Johnson says stereo gift from old friend was not a bribe
President Johnson defended the $542 stereo delivered to his home in 1959 as a gift from Robert G. Baker, insisting no business was involved and no one expected anything in return. Senate and House leaders weighed in as Republicans pressed for a full, oath bound inquiry into Baker’s dealings.
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Robert G. Baker
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
White House
Everett M. Dirksen
House
Charles A. Halleck
Rep
H. R. Gross
Arown
Bobby Baker
Goldwater urges Baker not to accept costly gifts
Barry Goldwater argues that President Johnson should have known Robert G. Baker, secretary to the Senate Democratic majority, could not afford a pricey stereo or $200,000 in life insurance policies on his salary. An insurance man says Baker also agreed to buy $1,206 in Austin TV advertising time.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
R-Briz
Johnson
Robert G. Baker
Senate
Austin
Weather outlook for Ohio colder air mass arrives
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected as a colder air mass moves into Ohio. By Saturday, temperatures will be in the 40s and precipitation tapers to light rain. The high yesterday was 4 and the low today was 39.
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Ohio
Snowfall Cleanup Cost Declared in Cincinnati
Cincinnati city crews spent about 100000 dollars to clear 900 miles of streets and highways after the record nine inch snowfall of January 12 to 18. Public works director Arthur D. Bird reported the figure on Thursday.
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Cincinnati
Arthur D. Bird
Nixon Open To Draft If Convention Stalemates
NEW YORK AP Richard M Nixon said he would accept a presidential draft if the Republican National Convention deadlocked. In a CBS interview he noted he leads in polls and would accept if the opportunity arose but does not intend to trigger a draft. He said he believes Barry Goldwater remains the leader among professional politicians and William Scranton would need exposure to gain momentum.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
Columbia Broadcasting System Network
Nixon
GOP
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Scranton
Big Eastern
Goldwater Favored as Rockefeller Trails in NH Primary
Sen. Barry Goldwater declares he is the favorite among New Hampshire Republicans ahead of the March 10 presidential primary. Rockefeller would need magic to overturn the margin as Goldwater tours the state. Goldwater says about 35 percent remain undecided, with a campaign blitz across Winnipesaukee area villages planned.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
New Hampshire
Ang Ne
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Goldwater
Arizona
Rockefeller
Concord
Lane Winnipesaukee
Rockefeller Plan Aims to Help Small Business in NH
In Laconia New Hampshire AP Rockefeller outlines 11 steps to aid 444 million small firms and 30 million partners. He cites local credit needs and praises the Small Business Administration while urging top agency officials who are small businessmen. He argues federal policy must foster a climate of confidence to spur expansion and growth.
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Laconia. N.H
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
New Hampshire
Rockefeller
Laconia Chamber of Commerce
Sai
New Hampshire Business Development Council
Small Busines
U S Teen Confesses Flag Raise Fueled Canal Zone Riots
James Jenkins 17 says raising the American flag at Balboa High was right but he would reconsider if four U S citizens might have been killed. He arrived in New Orleans returning to the U S and plans to finish school in Cambridge Ohio.
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New Orleans
Panama Canal Zone
James Jenkins
S.S. Cristobal
Balboa High School
U.S
Jenkins
Cambridge
Ohio
Balboa High
Young Jenkins
Canal Zone
J. L. Jenkins
Poll Tax Outlawing Is Praised
President Johnson hails the 24th Amendment outlawing the poll tax as a voting right for federal elections. South Dakota becomes the 38th state to ratify, completing the three fourths requirement. Johnson calls it a triumph of liberty and a verification of citizens' rights in the nation’s history.
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Ident Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
Kennedy To Brief British Leaders About Malaysia
Atty General Robert F. Kennedy arrived in London to brief British officials on his Malaysia peace mission while Indonesia's Sukarno rallies in Jakarta with fiery vows to crush Malaysia. Kennedy cautioned observers that Sukarno may seek conference talks, not abandon the hard line, and expressed belief Sukarno is genuinely willing to discuss resolving the dispute.
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London
Robert F. Kennedy
Ranekok
Thailand
Indonesia
Sukarno
Jakarta
Malaysia
Kennedy
Borneo
Bangkok
Communist Party
Philippines
Hotta Jury Selection Delayed in Tampering Trial
In Chattanooga Tennessee AP report the Hotta jury selection stalled with little progress. Government prosecutor James F Neal asked to excuse a key witness for the weekend as planners hoped to seat a jury by morning but it would be too late to start testimony today.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
James R. Hotta
James F. Neal
Washington
Neal
Chuckle Reflects On Egotists And Humility
A brief comic quip notes that bragging about oneself is off putting, and suggests even a self centered person can be quiet about others. The line hints at social perception and humor without naming individuals or events.
President Kases Task For OAS
President Johnson affirmed U S willingness to discuss all issues with Panama through the Inter-American Peace Committee. He spoke at a White House news conference after talks with committee members. The Panamanian dispute followed riots in the Panama Canal Zone on January 9 and 10.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
Panama
Inter-American Peace Committee
White House
Peace Committee
The
Organization of American States
Panama Canal Zone
U.s.-Panama
Panama Canal Talks Delay Spurs Hints of Agreement
Another session was set for this afternoon to continue discussions as committee chairman Enrique Tejera Paris declined comment. Reports said members hoped Johnson’s statement could form the basis of a deal. Panama insists any resumption of relations requires the United States to renegotiate the 1903 treaty granting the canal rights in perpetuity.
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Enrique Tejera Paris
Johnson
Panama
United States
Panama Canal
Heart Transplant Attempt In Mississippi Man Fails
In Jackson at the University of Mississippi Medical Center a man dying of a heart ailment received a donor heart that beat for over an hour but could not sustain him. Officials called it the first human heart transplant attempt in history and noted the donor heart was too small for the larger recipient.
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Jackson, Miss
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Wild Weed Valued In Quitting Smoking
A wild Great Smokies weed lobeline sulphate may fetch 70 dollars an ounce in anti smoking products. Lobelia inflata seeds yearly and sales rise as government reports link smoking to cancer. Brands like Smo kurb Nikolian Ban Smoke and Beat Nic drive demand with various gum, tablet and lozenge products. Industry leaders warn the hype outpaces proven effects though sales surge as quit smoking aids flood the market.
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Smokurb
Hudson Vitamin Products Inc
Nikolian
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