Political notes and local incidents across Hale County
The excerpt covers Hale County commissioners approving dusting equipment outreach after encephalitis cases, flood protection plans for Rio Hondo, a New Braunfels diggers find mistaken for treasure, Hurricane Cleo’s impact, a fatal crash near Tyler, a Democratic platform adoption, Goldwater meeting with New York leaders, Nguyen Khanh’s regime changes, and FBI loyalty checks on Mobilization for Youth workers.
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Lubell on polls and public opinion in politics
In a discussion with Sam Lubell, the impact and methods of public opinion polls are examined. Lubell argues polling is delicate and can be manipulated, urging reliance on human judgment over machines and noting hedge factors in every poll. He shares anecdotes illustrating misreadings and ends with a wary note about voter talk ahead of November.
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Lubel
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President Kennedy
Khanh Yields to Demands and Promises Reforms
In Saigon military ruler Khanh pledged to revise the new constitution via a special committee amid massive student protests. About 35,000 to 40,000 demonstrators in four cities pressed for Khanh’s resignation while curfew will be trimmed from midnight to 4 a.m. Local press censorship shifts to a council and field courts will punish government mistakes.
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Saigon
UPI
Neguyen Khanh
Khanh
South Viet Nam
U. S
Cleo Veers to Sea May Bypass 2 Isles
Killer Hurricane Cleo veered away from Jamaica and Cuba after causing 14 deaths and about 63 million dollars in property damage on Guadeloupe. Officials said Haiti mountains nudged the storm northward, with Jamaica facing gales and heavy rains but avoiding hurricane-force winds.
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Kingston
Jamaica
UPI
Cuba
Jamaican Meteorological Bureau
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Guadeloupe
Miami Weather Bureau
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Island
Nine Die in Rainstorm Head On Crash near Noon Day Texas
Nine people were killed in a head on collision between a car and a pickup on Texas Highway 155 near Noonday, 10 miles south of Tyler. Eight-year-old Gayle Redeker survived, in critical condition. Victims included four from Texas and a Milford Illinois family with Erwin Redeker and Carolyn Jane Redeker among the deceased.
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UPI
Texas
Illinois
Tyler
Highway Patrol
Leon Ward
Louis Edward Gill
Winona
William Davis Frizzell
Freddy Hammonds
Milford
Iil
Erwin Redeker
Carolyn Jane
Alma
Beverly
Gayle Redeker
Goldwater Holds Private NY Meetings With Financiers
Senator Barry Goldwater traveled to New York to meet with financial and industrial leaders behind tight security. He avoided press, dined at the Lotus Club, and held closed talks at the Fifth Avenue and University Clubs. A single reply to reporters was no comment on meeting Clare Boothe Luce or political maneuvers with Keating.
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New York
Barry Goldwater
la Guardia
Goldwater
Port Authority
Fifth Avenue
Clare Boothe Luce
U. S
Sen
Kenneth B. Keating
Keating
Lotus Club
Hampshire House
Central Park South
Aids
Two Shot In Sunray Police Arrest Suspect
Two people were admitted to Memorial Hospital late Monday with gunshot wounds in Sunray. The victims are identified as Bobby Fas Sey and Mrs Don Burkett. Police took a man into custody at the scene.
Rebels Sign Picks Hubert At Democratic Convention Scene
At the Atlantic City convention the Democratic floor battle over Alabama delegates dominated. John O. Pastore delivered a stirring keynote as Humphrey signals increased odds of him becoming vice president. A large Welcome Vice President Humphrey sign appeared, ordered by an unknown party, while Alabama rebels stayed seated.
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Cage Tribune
Atlantic City
Kennedy-Johnson
John O. Pastore
Rhode Island
Alabama
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Bill Erskine
Convention Coverage Highlights Agenda and Tensions
The report notes anti-extremism planks and a pledge of lower taxes while Civil Rights enforcement receives support. Governor Connally expresses confidence regular Mississippians will be seated as convention atmosphere shifts toward carnival. The North-South rift persists with pages dedicated to the agenda.
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Texas
Connally
Maine Delegation Sets 11 A.M. Caucus at Malibu Motel
At the Democratic National Convention the Maine delegation will caucus at 11 a.m. at the swim pool of the Malibu Motel, according to a posted notice. The event is part of the convention activities in Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
Utah
UPI
Maine
Malibu
Convention opens 29 minutes late with one delegation missing
The cratic convention began 29 minutes late and only one state's delegation was officially absent from the opening.
Treasure Tale Turns Brass as Diggers Find Faux Coins
Two ditch diggers near New Braunfels found a copper chest with 84 stacks of coins dated 1724. Tests showed the coins to be solid brass washers and a single real Louis I piece may exist, valued up to 1 million dollars if genuine. Experts doubt authenticity but caution some pieces could be real.
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New Braunfels
Tex
UPI
el Camino Real
King’s Highway
Frank Luna
Clarence A. Ruppel
San Antonio
Albert Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld
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