews family will stay a week in Ruston before heading to Chicago for a new assignment.
The Ruston Country Club signs Jimmy Palmer and His Orchestra for a Christmas dance on Thursday evening December 22. Palmer has just finished at Chase Hotel St Louis and is currently at the Roosevelt Hotel New York, then will travel to Ruston for the engagement. The group has a wide touring circuit across the United States and Canada.
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