Season openers spark state football hope for championship bid
Alabama and Au burn opened their seasons boosting fan optimism that both clubs can reach Thanksgiving undefeated, fueling talk of a mythical national title. The Tennessee Valley mourns George R. Dempster, a longtime Knoxville figure, former mayor, TVA supporter, and respected manufacturer.
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Alabama
Auburn
George R. Dempster
Knoxville
Tennessee Valley
Citizens For Tva
Dempster
Critics in Washington Stance in Election Forecast
The piece argues that ongoing national and world events until Election Day will draw critics Goldwater and Miller into telling the country how actions should have been handled. It contends such critics rarely win votes and often wear out their welcome.
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Washington
United States
Goldwater
Miller
Hearst Papers Back Johnson Humphrey Ticket for First Time Since 1932
Hearst newspapers in New York Los Angeles San Francisco Baltimore Boston Albany New York Seattle and other cities endorse Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey for president and vice president. Editorials praise the pair as confident stable experienced leaders guiding the nation toward strength and honor.
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Hearst
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Baltimore
Boston
Albany
N. Y
San Antonio
Seattle
Washington
The Nation Faces Presidential Baiting in 1964
The piece defends Lyndon Johnson against character attacks by Goldwater supporters while denouncing political mudslinging. It notes that such baiting dates to early U S history and argues voters should judge leaders by policy rather than smear, citing Meg Greenfield and a general pattern of scrutiny across parties.
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Lyndon Johnson
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Alabama
Sen. Goldwater
George Washington
Meg Greenfield
the Reporter Magazine
Americree
White House
Lynda Bird Johnson News in Athens Draws Mixed Spotlight
Washington notes that Lynda Bird Johnson drew both attention and criticism at the royal wedding in Athens. Palace circles complained the president sent his daughter, while others praised her poise as special ambassador and her Greek outreach work including a tour of Crete and the Corinth Canal.
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Washington
Athens
Anne Marie
Lynda Bird Johnson
Palace
Greece
Lynda
Europe
Bill Helis
Prince Charles
Britain
Astoria Beach
Asteria
Atlantic
Crete
U.S. Air Force Base
NCO
American Community School
Corinth Canal
Acrocorinth
Corinth
NBC
American Museum
Old Corinth
Mycenae
Agamemnon
Halandri
United States
Constantine
Ain
Lynda Bird
Ceme
Living Today by Arlie B Davidson
A column by Arlie B Davidson lists marks of good adjustment in social settings. It urges observing others, entertaining children, ease with people, and respectful humor as foundations for social competence and rapport.
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Living Today
Arlie B. Davidson
Social traits of a cooperative person
The passage lists behaviors showing a cooperative personality. It notes valuing friendship over victory in debates, belonging to social groups, being a confidant for others, preferring company over isolation, and acting with a sense of obligation and influence within society.
Women Form a Quarter of Australian Workforce
A report notes that women make up 25 percent of Australia's labor force, highlighting progress in female participation across industries and potential gaps in certain sectors.
Puzzling New York City Civil Rights Poll Results
A New York Times poll shows deep contradictions in white attitudes toward civil rights and party support. It finds 80 percent oppose school integration via pairing, 57 percent backed Kennedy in 1960, 61 percent would back Johnson, and mixed views on Johnson’s handling of civil rights. Voter protest appears high while Democratic support remains steady.
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Washington
New York Times
New York City
City ‘School Board
Kennedy
Johnson
New York
Wagner
Nixon
Lesson from Britain on brevity and televised campaigns
Marquis Childs notes Britain plans a three week campaign with three parties allowed free TV time, contrasting it with costly American races. He highlights Churchill’s legacy, Goldwater’s quotes, and the ongoing debate over nuclear deterrence and disarmament while Britain contemplates its own choices ahead of an October 15 election.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
White House
The
House of Commons
Urchill
Churchill
Kay Halle
Congress
Manchester
Halle
Winston Church
Nazi Germany
Fulton
Czechoslovakia
This Day In History September 23 1964 Highlights
This Day In History notes September 23 1964 as the 267th day of the year with 99 days remaining. It cites Maj John Andre’s capture at Tarrytown on this date in 1780 and his execution as a spy on October 2.
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John Andre
Tarrytown
N.Y
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Andre
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Spirit of Christ
W. Kenneth Pope
Little Rock
Ark
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Natural Council of Churches
Drew Pearson
Lbj’s
George Vournas
David Lawrence
Temorate
Woodford
Frances Langidy
Dent
Future Homemakers Association
Corporation
Decatur Plastic and Engin
Matera Tenanr
Sgt
H. L. Thornton
North Alaba
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