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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
10
The Senate nears a final roll call on the civil rights bill with a Friday vote possible after an 81st day debate. Leaders expect swift House passage if the Senate approves, and President Johnson could sign before July 2.
In Geneva the Soviet Union signaled a revised approach to eliminating bomber aircraft. Valerian Zorin indicated a new Kremlin plan will modify the Jan 28 proposal for total destruction, aiming to address American objections while keeping a flexible stance amid ongoing talks with 16 other nations. US officials showed interest after Zorin’s remarks.
Henry Bubb of Topeka leads Kansas uncommitted delegates to the Republican national convention. He is a savings and loan president and state Regent chair who faces voter mail and candidate pressure while balancing business and politics. He has supported Goldwater Scranton and previously Rockefeller, and has attended conventions since 1928 without serving as a delegate.
The Kan sas University Museum of Natural History showcases Comanche the horse, last survivor of Custer’s 1876 battle. Visitors, including KU Music and Art Camp participants, learn how the horse with Myles Keogh’s saddle earned a special stall and a glass case, while mounting expenses remained unpaid.
AP tally shows Barry Goldwater with 361 first ballot votes from binding state laws and conventions, plus pledged delegates totaling 40 who will back him. The total reaches 361 from California 86 Indiana 32 and 213 from state conventions, with additional pledged delegates bringing overall support toward the 677 needed for the nomination.
President Johnson declined Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's offer to serve in South Vietnam. Sources say Kennedy suggested a role, but Johnson thanked him and asked him to remain in the Justice Department. Naysayers speculate on a Kennedy Johnson ticket amid political tensions.
Local stores say topless bathing suits will not be stocked here as of now. County and city officials deem it a moral leadership issue rather than a crime, and store managers foresee little local demand while noting it remains a sociological topic for warm weather chatter.
One man, Samuel V. Findley Jr., is jailed on two burglary and larceny counts. a warrant is out for Orval Ridinger. The Christmas Eve burglaries at Lone Star Lake near Lawrence involved cabins owned by Les Murray and Carl Broeker, with fishing gear and a 21 inch TV among items taken. Loot was linked to sales in Junction City and Kansas City as investigators followed tips from Arkansas sources.
Miami a 20yearold mother is considered worth $417000 to her husband over his lifetime, an economics professor testified in circuit court. Dr Roy Lassiter Jr based the estimate on average salaries of a public school teacher and a domestic servant during Wright E Sarvis homicide suit against Seaboard Air Line Railroad following a car train collision last November.
The U S Weather Bureau issues a severe weather warning for Lawrence and Northeast Kansas through 8 p m. A line from Topeka to Waterloo and beyond is under threat with scattered severe storms, possible tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Tonight skies likely partly cloudy with cooler temperatures.
Douglas and Jefferson counties brace for a sparse Democratic field as incumbents Harvey Booth Earl Wilson and Larry Crum vie for county and state posts. Filing closes Saturday noon and party changes are due July 4. Republicans contest for sheriff register of deeds and Second District Commissioner with several incumbents and former officials running.
New York closing shows the 60 stock index at 308.2, down 0.4 points from the previous session. Investors weighed mixed economic signals as shares retraced early gains and large cap losses led declines.
Scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening with possible hail and a tornado risk. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Friday with a low around 65 and a high near 80.
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