Unpledged Elector Movement Fading in Deep South
An AP survey of 11 Southern states finds the unpledged elector effort shrinking with only Mississippi Alabama showing possible momentum. Governors Barnett and Wallace promote the plan to defeat Kennedy, but many Democrats and some Republicans view bolting skeptically as the 270 electoral votes in 1964 loom.
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Dixie
Associated Press
Mississippi
Ala
Kennedy
House of Representatives
South
Jack Bell
Ross Barnett
George Wallace
Alabama
Knnedy
Unpledged Elector Movement Prospects Across Dixie States
The piece surveys Dixie politics in 1960 as lawmakers and party leaders weigh unpledged electors. It notes Alabama backed 1948 States Rights votes, Kennedy leads in 1960, and Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida show varied stances. Leaders warn such moves are unlikely or ill-advised, while Ducey forecasts differ by state.
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North Carolina
Bert Bennett
Robert Gavin
Virginia
Thomas H. Blanton
Democratic Party
Walter R. Gambill
Republican Party
United States
Tennessee
H. S. Walters
Ana
Orval E. Faubus
Kennedy
Tom Harper
Sane Aoa Eoes Kansi
Arkansas
Harry S. Truman
Louisiana
State
Senate
House
Russell B. Long
D-La
Gillis Long
Democratic Central Committee
Thurmond
Central Committee
Florida
Warren Goodrich
Democratic Executive Committee
Charles Holley
St. Petersburg
Texas
Notice of Owners of Abandoned Property Names
Pursuant to Virginia law the following appear to be owners of abandoned property. Information on property amount and holder is available through the State Treasurer's Office Attention Mr A M Rucker Jr P O Box 6 H Richmond Virginia aid. Owners must file proof of claim within 65 days from July 18 1963 or property is transferred to the State Treasurer within 85 days. Names listed include Lewis H Vaden James Dawson Elnora M Lucas Mae V Coleman John W Morris Ora Ramey Clarence Jackson John Jackson Elemer Walker Brenda Wood Hester B Jordan.
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State Treasurer’s Office
A. M. Rucker, Jr
P.O. Box
Richmond
Virginia
Lewis H. Vaden
James Dawson
Elnora M. Lucas
Front Royal
Purcellville
Winchester
Tax Shift Ends Customs Share of Federal Revenue
A historical note explains that before the income tax was imposed about fifty years ago customs duties accounted for more than half of the nation's federal revenue, a major shift in government funding once the tax took effect.
Danville Civil Rights Protests Shift To Jail Focus
Jailed demonstrators in Danville Virgina draw SNCC attention as protest leaders warn of non violent action if detainees remain jailed. Four jailed activists were released on bail while over 100 remain in jail by choice. Picketers gathered outside River Mills and mass demonstrations are planned near Dan River Mills New York office next week.
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Avon Rollins
Ena Tenn
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Chatham
Danville
Mary King
Atlanta
SNCC
New York
Bay Area
California
Detroit
Chicago
Te River Mills
Y Sterdy
Be ‘ 8
Dan River Mills
New Aan City
Wee Ae
Dan River’ Millseat
M. A. Cross
Dan River
Rollins
Robert M. Gardiner
Robertson to oppose Kennedy civil rights program
Senator A Willis Robertson of Virginia announced he will vote against the civil rights program as unconstitutional and unnecessary. He told NAACP official W Lester Banks he plans to oppose every part and declined a July 27 meeting invitation while he will speak at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
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Washington
A. Willis Robertson
D-Va
Kennedy
Robertson
W. Lester Banks
Virginia
The
NAACP
Banks
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
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