Scranton Backers Keep Hopes Alive for Nomination
Scranton supporters in Pennsylvania announce plans to expand efforts for his Republican presidential bid despite growing Goldwater delegate support. National Draft Scranton chief Richard Peet says multiple projects are in the works, to be revealed soon, while Rep. Richard Schweiker warns that much can change before the San Francisco convention. Eisenhower reportedly advised Scranton not to join any Goldwater push after Gettysburg talks.
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Gettysburg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Flood Control Budget Boost Approved by House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved 73.55 million dollars for flood control on the Lower Mississippi and tributaries. It exceeds President Johnson’s 71.86 million request by 1.69 million and follows last year’s 77.86 million. Allocation includes 50.875 million for construction, 24 million for maintenance, and 175 thousand for surveys with a 1.5 million carryover anticipated from contract delays.
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Mississippi River
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Johnson
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Congress
Army Engineers
Hearing On Street Program Slated In Monroe
Monroe Street Commissioner W D H Rodriguez announced a public hearing on the 1964 street improvement program for June 18. The meeting will be before the Monroe City Council at 10 a.m. in the mayor's office.
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Monroe
W. D. H. Rodriguez
Late Markets Report From Chicago and New Orleans
United Press International markets digest shows hogs steady to higher in Chicago with 1 2 weights at 16.50 to 17.50 and sows 13 to 15.50, cattle steady with steers 18.50 to 20.00 at slaughter, cows 11.75 to 15.00. spring lambs 25.00 and good 22.50 to 24.50. New Orleans fruit and vegetable prices list tomatoes heavy, beans and corn varied, peppers and onions to creoles boxes and sacks. Dow Jones noon averages show Industrials 811.34 up 3.81, Rails 203.62 up 0.43, Utilities 140.87 up 0.08, Stocks 287.48 up 0.95. Sales to noon total 1,670,000 shares.
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New Orleans
UPI
Mkt
Dow-Jones
Wall Street Rally Extends Three Day Gain
The stock market recovery continued for a third straight session with light trading late this afternoon on Wall Street.
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New York
Market mixed gains trim losses as Dow edges higher
Fractional gains lead key stocks while applause for Du Pont and others lift the Dow to 811.34 at noon. Broad advance supported by steels, autos, rails, oils, and electricals though air lines soften and bonds show limited movement. CHICAGO AP reports wheat corn oats and soybeans pricing for No 2 bed and No 1 yellow futures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fifth Grader With 200 IQ Going To College
Titusville reports Billy Green, 12, a fifth grader labeled a failure, will begin a six week freshman course in Physical Science Survey at Brevard Junior College. Educators note his IQ around 200 and reading abilities comparable to a college freshman, with potential to pursue degree work if coursework proceeds.
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Titusville
Fla
Billy Green
Billy
Brevard Junior College
Harbor City
Eau Gallie
Woodrow J. Darden
Brevard
Boy's science interest grows from family support
Bio physicist Helvey notes Billy's school difficulties and the role of his father William, a Boeing engineer, in supplying science materials. Educators say Billy's curiosity has been nourished by educational books and biographies from his family, including C Kennedy.
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C .* Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Showcases Police Dog at Rotary Meet
Monroe Rotary Club heard Deputy Carl Gregory demonstrate Rock a German shepherd eight years old at the Virginia Hotel Rock trained by Memphis police for 14 weeks Rock is Ouachita Parish's only police dog The dog attacked deputy Pete Elliott who wore padded protection Rotarian Raymond Potter led the program.
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Rock
Carl Gregory
Gregory
Memphis, Tenn
Pete Elliott
Elliott
Wheat futures rise on speculative buy and demand firming
CHICAGO AP Wheat futures edged higher in early afternoon trading on the Board of Trade as improved demand supported prices. Other grains and soybeans were steady to weak in dull dealings with scattered selling in soybeans. Carlot receipts showed 5 wheat cars, 125 corn, 6 oats, 0 rye, 15 barley, and 19 soybean cars.
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Board of Trade
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