NFO Holding Action Impacts Athens Stockyard Sales
A National Farmers Organization holding action at the Athens Livestock Sales near Hebardville slowed sales by more than half. About 50 NFC members from nearby counties gathered to press for higher prices and contracts with processors, with a second action likely next Wednesday. Officials said the event was orderly and aimed at pressuring farmers to withhold animals until an agreement with 60 percent of packers is reached.
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Farmers Organization
Athens
Hebardville
Livestock Organization
NFC
Fred Heiss
Washington County
NFO
Carl M. Fox
McConnelsville
Morgan County
Fox
John Sheridan
Athens County
Holding Action
Messenger Newsphoto
Five Day Temperatures Rise Ahead of Weekend Weather
The forecast calls for average temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal. Warmer Thursday and Friday followed by cooler conditions over the weekend. Scattered showers are expected late Thursday or Friday totaling one tenth to three tenths of an inch.
Johnson to name running mate tonight amid convention momentum
In Atlantic City Johnson prepares to pick a running mate as McCarthy backs Hubert Humphrey for vice president. The Minnesota senator urges Johnson to consider Humphrey, while delegates ready for the big show after adopting a platform aimed at uniting Southern conservatives and Northern liberals.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Johnson
Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
McCarthy
Humphrey
Luci
Luci Johnson
Cleo Shifts Course Aims Toward Southeast Florida Coast
Hurricane Cleo turns northward threatening the Florida coast with gale warnings for south Florida and the western Bahamas. Forecasters expect winds to reach gale force this afternoon and tonight as the storm moves near the Florida Straits and possibly closer to Bimini.
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Miami
Fla
Cleo
Florida
Weather Bureau
South Florida
Bahamas
Sombrero Light
Key West
Fort Lauderdale
Cuba
Florida Straits
Cuban
Lower Keys
Gordon Dunn
Bimini
Bahamas Island
Definitions Help Explain Politics
Atlantic City notes offer satirical definitions of political terms. Delegation groups cast votes while contributors to the party influence selection. Favorite son candidates are boosted by neighbors despite slim chances. Distinguished refers to any official paid by taxpayers, even if unopposed.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Cincinnati Teens Wait For Beatles
Cincinnati fans camp a Vernon Manor Hotel vigil for the Beatles who are arriving at Greater Cincinnati Airport before a sold out Cincinnati Gardens show. Hotel staff report growing crowds, with plans to stay overnight if needed while arrival details remain secret.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Vernon Manor
Jack Corcoran
Corcoran
Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gardens
Student Leaders Threaten More Riots in Vietnam Crisis
In Saigon Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh fails to sway the ruling council to quit politics, while student leaders threaten mass demonstrations. Da Nang and Hue see fresh riots with 11 dead and 61 wounded, Catholic shops looted, and police arresting 40 rioters. Viet Cong movements loom as tension rises around Saigon.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Revolutionary Military Council
Tran Thien Khiem
Khanh
Junta
da Nang
General Staff
Goldwater Plans Return To Ohio After Sept 25
Sen. Barry Goldwater Republican presidential nominee says he will return to Ohio to campaign after September 25, possibly on several occasions. He spoke to reporters after addressing the 65th VFW convention in Cleveland and urged about 7000 in attendance to brace for a possible negotiated peace in South Vietnam. He warned neutralization could invite Communist infiltration and then departed for a six day California vacation.
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Cleveland
Barry Goldwater
Ohio
Arizona
Cleveland Public Hall
Goldwater
South
Viet Nam
Red
VFW
California
Johnson’s confidence soars over November prospects
Editorial notes President Johnson’s rising confidence about the upcoming election as observers weigh potential outcomes and impact on November results.
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Johnson
LOGAN
Hocking Conservancy District
Rotary
Ohio University Inn
Planning Commission
Athens Drive-In
Unreadable OCR Fragment From Ohio Newspapers
Fragmentary OCR text includes scattered place names Athens Gallipolis Glouster Logan Nelsonville and Middleport. Mentions sports section and dates unclear. Content appears as garbled editorial or comic notices with no clear event or outcome.
Veterans VFW convention calls Russia to pay UN debts
Veterans at the VFW national convention in Cleveland urge Russia to cover its UN expenses or exit the United Nations. Delegates oppose U S diplomatic recognition of Red China or Cuba. Governor George Wallace is expected to address and back John A Buck Jenkins for national commander. election Friday. General Wallace M Greene Jr addressed delegates prior to Goldwater's arrival.
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Cleveland
Russia
United Nations
United States
Red China
Cuba
VFW
George C. Wallace
Ala
Bama
John A. Buck Jenkins
Jenkins
Birmingham
Barry Goldwater
Wallace M. Greene Jr
U.S. Marine Corps
First Lady Arrives for Democratic National Convention Welcome
Mrs. Johnson arrives by helicopter with daughter Lynda to attend the Democratic National Convention. A large public reception is planned with delegates and alternates invited. The welcome party will be led by Guy and Mrs. Richard J. Hughes along with four of their ten children.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Lady Bird Johnson
Washington
Lynda
Guy
Richard J. Hughes
Mississippi and Alabama Delegations at Democratic Convention
Mississippi's delegation boycotts the Democratic National Convention saying it left the party. Alabama's group remains, despite a loyalty pledge requirement. National Chairman Bailey questions Alabama's official status as tensions rise. Hundreds protest for the Freedom Democratic Party with some members seated in Mississippi sections.
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Atlantic City
Mississippi
Alabama
John M. Bailey
Freedom Democratic Party
Freedom Democrats
Nelsonville Driver Flees Before Explosive Blast
Dayton July report says Thurman J. Bishop 58 of Nelsonville drove a dynamite laden truck onto the highway shoulder when a fire started in the rear. He fled as the cargo exploded sending flames 400 feet high across four lanes. No injuries or home damage reported. Bishop worked for Wilson Brothers hauling explosives for a highway job.
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Dayton
Thurman
J. Bishop
Nelsonville
Bishop
State Highway Patrol
W. Franklin St
Wilson Brothers
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Editorial
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Point Pleasant
Pomgeoy
Middleport
Palaviaion
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