President seeks FBI probe of kickback in district stadium contract
President Johnson asks the Justice Department to request the FBI investigate Sen. Williams's charge that builder Matthew McCloskey paid a 35000 kickback on the D C Stadium contract. Williams claims 25000 funded the 1960 campaign. Reynolds says 10000 to him, 25000 to Baker for campaign aid.
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Washington
Johnson
FBI
John J. Williams
Rdel
Matthew McCloskey
Williams
Senate
White House
George Reedy
Justice Department
Sen. Williams
Reedy
Democratic National Committee
Don B. Reynolds
Reynolds
Robert C
Bobby) Baker
Baker
R-Kan
House District Committee
William N. McLeod Jr
Dole
McLeod
House
D.C
Congress
House Administration Committee
Donald G. Hall
R-Mo
Hall
American Bar Association
Stock Market Index Closes Up Slightly in New York
The closing average for 60 stocks in New York rose to 316.8, an increase of 0.5 points as trading ended.
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New York
Weather Summary Northeast Kansas With Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a few thunderstorms. Low 70s to 75. Cooler Thursday with a high near 86. Temperature readings show 90, 74, 74. Yesterday high 91 low 65. Record high 112 in 1947 and low 62 in 1952. Thursday sunrise 5 52 p.m. sunset 6 49 p.m. Fred and Oscar Rumsey owners Rumsey Funeral Home.
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Kansas
Sgt Alvin C York Dies At 76 Hero Of Argonne
Sgt Alvin C York, famed World War I hero from Pall Mall Tennessee, died at Veterans Hospital Nashville at 10 40 a m age 76 after a decade of illnesses. He single handedly killed 25 Germans and captured 132 in the Argonne Forest in 1918 earning the Medal of Honor and later fame in film. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Nashville, Tenn
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
Argonne Forest
France
York
Veterans Hospital
Gracie
Pall Mall
Tenn
Nashville
Cumberland Mountains
Betsy Lowrey
Alice Franklin
Pail Mall
Edward York
Church of the Nazarene
Alvin, Jr
Indianapolis
Woodrow Thomas
Andrew
Argonne
Gary Cooper
Congress
Michigan primary reshapes races with Peterson upset and Dingell gain
In Michigan, Rep. John Dingell defeats Rep. John Lesinski in a reapportioned district as Elly Peterson wins the Senate nomination, signaling a notable Republican turnout lead and Romney’s strong renomination margin. Detroit backlash questions loom ahead of the 1964 race.
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Detroit
John Lesinski
D-Mich
Michigan
John Dingell
Elly Peterson
U.S. Senate
George Romney
Lesinski
Romney
George Higgins
Neil Staebler
Health Care Plan Gains Senate Support Amid Uncertain Fate
The Senate approved an aged health care plan as an amendment to a Social Security bill by 49 to 44, a landmark for President Johnson though House prospects look slim. Votes split largely along party lines with four GOP defectors. The measure, linked to the King Anderson plan, faces a battle in conference as supporters seek final passage.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Johnson
Senate House
Barry Goldwater
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Sens
Clifford P. Case
New Jersey
Jacob K. Javits
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Thomas H., Kuchel
California
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
King-Anderson
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
John F. Kennedy
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Kennedy
Pomona Dedication Planned With Labor Day Activities
Osage Lakes Association schedules dedication of Pomona Reservoir near Lake Pomona Kansas with ceremonies led by Harold Ensley and a crowning of Miss Lake Pomona from 10 candidates. Notables include Gov John Anderson and Maj Gen George Walker. Ski shows by Lake Lotawana club, parking and facilities arranged for Labor Day weekend crowds.
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Osage Lakes Area Association
Lake Pomona
Lawrence
Russell Crites
Roy Rogers Jr
Normal Pool
Pomona
Harold Ensley
Kansas
George H. Walker
Missouri River Division
Corps of Engineers
Omaha
Jackson Graham
Office of Chief of Engineers
Washington
Lake Lotawana
Kansas City
Crites
Rogers
Osage Lakes Association
Iowa certifies Johnson Humphrey on late ballot
Secretary of State Synhorst approved the Johnson Humphrey certification for the November ballot after a late filing. He said the decision was his alone and that elections should be decided on merits, not technicalities. Democratic leaders admitted error while White House officials pressed for a lenient interpretation of the law.
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Des Moines
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Iowa
Synhorst
Hultman
Snyhorst
Johnson- Humphrey
Democratic State Central Committee
City Commission Boosts Mosquito Control Plan
The Lawrence City Commission approved a stepped up mosquito control program using fogging and tree spraying in nuisance areas while continuing park spraying. A larvacide soap derivative and a low-toxicity insecticide were ordered to curb breeding and protect residents from encephalitis risk.
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Lawrence
Ray Wells
Wells
State Health Department
Sanitation Department
Cooler readings due here
A new cool front advances toward Kansas promising slightly lower temperatures on Thursday. Lawrence reached 91 by 2 p.m. today, with the high in the 80s forecast Thursday. forecasters expect partly cloudy skies and a chance of thunderstorms tonight and Thursday.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Mercury
U.S
Weather Bureau
Topeka
First Events Of KU School Year Begin Next Week
Students arriving at Kansas University will join a busy slate of activities starting with fraternity and sorority rush week. Events run Sept. 7 through Sept. 21, including open rush at Templin Hall, sorority parties, pledging, new student convocation, placement exams, and a series of campus social gatherings culminating in October open houses and football game festivities.
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Richard McCasland
Maple Lane
Gary Cooper
N. J. St
Kansas University
Blake
Government Research Center
Journal-World Photo
Templin Hall
Emily Taylor
Avalon Rd
Kansas Union
Lawrence
Memorial Stadium
Allen Fieldhouse
Mount Oread
Potter Lake
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Ku-Texas Christian
Union
The
Astronauts
Boulder
Colo
Hoch
W. Clarke Wescoe
Ku-Wyoming
School of Pharmacy
Businessmen's Noon Luncheon Planned at Weekdayt
A brief notice outlines a midday luncheon event for local businessmen. The item mentions a weekday gathering, likely in the town, with emphasis on a modest banquet setting and networking opportunities.
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Baker Case
Fred and
Oscar Rumsey
Rumsey Funeral Home
Ady
Sgt. York
Fee of Rights
Republican National Committee
Wayne County
O'Neil
State Board of Education
Peterson
Higgins
Sen
GOP
Arizona
Staebler
Earler
Evan Hultman
Harold Hughes
Mason City
Hughes
Hixons
Max Factor
Key Rexall
Gene Doane
Northwood Addition
Lawrence Planning Commission
Stough
Don Robertson
Dread
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