Johnson Warns of Massachusetts Delegation Challenge
Senator Lyndon Johnson warned delegates in Los Angeles that Massachusetts would mobilize 82 delegates to challenge his bid for the Democratic nomination. The scene featured loyalty pledges, walkouts, and party maneuvering as Johnson aimed to maintain control of the convention amid opposition led by rivals including Mrs. R. D. Randolph.
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Lyndon Johncom
John Kennedy
D-Mass
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Massachusetts
Senate
Los Angeles
Texas
Eisenhower
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LBY
R. D. Randolph
Houston
Capehart
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Chamber
Everett M. Dirksey
Illinois
Hubert H. Humphrey D. Minn
Humphrey
Mike Mansfield
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Kennedy Nixon debate framed as test of U.S. strength
In a Senate address Kennedy urged a fall electoral debate focused on world problems and national strength to safeguard security. Nixon indicated willingness to spar, arguing Kennedy’s plan to outpace the Soviets relies on misleading optimism. The speech drew large female crowds but minimal Senate turnout and mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats.
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John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
America
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Senate
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Hisenhower
Homer Capehart
Indiana
Capehart
Eisenhower
Classroom Crowding Big Problem
Washington AP Nearly one third of a million public elementary pupils were on half day sessions in 1959. Overcrowding affected more than two million in classes over 35 pupils, with 290 rooms 56 or more. NEA urged 25 per class but practical goal 20. Urban districts show 13 million in city schools, many in large classes, harming education and teacher effectiveness.
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Washington
National Education Assn
NEA
Finner
Eddie Hodges Stars in Huckleberry Finn at Brunson Theater
A mixed notice covers the Brunson Theater showing of Huckleberry Finn with Eddie Hodges as Huck and Archie Moore in the cast. It notes the film's CinemaScope production, location shooting on California rivers, and the adaptation’s tie to Mark Twain’s novel, highlighting key cast members like Judy Canova and Tony Randall.
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Archie Moore
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Moore
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Hollywood
Mississippi River
Twain
Brunson Theater
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Tony Randall
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Patty McCormack
Joanne
Neville Brand
Pap
Mickey Shaughnessy
the Duke
Andy Devine
Mr. Carmody
Buster Keaton
Lion Tamer
Judy Canova
Huck Finn
California
Sacramento River
Mississippi
Hannibal
King
Duke
Peter Wilks
Last Rites Held Here For Auto Accident Victim
Funeral services were held for Robert W. Lusk 46 of 401 East Gulf at Paul A. Lee Chapel after a head on collision 8:25 p.m. Sunday at Crosby Cedar Bayou Road and Highway 146. Lusk, a Humble Oil Baytown Refinery paint department employee, died from the crash with a Mizell Trucking Lines tractor truck. Survived by widow Addie Mae Lusk. daughter Barbara Shattanhan. two sons John Wesley and Darryl Glen Lusk. six grandchildren. three sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Sulphur mining note and Humble department mentioned.
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Robert W. Lusk
East Gulf
Crosby-Cedar Bayou Road
Highway 146
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Humble Oil and Refining Co
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Darryl Glen Lusk
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