Devastating Hilda Slams Cajun Coast Killing and Wreck
Hurricane Hilda battered southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi with 120 mph winds and tornadoes. Officials reported at least 20 dead and 115 injured as the storm toppled a water tower at Erath, forced evacuations, and disrupted towns from LaRose to Galliano. Federal aid was sought as rescuers searched rubble and National Guardsmen aided Civil Defense crews amid rising floodwaters.
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New Orleans
Hilda
Here
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya Bay
Franklin
Louisiana
Mississippi
LaRose
Red Cross
Civil Defense Authorities
Erath
Abbeville
St. Mary Parish
Chester Boudoin
Erbon W.wise
National Guardsmen
Raceland
Civil Defense
Galliano
Golden Meadow
Chalmette
Johnson Wears Assorted Hats
Lyndon B. Johnson appears as the central figure in a profile that outlines his roles as president candidate campaign manager and strategist. The piece emphasizes his all-encompassing control and meticulous attention to campaign details.
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Johnson
Congress adjourns leaving major issues for campaign
The Senate and House ended the 88th Congress on a quick adjournment and head home for elections. Johnson faces pressure on health care for the aged and Appalachian revival spending as Senators push for a post election session and a fast return for the 89th Congress. A $1.1 billion tax appropriations bill and veterans pension measures were among the last actions passed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Johnson
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
Appalachia
White House
Goldwater Is Called Frightening by Johnson
President Johnson labeled Senator Barry Goldwater as the new and frightening voice of the Republican party. He rejected Goldwater’s charges of being soft on communism and accused him of impulsive, imprudent, and erroneous statements. Johnson dismissed claims of secret treaty proposals to curb nuclear weapons.
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Washington
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Republican Party
Gold
Yankees clinch AL pennant as Mets topple Cardinals
New York finishes with an 8-3 win over Cleveland giving Yogi Berra his first pennant as manager. In St Louis the Mets defeat the Cardinals 15-5, tying for first with the Reds and Phillies as Cincinnati and Philadelphia chase the final day drama. A three way pennant playoff could occur if Mets and Phils win.
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NEW York
New York Yankees
Cleveland
St. Louis Cardinals
Yanks
Indians
Yogi Berra
Yankees
Casey Stengel
Ralph Houk
Berra
St. Louis
Stengel
Mets
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
Coleaders
San Francisco
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Cards
Phils
Reds
Cincinnati
Yankees clinch pennant as Pepitone drives in four runs
Howard and Joe Pepitone delivered four more runs helping the Yankees rally past the White Sox who were eliminated despite a 7-0 shutout of Kansas City. Berra and teammates celebrate a pennant clinch after being counted out weeks earlier while Baltimore and Chicago fate hung in the balance.
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Howard
Joe Pepitone
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City
Berra
Yankees
Baltimore
Chicago
Barry Goldwater Seeks Social Security Support Tour
Goldwater promotes Social Security protection during a five day campaign across three Midwestern states. He accuses the Johnson White House of blocking amendments to Medicare and links the move to cost of living increases for beneficiaries. He also urges the President to be candid with the American people about foreign dealings.
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Social Security
Toa Te Cam
Senate
House
Johnson
White House
Galesburg
Goldwater
Hurricane Tornado Ravages Bayou Lafourche Fishing Village
A hurricane spawned tornado ripped through Bayou Lafourche, killing at least 20 people and destroying 30 or more homes. Coast Guard helicopters retrieved bodies while Civil Defense and local shelters aided remaining residents in Raceland and nearby areas.
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Larose
Associated Press
Jack Thornell
New Orleans
Coast Guard
Eddie St. Marie
Civil Defense
Ed Callais
Callais
Navy
Raceland
St. Ann Hospital
T. M. Barker
Parish Civil Defense
Ipetce Cotant
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Landry
John Landry
the Weather Bureau
L Gov
John McKeithen
Picayune
Hammond
Baton Rouge
Thibodaus
Mandeville
Bay St. Lewi
Guilt of
Mexico
Wado
Saul Pett
Lyndon B. ‘Johnson
Lee
Barry
Campaig
Thomasville
Readeo
Wake Forest Carolina
N. C. State
Clemson
Ga. Tech
Southern
Cal. Mich. State
Rips Bayou Fishing Village
ED McCusker
Stanley Bernard
Ernie
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