Goldwater bid faces tafted strategy in eastern states
Washington window analyzes how a conservative bid by Barry Goldwater mirrors the Taft era tactic of undermining a candidate by alleging weak appeal in key eastern states. It notes liberal Republicans fear a Goldwater nomination could fail in New York and nearby states, while Goldwater backers push math showing possible electoral success without big cities.
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Coolidge
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New England
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Washington
Texas boat shows draw owners and buyers in survey
Outdoor writer notes Texas shows in Houston Fort Worth and Dallas attract many participants. In New York 1050 surveyed, 66.4 percent owned boats and 13 percent of owners and 17 percent of non owners plan to buy. The 500 mile San Marcos to Corpus Christi race began with 60 plus craft and contestants live off the land with Armours Star-Lite Freeze Dried Foods for meals.
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Corpus Christi
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Houston Chronicle
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Armours Meat Co
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Scholarship bill would fund 100 Good Neighbor scholarships
A legislature approved a bill to provide 100 Good Neighbor scholarships to Latin American students annually. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ronald Roberts, originally had no country exclusions, but an amendment barred Cuban students from eligibility. The measure ties the 100 tuition scholarships to twenty countries.
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Okehed Austin
UPI
Ronald Roberts
Hillsboro
17-Foot Pole Vaults Near World Record Landmark
Monroe Louisiana reports John Pennel vaulted 16 feet 6 inches to beat a three day old unofficial world record and near 16-9 attempts in a meet with Northwestern Louisiana. Pennel has surpassed the 16-2 world mark held by Finland’s Penti Nikula and follows recent 16-5 by Sternberg at Penn Relays. Northeast Louisiana won the meet 81-60 as Groseclose notes two 16-4 vaults in practice.
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Brian Sternberg
Northeast Louisiana State College
Northwestern Louisiana
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Penti Nikula
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Sternberg
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Northeast Louisiana
Bob Groseclose
Northeast
Major League Results From Narrowly Split Week
American League games see New York 7 1 0 and Los Angeles 6 8 1 with late scoring. Minnesota poles ahead 8-1 as Cleveland and Boston endure rain delays. National League notes include St. Louis loss at 4-2 and Los Angeles at New York postponed by rain.
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Letter on Hotel Sale to Housing Authority Sparks Taxpayer Concern
A local citizen voices concern about the proposed sale of the Childress Hotel to the Housing Authority. He argues pressure on board members, urges less government control, and warns against government handouts while supporting free enterprise.
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Childress Hotel
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Housing Board
United States
Market Averages Edge Higher as Trading Volume Rises
Dow Jones industrials gain 3.68 to 721.38 while the broader market climbs with mixed results. Trading activity totals show 610000 in the first half day and 3500000 by 2 PM, with various sectors advancing modestly.
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Odor Threshold Claim for Mercapidin Noted
A chemical named mercapidin is said to have an extremely strong odor and may be detectable at a level of one part in 123 million in a quart of water, according to the Popular Medical Encyclopedia.
Senate Debates Poll Tax Change and Education Bills
The Senate weighs Creighton’s 25-cent poll tax proposal amid House moves to remove the fee. Legislative action includes San Angelo college and Pan American bills advancing, a hike in veterans land bonds, and a dispute over Odessa Junior College. Other items cover tax revision timing, vehicle load limits, and garbage dumping near highways.
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Galveston
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San Angelo
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Edinburg
Odessa Junior College
Frank Owen
el Paso
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George Parkhouse
Dallas
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Rotary Club Plans District Assembly Trip Tomorrow
M. K. Wilcoxson leads a water pressure program with landto at 2.17 psi when five feet of water rise. Officers and directors will attend the District Assembly in Littlefield. A special committee including Morris Higley S H Townsend Willard Williams and Gene Backwell will study club projects in Fair Park and give recommendations. Dr E E White of Lubbock and Metcalfe of Tulsa Rotarian guests. Jimmy Czewski and Leonard King also attend as student and guest.
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Littlefield
Morris Higley
S. H. Townsend
Willard Williams
Gene Backwell
Fair Park
E. E. White
Lubbock
Metcalfe
Tulsa Rotary Club
Jimmy Czewski
Leonard King
Roosevelt Pistol Stolen From Sagamore Hill
A 38 calibre pistol once used by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War was stolen from the Sagamore Hill home. Police reported the burglary occurred Tuesday, with the firearm taken from a display case. Other briefs note Hodg es predicting 39000 new jobs from distressed area projects and Adm Harold Page Smith assuming command of the Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk.
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UPI
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Cuba
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Tuesay
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Sagamore Hill
Washington
Commerce
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Norfolk, Va
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U.S. Atlantic
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Kennedy
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New York Boxers Floyd McCoy Draws Lew Moses
Floyd McCoy aged 178 from New York fought Lew Moses aged 181 in New York and ended in a draw.
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UPI
Floyd McCoy
Drew
Lew Moses
Temperatures Record Highs and Lows Over 24 Hours
The 24 hour period from 12 noon Tuesday to 12 noon Wednesday reached a maximum of 73 degrees at 5 pm Tuesday and a minimum of 47 degrees at 6 am today. The garbled text shows weather data with times and readings across Tuesday and Wednesday.
SMU Tops Texas In Southwest Conference Golf Match
SMU and Texas split in a Southwest Conference golf match with SMU’s Rod Bliss shooting a 70 to earn medalist honors as SMU edges Texas 3 1/2 to 2 1/2. In Seguin Southwestern University defeats Texas Lutheran 6-4 in Big State Conference baseball as David Kruger goes 3-for-5 with three hits.
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