Demos End Convention With Big Rally For Johnson Humphrey
Democrats close their convention with a large rally honoring Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen. Hubert Humphrey. They outline plans for an overwhelming victory over Barry Goldwater and then head to the LBJ Ranch Texas to map autumn strategy. The birthday celebration for Johnson marks the end of the event with 4000 guests.
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Johnson 56 today after Democratic renomination
President Johnson, age 56, wins overwhelming party endorsement for a full term and boasts doctors confirm his fitness for an active life. He paced a White House run and met Humble Humphrey during a birthday celebration before flying to Atlantic City to accept the nomination amid a tribute to Rayburn Roosevelt Kennedy.
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Goldwater says Humphrey nomination dispels Johnson era myth
Sen Barry Goldwater said Humphrey’s vice presidential bid destroys the myth that President Johnson runs a conservative administration. He argued Johnson’s choices show differences between parties and criticized imminent Vietnam negotiations as potentially a Communist giveaway. Goldwater spoke from a yacht off Santa Catalina Island amid campaign travel.
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No Stone Unturned For LBJ's Image
Atlantic City coverage describes Johnson's 1964 Democratic Convention staging a dramatic, image driven nomination process. The piece notes Jackie Kennedy's absence, Johnson naming his running mate, and a highly choreographed show intended to outdo Goldwater supporters. It also critiques hotel capacity, service, and atmosphere affecting delegates. The report highlights Luci Johnson and family public appearances, the convention hall setup, and attendee impressions of Atlantic City as a site.
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Johnson
John Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy
California
Johnson Tactics Highlight Democratic National Convention
At Atlantic City the Democratic convention shows Johnson crafted a nearly flawless process. Delegates nominated Johnson by acclamation and Humphrey for vice president without floor fights. The party adopted a broad platform with little dissent amid Johnson’s careful planning.
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Severe thunderstorm forecast edges Lawrence area
The U S Weather Bureau warned of severe storms and possible tornadoes across parts of north central to eastern Kansas. Lawrence and nearby Douglas County lie near the alert zone as mild, damp conditions give way to potential hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes this afternoon and early evening.
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Johnson to Nominate Your Boy This Evening
Call to Muriel Brings News from Atlantic City reports President Johnson informing Mrs. Muriel Humphrey at 6:35 pm that they will nominate her son that night. Mrs. Humphrey reacts with humor and anticipation while relaying the White House assurances of support.
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Baldwin Group Presents Night of Entertainment at Vinland Fair
Baldwin's Commercial Club hosts an 8 pm program at the 57th Vinland Grange Fair with Pat Beedles as MC. The three day event at Vinland Fairgrounds near Lawrence features piano, guitar, and vocal acts by local performers, a ventriloquist act, Maple Leaf Queen candidates introduced, and new tractor contest events with prizes from area merchants.
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Pharmacology Society Ends Kansas Meeting With Barbecue
Four days of research reports symposia and panels wrapped up for 625 pharmacologists at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics fall meeting held at Kansas University. attendees enjoyed a lawn barbecue hosted by Chancellor W Clarke Wescoe and his wife. Dr Wescoe helped plan the local arrangements.
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Stock Market Closes Higher With 60-Stock Average Up
New York closing figures show the 60 stock index rising to 313.2, up 1.2 points on the day. The AP reports overall gains in trading with notable strength in broad market leaders.
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Miami Braces As Cleo Strikes Coast
Hurricane Cleo pounded Miami with 115 mph winds wrecking storefronts and downing towers. Looting erupted as power failed and fires ignited. one looter in critical condition, a warehouse destroyed, and six rockets lashed at Cape Kennedy as the storm moved north along Florida’s coast.
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Humphrey May Visit In Kansas
Sen. Hubert Humphrey is likely to visit Kansas possibly Sept 16 for a fundraising dinner in Topeka and perhaps Kansas City. President Johnson may appear in Wichita. Kansas Democrats view Humphrey as a strong VP pick and see Kansas as vital for 1964 votes and prestige.
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Kansas
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Wichita
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Junction
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Mrs. JFK Welcomed At Atlantic City Reception
Mrs John F Kennedy arrived aboard the Caroline to a warm reception at Atlantic City airport. She wore a white coat as she descended with other Kennedy family members including Jean Smith Pat Lawford and Eunice Shriver.
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Weather outlook for northeast Kansas shows showers tonight
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and early Friday morning. Generally fair Friday afternoon and cooler. Temperatures range from near 68 to 88 with a 4 pm reading of 81. Record highs and rainfall measured.
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