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Fall of Senator Robinson Stuns Washington Power Struggle
In Washington, Sen. Joseph T. Robinson dies from a heart attack as Democrats fight over a plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. The party splits between conservatives and progressives with leadership battles and court vacancy shifting the political landscape.
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