Johnson’s bid now official for Democratic nomination
Sen Lyndon B. Johnson formally declared his candidacy six days before the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. He said he expects to be nominated and noted other contenders for the nomination lagged on important Senate votes while he led as Senate majority leader. The piece also covers Brin ton’s draft move for Rockefeller, Nixon’s frontrunner status, platform committee debates on social security funding for the elderly, and reactions from Symington Truman Brown and Stevenson supporters.
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Los Angeles
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New York
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Harrisburg
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Pat) Brown
Massachusetts
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Pennsylvania
Missouri
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Florida
Texas
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See Johnson Nomination On Fifth Ballot
Washington AP reports Lyndon B. Johnson aims to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination by the fifth convention ballot. Kennedy leads in polls with about 50 percent, Johnson cites momentum and plans a Los Angeles news conference after next events.
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British Labor Leader Dies
Aneurin Bevan dies at 62 in London after a December abdominal operation. Bevan, deputy Labour leader and noted orator, was dogged by illness rumors and famed for fierce socialist stance. He died peacefully at 1:20 p.m. at his home as wife Jennie Lee stood by.
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Hugh Gaitskell
Cuba Expropriates U.S. Property Over Sugar Row
Fidel Castro's cabinet authorized expropriation of American property in Cuba to back a new sugar policy. The decree ties compensation to U.S. sugar purchases and premiums, and signals retaliation for U.S. moves against Cuba. President Eisenhower indicated possible U.S. action if a Soviet base appears in Cuba, with OAS and regional defense mechanisms in mind.
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Eisenhower rejects Rockefeller claim of weakened U S strength
President Eisenhower at a news conference dismissed New York Governor Rockefeller’s assertion that American military strength has declined. He criticized Khrushchev’s interference in the presidential campaign, defended current defense spending, and noted Democratic Congresses largely supported his military budget. Rockefeller’s views are his own.
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Seven Hurt In Auto Crash At Hughes Corners
Seven persons were treated after an auto crash at Hughes Corners at 1 am. Winifred Bys, 47, of Walworth, had a forehead laceration and abrasions and was admitted to St Vincent Hospital. Others, all treated and released, included Eugene Bys, Texie Harvey, Robert D. Harvey, William Graiser, Leons Harvey, and Forest Harvey, with multiple lacerations. Investigating officers cited Winifred Bus for failing to stop at the Route 6 light, causing the collision with Texie Harvey on Route 1. Damages to both cars were about 1100.
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Buffalo
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Clough Landmark To Be Razed In Corry City Council Action
Corry officials consider demolishing the Clough Building at East Main and South Center. City Solicitor Roger Brown says a sidewalk dig for an underground kitchen could create hazards after demolition. Mayor Kinley orders an on the spot inspection by city leaders to decide how to proceed and ensure proper fill to prevent settling.
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Direc~ Tor
Victor A. Ward
Scholarship Winners Named for Erie County Teachers
National Defense Education Act scholarships awarded to 90 Erie County teachers the largest group in years. Recipients will pursue summer study in mathematics science counseling journalism and radiation at universities including Penn Kansas Minnesota and Allegheny areas named Felix Matthews Merle Welsh William Rohde Paul McInerney and Mrs Allene Hosier. Five youths recount a bear story on Lake Ontario involving a 470 pound animal after spotting what looked like a log.
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Felix Matthews
University of Pennsylvania
Union City Area High School
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Syracuse
William Rohde
Allegheny
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University of
Democratic split tests shaping convention kingmakers
Pre convention shakedowns pointed to Pennsylvania and California as potential kingmakers in the Democratic nomination fight. Kennedy appears favored by both delegations and may win on the first ballot if undecided states line up, while Symington and Johnson backers pursue rule changes to curb a surge. The outcome hinges on roll call handling and party faction maneuvers.
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Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
California
Past June weather report compared with past years
The past month was clearer than the prior year’s storms though it had two rainfall events, including nearly two inches over two days starting the 1th and over an inch and a half on the 29th and 30th. Temperatures ranged with a high around 80 and a low near 50, cooler 34 on the seventh, with sun more than half the days.
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Parachutist Hodson Dies In Colorado Jet Tragedy
Air Vice Marshal Keith J. B. Hodson, 44, deputy chief of operations at North American Air Defense Command, was killed after bailing out of a disabled T33 trainer in Colorado Springs. A top Canadian airman, his rank equates to a U.S. major general.
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North American Air Defense Command
Canada
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Council Okays Deed For Church
City council with a quorum approved a quit claim deed to clear title for a church land parcel near Ballreed Street and East Main. The Assembly of God property, bought at county sale after back taxes, now receives a clean title for the new church building site.
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New Phone Books Coming for Erie County
New telephone directories will be delivered throughout Erie County by Friday, July 15. S. W. Phillips, Erie division manager of General Telephone Company, announced a three day number change schedule. Starting July 18 Camb ridge Springs Union City Riceville Corry will switch to new numbers. Erie North East and Phillipsville on July 16. Edinboro Fairview Girard McKean Waterford on July 17 with a two by five prefix system using two-letter office prefixes.
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