Johnson Seeks GOP Votes in New England Tour
President Johnson campaigned across six New England states defending his Vietnam stance and pro‑GOP programs, noting a Boston bedside visit to Sen. Kennedy. He drew large crowds, trained reporters on his policies, and warned against extending war into Asia while refuting calls to confront the Communists with broader bombings.
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Security Push Aims At President Killed Threats
Senate Republican Leader Dirksen backs Mansfield plan to move presidential security legislation to top priority when Congress returns in January. He warns quick action on a federal crime to assassinate the president or vp could force rework next year. White House safety committee seeks overhaul following Warren Commission findings ahead of Kennedy Dallas visit.
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Harris Survey Race Issue Increases Anxiety
Harris survey data show rising anxiety as race issue coverage expands in national discussions. Analysts note public concern grows with ongoing debates, polling shows heightened sensitivity among communities and policymakers.
BMG Eyes Nixon For Cabinet On Goldwater Campaign
AP dispatch reports Senator Barry Goldwater weighing former Vice President Richard Nixon as a potential secretary of state if he wins the nomination. Wagner notes Goldwater told reporters he might appoint Nixon. Nixon unavailable for comment. Goldwater also said he would consult Eisenhower and other leaders as he campaigns.
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Billion Dollar Expansion Planned for Lake Norman Area
Duke Power announces a one billion dollar Lake Norman expansion to attract three billion dollars in new industry. The plan includes five generating stations on the Catawba River complex with potential nuclear power and a first station, Plant Marshall, near Terrell in Catawba County, due next spring. Governor Sanford notes substantial tax gains and regional growth tied to the hydroelectric river development and the Lake Norman dedication.
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Tropical Storm Hilda Forms Near Cuba
The Weather Bureau reported a disturbance near Cuba developing into a tropical storm named Hilda. At 11 a.m. advisory, its position was near 21.8 N 84.5 W, moving west at 12 mph with top winds around 40 mph in squalls north of its center.
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Georgia sight-seeing adds to Oct trip across states
Mrs. Johnson plans local excursions during the October 6 to 9 itinerary through Virginia North Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana. The group includes several states and local stops as part of the travel schedule.
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Southern Swing Mrs LBJ Maps Southern Tour
President Johnson will accompany wife Lady Bird on a 31 stop eight state southern campaign train swing departing Washington at 6 45 a m. The trip includes universities in Greensboro and Tallahassee with Mrs Johnson to travel across the South joining at first stop in Alexandria Virginia. Daughters Lynda and Luci will join during travel days to assist in speeches.
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The Silent One Harpo Marx Dies After Operation
Harpo Marx, 75, died Monday night at Mt. Sinai Hospital after surgery. Wife Susan and two of his four sons were at his bedside. The famed member of the Marx Brothers was known as the silent man on stage yet ordinary offstage as he walked Beverly Hills streets unrecognized.
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Mother and six children found dead in Detroit suburb
In Troy Michigan a mother and her six children were found hacked and beaten to death in their home. William G Gravlin 30 a former Royal Oak firefighter and mental patient is in custody on a separate charge. The seven victims include Mrs Gravlin 40 and five children from a prior marriage. Notes on each body read I love you Im sorry it couldnt be helped. The police labeled the victims as Gravlins family. The exact death time remains undetermined though Gravlin was found at 740 a m.
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