LBJ Celebrates 58th Birthday at LBJ Ranch
President Johnson marks his 58th birthday in Texas hill country after a West tour that included Idaho Colorado and Oklahoma. He urged Soviet US cooperation on nuclear danger and attended Denver University events amid large crowds and a space research grant ceremony.
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Dissident Negroes Plan Cicero Walk
A dissident group derides Martin Luther King Jr.’s housing agreement with Chicago officials as a betrayal and plans to march Sunday in Cicero. King canceled his march after a 10 point program. Cicero police warn to enforce the law if any march occurs.
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Western Democrats Favor Humphrey. Kennedy Not Considered
Western Democratic leaders say they oppose replacing Vice President Humphrey with Robert Kennedy on the 1968 ticket. Delegates from eight of eleven states in the Western Democratic Conference say there is no sentiment for dumping Humphrey, noting Humphrey’s popularity and his complementary pairing with Johnson.
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California
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Oregon
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Texas
Weekend Weather Here in Lawrence Forecasts Fine
Lawrence area weekend weather looks excellent for most activities with highs in the 85 to 90 range and mild 70s tonight. Winds stay light and there is less than a five percent chance of rain through Sunday. The KU Weather Station records show a recent 92 degree reading on Aug 17 and a 84 degree high on Friday, with last 80s seen last Saturday.
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Enrollment At District 497 Set For Monday
Elementary students must enroll Monday by last name groups in their buildings before attending classes. First day is Sept 1 on a half day, with Sept 2 also half day. No school Sept 5-7 due to Labor Day weekend. Sept 8 is the first full day and kindergartners start half days with teacher conferences Sept 1-8.
Hurricane Faith Aims Toward Bahamas and Florida
Faith churned west-northwest near the Caicos and Grand Turk with seas near 75 mph. Officials warned the Bahamas to brace for powerful squalls while Florida eyes the storm as it nears, with scientists canceling seeding tests but readying for possible reactivation.
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Orientation Starts September 11 for KU Fall Term
KU announces orientation week begins Sunday September 11 for new students. Activities include social events and placement exams as enrollment peaks at a record 15 125 students for the 101st year on Mt Oread. Officials note enrollment proceeds through September 16 with classes starting September 19.
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Lawrence Chamber welcomes Keith Winter new manager
Keith Winter, 31, Baylor University 1957 graduate, takes over as Lawrence Chamber of Commerce manager. He aims to make Lawrence the best city in the Midwest, leveraging the university, retail market and strong economy. Winter plans internal and external changes to energize the organization of about 600 members.
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Vinland Grange Fair Winds Down With Busy Final Day
The 59th Vinland Grange Fair enters its last day with events including the 100 yard dash jumps and relay races after two days of judging tractor contests and a horse show. Fair officials report better attendance and strong entries across beef sheep and hog divisions with about 180 entries in the large horse show. An amateur show rounds out the schedule tonight as crowds gather.
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Gerald Moore
Encephalitis Toll Reaches Eight in Texas
The encephalitis death toll in Texas rose to eight, with seven deaths in Dallas and one in Corpus Christi. Suspected cases numbered 102 in Dallas, with 77 confirmed, and 85 in Corpus Christi, 20 confirmed.
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Corpus Christi
Daily Letter From Home Promotion
A brief home delivery notice urging readers to have the Journal-World sent to their address. Includes a phone line for inquiries.
Local Schools Struggle With Staff Shortages
District 497 faces a statewide teacher shortage as administrators scramble to fill vacancies before students return. Asst. Supt. Robert Ramsey cites acute needs in industrial arts and mathematics and gaps at junior high and high school levels. The district has 397 personnel, with 84 new teachers and a continuing lack of two speech therapists.
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Ramsey
Weekend Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Light Winds
Forecast favors fair conditions through Sunday with highs in the mid to upper 80s today and near 90 on Sunday. Lows around 65 to 70 tonight. Rain chances under five percent and light winds. Includes past readings and sun data.
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