Johnson Promotes Liberal Immigration Amid Midwest Swing
President Johnson greets 25 000 to 30 000 in East Chicago and Indianapolis urging liberalization of immigration laws while comparing the American economy to a sturdy oak. He stresses a Democratic victory on November 3 and rallies voters with door-to-door style and audience participation.
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Johnson
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Chicago
Ind
William E. Miller
Indianapolis
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Hoosier
Goldwater Country
Goldwater in Texas Accuses LBJ of Doubletalk
Barry Goldwater lands in Texas with charges that President Johnson uses political doubletalk and falsifies conditions. He cites private polls showing increased undecideds and intensifies attacks while planning appearances in Lubbock El Paso and Phoenix.
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Texas
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
G.O.P
Lubbock
el Paso
Contractors and Plasterers Assn
Phoenix
Municipal
Texas Tech
Arizona
Portable Generator Stolen from Midland Truck
Midland Police investigated the theft of a green 1500-watt portable generator from a Midland Construction Co. truck. Foreman Arthur Steinke reported the $350 unit was taken Tuesday night from his home at 1107 Eighth Street SE. the generator weighs about 50 pounds.
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Midland Construction Co
Arthur Steinke
Midland
Eighth Street SE
Boy Crashes Into School Building Suffering Head Injury
Gregory Erceg eight, son of Mrs. Helen Erceg of 365 Second Avenue SW, crashed into the Board of Education building while playing football on the lawn. He was admitted to Mercy Hospital and listed in good condition Thursday after sustaining a head injury Wednesday.
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Gregory Erceg
Helen Erceg
Second Avenue
Board of Education
Mercy Hospital
Johnson era morality pledge contrasts with Estes Baker scandals
The passage notes Johnson aiming to restore morality in government and remove shadows thrown by Billie Sol Estes and Bobby Baker. It also reflects the Republican nominee's belief his campaign was rising yet he avoids predicting pace or claiming private victory.
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Johnson
Billie Sol Estes
Bobby Baker
White House
Man forfeits bond on disturbing the peace charge
Richard W. Wood, 35, forfeited a $110 bond Thursday after failing to appear in municipal court on a disturbing the peace charge. He also forfeited a $30 speeding bond. Arrested Aug. 24 at 10 15 a.m. after a disturbance at 1435 Second Avenue SE, he pled innocent and trial was set for Thursday.
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Richard W. Wood
Wood
Eleventh Street NW
Second Avenue SE
Second Avenue Bridge Project Reaches Halfway Mark
Ned Ashton of Iowa City reported to the city council that the 1.2 million Second Avenue bridge project is halfway complete as of September. The north half of the deck on May’s Island should be finished by October with interior work to follow.
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Second Avenue
Ned Ashton
Iowa City
Ashton
May’s Island
Des Moines Bridge Co
Boy Dragged Under Truck In Lisbon Survives Injuries
Kenneth Beckman 16 months old, son of Mr and Mrs William C Beckman of Lisbon, suffered facial cuts and abrasions after being dragged beneath a half ton pickup owned by Robert Crawford. He received treatment at Mercy hospital for a deep forehead laceration and multiple abrasions before being released. Deputy Gene Clatterbuck said the incident occurred as the truck was loading boards. the child darted in front and was dragged several feet.
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Kenneth Beckman
William C. Beckman
Lisbon
Mercy Hospital
Gene Clatterbuck
Different Route Is Suggested for Stadium Traffic
motorists heading to the Cedar Rapids Regis Iowa City Regina high school football game at Kingston stadium should not approach from the north on Fifteenth street Fifteenth street from First avenue W to Eighth avenue is closed for two weeks or more for widening First avenue Detours for north and southbound traffic use First or Third streets SW Captain Overman urged drivers to use Twelfth street as a southbound turnoff and noted that Eighth avenue and Second street are also closed for sewer work
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Regina
Kingston Stadium
Fifteenth Street
First Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Henry Overman
First
Second Avenue
Twelfth Street
Capt. Overman
Second Street
Third Streets
Linn Prisoner Transferred for Psychiatric Evaluation in Missouri
Warren E. Hefflon, jailed in Linn County on a federal auto theft charge, was moved Thursday to the federal medical center in Springfield, Missouri for a court ordered psychiatric examination to assess his ability to understand the charge. Judge Edward J. McManus postponed the trial indefinitely and Hefflon will remain in Missouri until further court order.
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Warren E. Hefflon
Linn County
Federal Medical Center
Springfield
Edward J. McManus
Heffron
U.S
Donald O’brien
Hefflon
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ambu
Lance
James E. Kelsey Walker files bankruptcy petition
James E. Kelsey Walker, a computing machine operator, filed for bankruptcy listing debts of 4838.36 and assets of 1050 with 250 exempt.
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James E. Kelsey
Walker
Gazette Want Ads Offer Emphasizes Savings
Advertisement urges readers to call EM 2-112 today to learn how to save money through Gazette Want Ads. The brief note highlights cost benefits and a direct contact for inquiries.
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