New Canal Study Sought for Panama and Colombia
The United States weighs Panama and Colombia for a possible new Atlantic Pacific canal site as a future alternative to the Panama Canal. Kennedy plans to seek authority for surveys to assess feasibility and capacity expansion. Cargo and traffic have grown sharply through the existing canal.
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Washington
United States
Panama
Colombia
Panama Canal
Augusto Guillermo Arango
Carios Sans de Santamaria
Ambassdor
State Department
Congress
Budget Bureau
Roberto Chiari
Kennedy
Nicaragua
Mexico
Central Purchase By Southern RR Still in Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission hears a request to back an examiner's recommendation that Southern Railway be allowed to acquire a controlling stake in Central of Georgia Railroad. Southern attorney Jack Turney argues the deal would expand routes from the Southeast to the Northeast and to Ohio and Mississippi gateways. Central, a major Southern interchange, runs 1,956 miles linking Savannah, Atlanta, Macon, Albany, Columbus, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Chattanooga.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Railway
Central of Georgia Railroad
Jack Turney
Southern
Central
Ohio
Mississippi River
ICC
Bruce Card
Atlanta
Savannah
Atlantic
Macon
Albany
Columbus
Birmingham
Montgomery
Ala
Chattanooga
Tenn
Reynolds Ordered to Boost Alimony in Georgia Supreme Court Ruling
Atlanta AP report says millionaire Richard J. Reynolds must pay his third wife over 100000 in temporary alimony. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Muriel Marston Reynolds is entitled to 5000 dollars a month retroactively from 1962 to 1959, overturning the prior decree.
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Atlanta
Richard J. Reynolds
Georgia Supreme Court
Muriel Marston Reynolds
Reynolds
Supreme Court
McIntosh County Superior Court
John K. Whaley
McIntosh
Fortson Blames Petition Woes on Republicans
Georgia secretary of State Ben W Fortson Jr says Republicans are mainly to blame for the so called 5 percent petition law The 1943 act requires a party failing to poll 5 percent to file a petition signed by 6 percent of voters to nominate a candidate Fortson disputed Republican charges that Democrats rigged the law He urged the GOP to be a responsible party and hold a primary like the Democrats.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ben W. Fortson Jr
Fortson
Smith
Snodgrass
Lutherans Reaffirm Stand Against Federal Aid to Education
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod reaffirmed its stance against direct federal or state aid for educational facilities. The 214 million member denomination urged congregations to cooperate with community agencies to combat pornography and to boost family life education. The 1965 convention plans to meet in Detroit, subject to congregational approval.
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Cleveland
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Detroit
VFW Members Return from Atlanta Meet
Ten representatives from the Thomasville VFW post attended the 20th annual State VFW Convention in Atlanta. A local highlight was the installation of Arnold Ellis of Thomasville as commander of the 2nd VFW District for 1962 63. Attendees included Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mc Clendon, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas E Hagan, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stackley, and Jim Woodruff.
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Thomasville
VFW
Atlanta
Arnold Ellis
Ellis
Vaughn Fisher
Joe McClendon
Dallas E Hagan
W. F. Stackley
Jim Woodruff
Calendar of Evening and Day Meetings for Local Groups
Today events include Junior Chamber at Chamber offices and Elks at Elks Club. Odd Fellows and Duplicate Club meet at IOOF Hall and Glen Arven. AMVETS executive committee at Post 32. Thursday Gray Ladies services and picnic. Rotary at Glen Arven and Garden Center luncheon. Kiwanis at Post 31, Lions at Town House, Home League at Salvation Army, VFW Auxiliary at Posthome, Masons at Masonic Building, and Alcoholics Anonymous at Presbyterian Hall.
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Garden Center
Kiwanis Club
Thomas County
Post 31
Lions Club
Town House
Salvation Army
VFW
Posthome
A.M. Lodge
Masonic Building
Alcoholics Anonymous
Presbyterian Hall
Bentley Seeks End to Georgia State Pork Barrel
Springfield Georgia candidate Jimmy Bentley running for comptroller general in the September primary vows to dismantle the pork barrel and reorganize all divisions. He argues tax funds must be managed for the public good and calls for a trusted, responsible officeholder. Bentley criticizes his opponent's notoriety over popularity.
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Bentley
Pork Barrel
Springfield, Gatar
Jimmy Bentley
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Oliver R. Harms
Satan
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Dick Tracy
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Plato
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Paw
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Sis
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Archie
Ros
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Mis Sister
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Mama
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Tarzan
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