Johnson's Remarkable Convention Triumph Swings Democratic Nominations
Lyndon Baines Johnson delivered a masterful showing at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. He secured his nomination and named Hubert Humphrey as his running mate in a dramatic, tradition breaking sequence. A Kennedy film tribute sparked a 13 minute stand and applause as Goldwater criticized Johnson's leadership.
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Global tensions and storms loom as 1964 politics collide
Goldwater denounces Johnson for failing to address core issues in alliances and crises while Kennedy signals a new political path in New York. Hurricane Cleo devastates Florida's Gold Coast as Pope Paul VI laments divisions. Vietnam and Congo unrest persist, Cyprus violence flares, and Johnson backs Humphrey as successor plan unfolds.
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Judge Grants Six Probations in Morgan County Court
Circuit Judge James N. Bloodworth granted probation to six defendants on Friday, with five denied and three continued. Probations went to James Junior McDonald 17 Danville five years for burglary. Alton Eugene Nelson 17 Danville 2 four years for burglary. Jessie Dow Bolton Jr. 38 Leighton three years for distilling. John Wayne Dotson 20 Hillsboro two years for grand larceny and related property charges. Arnold Reed 19 Trinity two years for grand larceny. Denied probation were Willie Parks 53 Town Creek for whisky transport, J. B. Penchion 31 Town Creek for grand larceny, Raymond Paul Guyse 22 Decatur for buying and concealing stolen property, and Billy James Jones 35 for grand and petit larceny with related sentences. several appeals noted. Cases Pride Dawson, Leroy Busby, and Bobby Cheatom continued to future dates.
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Former Deputy in Good Condition After Shooting at Hospital
Felton Dutton a former Lawrence County deputy sheriff was listed in good condition Saturday at Lawrence County Hospital after being shot in the leg Thursday night. Hershel Lindsey was released on 750 bond after being charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with the incident.
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Uncertainty Dominates Stocks Amid Auto Strike Fears
Markets faced mixed signals as hopes and fears over a possible auto strike weighed on trading. The Dow rose slightly while the AP average fell, volume slipped, and Chrysler and GM showed activity as traders eyed labor talks and a looming strike deadline.
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Soybeans Hold Firm as Reports Prompt Market Rise
Chicago AP reports soybean futures firm on crop reports with gains around 8 cents for deliveries. Corn and rye edged up about 3 cents, wheat and oats up about a cent, amid rainfall doubts and bleak Midwest prospects. Government demand outlook and Quaker Oats caution add to strength in soybeans by week end.
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Legend Says Young Washington Guided Silver Dollar Across Rapahannock
The tale claims the famous silver dollar crossed the Rap pahannock River with guidance from a young George Washington. The legend persists in local lore and historic anecdotes about early American rivers and the future president.
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