LBJ vows peace effort despite poll dip in Machinists interview
President Johnson told AFL CIO Machinists Union officials that he would pursue peace with honor in Vietnam even if his poll drops to one percent. He said ending the war by surrender is unacceptable and pledged to stand firm until North Vietnam negotiates. A union tape allegedly recorded his remarks at a White House luncheon on October 25.
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Pearl Harbor
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Polls show Johnson approval fading amid Vietnam policy
Washington report notes Louis Harris poll placing Johnson’s war handling at 23 percent. Analysts warn continued strategy without reciprocity from North Vietnam could boost disapproval. The piece recalls Johnson’s Williamsburg church incident and historic clergyCriticism of presidents.
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Louis Harris
Johnson
Kennedy quips on government conduct at sermon
In Cedar Rapids the President heard a topical sermon on government conduct and joked that he felt as if he were back in the senate. The remark came as he addressed church and civic audiences during the visit.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Kennedy
Senate
G O P 1966 Election Day Shoes Auction in Idaho
A pair of shoes Democrats claim were worn by Idaho Governor Don W. Samuelson on election day 1966 are to be sold at auction in Boise. Samuelson's office denies the shoes belonged to the Republican governor. Jim Noble of Boise is the auction chairman.
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Idaho
Don W. Samuelson
Samuelson
Jim Noble
Boise
County Auction Sells Shoes From Don Samuelson Circle
An annual county Democratic club auction offered a pair of shoes delivered by an executive assistant of Don Samuelson. Noble quoted the assistant saying Democrats might want to try them on for size, signaling a playful, partisan item within the auction.
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Don Samuelson
County Democratic Club
Noble
Peterborough Library Becomes First Tax Supported U.S. Public Library
In 1833 Peterborough New Hampshire established the nation’s first tax funded public library. The move created a model for municipal support, shaping public access to books and learning nationwide.
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Peterborough
N.H
United States
Speaker Named By Craftsmen
Donald J. Maloney, merchandising manager for bindery products at Harris-Seybold Co., will address Cedar Rapids club of Printing House Craftsmen Thursday at 6 p.m. at 312 Seventh Avenue SE. Dinner follows at 8 p.m. A demonstration is set for 9 at Pepco Litho Inc., 624 Fifth Street SE.
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Donald J. Maloney
Harris-Seybold Co
Cedar Rapids Club of
Seventh Avenue SE
Pepco Litho, Inc
Fifth Street SE
Iowa State Flower Identified as Wild Rose
The state flower of Iowa is confirmed as the wild rose. This designation highlights a native bloom associated with Iowa’s natural landscape and regional heritage.
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Iowa
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