Polls Not Driving Johnson Says He Acts On Judgment
President Johnson told reporters at a Texas news conference that polls are not directing his decisions. He cited state and national polls showing varying levels of approval, and noted he reads poll results daily, using them as context rather than dictates. Moyers presented poll folders and referenced a California poll showing 37 percent overall approval.
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Hanoi
Haiphong
George Romney
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Romney
Richard Nixon
Nixon
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Driver's License Endorsement for Cyclists Studied
A round table in Des Moines with motor recreation advocates, law enforcement, and educators discussed a special driver's license endorsement for motorcyclists. State Safety Commissioner Gene Needles said no endorsement bill action was taken, while others urged education and possible inclusion in driver ed. Daniel MacDonald proposed a complete motorcycle driver education course outline for use nationwide.
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Daniel MacDonald
Burlington
Asks County To Drop Brucellosis Fund Tax
Des Moines County Auditor William Howe of Burlington asked the state Friday not to require the county to levy taxes for brucellosis and tuberculosis funds.
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Moines
Wiliam Howe
Burlington
Secretary of Agriculture
Unen
Howe
Des Moines
Polio cases in Texas rise to nineteen in 1966
A Texas health department report places 19 paralytic polio cases in 1966 with most victims under four. None had full immunization, and Rio Grande region counties show most clustering. Nationwide, five other cases were reported by epidemic control.
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Hogs Off 25 Cents to $1 in Livestock Estimates
USDA officials report a drop of 25 cents to 1 dollar in hog prices and related livestock estimates. The memorandum notes hogs and sheep adjustments amid fluctuating market demand and agricultural supply data.
Grant to Iowa Alcoholism Program Receives Federal Support
The Office of Economic Opportunity awards Iowa a 579 558 grant to start an alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation program. The Vocational Rehabilitation Administration will provide 145 70 annually for three years, and the state division of VRA 75 000 yearly for three years. Russell Wilson will act as project director until a full-time head is hired. The program aims to be the nation’s most comprehensive state alcoholism program.
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OEQ
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State Board of Control
Burglars Take 197 From Purple Cow Tavern
Burglars broke a rear door panel at the Purple Cow tavern on First Avenue NE and unlocked the door. They took 197 in cash from two metal boxes stored in a cupboard behind the bar between 2 30 and 4 30 a m Saturday.
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First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Hog Market Steady On Saturday Prices
C R Markets reported steady Cedar Rapids hog prices on Saturday with Friday bids at bulk 200-9 230 lb butchers from 23.50 to 24.10 dollars. Packing sows at 306 lbs were bid 19.25 to 19.75 with price adjustments for weight and grade up to 400 lbs.
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Cedar Rapids
Conscience leads to tax payment of 40 cents
A U S customs report from El Paso reveals a man confessed to smuggling a 20 cent bottle from Juarez years ago and sent a dime to cover the lax. The confession finishes with the note that his conscience bothered him and the 40 cent total is now paid to Uncle Sam.
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Sheriff Evicts Adlai Stevenson Kin’s Former Wife in Chicago
Deputy sheriff served eviction on Ellen Borden Stevenson at 65 Bellvue Place on the near north side. She initially resisted but agreed to depart after police assistance was sought. Arthur Erickson, owner, obtained writ to take possession following foreclosure sale. Stevenson was found incompetent to manage finances earlier, per circuit court ruling.
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Girl 3 Falls From Car As It Turns Corner
Three people injured in Cedar Rapids accidents Friday. Decorah Mussman, 2, suffered head and leg injuries after falling from a car driven by Phyllis Mussman at Jacalyn drive and Gordon avenue NW while turning a corner. Keni J. Kroupa, 17, struck a utility pole and was charged with failure to have vehicle under control. Carol Evelhock, 17, treated for a nose laceration at St Luke's.
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Phyllis Mussman
First Avenue
Jacalyn Drive
Gordon Avenue NW
Waukon Serviceman Killed in Highway Crash
Keith Wallace 25 a Waukon serviceman was killed in a head on two car crash on highway 69 near Kirksville Missouri Friday. He drove one of the cars and the other driver also died. Wallace and two other servicemen were injured and stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. The body will be returned to Martin Brothers funeral home.
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Kirksville
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Everett Wallace
Jean
Jane
Leo Carter
Martin Brothers Funeral
Woman Hurt in One Car Crash Near Victor Interchange
Mrs. John Cole of Gardener Illinois was taken to St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after a one car crash east of the Victor interchange on I 80. The vehicle rolled over on the median strip and she was listed in fairly good condition at noon.
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Marengo
John Coleman
Gardener
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Victor
Fulbright says policy won't change but will speak out
Senator J William Fulbright of Arkansas, a leading critic of Vietnam policy, says he has given up hope his views will alter Johnson’s war course yet will continue to express his beliefs. He notes a thaw with Johnson but not on foreign policy and hints at a forthcoming speech outlining alternatives.
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Salary Increase Given by Wilson
Hourly paid workers at Wilson & Co packing plant in Cedar Rapids get a five-cent hourly cost of living raise this week. An additional six-cent raise starts Sept. 1. The five-cent raise sets base pay at 2.80 per hour.
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Wilson & Co
Cedar Rapids
Cameron Faces Democratic Snubs in Iowa Senate Race
Des Moines AP reports Secretary of State Gary Cameron says two Democratic party leaders snubbed him. The state convention endorsed E B Smith of Ames for the senatorial nomination while Cameron was ignored at a Johnson fundraiser. He vows to campaign on the endorsement issue before the Sept 6 primary against Republican Senator Jack Miller.
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Cameron
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Fragments from 1960s TV and radio listings
A readable mix of times show titles channels and program blocks. The list mentions Maverick Zane Grey Theater Gunsmoke Weather News Sports and several films and shows including Arizona and Men in War with assorted channel labels and scheduling notes.
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