Maddox guns speak. U S backs hard in Tonkin clash
The U S public supports President Johnson's orders after the Maddox was fired on by North Vietnamese forces in the Gulf of Tonkin. Johnson will send another destroyer and provide air cover to attack aggressors, aiming to deter further Communist attacks in international waters.
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U. S
Johnson
North Viet Nam
Maddox
Gulf of Tonkin
United States
Washington
Reds
Cuba
United States leads in automobile ownership and use
The United States tops the world in car ownership with about one car per 2.9 people and accounts for nearly seven of every ten cars globally. Mileage rose about four percent annually since 1960, yet highway deaths reached over 42,700 and injuries around 4.5 million last year, underscoring the mixed blessing of motor vehicle reliance.
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Tee
Re United Ae
U. S
Canada
Pomona bank hosts moon trip guessing game
A newly opened Pomona bank seals city leaders population forecasts in its vault and offers a free moon trip to the closest estimate. The banker notes the event reflects optimism about moon missions by 1980 despite skeptical scientists.
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Pomona
Calif
Fragmented Ad Space From Lubbock Daily 1964
OCR reads show a damaged page from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal dated August 4 1964 with garbled ad line items and partial pricing of subscriptions including 1 year 31.2 and six months rates. It references Texas and a nation pledge note but many words are indecipherable.
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Pledee
Johnson faces several weak points in 1964 campaign
The piece argues Lyndon Johnson’s strengths on civil rights poverty and peace issues mask vulnerabilities. It highlights coin shortages and postal delays as hurtful to business, the Baker scandal as a likely attack point, and notes appointments to Baker associates that could fuel opposition attacks. Beagles’ ears anecdote closes the concerns.
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Ashington
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Gildwater
Johnson
Enterpriser Goldwater
Congress
White House
Nevada
Beagles
Havana Hilton A New Look By Bob Considine
Special Correspondent describes a shift at Habana Libre in Havana. Patrons mix students and locals under pink lights as the Pavilion party space loses formal dress and food, guiding visitors to the lobby then Trader Vic’s for a meal.
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Bob Considine
Avana
Habana Libre
Conrad Hilton
Castro
Vic
Henry Lee
Oriente
Cuba
Orient
Texarkana Echoes Love as Berlin Wall Cure
Texarkana columnist Kenneth L Dixon argues love and economy could end Cold War style barriers. He recalls cross state lines and shared history in Texarkana, cites past fights and hospitals, and proposes intermarriage as a peaceful solution.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Texarkana
Texas
Berlin Wall
West Berlin
Texarkana Chamber Works Across State Line Divide
Civic groups on both sides of the state line back a joint approach as the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce sits near the line. They aim to unite residents and businesses despite historic feuds while noting the line’s erosion over time. Tourists still flock to the area for its distinctive cross-border appeal.
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Texarkana
State Line
Texas
Arkansas
Aransas High School Razorbacks
Texas High Tigers
State Line Avenue
Post Office
Federal
Faubus
J. Q
Jake) Mahaffey
Texarkana Gazette and News
Jake
Ruth
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce
Sadie Thompson
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chi
Truman resigns War Investigating chair for Roosevelt ticket
Senator Truman gives up the Senate War Investigating Committee chair to campaign as Roosevelt’s fourth term running mate. James Mead of New York expected to be elected as his successor. Truman says stepping down avoids political use of the committee. Churchill reviews war hopes and hints victory may come soon. Texas Tech placement bureau reports 40 of 82 registrants placed in teaching and executive roles.
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Baker
Bobby Baker
Congress
White House
Johnson
LBJ
Walter Joe Stewart
Senate Appropriations Committee For Agriculture
Frank Dryden
Office of Emergency Planning
Lubbock
Washington
Harry S. Truman
Senate War Investigating Committee
Roosevelt
James Mead
New York
Truman
London
Churchill
France
Japan
Texas Tech College
Doyle D. Jackson
T. C. Curry
Shallowater
Lester Rogers
Maurine Lackey
Ralls
Violet D. Clark
Lubbock Junior High School
A. Z. Hayes
Spur High School
Betty Lou Frasier
Ralls High School
John H. Cox
Olton High School
Greedy politicians blamed Negro vote in national race debate
Henry J. Taylor argues that political profiteers used the Negro vote for gain, exploiting racial tensions for years. He accuses major magazines and officials of pandering to black voters, manipulating media coverage, and harming civil rights with cynical, self serving motives.
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Henry J. Taylor
Ontario Leaders to Seek Japanese Buyers for Equipment
Premier John Robards and Economic Minister Stanley Randall will travel to Tokyo in November to pursue Japanese buyers for Canadian power equipment. Randall may also visit Hong Kong and possibly Communist China, according to informants.
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Ontario
John Robards
Stanley Randall
Tokyo
Randall
Hong Kong
China
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