Nixon selects Hatfield as running mate candidate
Chicago AP confirms Vice President Nixon backs Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield to deliver Nixon’s nomination speech at the GOP convention. Discussion shifts over Rockefeller’s potential role while aides signal openness to options, including Seaton or Goldwater, with Morton weighing Rockefeller and Goldwater as possible rivals.
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NAM urges convention to reject new federal spending
The National Association of Manufacturers urged the Republican National Convention to oppose new federal spending programs when local governments or private initiative can provide services. NAM president Rudolph F. Bannon argued such spending burdens taxes and hinders capital investment for growth.
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Thunderstorms possible this area tonight and Friday
The forecast warns scattered thunderstorms may develop tonight and again Friday though not a heat threat. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 90s and a low near 70. Temperature reached 91 earlier today with a noon reading of 88.
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Lawrence
Kennedy expands New Frontiers to Hawaii and Alaska
Sen. John F. Kennedy announced the New Frontiers campaign will reach Hawaii and Alaska with whistle-stop style traveling. He plans to fly to Hawaii on September 1 then Alaska and Detroit for a Labor Day speech, aiming to campaign in all 50 states with Lyndon B. Johnson as running mate.
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Pierre Salinger
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
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State Group Set For Convention In Chicago
Kansas official delegation to the Republican National Convention will depart Kansas City at 12 20 p m Saturday aboard the Santa Fe Chicagoan with a club car chair car and diner. Stops include Newton Emporia Topeka and Lawrence before reaching Kansas City and the team will stay at the Bismarck Hotel in Chicago. A bus shuttle will transport delegates to the International Amphitheater during the convention. The group will return Friday with an afternoon arrival in Kansas City and Lawrence. Luncheons and entertainments are planned including a Sunday noon smorgasbord at Kings Holm and a special lunch with Kansas teenagers visiting the convention.
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Lawrence
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International Amphitheater
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Kings Holm
Charlie Edmondson Runs for Sheriff
A brief municipal race note highlights Charlie Edmondson entering the sheriff election with a stated aim of bringing experience to the office.
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Charlie Edmondson
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Reds Opposed On Congo Move By U S Says State
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter said the Soviet government seeks to obstruct United Nations efforts to restore peace in Congo. Beigsen intends to withdraw troops from the area as quickly as possible.
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Washington
Christian A. Herter
United Nations
N.Y
U S vows to keep Soviet troops out of Congo at U.N.
United States Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge pledged at the Security Council that Washington will do whatever is necessary to prevent any foreign military intrusion in the Congo. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov urged Belgium to withdraw and warned of possible effective measures if aggression continues.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Local Wheat Vote Expected To Tie To National Result
Douglas County wheat farmers vote in the local phase of the national wheat referendum to decide on continuing price supports and acreage controls for 1961. Officials expected a yes outcome with two thirds approval.
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Polaris Missiles From Sub Hit Targets on Atlantic Range
Two 28 foot Polaris missiles fired from the submarine George Washington reached 1 100 miles and hit planned targets in the ocean north of Puerto Rico. Adm. Raborn hailed the launches as a major step toward operational capability and deterrence from submerged submarines.
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Fla
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George Washington
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William F. Raborn Jr
Raborn
Gines
Puerto Rico
Gaiety Themes Propel Downtown Bazaar in Lawrence
The first Sidewalk Bazaar drew thousands to downtown Lawrence with a festive, heat hazy mood. Merchants reported record crowds, with Jim Pendleton of Montgomery Ward calling it the biggest sales promotion in seven years. Glenn Pierce promoted Ober's Junior Miss booth with modeling and lively entertainment as shoppers enjoyed air conditioned stores and a strolling band.
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Lawrence
Dwight Freeman
J. C. Penney
Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Division
Glenn Pierce
Ober’s
Junior Miss
Merchants Division
E. R. Zook
Chamber
Jim Pendleton
Montgomery Ward
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Miss Booth
Local Scouts Hold Centennial Park Jamborette
About 150 Douglas County Scouts join 16 locals heading to the 50th American Scout Jamboree in Colorado Springs. Lawrence area participants camp Friday night at Centennial Park and join Saturday activities led by Pelathe District leaders with a Campfire at 8 30 p m and a Sunday closing ceremony.
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Centennial Park
Colorado
Lawrence
Dean Milroy
9Th
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Pelathe
Jim Anderson
Order of the Arrow
Jim Kring
St. John’s
Wesley Keltcher
Joe Skillman
Bill Willee
Milroy
See GAIETY THEME Page 2 Stock Market New York AP
Closing average for 60 stocks stood at 215.8, down 2.0 points. The Market page notes activity in New York but provides no further context on listings or the trading day.
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Stock Market
New York
Record High Interest and Voter Registration in Lawrence
Lawrence faces a peak interest in the August 2 primary, city clerk Harold Fisher says. Registering totals yesterday reached 12,938, with about 495 likely changes of address, nearing a city record. Balloting will run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 18 sites including Allen Fieldhouse, with city hall extending hours to 10 p.m. on deadline days.
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Allen Fieldhouse
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Vacation Pak promotion on Journal-World ad page
An advertisement invites readers to include the Journal-World in vacation plans and to call for a Vacation Pak service or notify their carrier for travel arrangements and related advertising.
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Journal-World
Pak” Service
Adv
Weather forecast for Northeast Kansas with scattered storms
Partly to mostly cloudy and warm with widely scattered thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Lows around 78 tonight. Friday highs in the 90s. Temperatures show a 4 pm reading near 94 and a Friday high around 96 with a 70s low.
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