Goldwater Gains In Harris Survey After Convention
A Louis Harris survey shows Barry Goldwater up 10 points on Lyndon Johnson since the Republican convention though Johnson leads 64 to 36 percent. Goldwater gains are strongest in the South where he now leads, while the East shows a modest rise. The study notes undecided voters and regional shifts, with Goldwater needing broader gains to win.
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Khrushchev Attacks Goldwater at Polish Anniversary
In Warsaw Khrushchev denounced the Republican platform as warlike and warned against anti-communist threats as U.S. and British envoys protested attacks on U.S. policy by Gomulka. Gomulka also attacked Goldwater, questioning his electability amid the campaign rhetoric.
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Educators From Four States Face Civil Rights Funding Issue
In Memphis AP reports a five member team from HEW and education officials will meet about 120 superintendents and college presidents from Kentucky Mississippi Missouri and Tennessee to discuss compliance with the Civil Rights Act and the future disbursement of federal funds. The group will assess each district and institution for compliance and request evidence if compliant, or move ahead otherwise. The team plans a meeting in Atlanta Thursday.
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Atlanta
Ambassadors Walk Out After Gomulka Speech in Warsaw
U S Ambassador John Moore Cabot and British Ambassador Sir George Lisle Clutton left the room as Gomulka accused aggressive imperialist circles in the United States and West Germany of pushing the world toward war. British sources called the speech rough and tasteless while noting the dean of the Warsaw diplomatic corps’ departure.
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Third Man Charged in Ryan Mountain Robbery Beatdown
A third suspect has been charged in the robbery and assault linked to William T Bryant near Ryan Mountain. Billy Hammock 23 Somerville and Wilburn Callahan 28 Somerville plus Jack Pannell 18 Somerville are jailed without bond on robbery charges after Bryant lost about 24 dollars.
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Evans Named Democratic Nominee For Limestone District Four
At a special Limestone County Democratic Executive Committee meeting in Athens Lawrence W. Evans was chosen to represent District Four in the general election to replace the late Herbert Franklin Pugh. Evans 61 was Pughs former foreman and the committee planned to urge Gov. George Wallace to appoint him to finish Pughs unexpired term ending January.
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Athens CC To Let Contract For Clubhouse Building
Athens Country Club plans a new clubhouse replacing the 110 year old structure. Jack's Construction Company bid the low $67,715 for the project and the contract award was expected today to a Decatur firm. The facility will house a dining ballroom, locker rooms, a large kitchen and be fully air conditioned. The club has added 75 acres, bringing total to 142, and will expand nine hole course to 18 holes, with completion anticipated by Christmas.
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Ed) Craig
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