Democratic governors defend Johnson and Great Society pace
Democratic governors at the National Governors Conference in White Sulphur Springs WV defend President Lyndon B Johnson against GOP claims he will not run in 1968. They say Johnson will run again, cite broad support for the Great Society but seek a closer, more popular implementation and more influence on national policy.
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Johnson
Great Society
GOP
House
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
Sion
Gift Hints from Sereno Largest Display in Area
Sereno unveils the season’s largest gift display with a three‑dollar savings event. Shoppers find curated gift ideas, exclusive offers, and seasonal decor across multiple departments.
Governor Plans Joint Action Against Cross Burnings
Gov Mills E Godwin says 79 crosses burned illegally in Virginia this year and law enforcement will implement a plan of joint action. He directs all information on cross burnings to pass through state police headquarters.
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Richmond
Mills E. Godwin
Virginia
Godwin
Disney founder Walt Disney dies at 65 in California
Walt Disney died 10 days after his 65th birthday after a lung operation. Plans for Disneyland expansion and a 100 million dollar Disney World in Orlando were noted as continuing. Roy Disney said the projects would move ahead, and funeral plans were private with contributions urged to the California Institute of the Arts.
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Burbank
Calif
Walt Disney
Missouri
Associated Press
Disney
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Snow White
Disneyland
Fred MacMurray
Walt
Roy
Walt Disney Productions
Florida
Mineral King
California
High Sierra
California Institute of the Arts
Disney Ranch
San Fernando Valley
St. Joseph Hospital
Walter Elias Disney
Chicago
Marceline
Kansas City
Hollywood
Brother Roy
Mickey
Mortimer
Goofy
Pluto
Three Little Pigs
Thieves Return Nativity Statue With Apology Note
In Provo Utah thieves admit taking a Joseph statue from a Nativity scene for curiosity. They left a note and a box of chocolates and a Christmas card apologizing. They planned to return it to the mor tuary but a missing ladder blocked the effort.
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Provo, Utah
Joseph
Teamsters End 24 Hour Walkout After Hoffa Plea
In Detroit union leader James R. Hoffa urged a return to work after a 24 hour strike tied to a Supreme Court ruling upholding his 1964 jury tampering conviction. About 75 to 100 percent of long distance drivers returned to work as Hoffa addressed 1 200 cheering Teamsters.
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Teamsters
U.S. Supreme Court
International
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Michigan
Jimmy Hoffa
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nashville
Radio Transfers WASHINGTON AP FCC actions Thursday
The Federal Communications Commission reported transfers of control and applications. Rockford WYFE is acquired by Heart O Wisconsin Broadcasters Inc from named sellers for 162 840 dollars. Joliet WJRC files to transfer control to Rose Morici Anthony Morici Marianne Sassa and Carol McNamee.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Rockford
Ill
WYFE
Heart O’ Wisconsin Broadcasters, Inc
William R. Walker
Phillip Fisher
John R. Livingston
Joseph D. Mackin
Value Radio Corp
Joliet
WJRC
Harold B. Rothrock
Ray S. Knochel
Dean G. Hilhl
John
Great Ghastly Neck Tie Contest Launches in Detroit
The Detroit Free Press asks readers to mail in the most ghastly necktie with a dime for handling to Y E C H Detroit postal box. Every entrant receives a tie in return.
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Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Minooka High School Honors Eight With Straight A Averages
Minooka High School lists eight students with straight A averages for term two. Seniors Pearce Brooks and Cathy Jones lead the top honor group, with several juniors sophomores and freshmen also achieving all A grades amid a larger Honors Roll roster.
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Minooka
Minooka High School
Pearce Brooks
Cathy Jones
Steve Sheek
Valerie Westerveld
Susan Fitzer
Janice Groves
Trudy Castagnoli
Beth Connor
Patricia Briscoe
Ray Coleman
Karol Gollick
Doug Halkyard
Diana Heathcoat
Jackie Hess
Mike Hoyland
Bill Lorraine
Terri Lund
Diane Phillips
Cathy Roberts
Ruth Rushton
James Schhafer
Sharon Sharpton
Robert Stirniman
Sharon Thorsen
Joe Allen
Bonnie Beasley
Brenda Brooks
Diane Castello
Richard Coop
Bill Faton
Cindy George
Valerie Offerman
William Seil
Peggy Siron
Larry Yunker
Arlene Beese
Bertie Boss
Marcia Durkee
Pamela Georgantas
Denise Hammond
Patricia Hawthorne
Sheila Johnson
Peggy Kubinski
James Lamping
Marilyn Nelson
Sherryn Saltzman
Lance Schuman
Laura Severson
Kara Sheek
Mary Stirniman
Jackie Vawter
Harold Wells
Linda Wirth
Gayle Boss
Sharon Eastman
Thomas Feeney
Betty Frederick
Kathy George
Tommie Hamric
Sharon Hostert
Charles Lawshe
Patti Lewis
Norma Marlow
Don Moore
Bill Marley
Patricia O’rourke
Seine River Flows 480 Miles From Burgundy To English Channel
From its Burgundy origin the Seine travels northwest for 480 miles before reaching the estuary on the English Channel in this geographic note.
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Burgundy
Seine
English Channel
Elect Church Officers for 3-Year Terms at Morris First United
A congregational meeting elected officers for three year terms at the First United Presbyterian Church of Morris. Elders are Ward Sisler Claude Rose John Steele and Gordon Craig. Deacons Germaine Muntz Elaine Salems Janet Hunter and Charles Burt. Trustees Arthur Allaben William McElwain and Donald Lyon. Robert Brown elected auditing committee. Budget set for 1967 at 30840.38 with 7500 for global mission.
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First United Presbyterian Church of
Morris
Ward Sisler
Claude Rose
John Steele
Gordon Craig
Germaine Muntz
Elaine Salems
Janet Hunter
Charles Burt
Arthur Allaben
William McElwain
Donald Lyon
Robert Brown
North Carolina Tar Heels End Winning Run in 1963 Season
North Carolina finished 9 victories and 2 losses in 1963, marking the Tar Heels last winning football season for that era.
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North Carolina
Tar Heels
Louie Nunn Draws Buffets and Banter in Campaign Stop
At a Glasgow dinner for Louie Nunn during his governor bid the crowd ate heartily. Nunn overheard two men noting his heavy plate with the remark hungry devil, highlighting campaign warmth and informal chatter.
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Glasgow
Louie B. Nunn
Nunn
Louie Nunn
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