Johnson Orders FBI Probe of Harlem Riots
President Johnson directed a full FBI investigation into Harlem riots, denouncing violence and lawlessness and informing acting New York Mayor Paul Screvane of ongoing federal inquiry into possible violations of federal law. White House spokesman George E. Reedy released the statement stressing protection of life and safety for all citizens.
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Johnson
FBI
Harlem
New York
Paul Screvane
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Screvane
George E. Reedy
White House
Georgia
Mississippi
New York City
Goldwater Seeks Quiet Campaign Ties With Johnson
Senator Barry Goldwater hints at a pact with President Johnson to keep civil rights tensions calm and urges strict enforcement of voting rights laws. He says he would welcome a formal meeting if Johnson makes the proposal, aiming to avoid inflaming the campaign.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
White House
George Reedy
Goldwater
Republi
Rioting Strains Harlem and Brooklyn as Police Blockade Grows
Uproar in Harlem eases while Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant sees a 300 strong crowd clash with bottles and window smashing. Demonstrations prompt City Hall picket lines against police tactics. 157 arrested, 33 officers injured, 87 stores damaged.
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City Hall
Harlem
Michael J. Murphy
Robert F. Wagner
Paul Screvane
Screvane
125Th Street
Second Avenue
Keating Javits Oppose Goldwater at This Time
Senator Keating of New York said he cannot support Barry Goldwater for president at this time and may reconsider later. Senator Javits echoed the stance, opposing Goldwater and urging Republicans to stay in the party while not backing Johnson. Keating outlined a review of Goldwater’s record on human and foreign needs as Congress nears its end.
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Arizona
Chicago
Washington
Rockwell
George Lincoln Rockwell
Goldwater
Washington National Airport
Johnson
Senate
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N.y
Barry Goldwater
Keating
Jacob K. Javits
Javits
San Francisco
John Birch Society
Sen
Stock Market Index Slips for New York Closing
In New York AP reports the closing average for 60 stocks at 3159 down 9 points. The market ends lower amid light volume with tech shares among losers and mixed gains elsewhere.
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New York
Journal-World Delivery Plan for Summer Absences
Advertisement urges readers planning a two week or longer summer absence to have the Journal-World mailed daily during the period. The notice emphasizes convenience and continuity of news service while away.
Ex Legislator Among Seven Kansans Killed in Mexico
Seven Kansans or former Kansans died in a traffic crash in Tijuana. The deceased include former Kansas state representative Robert E. Behee and his wife Patricia and their daughter Pamela, plus Eldon G. Luehring, his wife Margaret, and two children Janet and Bruce. Four other relatives were injured, and Felipe Morales faces charges of multiple homicides. Behee and Luehring were active in Leavenworth civic groups.
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Mexico
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kan
Robert EK. Behee
Patricia
Eldon G. Luehring
San Diego
Behee
Paula
Robin
Augusto Ferrer McGregor
Felipe Morales
Morales
Plaza Monumental
Luehring
Julius Kaaz Construction Co
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Chapter
The
Chamber
Jaycees
Dorothy Behee
Cuba Signals Widening Door to Talks With U S
Armed Forces Minister Raul Castro said Cuba is prepared to meet the United States at the bargaining table anywhere anytime to discuss necessary issues. He added that reconciliation requires no preconditions from either side to succeed.
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Santiago, Cuba
Cuba
United States
Armed Forces
Raul Castro
Castro
Schendel Quality Pest Control Ad
Local ad lists Schendel Quality Pest Control with a new address at 6th and Minn for pest control services.
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Schendel
6Th & Minn
Adv
President Johnson Visits Kennedy Grave in Silent Prayer
President Johnson paused at John F. Kennedy's grave for a minute of private prayer in a hush as tourists watched. He made an impromptu stop while returning to the White House from a Pentagon ceremony, kneeling at Kennedy's grave beside the infant buried there.
