GOP Platform Seeks Prayer Rule Reform In Schools
The GOP platform signals support for a constitutional amendment allowing voluntary prayer or Bible reading in public schools while preserving church-state separation. The Becker amendment, a compromise, would permit prayer if participation is voluntary, drawing backing from religious and conservative groups despite Senate House opposition.
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Federal Employees Get Fatter Checks
Washington AP reports that Congress approved, and Johnson is expected to sign, a 207 million military pay rise and a 1.7 million civil, postal, and classified worker raise. Raises include $8,000 to vice president and speaker, $47,500 to members of Congress, $30,000 to Cabinet officers, and varying scales for other officials, with the average civil service bump about 4.3 percent and postal raises around 5.6 percent.
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Connally Plans Mexico Tour Begins August Fifteenth
Gov. Connally will start a historic tour of Northern Mexico on August 15 with a stop in Chihuahua City. The itinerary marks the first official tour of the four northern border states by a Texas governor. He will meet with Chihuahua Governor Praxides Giner Duran and Coahuila Governor Braulio Fernandez Aguirre among others.
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80 Year Old Man Bicycles 3244 Miles in 86 Days
Lyman Frain Sr. of Philadelphia, 80, rode from Times Square to the Golden Gate Bridge in 86 days, totaling 3244 miles on a 12 speed French bicycle with an extra low gear. He averaged about 40 miles daily, peaking at 109 miles in one day down the Western States, diet consisting of orange juice and steaks. His son Donald met him at the bridge, and Frain claimed to be the first man his age to bicycle ocean to ocean, proving age is no barrier.
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U.S. Oil Production Drops 29,220 Barrels a Day
Tulsa AP report shows U S oil production fell to an average of 7 504 750 barrels daily last week with Oklahoma and Kansas leading declines Oklahoma output fell to 536 660 barrels daily Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico and Texas totals also listed with prior week comparisons
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Texas Crops Struggle Amid Prolonged Heat Wave
Texas crop reporters note continued dryness and heat across the state. Coastal areas report delays in harvesting Fulton rice corn and grain sorghum while overall yields lag behind 1964 schedules. Sorghum harvest remains about 19 percent complete and corn around 9 percent harvested as drought persists.
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Cronkite to remain CBS anchor as new NBC team debuts
Walter Cronkite says his CBS contract runs nine more years and he has no plan to resign. CBS will replace him as anchor for the Democratic National Convention with Robert Trout and Roger Mudd. Cronkite notes NBC’s higher ratings reflect Huntley and Brinkley’s entertainment value. In Hollywood, Joan Crawford’s hospital report cites renewed pneumonia but good condition after Cedars of Lebanon specialists.
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