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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1960

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Senate Defeats Civil Rights Cloture in Vote

Congress moves to a moderate voting rights bill after liberals fail to end debate. Senate rejected cloture 53 to 42, falling 22 votes short of the two thirds needed, and defeated the “part seven” proposal to let the attorney general seek injunctions. House debates a less stringent measure as leaders warn of broader party split ahead.

Washington UPH Congress Senate House Dan Gberal Houplas

Campaign aides on the Wisconsin campaign trail

Kinfolk and friends of Humphrey and Kennedy pressed the Democratic presidential contenders through northwestern Wisconsin. Wednesday night plans included tours of five announced candidates as Civil Rights debate activities in Washington wrapped up. Both candidates were to resume campaigning in Wisconsin with large planned community speeches after returning from D C by airplane.

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Large Tax Bill Looms Over Gould Estate

New York reports an estate valued at about 54 million left by Gould faces a state tax, with an estimated bill around 12.74 million. Administrators sought permission to deposit 12.9 million with the state tax commission while federal tax implications remain undisclosed. Officials project total state and federal taxes near 59 million.

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Texas Vote Split on Civil Rights Measure in House

Johnson and Yarborough joined the Texas delegation in supporting the majority on two civil rights roll calls. In the House, Texas Democrats backed a $12.93 vote to consider a civil rights measure while several Republicans opposed. Names cited include Casey, Tard, Talay, Kilgore, Rutherford, Thomas, Thornberry, Wright, Young, Alger, Leckwort h, Brooks, Rowdy Wisher, Pat, Dinan, Rogers, Teague and Thompson.

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Dixie Moves To Curb Sitdown Protests Across South

Segregation foes faced legal actions as anti desegregation sit ins sparked nationwide tensions. In Alabama Montgomery at Alabama State College thirty seven demonstrators were to stand trial after last Tuesdays actions. Mississippi House passed bills demanding punishment for sit downs, while Alabama Governor Patterson ordered probe into closing a black college amid protests in Huntsville and Montgomery.

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Texas DAR Opposes Bill In Civil Rights Legislation Debate

The Texas Society of Daughters of the Revolution approves a resolution urging Texas senators and representatives to oppose the civil rights and election referees bills and related federal policies. Delegates also call for appeals on the federal withholding tax, UN withdrawal, World Court issues, and cuts to foreign aid. They oppose federal aid to education and advocate stricter anti communism measures.

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Johnson Votes With South in Civil Rights Senate

Washington report notes unusual voting patterns on civil rights loss with Sen. Johnson of Texas, House leadership, and southern lawmakers aligning on three key votes. Sen. Yarborough (D-Texas) joined Johnson, while several northern liberals and Republican senators shared the stance, prompting surprise among some Democrats and liberals.

Washington Senate Sen Johnson Texas Ralph Yarborough Williams RMT

Five Million Dollar Suit Dismissed in Texas Case

A $5 million damage suit by youthful financier M. A. Makris was dismissed by U S District Judge Allen Hannay for lack of jurisdiction. The defendant claimed damages for reputational harm after being forced to resign as president of Texas International Sulphur Co Inc Makris and two defendants were residents of Tloria Moncey of an Ideas.

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