Shoe Firm Owner Considers Merging Two Area Plants
Wilbur Mender reports the Wm. Brooks Shoes Co. at Nelsonville and H. C. Godman in Logan may consolidate under one roof. George Utley of Irving Drew Co. confirms a district survey to streamline operations with Boston specialists. A combined plant may need about 70 000 square feet. Nelsonville site could serve as a warehouse.
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First human heart transplant takes place at University of Mississippi Medical Center
A three hour operation at the University of Mississippi Medical Center transplanted a human heart into a patient in terminal heart failure. The heart beat for over an hour but the recipient died. donor heart was smaller than required. The center notes the historic attempt and describes preservation and resynchronization details.
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University of Pi Medical Center
Poll Tax Outlawed In Voting
President Johnson hailed the 24th Amendment outlawing the poll tax for federal elections. South Dakota became the 38th state to ratify, meeting the three-fourths requirement. Johnson called it a triumph of liberty and a verification of rights at the nation’s core.
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Washington
Johnson
South Dakota
President Johnson calls stereo gift claim ends matter
President Johnson says the expensive stereo delivered in 1959 was a gift from Robert G. Baker and that no favors were sought. Senate leader Mike Mansfield backs the explanation while Republicans push the Baker inquiry as an election year issue. Don Reynolds testified he sent the $542 record player to Johnson on Baker's suggestion and paid for it after other transactions tied to Baker.
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Robert G. Baker
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White House
Don B. Reynolds
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Reds Seek East West Treaty on Pu-239 Production
The Soviet Union shows interest in an East West treaty to stop plutonium production for nuclear weapons. Western sources say a halt on bomb material was among five arms control measures Johnson proposed to the 17 nation disarmament conference. The talks appear near deadlock on broader items including halting proliferation and stopping delivery-vehicle development.
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Soviet Union
Johnson
Youth Defends Flag Raising Act on Homeward Return
James Jenkins, 17, says raising the American flag at the Panama Canal zone was right and would do it again only if aware four U.S. citizens might be killed. He arrived aboard the SS Cristobal in New Orleans returning to Cambridge Ohio to finish his education with relatives after involvement in the Jan. 9 Balboa High incident that triggered clashes. He confirms he raised the flag and predicts riots were possible, then traveled home voluntarily.
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U. S
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U S Opens Door to Talks on Panama Dispute
President Johnson said the United States is willing to discuss all issues with Panama through the Inter American Peace Committee as riots in the Canal Zone strain relations. Delegates from both nations attended a session while a draft agreement to end the dispute circulated for review. Panama demands renegotiation of the 1903 canal treaty before resuming relations.
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Nixon Would Accept Presidential Draft If Deadlock At GOP Convention
Nixon said on CBS TV he would accept a presidential nomination if a deadlock forced the Republican National Convention. He noted leading polls and his 1960 vote total but added he does not expect the GOP to need him now and he does not want to run.
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Richard M. Nixon
Columbia Broadcasting System
Nixon
Girl saves life after kite sparks fatal power line accident
A 15yearold Linda Beard acted quickly when a kite snagged a 130000 volt line, smothering flames with blankets and helping a critically injured neighbor boy while another boy, David Hicks, 8, died nearby. Harry Adkins, 12, was also present.
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Aubra C. Adkins
Sukarno's Stand Now Uncertain Amid Peace Mission
In London Atty. Gen. Kennedy briefs officials on Malaysia peace talks while Indonesia's Sukarno rallies support for his anti Malaysia campaign. He pledges a cease-fire along the 800 mile Malaysia Indonesia border on Borneo despite diplomatic tensions.
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Borneo
Ex Gallipolis Coach Joins Dayton as Backfield Coach
Chillicothe Ohio ex Gallipolis coach Jack Olcott resigns to become backfield coach at the University of Dayton. Olcott 31 led Central Ohio League team to a 2 7 1 record in one season. He previously coached at Gallipolis Mansfield Madison and Millersport.
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University of Dayton
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Gallipolis
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Millersport
Brown Lets Political Darts Fly in Ohio Senate Race
Republican Secretary of State Ted W. Brown hits the campaign trail as he challenges Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and Rep. Robert Taft Jr. in the Ohio U.S. Senate race. Brown mocks instant statesmanship and wealth as public office criteria.
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Robert Taft Jr
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Goldwater Holds Early Lead in New Hampshire Primary
Senator Barry Goldwater says New Hampshire Republicans favor him two to one over Nelson Rockefeller, but many voters remain undecided as they prepare for the March 10 primary. He suggests Rockefeller would need magic to overturn the margin.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
New Hampshire
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Goldwater
Arizona
Rockefeller
Britain Sends Troops to Kenya Amid East African Unrest
London announces British troops are placed in Kenya to aid law and order on a precautionary basis after unrest in Kenya and neighboring East African states Tanganyika Uganda and Zanzibar. Prime Minister Kenyatta requested the help as mutinies and rioting disrupt the region.
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Kampala
De Gaulle Says Red China Too Big To Ignore
French President Charles de Gaulle argues that recognizing Red China is wiser than isolating the mainland, a view conveyed to President Johnson as Pearson advises. France plans to announce recognition soon and establish full diplomatic ties with Beijing.
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Washington
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Johnson
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False robbery tale ends with confession
Nelsonville man Carl W. Lawrence 25 of 708% Poplar St admitted to police today that his report of an armed holdup was false to cover money he had taken from the Certified Service Station cash drawer. He told Police Chief Max Valkinburg the claim cleared the earlier investigation. Lawrence is jailed awaiting charges.
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Poplar St
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Max Valkinburg
Valkinburg
Deadline Nears For Tax Measure March 1 Targeted
Washington The $11.5 billion tax bill nears enactment but faces risk of missing the March 1 White House deadline. Senate Finance Committee approved 12 to 5 after extensive sessions. Floor debate hinges on final drafting of new language, pushing likely to February 3 start with seven to eight days for action. Actress Joan Fontaine to wed Alfred Wright Jr. in Elkton Maryland Monday.
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Senate Finance Committee
New York
Joan Fontaine
Alfred Wright Jr
Sports Illustrated Magazine
Elkton, Md
Wright
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