Ike Endorsement Tilt Aims To Stop Goldwater at GOP Nomination
Uncommitted GOP leaders bank on Dwight D. Eisenhower to shape the pre convention race against Barry Goldwater. They foresee Eisenhower possibly tipping the field toward Henry Cabot Lodge Richard Nixon or William Scranton while fearing a strong conservative showing could cost the party in November. Nixon Lodge and Scranton emerge as main contenders as Eisenhower weighs politics and unity.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Goldwater
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Eisenhower
Henry Cabot Lodge
Viet Nam
Richard M. Nixon
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Lodge
Nixon
California
Scranton
Johnson Spurs Rail Settlement
President Johnson pressed for a voluntary rail settlement ahead of a looming nationwide strike. He indicated a definite decision by next Monday after private talks with mediators and negotiators for five unions and about 200 railroads. The five unions represent roughly 200000 workers opposing proposed work rule changes that could cut pay and jobs.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
George Reedy
White House
Prisoner Escape Hoax Ends in Field Capture
In Calhoun Georgia on Tuesday a drunken inmate slipped free as the sheriff's wife opened the jail bullpen a second prisoner chased after and claimed he would help. Both suspects were recaptured in a nearby field on Wednesday.
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Calhoun, Ga
Hughdon Davis
Russia Attacks U S Plan for Arms Freeze at Geneva
At the 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva the United States proposed a pause on nuclear missiles and bombers without full international inspection. The Soviet Union criticized the plan arguing it would expose defense secrets to spies while Fisher defended a strict control system to prevent stockpile growth.
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Geneva
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Tsarapkin
Fisher
Johnson
Rescuers In Idaho Star Mine Press On For Miner
Rescuers worked through the night to reach 47 year old miner trapped at the 7000 foot level in the Star mine Idaho's largest deep zinc mine. One man died in the accident and crews neared the trapped man Barney McCoy near dawn. Reed Peck 41 Wallace Idaho died five hours after the accident.
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Burke
Idaho
Star
Barney McCoy
Reed Peck
Wallace
Peck
Wallace campaigns in Indiana intensify ahead of May primary
Gov. George C. Wallace drew sharp denunciations from Indiana Gov. Matthew Welsh during a one day visit to Indianapolis. Wallace portrayed himself as a state and local rights candidate not a segregationist. A mock primary at Butler University showed Wallace leading Welsh 70 to 55 among students.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Matthew E. Welsh
Wisconsin
Maryland
Illinois
Welsh
Hoosier
Johnson
Butler University
Barry M. Goldwater
Arizona
Harold E. Stassen
Butler
Viet Cong Mass in Mekong Delta Assault on Kien Long
Communists mass in the Ca Mau peninsula delta countryside for a third failed attempt to overrun Kien Long. Government forces and civil guards repulse the attack after three days of fighting with heavy casualties on both sides and multiple civilian deaths.
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Kien Long
South Viet Nam
Mekong River
Ca Mau
Viet Nam
Ohio Weather Summary: Cloudy with light rain sprinkles
Official Weather Bureau summary for Ohio notes increased cloudiness overnight with light sprinkles in central counties. Forecast calls for mild conditions in Hocking Valley tonight and Friday. Readings show Wednesday high 63, low 30. noon today at 72.
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Columbus, Ohio
U. S. Weather Bureau
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Northeast to southwest warmup across Ohio with clouds
Temperatures ranged from the 30s in northeast counties to the low 50s in the southwest. Sunrise readings put Youngstown at 34 degrees and Cincinnati at 52. Southerly winds bring warmer air and more clouds with upper 60s to low 70s today and again Friday. A few light showers may occur today but most of the state should stay dry tonight and Friday.
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Youngstown
Cincinnati
40000 Jobs Seen By Poverty War Aide
Washington AP report says Ohio University President Vernon Alden on loan to the poverty war task force stated 40000 service station attendant and mechanic jobs remain available in the United States despite automation. He spoke after a meeting with educators and businessmen Wednesday.
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Washington
Ohio University
Vernon Alden
Task Force
Alden
United States
Dowler outlines how Issue No 1 bond accelerates Rt 33 projects
John Dowler of the Ohio Department of Highways spoke in Logan about the $500 million bond issue and its impact on Hocking County. He detailed current and planned Rt 33 improvements, including a four lane relocation from Midway to Logan and a further section to Haydenville, stating the bond could advance these projects two to three years and accelerate regional growth.
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John Dowler
Ohio Department of Highways
Hocking County
Dowler
Logan
Goodyear
U.S. Rt. 33
U.S. 33
Fairfield County
Midway
Rt. 180
Rt. 93
Haydenville
Hocking
Holl Heads OCC Delegation At Washington Meeting
President Barton A. Holl of Logan will lead the Ohio Chamber of Commerce delegation to the 52nd annual meeting of the U S Chamber of Commerce in Washington D C from April 26 to 29. Speakers include President Johnson Secretary Rusk AFL CIO chief Meany Peace Corps director Shriver and U S Chamber president Neilan. An Ohio Night reception and dinner April 28 will honor members of the Ohio congressional delegation and their wives. The U S Chamber groups more than 3 800 local and state chambers with over 4 000 expected attendees.
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Barton A. Holl
Logan
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Washington, D.C
U.S. Chamber
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dean Rusk
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
Edwin P. Neilan
Ohio
Bids Due April 28 for Rt 180 Project and Related Roads
Bids will be received until 10 a.m. April 28 for a 53.83 mile highway improvement program across eight Southeastern Ohio counties including Hocking. Projects cover Rt 180 resurfacing Laurelville to near Mound Crossing, plus Rt 50 and Rt 278, and initial I 77 section in Division 10 with three bridges. Also planned are 44 used cars and 36 used trucks for Division 10.
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Ohio
Hocking County
State Highway Department
Laurelville
Perry
Mound Crossing
Rt. 50
Madison
Knox Twps
Vinton County
Nelsonville
Athens County
Trimble
Carthage
Troy
Marietta
Con
Beford
Chester
Salibury
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Division 10
W. Mansfield
Rhodes pledges airport plan at Ohio industrial meet
Gov. James A. Rhodes told about 700 attendees in Bellefontaine that he will form a committee to assist each Ohio county in securing an airport.
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Bellefontaine, Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
Meigs County Village Threatened By Forest Fire
Reedsville Ohio faced a forest fire that scorched over 100 acres near the Meigs County village of Reedsville on the Ohio River. About 250 firefighters including river project construction crews saved the town of 500 by digging a wide firebreak with bulldozers and stopping the flames from the riverbank.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Meigs County
Reedsville
Ohio River
Belleville
Victor Bahr
Globe Circuit Nearly Finished
Jerrie Mack nears completion of a solo world flight from Oakland to Columbus on the final 2800 miles. The 38 year old, mother of three, has logged over 20000 miles and says she may write a book about her journey. She expects to land in Columbus Friday or Saturday.
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EL Paso
Tex
Jerrie Mack
Oakland
Calif
Columbus
Ohio
Oceans
Honolulu
Mack
Russel
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Pacific
Mrs. Mock
Mrs. Mack
Darwin
Australia
Joan Merriam
Amélia Earhart
Long Beach
Surabaya
Indonesia
Timor
New Guinea
Cuban Youths Fear Draft as Exiles Flee by Boat
Miami AP reports 28 Cuban youths fled Cuba to evade the military draft seen as a labor pool. Exile Angel Robaina, 18, says there is panic among young men after escaping from a stadium in Oriente Province where 900 draftees were gathered.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Angel Robaina
Oriente
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