Goldwater Promises End to Draft and Smaller Federal Government
Prescott speech launches Goldwater campaign vowing to end the draft and shrink federal power. He attacks Johnson on the Selective Service, calls for peace through preparedness, and stresses local governance for social programs while pledging a stable economy and restraint on federal intervention. Rep. Miller to attend in New York.
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New York
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Goldwater Opens Presidential Bid in Prescott Arizona
Sen. Barry Goldwater formally launched his White House campaign in Prescott believing a groundswell can overcome President Johnson despite trailing in polls. A crowd of about 35 000 was expected as Goldwater began a four day push, while Johnson planned a Detroit Labor Day kickoff.
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Ariz
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Arizona Capital
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Senate
Senate approves health care and payment boost for elderly
The Senate passed a bill creating a health care program for the elderly under Social Security and increasing cash benefits for all on the rolls. The 60 to 28 vote sends the measure to the House amid a looming battle. The plan would raise Social Security benefits by over 3 billion and taxes by about 3.5 billion, with about 18 million people eligible for health benefits and 20 million receiving higher retirement checks.
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House
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Congress
Poisoned Dog Reports Alarm Riverside Area
Douglas County officers investigate several poisoned dogs in the Riverside area northwest of Lawrence. Unsuspecting children may encounter the poison. cruelty to animals carries up to one year in jail and up to 250 dollars fine or both.
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Douglas County
Rex Johnson
Riverside
Lawrence
Ralph King
Postponed Break in Lawrence Weather Remains Warm
An expected cooler spell in Lawrence was delayed as a weather front lagged. The U S Weather Bureau forecast partly cloudy skies and cooler temps tonight and Friday with 40 percent thunderstorm chance. Lawrence hit 92 at downtown by Wednesday, KU station logged 91, and the all time record for the date is 109 set in 1947.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Kansas University
Lawrence Public Schools Near Completion of Summer Plant Improvements
Summer improvements at Lawrence public schools are close to finish with Lawrence High School addition nearing occupancy this month. The project totals 204 067 dollars and includes a business education unit central admin office and classroom links plus installations by B A Green Construction Norris Brothers and Huxtable Electric.
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Carl S. Knox
David E. Prickett
Charles Marshall
Topeka
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Huxtable Electric
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Robertson and Ericson
Dick Johnson
Khrushchev to Confer With Chancellor Erhard in Bonn
Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed to visit Bonn for talks with Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, announced by the government press office. He made the offer in Prague through Soviet Ambassador Andrei Smirnov. Khrushchev is in Prague for East bloc leader meetings amid reports of a new Soviet policy toward West Germany.
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Ludwig Erhard
Andrei Smirnov
Prague
West Germany
Malaysia Declares Emergency Over Indonesian Offensive
Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced a state of emergency to confront an Indonesian airborne assault in Malaya. Security forces report Indonesian paratroopers killed, while Malaysians face possible death sentences for arms possession. The U.N. was asked to address what Malaysia calls naked aggression.
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Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Indonesia
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Malaya
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Afalanin
Vl Widalay
Singapore
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Sarawak
Sabah
Humphrey to Visit Missouri on Sept 14
Senator Hubert Humphrey, Democratic vice presidential nominee, will help start the state campaign in Missouri with a speech in St. Louis Springfield and Kansas City on Sept 14. Senators Stuart Symington and Edward V. Long announced the plans Wednesday.
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Minnesota
Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Missouri
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Edward V. Long
Humphrey
St. Louis
Springfield
Kansas City
Banks to Close for Labor Day Holiday in Lawrence
AP reports New York stock averages and market activity as context. The notice states that the banks of Lawrence will not be open for business on Labor Day Monday September 7th marking a legal holiday.
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Arizona
New York
Kenneth B. Keating
Lawrence
Trash Is Big Undertaking In Lawrence
Lawrence sanitation runs a self funded operation with 31 workers nine refuse trucks and 21 special trailers collecting about 700 cubic yards weekly. The landfill sits east of the city on 8th Street along the Kaw River and is kept covered daily to deter vermin. Hutchison, superintendent since 1960, notes the system is beneficial and open to accept materials beyond household trash with special pickups available on request.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Sanitation Department
George Hutchison
Mass
Hutchison
8Th
Kaw River
Ray Wells
Wells
Weather Outlook Northeast Kansas Tonight and Friday
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with about 40 percent chance of rain across the northeast. Lows near the mid 60s. Friday highs expected in the 80s.
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