Johnson's tough path to major legislation in 1984 race
The piece analyzes Lyndon Johnson's potential to push through Congress, contrasting his harsher style with Kennedy's calm approach. It considers risks of entrenchment, and notes the Republicans’ challenge to knock Johnson out while Johnson defends his record and Kennedy's legacy, amid a brutal presidential contest.
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Cyprus Crisis Deepens As Makarios Aims To End Guarantees
Cyprus sees continued cease fire in Nicosia amid mounting violence as Makarios vows to dissolve Britain Greece and Turkey guarantees. He says treaties must be abrogated to end the Cyprus sovereignty pact, while monks die in a monastery raid near Nicosia. Turkey denies, Ankara cautious about upsetting peace arrangements.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Weather Forecast Update
Arkansas will be clear to partly cloudy and warmer tonight with lows in the 30s and a Friday high from 54 to 66 degrees. Partly cloudy and mild conditions continue into Friday. Louisiana forecast calls for partly cloudy to warmer weather through Friday with tonight’s lows 36 to 42 and Friday highs 58 to 64 degrees.
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Arkansas Weather Forecast Promises Unseasonable Warmth
The Associated Press reports a warming trend begins today with unseasonably high temperatures through Saturday. Tonight's lows are 36 to 42 degrees, Friday highs 48 to 64, and fall skies are expected as southwest winds bring milder air. Snow in Northeast Arkansas should largely melt by weekend.
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Arkansas Regional Forecast Highlights by AP
Central Arkansas will see clear to partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight through Friday with lows in the 32 to 37 range and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Northwest Arkansas expects clear tonight, mild Friday with highs 60 to 66. Southwest and Southeast regions report clear to night with lows 34 to 39 and highs around 58 to 68. Northeast Arkansas shows clear night, with lows 30 to 36 and highs 54 to 62.
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Weather forecast for South and Arkansas regions
South and East Missouri expect fair skies with a warm trend. Highs reach 45 to 50 in the east and upper 40s in the southwest, with mostly fair to partly cloudy tonight and Friday and little overall temperature change. Lows tonight mid 20s east to around 30 southwest. Arkansas shows clear to partly cloudy and warmer through Friday with highs around 50s and lows 25 to 35.
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Martin to Be Argentine Envoy
President Johnson plans to nominate Edwin M. Martin a veteran Foreign Service officer as ambassador to Argentina. The 55 year old Dayton Ohio native will succeed Robert McClintock, with the White House signaling he may take another important post soon. The announcement noted the government's commitment to treaties and full application.
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World Marks New Year With Global Celebrations
Revelry and peace messages opened 1969 around the world. Times Square drew an estimated 300,000 for the countdown while Grand Central hosted a large charity party. Fireworks lit the Berlin sky as Parisians honked on the Champs Elysees and Buenos Aires residents tossed paper calendars from windows. President Johnson attended multiple Austin parties then returned near Johnson City. Khrushchev toasted at the Kremlin and Pope Paul VI led Mass in St. Peter's. Japan rang temple bells and offered prayers at year's start.
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Seeks Post of Late Sen Allen Posts for Arkansas Senate
Dr. John D. Miller aged 42 of Brinkley filed today as a candidate for state senator from the 26th Arkansas Senatorial District. The move follows the death of the late Senator Allen and sets up a contest for the seat. Miller is described as a physician active in local affairs seeking to represent the district in the state legislature.
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Parole Board Grants 52 Paroles on New Year Day
LITTLE ROCK AP Fifty two prisoners were paroled New Year's Day by the Arkansas Pardon and Paroles Board. Miller an optometrist signed a corrupt practices pledge and a Democratic loyalty oath in the secretary of state office. He is Brinkley city director serving a second term and a Paragould native seeking the district post Allen held.
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Philadelphia Police Brace for Violence
About 1,100 officers faced mounting tension as Gov. Orval Faubus recommended executive clemency for nine inmates. Among those to be released were murder convicts R. L. Conyers and Andrew Patterson, with Conyers freed January 8 and Patterson January 7.
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Mummers Parade Faces Civil Rights Picket Threats
Civil rights groups including CORE plan pickets at the Mummers parade amid warnings from Lewis Smith that chapters from Brooklyn and neighboring Chester will join protests. Philadelphia officials pledged nonviolent precautions with enhanced police presence to ensure the parade proceeds despite potential opposition.
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