Johnson orders FBI probe in Jenkins case
President Johnson ordered a complete FBI investigation into the circumstances of Walter Jenkins resignation, as Republicans accuse him of covering up for five and a half years. Dean Burch demanded full disclosure and queried Jenkins access to top military secrets while serving in government roles.
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FBI
Walter Jenkins
Dean Burch
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Jenkins
G.O.P
Columbia Broadcasting System
UGN Drive Reaches 25 Percent of Goal in Cedar Rapids Campaign
The United Good Neighbors drive reached 25.41 percent of its $807,301 goal after Thursday morning's report, total $205,301. Wilson and Co. contributed $39,304, boosting major divisions including Major Firms to 34.9 percent. Several finales and unreported teams remain, with next briefing set for Tuesday noon at the YWCA.
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Wilson and Co
Cub
Marion City
YWCA
Weather map shows dry conditions nationwide except southeast showers
Chicago reports the bulk of the country enjoying dry and pleasant weather outside the Florida storm belt while a southeast area experiences showers from Hurricane Isbell.
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Chicago
Florida
Isbell
Methodist North Central Women Integrate Area
INDIANAPOLIS AP Methodists in the North Central Jurisdiction Woman's Society of Christian Service integrated by admitting members from Negro churches. Mrs I D Dorsey of Indianapolis became the first Black officeholder, named campus work secretary. Mrs D G Woolpert of Logansport was elected president as new secretaries were named. The 485000 members serve 8000 churches across 10 states including Ohio Michigan Indiana Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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North Central Jurisdiction
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Woman's Society
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Minnesota
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Earl Laughlin
Nevada
Whites in Minority In Chicago Schools
Chicago public schools show whites as a minority for the first time. A racial balance survey dated October 7 found 49.2 percent white pupils, 48.3 percent Black, with remaining students from other races. The report signals a historic shift in the city’s education landscape.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Manning
Edge
Hurricane Isbell Aims Toward Carolinas After Turn
Hurricane Isbell veered northward toward the Carolinas with 100 mile per hour winds and heavy rain. Warnings extended from Georgetown to Moorehead as North Carolina counties were declared flood disaster areas and Florida reported tornadoes injuring 39 and widespread damage in Boynton Beach.
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Isbell
Carolinas
Georgetown
S. C
Moorehead
N. C
Johnson
North Carolina
Miami Weather Bureau
Brunswick
Charleston
Virginia Capes
Atlantic
Florida
Cuba
Record Numbers To British Polls Record Numbers To British Polls
Britons cast the largest vote since World War II in a tight election but the two party leaders were absent. One forgot to register while the other voted by absentee ballot.
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London
UPI
Erhard Challenges Khrushchev on German Choice
Bonn reports Chancellor Erhard pressed Soviet Premier Khrushchev to allow all Germans to choose between communism and the West, arguing for political freedom and self-determination amid Cold War tensions.
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Bonn
Erhard
Khrushchev
Squeeze Rids Bats from Belfry
Salt Lake City AP reports Dr Louis Gebhardt a microbiology expert offers a controversial method to drive bats from buildings by squeezing one bat until it squeals, claiming the sound prompts others to flee. He notes risks and historic lab work linking bats and disease.
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Salt Lake City
Louis Gebhardt
Gebhardt
Medical School
Department of Microbiology
Socialite Pair Fined for Debutante Party Liquor
Stamford AP report: Mr and Mrs Francis Dutcher pled no contest to serving liquor to minors at a June party in Darien. They were fined 250 dollars each as the first of 13 defendants arraigned under a 31 year old Connecticut law. Judge Loscano urged the public interest in reducing teenage drinking.
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Connecticut
Francis Dutcher
Darien
Alfred Loscano
Brick Section Falls 19 Floors in Dallas Tower
A brick facing section broke loose from the 19 story side of the L TV Tower in downtown Dallas on Wednesday. Brick and mortar crashed through a second floor pool hall roof injuring two men as about 40 people were inside. Police and fire crews evacuated nearby stores while officials described a heat bulge and a five by twenty six foot brick area that failed.
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Dallas
Wednes
John Hunter
Howard Gee
Johnson signs bill expanding ROTC program
Washington AP reports President Johnson hails a vital program as he signs legislation expanding the Reserve Officers Training Corps. The White House announced the action on Wednesday and stressed the broader role for ROTC in national defense.
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Washington
Johnson
Reserve Officers Training Corps
White House
Cardinals Triumph 7-5 To Win 1964 World Series
Bob Gibson pitched to set a World Series strikeout record as the Cardinals defeated the Yankees 7-5 in game seven. Key moments include White, Brock, and Maxvill contributing runs, Shaw n on bases loaded, and a decisive scoring rally in the later innings that produced three runs and sealed the victory. Mantle and Maris connected for the Yankees but could not overcome St Louis's late rally.
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New York Yankees
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Maxvill
Howard
Pepitone
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K. Boyer
Groat
McCarver
Linz
Shannon
Richardson
Gibson
Flood
Tresh
C. Boyer
Mike Hegan
Stottlemyre
Downing
Yankee
Brock
White
Sheldon
Two Soviets Named New Leaders After Khrushchev Resigns
Reports from reliable sources say Premier Khrushchev resigned. Leonid Brezhnev becomes first secretary and Alexei Kosygin named premier, with Mikhail Suslov presenting the key report to the central committee. No official confirmation yet.
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Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Alexei Kosygin
Leonid Brezhnev
Communist Party
Khrushchev
Black Sea
Gaston Palewski
Kosygin
Tass
Brezhnev
Anastas Mikoyan
Izvestia
Chuckle Posse Sheds Calm in Barber Chair
A humorous note on staying calm while lather covers the mouth as a barber’s porter attempts to hand your hat to another customer, capturing a light moment in everyday service.
Congress Unit Plans Labor Squeeze Study
Washington AP reports a House Labor Subcommittee led by Rep James Roosevelt will study whether new laws are needed to prevent the public from being squeezed during labor disputes. The inquiry marks Congress first detailed look at the bargaining power of employers uniting against unions.
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Congress
House
James Roosevelt
D-Calif
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