Convention Opens Barry Goldwater Poised for Nomination
SAN FRANCISCO AP Republicans opened their 1964 convention to nominate a candidate against President Johnson. Barry Goldwater led with 764 first ballot votes, well ahead of Gov William Scranton. Goldwater faced stage fright but rejected secret ballot moves as undemocratic. Scranton challenged Goldwater with a bitter letter urging a debate. Ohio provided 42 of 58 caucus votes, strengthening Goldwater's path to the nomination.
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Platform Battle Rages Over Scranton Goldwater Fight
In San Francisco Gov. Scranton pits his anti extremism platform against Goldwater's draft as the GOP convenes Tuesday to decide the first ballot nomination. Scranton warns of a soul of the party battle while Goldwater claims broad delegate support.
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John Birch Society
Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Four Year Old Son
Samuel Dean Kepley four year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Dean Kepley was fatally injured Saturday morning when he fell under a tractor driven by his father He died on arrival at Neosho Memorial Hospital He was born February 16 1960 in Chanute Survived by his parents two brothers William Robert and James Kevin maternal grandparents Ernest and Mrs Kepley Rt 1 Memorial service set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Methodist church conducted by Dr Duff D Wagoner Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Johnson Mortuary in charge
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Neosho Memorial Hospital
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Chanute
William Robert
James Kevin
Ernest Kepley
Methodist Church
Duff D. Wagoner
Memorial Park Cemetery
Johnson Mortuary
Tip Winner Named by The Tribune for Last Week
John Stich of Thayer wins The Tribune weekly $3 news tip award for reporting an accident on K-47 where Harry Stanley died. The item and a Highway Patrol photo appeared in the previous Tuesday issue. Call tips to The Tribune weekdays or Saturdays, with weekend numbers provided.
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Postmaster Bid by 8 In Chanute Kansas
The Civil Service Commission announced today the Chanute Kansas postmastership candidates. Applicants named include Mrs Florence W Kelley Russell A Kern Sr Earl L Olson Edward E Rutherford William W Slane Frank E Stacy Fred O Stenger and Keith M Wright.
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Weather Summary for Topeka and Area
Area forecast calls for generally fair and warmer weather through Tuesday. Tonight’s low 60 to 65, Tuesday’s high 85 to 90, with no storms in sight.
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Traffic Deaths Log Reports July 19 1964 Figures
Topeka AP notes Kansas traffic fatalities over a July 19 1964 period and compares to the prior year. The log lists counts for 48 hours ending 9 a.m. Monday, showing 315 deaths for 1964 versus 290 for 1963. The data reflects a statewide tally and indicates how many lives were lost in traffic incidents during the period.
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Lower Half of Body Found in Old River Near Tallulah
A pathologist examined a decomposed lower body found draped on a log in Old River, 17 miles south of Tallulah Louisiana, with feet bound. Investigators, led by Roy Moore of the Mississippi FBI, sought to identify the victim as the three missing civil rights workers vanished after a Philadelphia arrest on June 21. The belt buckle bore an M, the corpse stood about 5 6 to 5 7 and weighed around 135 pounds, while Schwerner stood 5 9 and 178 pounds. Goodman, 20, from New York City, white, and Chaney, 22, a Negro from Meridian Mississippi.
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Andrew Goodman
James Chaney
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Kansans secure front seats at GOP convention in San Francisco
Kansas delegates occupied front row seats at the Republican National Convention opening. Delegate chairman Sam Mellinger of Emporia said no caucus plans yet and that Goldwater support among Kansas members appeared split. The group hosted by Donna Addington of Wichita attended a cocktail party as discussions of ticket allocations and guest counts circulated.
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Wichita
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Suniover
C. Y. Semple
Baxter Springs
Iowans Collide in Kansas At Highway Junction
Two Iowa cars collided at the K47 and US 169 junction ten miles south of here. Louise Florence Horshkin of Cedar Rapids, 58, the driver of one car, is hospitalized in Neosho Memorial Hospital with a broken arm. Allan Edward Harshaw, 26, of Webster City, was not injured. The 1960 Falcon and the 1953 Ford sustained extensive damage. The crash occurred about 8 a.m. as Horshkin drove north on US 169 and Harshaw east on K47.
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Cedar Rapids
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Rain Dust Storms Kill 17 in Arizona ACCIDENTS
At least 17 people died in three Arizona crashes caused by sand and rain on Sunday. A fiery pileup on Interstate 10 near Tucson left eight dead and 17 injured, five critically, as 14 vehicles collided in a dust storm. Seven perished near Williams in a separate crash on U S 66, and two died when a car overturned on Arizona 84 north of Mesa. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours after the heat overwhelmed occupants.
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Asis
Arizona
Arizona Highway Patrol
Interstate 10
Williams
Highway Patrol
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Picacho Pass
Intercepted Letter Questions Kansas GOP at Convention
An intercepted letter asks whether the Kansas Republican delegation's stance in front of the national convention speakers' stand will improve the state's image. The note hints at political optics and the delegation's possible impact on Kansas standing amid national attention.
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GOP
State Files Court Brief in Cemetery Case
Atty. Gen. Ferguson asks Kansas court to force Sacred Gardens Inc to conform to state laws in a pre need cemetery sales scheme. The 5 million dollars of contracts sold to Kansans are under scrutiny for perpetual care funds and insurance law violations.
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William M. Ferguson
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Kansas
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Great Bend
Ottawa
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Kansas Cemetery Corporation
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NATO Leaders urged to hold summit after U.S. and British votes
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard called for a NATO summit after Britain’s October general election and the U.S. vote on November 3. He told CSU delegates that reviewing Atlantic Alliance issues post elections would ease European problems and align with De Gaulle’s revision goal. Adenauer and Strauss favor closer Germany-De Gaulle cooperation.
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1964-65 hunting seasons dates outlined in Kansas
Pratt Kansas AP reports the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission has not yet set the 1964-65 hunting seasons as population statistics are gathered. Standard opening dates are in effect: prairie chicken on the first Saturday in November October 7th? No this year. pheasant on November 14. quail on November 21.
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Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
George C. Moore Commission
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