Democrats Move to Nominate Johnson by Acclamation
Atlantic City reports that Democrats seek to end public squabbling over Southern seats and nominate Lyndon B. Johnson by acclamation for president. The choice for vice president was likely Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey with possible backing by others, while Mississippi Alabama seating disputes loom.
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Atlantic City
UPS
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Barry M. Goldwater
William E. Miller
Hubert H Humphrey
Humphrey
Senate
Bill Hayes
Temple
Repub
Minnesota
Eugene J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Washington
George E Reedy
Minneapolis
Mississippi
Alabama
Freedom Party
Insted
Texas
Goldwater
Delegates Named To VFW District Meet
District 13 Commander Fred Shipmar of Plainview and officers from across the district visited the David Brown Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars Tuesday night. Plans for the district convention to be held next weekend in Canyon were discussed. elections named John Pyle, George Shine Robinson, Charlie Lane and Raymond McFarland as leaders with McFarland also elected local Junior Vice Commander to fill the office. Visiting officers included Louis Berg of Wellington, Department Inspector, and Post District Commander D. McClung of Plainview.
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District 13
Fred Shipmar
Plainview
David Brown
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Canyon
Childress
John Pyle
George
Shine) Robinson
Charlie Lane
Raymond McFarland
Louis Berg
Wellington
D. McClung
Pilain- Mac
Hayes Attacks Rep Pool On Voting Record In Childress
Temple Republican Bill Hayes attacked Rep Joe Pool for flip flopping on civil rights poverty aid and foreign policy citing votes for food stamps against poverty packages and credit to Russia. He noted Pool chaired a House committee seat as a campaign tactic and called a mailed poll at taxpayer expense phony.
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Bill Hayes
Temple
Rep
Joe Pool
Dallas
Pool
Childress
Hayes
Russia
Un-American Activities Committee
House
House Rules Committee
UAAC
Texas
Mrs Sparkman Hangs Up Postal Hat After 28 Years
Linnie D. Sparkman retires from Childress Post Office after 28 years of service starting May 16 1936 becoming the first woman to retire from the office. She received a gold wrist watch at a August 22 dinner and plans to enjoy time with family. Her retirement formalizes August 28 with Postmaster Warner Stevens presenting a merit certificate from Postmaster General Gronouski. She hopes to spend time fishing and with her children and grandchildren.
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Linnie D. Sparkman
Childress Post Office
Postal Service
Childress Office
Childress
Warner Stevens
Showers Drench Childress Area with Varying Rain Amounts
Lightning and thunder moved through the Childress area this morning bringing rain. Totals ranged from .19 inches at the FAA air field to .85 inches in southeast Childress, with other readings including .60 at Northfield and .30 inches in Kirkland.
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Childress
FAA
The
Air Field
Northfield
Tell
Floyd Biddy's
W. E. Andrews
Residence Robbed and Vandalized in Childress
The Harlen Lawrence residence at 711 Avenue was robbed and vandalized between 1 30 and 3 p m yesterday. Mrs Lawrence went to Childress General Hospital leaving the back door unlocked. Missing items include linens a brooch and a watch the thief took a paint spray gun and sprayed walls with lipstick as additional vandalism.
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Harlen Lawrence
Avenue
Four Players Claim Perfect Bridge Hands in Richmond
Four bridge players at a Richmond suburb Community Center reported each received perfect hands in a rubber game. One player flashed her cards. odds against such a deal were astronomically high, and the group claimed the hand was never played as the deck was reused after the preceding hand.
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Richmond
England
UPI
London
Rich
Minor Robberies Cleared Up Confession Leads to Jail
Forest Gene Vinson of Childress confessed to stealing $15 from Jimmy Brinkley and several small items from unlocked cars. He was tried in County Court and received 60 days in jail.
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Forest Gene Vinson
Childress
Vinson
Jimmy Brinkley
Hurricane Cleo Aims Florida Coast After Cuba Landfall
Hurricane Cleo moved across central Cuba with 80 mph winds after killing 22 and causing at least 63 million dollars in damage. U S forces prepared in Key West with ships and planes readied, while Red Cross dispatched 14 disaster specialists to south Florida. Forecasters said intensity could rise again once Cleo reaches open waters near the Florida Straits.
