Hoffa and six others found guilty of pension fraud scheme
The Teamster president James R. Hoffa and six co defendants were convicted of conspiring to drain the union pension fund of 25 million through fraudulent loan applications. Hoffa already carries two prior convictions including a five year sentence and a 10000 dollar fine for attempted jury fixing. In party affairs Senator John O Pastore Rhode Island chosen as Democratic keynoter in late August while the Republican choice is a quiet, low key figure.
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Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
John O. Pastore
Rhode Island
Sen. Pastore
Senate
Dreamer preacher vows faith in world healing
John Rutland of Central Methodist Church in Decatur proclaims himself a dreamer who envisions Kruschev's conversion world peace racial harmony and a universal church. He argues dreams spur pursuit of Christ's kingdom despite loneliness and mockery.
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Kruschev
Brotherhood of Man
Church
Earth
John Rutland
Central Methodist Church
Decatur
Alabama Education Faces Need for Higher Commission
The editorial argues for the creation of an Alabama Commission on Higher Education to outline aims and gain experience. It contends public support should shift funds from local schools to state funded colleges, blaming reapportionment delays for underfunding and stressing higher education as key to Alabama's economic and social future.
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Commission On Higher Education
Alabama
Alabama Commission On Higher Education
Fascist Talk at King Ranch Visits Shocks Costa Rica leader
Costa Rica's President Francisco Orlich, during a stake at King Ranch Texas, protested fascist talk by hosts after dinner and gloating over Kennedy's death. The trip showcased the ranch’s 837000 acres, screw fly factory, brush clearing machine, oil wells, and vast feudal empire while political coverage noted civil rights stance.
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Washington
Costa Rica
King Ranch
Texas
State Department
Francisco J. Orlich
Kennedy
Orlich
Bob Kleberg
Klebergs
Australia
Argentina
Peru
Castro
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Coatesville
Kentucky
Lexington
Latin American
Parental neglect harms child upbringing and goals
The piece argues adult desires can override parenting duties leading to neglect of a child’s mental emotional social moral and religious needs. It cites juvenile court cases and stresses parental influence during early years, urging attention beyond wealth and social status. Socrates is invoked on weighing priorities for children.
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Socrates
Johnson weighs vice president pick amid Kennedy backlash
President Johnson may name Senator Mansfield or Senator Humphrey as his running mate as tensions over Kennedy’s religious appeal enter the Democratic convention. Backlash from Kennedy supporters could push Johnson to choose a Roman Catholic like Mansfield to balance the ticket. Mansfield, 61, long Senate veteran, World War I veteran, mining and academic background, embodies public service as a standard for the vice presidency.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Bobby Kennedy
Atlantic City
John F. Kennedy
Wrenrentering
Humphrest
Rey
Mansfield
Chefer
Senate
John
Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Union
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Montana School of Mines
Montana State University
House of Representatives
New York Herald Tribune Inc
Kennedy vs Johnson alters Goldwater bid in 1964 race
The piece notes President Johnson's rejection of Robert Kennedy as a potential Democratic running mate, undermining Goldwater supporters who hoped Kennedy would win him new ground with civil rights groups and urban voters. It describes Kennedy’s appeal, Johnson's conciliatory stance, and the factions within Kennedy loyalists aiming to influence the ticket.
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South Vietnam
Johnson
Washington
Barry Goldwater
Robert Kennedy
Goldwater
Kennedy
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Kenedy
Bobby Kennedy
Mote
William Scranton
Scranton
White House
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
This Day In History August 4, 1964 Highlights
This day marks Britain declaring war on Germany and mobilizing the army in 1914, with Germany invading Belgium and Russia and Wilson issuing neutrality. Other notes include Coast Guard established in 1790, a 1914- era summary, and local items such as tomato yields, stray dogs drive, bond refinancing bids, a cheese plant plan, and hospital administrator vote of confidence.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Woodrow Wilson
Frank White
Athens-Limestone
Lawrence County
Sam P. McClendon
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Denver Alexander
University of Pennsylvania
King Farm
James Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bob Shelton
Tobin Armstrong
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Richard Kleberg
Congress
Santa Gertrudis Ranch House
Alice Gertrudis
USA
David Lawrence
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Adlai Steven
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
U.S. Coast Guard
J. B. Ragsdale
Decaturs Daily
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