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Washington
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
White House
Pentagon
Kennedy
John Kennedy
New Police Chief Troelstrup Aims to Ground His Role
Lawrence's new police chief William A. Troelstrup says he will spend weeks getting his feet on the ground studying personnel and town problems. He notes citizen cooperation and political stability as reasons for taking the job after resigning from Kansas City. He plans to push a comprehensive police regulations manual as a guiding document for all officers. Troelstrup is a Missouri graduate and FBI Academy alum, calling police work a high calling and professional field requiring specialized training.
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Lawrence
William A. Troelstrup
Troelstrup
Kansas City
City Commission
Missouri University
Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy
Police
Lawrence City Commission eyes Project 800 contract on hold
Store owners in the 800 block massachusetts plan rear remodeling to create a continuous sidewalk and canopy. Fred Bunny Black says alley work delays extend to fall and warns stores not to risk conflict with ongoing improvements.
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Lawrence
Fred
Bunny) Black
Massachusetts
Vermont
Black
Eight straight hot days hit Lawrence area
The Journal-World notes 8th straight day with 90 degree or higher temperatures in Lawrence and a 100 degree mark reached or near by 2 p.m. Thermometers show 99 degrees by afternoon. Forecast calls for fair skies and continued heat with thundershowers unlikely to provide relief.
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Journal-World
Heavy ambushes in South Vietnam kill and wound many
Viet Cong guerrillas staged two ambushes near Chunong Thien Province injuring and possibly killing multiple government troops. A U.S. spokesman said casualties were heavy with at least one American wounded and transported to Saigon. Government planes and helicopters battled VC forces.
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Viet Nam
South
U.S
Chunong Thien
Vi Thanh
Quao
Eos Nowt
Vianneo
Chuong Thien
U.S. Navy
South Viet Nam
Roy L. Johnson
William C. Westmoreland
7Th Fleet
Johnson
South China Sea
North Nam
Rate Cut Approved for KP&L by Kansas Power and Light
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a $413 000 annual rate reduction for Kansas Power and Light Co affecting 157 487 customers. The plan filed last Thursday lowers rates due to decreased federal corporate income taxes and averages 2.61 dollars per residential user per year.
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Topeka
Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas Power and Light Co
Weather Update for Northeast Kansas Hot With Showers
Northeast Kansas forecast calls for fair skies and heat through Wednesday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. High around 100, low tonight mid 70s. Temperature readings show varied times from 4am to Midnight with yesterday reaching a high of No and low of 74. Record high 113 in 1939 and low 47 in 1944. Wednesday sunrise 6:12 a.m. sunset 7:42 p.m.
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Lawrence
U. S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
Journal-World
Kansas University
Kansas
Seek the Truth in All Things Explorer Conference Theme
The Second National Explorer Delegate Conference will run August 16 through 20 at Kansas University with about 1200 Boy Scouts of America explorer troops expected to attend. Kaw Council members Terry Alley and Kenneth Thompson will represent, and delegates will reside in KU residence halls with meals at the Kansas Union.
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Kansas University
Boy Scouts of America Explorer
United States
Kaw Council
Terry Alley
Roeland Park
Kenneth Thompson
Shawnee
Lewis, Templin
Gertrude
Explorer Scouts
DC Senate approves cone sales ending 1921 ban
The Senate passed a bill to end a long standing DC ban on selling solid milk products in small packages, including ice cream cones. The change lifts a 1921 law and clears the way for summer sales this year.
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Washington
Senate
White House
District of Columbia
Enthusiasm Grows Here On Thursday Sidewalk Bazaar
Lawrence merchants anticipate the fifth annual Sidewalk Bazaar drawing over 15 000 shoppers. The event runs Thursday from store hours until 830 pm with 630 pm special new merchandise sales. Activities span Massachusetts Street Malls Hillcrest and Dillon s Plaza with booths arts crafts food and rides.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Hillcrest
Dillon’s Plaza
Lawrence Art Guild
Kansas University
Massachusetts
Dillon's Plaza
McCrory Otasco
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
W. D. Forbis
Scials
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