Kennedy Overshadowed By Cuss Campaign In Mississippi Primary
In Mississippi the Democratic primary pits four major candidates against Gov. Ross Barnett’s legacy. J P Coleman, Paul B Johnson Jr., Robert Mason, and Charles Sullivan vie for the governorship as turnout nears 450000 with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CST. Republicans mount a serious bid as Kennedy’s national stance dominates local issues. A runoff on August 27 likely, with Coleman favored for a second primary spot alongside Sullivan or Johnson.
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Mississippi
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Clarksdale
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Democratic
Constitution Party
Texas
Ruchel Phillips
National Democrat Party
Da Van Western All Stars Fail To Halt Des Moines Rally
Craig Baayen pitched a no hitter for the Da Van Western All Stars but miscues and stolen bases cost the team in a 2 1 defeat to Des Moines Atlantic in the Iowa Babe Ruth League final. Des Moines scored in the second on a walk stolen base ground ball and wild pitch. The winning run came in the fourth on an error stolen base passed ball and squeeze bunt. Atlantic had defeated Iowa City 7 1 and Da Van beat Indianola 4 2 in semifinals. Des Moines advances to the Midwest Plains Babe Ruth tournament in Oskaloosa starting Friday. Wayne Olson of Station WHO Des Moines will direct public relations. Officers re-elected were Charles Kentfield and Darwin Quarton. New board members are Leo Daniels and Bill Curley Ottumwa. The board backs Ottumwa for the 1964 International Babe Ruth world series to be in Farmington New Mexico.
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All Stars
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Oskaloosa
Association of Iowa Babe Ruth Leagues
Wayne Olson
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Charles Kentfield
Darwin Quarton
Dave Anderson
Richard Savidge
Geneva
Leo Daniels
Bill Curley
Otumwa
Farmington, N.M
Equal Opportunity Drives Negro Progress Across America
The Associated Press series notes major gains in civil rights as leaders like Roy Wilkins and Whitney Young discuss ongoing work toward truly equal opportunity. They cite breakthroughs in city governance and law, while warning that employment and housing remain lagging sectors and that prejudice public policy remains a focus.
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Moon
Alabama Considers Expulsion of Hood Over Rally Speech
The Montgomery Advertiser reports University of Alabama officials weighing Hood's dismissal after his remarks at a Negro rally in Gadsden, with Tuscaloosa investigators confirming an inquiry. Hood allegedly criticized Gov. George Wallace, claiming university pressure and potential firing of a professor tied to his "A" grade.
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Ala
Mongomery Advertiser
University of Alabama
James A. Hood
Tuscaloosa
Hood
Gadsden
George Wallace
Accident victim loses son in Montauk tragedy
Montauk New York AP report says Thomas Gilmartin, 19, died in an automobile crash while his father Richard Gilmartin, injured in an earlier accident and wheelchair bound for 20 years, witnessed the death. The father stated he would rather his son die than live as a cripple for two decades.
Greeks Keep Britons Out Rally Turnback In Salonika
Greek border police blocked a motorcade of British demonstrators attempting to enter from Yugoslavia for a Hiroshima anniversary rally in Athens. The government had announced foreigners would be kept out for the event.
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Bill Dana to join Crosby in Danny Thomas Show
Bill Dana will star as Jose Jimenez on The Bill Dana Show premiering September 22 on NBC. Dana, creator of Jose, adds elevator operator to the Danny Thomas Show past role as he works with Gary Crosby. Production shifts loom as CBS replaces Judy Garland Show producer George Schatzer amid clashes over material and guests.
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Golfer Wins Ford but May Not Accept It
St Paul AP Phil Schram sad 15 of Marshall Minn won the hole in one contest at the St Paul Open golf championship. Skramstad tied Olson in a playoff after Skramstad made a 4 ft 2 in ace to win. Some questioned if Skramstad would accept the 1963 Ford prize due to potential impact on his school athletic eligibility.
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Phil Schramsad
Marshall
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Ken Olson
Hudson
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St Paulite Shot in Attempted Car Theft
ST. PAUL AP A St Paul man shot one of two men found in his parked car Sunday. Charles Malett 24 was hospitalized with a pistol wound in his left leg. Police said Richard J Schaffhausen heard the break in, ran outside with a pistol, four shots fired and Malett was hit. Malett listed in satisfactory condition and held on suspicion of attempted theft. His companion is sought.
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Libel Suit Against Post Starts in District Court
Former Georgia athletic director Wally Butts and Alabama coach Paul Bryant sue the Saturday Evening Post for 10 million dollars in U S District Court. They deny conspiring to fix last year’s game after an article claimed collusion influenced the 1962 opener 35 0 Alabama. Butts resigned as athletic director months before the article.
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University of Georgia
Wally Butts
Saturday Evening Post
U.S
Curtis Publishing Co
The
Post
Butts
Alabama
Paul Bear
Bryant
Georgia
George P. Burnett
Burnett
Georgia Atty
Eugene Cook
Richmond Flowers
Farms Told to Cut Tops Off Corn
Iowa farmers urged to top corn at rural intersections to improve visibility and reduce deaths. State Safety Commissioner Sueppel notes 40 to 50 fatalities occur at intersections each summer and says agronomists report little production loss from topping. Community groups urged to organize outreach and assist farmers in implementing the effort.
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Des Moines
William Sueppel
Sueppel
IRS Goes After Stills in Iowa Farm Raid
An IRS Alcohol and Tobacco team raided a Jones County farm near Cedar Rapids, confiscating three moonshine stills and five gallons of liquor. Owner Russell Orr, 48, was arrested on illegal possession of distilling equipment and unpaid tax liquor charges and held in Linn County jail awaiting arraignment before U.S. Commissioner E W Fuelling. The raid team included four IRS agents, Sheriff Louis Driebelbis, a deputy, and an Iowa Highway Patrolman. the stills ranged from five to 15 gallons and were not well concealed.
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Linn County
Orr
U.S
E. W. Fuelling
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Revenue Service
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
Jones County
Louis Driebelbis
Iowa
Orr Farmhouse
Berliner Dies in San Francisco Campaign Leader for Truman
Harold A. Berliner, 63, longtime campaign chairman for former President Harry Truman in 1948 and president of Hockward Chemical Co., died Saturday after battles with cancer and arthritis.
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Harold A. Berliner
Harry Truman
Berliner
Hockward Chemical Co
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