Johnson Faces Huge Tests As Congress Backs Domestic Push
President Johnson enters a crucial period with Congress, pushing for 30 bills while highlighting two early wins a tax cut and a civil rights bill. Senate action on civil rights is ahead, while medical care for the aged faces likely death in 1964. Johnson also seeks robust foreign aid and antipoverty measures amid expected House resistance.
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Khrushchev’s Stockholm visit under tight security
Premier Khrushchev grows restless under Sweden’s massive security ring as thousands of police and army units patrol, search, and monitor crowds. Reported incidents include a scowled reaction to a guiding arm in Goteborg and strict checks on staff at a royal banquet and palace luncheon.
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Missing Texarkana Man Joe Kirby Slain Mystery Body Found
Family of Joe Kirby confirms a skeleton found at Lake Texarkana matches their missing relative. Jack Kirby cites shoe and belt as same size and style and notes the body lacks an appendix, consistent with his brother's surgery. FBI findings support the identification and the Kirbys plan burial. Kirby disappeared after leaving his home one night.
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Home Loan Eligibility For 17 Arkansas Flood Counties
Residents in 17 Arkansas counties in President Johnsons disaster areas due to April floods qualify for FHA loans up to 12000 to replace damaged or lost homes. Gaither Johnson of the FHA announced the eligibility on Wednesday. Counties include Conway Chicot Cleveland Crawford Desha Faulkner Franklin Marion Monroe Perry Phillips Independence Lincoln Lonoke Pope and Stone.
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Dudley Dies Former AABL Leader in Louisville
Bruce Dudley, 72, former president of the American Association Baseball League and head of the Louisville Colonels from 1940 to 1949, died Wednesday in Louisville.
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Dr. Ross C. MacCardle Dies At 62 In Washington
Dr. Ross C. MacCardle, 62, principal cytologist at the National Cancer Institute's laboratory of pathology, an international authority on cell structure and function, died on Tuesday in Washington.
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Diplomat John Goodyear Dies After Brief Illness
John Goodyear aged 51 died in New Haven Connecticut after a 27 year career in the diplomatic service with postings across the world. He died Tuesday following a brief illness.
Negro Girl Becomes Benedictine Nun in Arkansas
A 20 year old from Jacksonville Florida Mungenia Delores Mungin renamed Sister Maria DePorres became Arkansas first Negro nun at St Scholastica Chapel Fort Smith. Ten white candidates also joined in a two hour ceremony presided by Bishop Albert L Fletcher. Nuns serve in hospitals and parochial schools across Arkansas Missouri and Texas.
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Scranton warns Goldwater nomination could defeat GOP
Miami AP report says Gov. Scranton argues Barry Goldwater's nomination would spur major GOP defeat this fall. He spoke en route to Miami seeking Florida delegates, insisting he would back Goldwater if nominated. Scranton noted Florida and West Virginia delegates, 16 of Florida's 34 pledged to Goldwater, others uncommitted.
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Boy Killed in Bicycle Collision in Forrest City
Nine year old Jack Lamar Cole son of Mr and Mrs Bob Cole Forrest City was killed when his bicycle struck the dual wheels of a truck Wednesday night In the incident Ralph Elderidge of Palestine was charged with negligent homicide and his bond set at
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Suits Rumor Put To Rest In Fort Smith
Fort Smith Arkansas Police Chief Bill Knox denied rumors that topless bathing suits were worn at Creek Mare Park Swimming Pool. He warned officers could be injured in transfers amid the chatter and said arrests would follow if complaints arose.
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Dr Lyman Standley Dies in Melon Park California
Dr Lyman Leroy Standley 79 a renowned authority on audio visual teaching died Tuesday. He was nationally recognized for his work in education and teaching media.
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