Florida GOP rejects Goldwater slate in primary
Florida Republicans backed a Brown slate pledged to Goldwater, winning 28 of 34 convention delegates and signaling a weak path for Goldwater. Hayden Burns, 52, mayor of Jacksonville, won the Democratic nomination for governor, likely facing Republican Charles Holley in November.
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Charles Holley
Republicans Briefed on Southeast Asia at White House
President Johnson met with Senate Republicans at the White House to discuss current situations in South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos amid reports of new policy decisions. Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen warned indecision is costing lives and prestige.
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Johnson
Southeast Asia
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Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
U.S
Viet Nam
Cambodia
Laos
Weather turns cooler as cold front moves south
The region will see fair dry and cooler conditions tonight and tomorrow as a cold front pushes south of the Ohio River. Yesterday’s high reached 34 while the low today was 64 and rainfall totaled 0.04 inches yesterday.
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Ohio River
Oklahoma Democrats Tap Harris in Senate Pushing Wilkinson
Oklahoma Democrats tapped Fred Harris 33 to run against Republican ex-football coach Bud Wilkinson for the U S Senate. Harris defeated incumbent J Howard Edmondson 270,928 to 172,785 as most precincts reported. Jed Johnson won the 6th District seat over Vic Wickersham, becoming the youngest congressman-elect.
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Victor Wickersham
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South Viet Nam pushes UN border control plan
South Viet Nam urged the United Nations Security Council to place its border with Cambodia under UN control. Ambassador Vu Van Mau would submit concrete proposals as Cambodia accuses U S and South Viet Nam of frontier violations.
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Democrats Raise Over a Million at Gala for Johnson Campaign
The Democratic gala at the District of Columbia Armory drew about 6,000 attendees with a first dinner and a later star-studded event. Johnson signaled plans to pursue four more years while the party eyed over $3 million in this fundraising week. Republicans alleged pressure on federal workers to attend, while Johnson framed the event as a campaign fundraiser open to $100 contributions.
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Rights Leaders Scrambling For Cloture Support
Senate leaders race to assemble two thirds voting support to end debate on the civil rights bill as a revised version is introduced in the chamber. Humphrey expresses hope for House passage and a July signature, while Russell slams safeguards as punitive to the South amid internal splits.
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Minnesota
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Richard B. Russell
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Amateur Golfer Uncovers Ocean of Knowledge Beneath
An amateur golfer claims to have discovered a 73 mile thick crust beneath the earth. The claim centers on a remarkable geological finding based on casual exploration.
Mutiny at Congolese Garrison in Albertville
A Congolese garrison in Albertville, north Katanga, mutinied according to a Katanga official. Mutiny follows Tshombe’s stance against uniting with the central government. Reports say five people involved in recent riots linked to Albertville since Tuesday.
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Katanga
Albertville
Moise Tshombe
Congo
United Nations
Michel Kitenta
Elisabethville
Historic Treaty Signed Between United States and Soviet Union
President Johnson announced a historic consular treaty with the Soviet Union described as a significant step toward understanding. The pact, signed in Washington and Moscow, opens consular offices in both nations and marks the first U S Soviet treaty. It promises protections for Americans detained in the Soviet Union once in effect.
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Civil War Torpedo Unearthed Near Vicksburg Blasted
A century-old experimental Union navy torpedo was moved from a Civil War grave in the Mississippi River channel near Vicksburg and detonated by demolition experts. It was found by William W. Felker of Greenville while fishing, prompting checks with the Smithsonian that confirmed it as the first Civil War vintage torpedo discovered.
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Woman Killed in Ohio 140 Collision Near South Webster
Mrs Emma Scott 68 of Portsmouth was killed and her husband Herbert 69 seriously injured when their car collided with a log truck on Ohio 140 two miles east of South Webster, Tuesday.
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Portsmouth
Herbert
Ohio
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Nehru Dies After Stroke Affects India’s Leadership
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru dies at 74 after a second stroke in five months. Home Minister G. L. Nanda becomes acting PM, with President Radhakrishnan swearing him in. Nehru’s death triggers funeral plans, cremation near Gandhi’s site, and questions on succession amid a frail coalition. Indira Gandhi and siblings travel. Lal Bahadur Shastri is considered a potential successor though factors shift.
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Radhakrishnan
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Indian Defense Minister Ends Talks Heads Home
Washington AP reports India’s defense minister Y B Chavan, visiting the US, was notified of Nehru’s death and plans to depart for New Delhi tonight. President Johnson and Secretary Rusk prepared a U S delegation for Nehru’s funeral as India seeks funding and a new PM.
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