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Miami
UPI
Cuba
Florida Keys
U. S. Naval Base
Key West
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Atlanta
South
Florida
Florida Straits
Cleo
Texans Plan Johnson Birthday Hoedows In Atlantic City
Democrats host Texas size celebrations in Atlantic City for President Johnson and his running mate pick. The President's Club gathered 2500 donors at the Dennis Hotel for a secret guest list with Humphrey expected. A Perle Mesta dance at the Claridge, with Meyer Davis and Lester Lanin bands, decor includes carnations and a pink donkey. Johnson's 56th birthday party Thursday invites all, outside the hall on the Boardwalk, no loyalty oaths required.
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Atlantic City
UPI
Texas
Johnson
President's Club
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Dennis Hotel
Society
Meyer Davis
Claridge Hotel
Lester Lanin
New Jersey
Four VFW Auxiliary Members Recognized for Attendance
Four members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary received recognition for faithful attendance at a Tuesday meeting in the Veterans Building. Nora Brown Donna Mills Christine Holland and Virginia Hassell were awarded watch charms. The group announced monthly family nights on the second Tuesday, with the next event on September 8 featuring a pot-luck supper supervised by the women. Attendees included Ellen Wasson Maybell Carlson Lois Arnold and Bettye Estes.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Veterans Building
Nora Brown
Donna Mills
Christine Holland
Virginia Hassell
VFW
Mmes
Ellen Wasson
Maybell Carlson
Lois Arnold
Bettye Estes
Viet Nam Situation Is Termed Serious
Rioting after Khanh resignation kills four patients at a Da Nang hospital run by an American doctor. Protests erupt as military council gridlocks on a successor, with violence spreading to Da Nang and other cities. A Roman Catholic priest reportedly killed amid the unrest.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
UPS
da Nang
Neguyen Khanh
Bo Thanh
U.S
Viet Nam
Nepal Leader Plans Visit To Childress In September
Amir Lama of Nepal will visit Childress from September 20 to 22, announced Joe Thurman of the Chamber of Commerce. The Nepal legislator aims to see America and observe its politics, with planned stops including a ranch, during a visit arranged through the Governmental Affairs Institute.
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Nepal
Childress
Amir Lama
Joe Thurman
Chamber of Comerce
Board of City Development
Lama
Norway
Japan
National Panchayat
Darjeeling
India
Gyaneshwar
Kathmandu
Zonal Panchayat
Government of
Darjeeling Students’ Association
Darjeeling Youth Federation
United States
America
Governmental Affairs Institute
Dallas
Amarillo
Two Cars Collide at U S 83 and 287 No Injuries Reported
Moderate damage to both vehicles as two cars collided at 7 25 p m yesterday at the U S 83 and 287 intersection in the west city limits. J O Hix Jr of 287 Was driving west while Chester E Joslyn of Hopkins Minnesota drove south. Joslyn received a ticket for failure to grant right of way.
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U. S. 83
J. O. Hix, Jr
Chester Edward Joslyn
Hopkins
Minn
Joslyn
CofC Members Asked to Return Ballots and Questionaire
Members of the Chamber of Commerce were urged to return ballots and complete the questionnaire indicating desired committees to serve on. Ten were nominated to fill seats as directors in the upcoming vote.
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Cofc
Chamber of Commerce
Old Settlers Association Meeting Planned Friday Evening
The Old Settlers Association will meet at 7 30 p.m. Friday in the City Council room to conduct their session and discuss upcoming events.
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Old Settlers Association
Major local district to open Monday in Childress
One of the largest businesses here, the Independent School District, plans to open Monday. J W Hamilton told Rotarians the district covers 603.7 square miles with a budget over 579000, payroll 485869. Reeves noted football team depth, scrimmage with Crowell at 8 p m Thursday. Terrell reported 438 students enrolled so far across grades with a target around 455.
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Childress
J. W. Hamilton
Rotarians
LeRoy Reeves
I. D. Russpoke
Ray King
Dick Hughett
Reeves
Crowell
Garland Terrell
Pete Nipper Residence Robbed Near Loco and Dodson
The Pete Nipper residence between Loco and Dodson was burglarized as the Nippers were away for harvest. The back door glass was broken and items were taken though not listed. The incident was announced by the Sheriff's Department.
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Pete Nipper
Loco
Dodson
Sheriffs Department
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