Johnson Dropped If Plans and Presidential Possibilities
Washington AP observes President Johnson has dropped the if in considering his own nomination and removing Kennedy from possibilities. He will campaign widely by plane train helicopter and motorcade possibly with a running mate handling most trips. Officials note Labor Day Detroit rally tradition and Johnson’s Midwest focus with trips to California and Southern routes. Johnson aims to stress prosperity and foreign policy while avoiding a decisive TV debate with Goldwater, as James Marlow signs off.
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Rooney and Van Dyke to clash in fall TV ratings battle
Hollywood reports that Mickey Rooney will face Dick Van Dyke this fall as networks shift time periods for new and returning shows. Rooney stars in a family comedy about inheriting a resort hotel, while ABC aims to position him opposite The Dick Van Dyke Show. At 20th Century Fox, Peyton Place sets are being built on site including a Peyton Place Hotel and Fire Department within the studio complex.
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Rock Island to Abandon Trains
Washington AP reports the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Rock Island Rail to discontinue its train service, signaling a major cut back in routes as officials consider implications for passengers and freight. The move follows regulatory approval and reflects broader shifts in rail operations nationwide.
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Scientists Set for More Lunar Exploration by US Agencies
Pasadena AP report notes Jet Propulsion Laboratory prepares for Surveyor missions after Ranger photography. Surveyors will be heavier, feature shock absorber legs, and aim to photograph pinhead objects. early launches planned, with cross fertilization of staff from Ranger program.
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Weather Summary From Page One
Cloudy to partly cloudy across regions with hot and humid conditions through Wednesday Isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers in northern Arkansas southeast Missouri and coastal Louisiana highs 90s to low 100s Low tonight mid 70s to low 80s Arkansas forecasts 94 to 104 for Wednesday Louisiana 92 to 100 Missouri 92 to 103 with some variation by area
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Moon Surveyor system details and landing plan described
The article explains Ranger findings and Surveyor design features. It notes a moon crust with a dust layer, pad footed legs, and a crash landing method. Retro-rockets slow descent from 9000 feet per second to zero near impact, then a controlled landing with extendable arm and stereoscopic cameras for 3D viewing.
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Russellville to Get a New Plant
MEMPHIS RP The tube department of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co plant here will move to a new tube plant at Russellville, with about all 3,000 Memphis workers possibly absorbed into other jobs. Russellville plant slated for completion about Jan. 1.
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US warships pursue missing craft after flare up off North Vietnam
The defense chief and top military commander said the craft was last seen in flames and may have sunk while a night reconnaissance mission failed to locate it. The State Department called the engagement unprovoked and planned a protest to Hanoi. Rusk and McNamara briefed Senate leaders on the latest developments.
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Action Sought Against Reds by SATG VietiNe Panier MS
A terse report notes demands for action against Communist forces. The United States should take decisive steps. The item reflects anti communist sentiment and calls for government response.
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Bu Khanh
Eried ‘Ion
United States
Castro ties alleged violence to Castro, Urrutia says
NAMI Fla AP Former Cuban President Manuel Urrutia accuses Fidel Castro of instigating racial violence in the United States. He cites Castro’s Havana broadcasts and Radio Free Dixie by Robert Williams, who fled Monroe NC after a kidnapping indictment, as evidence of Castro stirring “American Negroes.”
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Parrots Stolen From Belle Vue Zoo in Manchester
Two parrots were taken from Manchester's Belle Vue Zoo. Officials expect to recover them. one parrot screeches Belle Vue while the other says my name is Nelly and I live all Belle Vue.
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England
Belle Vue Zoo
Nelly
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