Eisenhower calls for wide open convention to stir GOP interest
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will not pull strings for or against any candidate and favors a wide open convention to let delegates have a choice. He stresses no desire to be king-maker while urging party unity and a robust push to attract independents and disenchanted Democrats to beat President Johnson.
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Senators Debate Amendments to Rights Bill Exemption
Senators rejected an amendment to raise the small boarding house exemption from five to ten rooms in the civil rights bill. The body also invoked cloture on the debate for the first time in a civil rights battle, limiting further discussion to one hour per question. Humphrey predicted the bill would pass and return to the House in amended form by next week.
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Shugar and Paschka Missing After Rainy Lake Trip
John Shugar age 38 of Wilton and Gordon Paschka age 4 of Clinton are missing on Rainy Lake in Ontario after leaving a dock five miles from International Falls Tuesday afternoon. Gear found Wednesday indicated search was active.
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Rev Menke To Lead St Ambrose College
Davenport reports the appointment of Rev Sebastian G Menke as president of St Ambrose College is annulled effective immediately by Bishop Ralph L Hayes. The acting president Rev F J McMahan remains vice president and dean as the college seeks new leadership.
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Mrs McDaniel Dies in Muscatine Pedestrian Crash
Lena McDaniel 84 of 510 Spring Street died Wednesday at Muscatine General Hospital from injuries after being struck at Town Avenue and Second Street by a southbound car driven by David Lee Thomas 21 of 1814 Logan Street. The incident marked Muscatine's first pedestrian fatality in eight years and the second traffic death in the county this year. Funeral set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Fairebanks Funeral Home with Rev. W Ray Thompson. burial Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by husband Alvie McDaniel two stepsons Charles and Raymond Me Daniel two sons Eugene Morris and Ralph Schmalz a daughter and several grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
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Crew Back On Board Jinx Ship Pomona Returns
Honolulu reports the Liberian registered vessel Pomona with new skipper With is heading toward Formosa after a engine room fire forced its crew to abandon ship. About 30 men were ordered over the side into rafts and aircraft from rescue ships aided the evacuation as the fire was brought under control. The vessel remains 100 miles southwest of Honolulu awaiting tug assistance.
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Ole Miss Admits First Negro Student Amid Civil Rights Turmoil
The University of Mississippi at Oxford accepted its third Negro student, Donald, amid ongoing civil rights protests and political pressure. Gov. Gartin declined comment while Gov. Johnson and ex-governor Barnett faced contempt charges in the U.S. Court of Appeals over Meredith’s enrollment crisis.
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Tuscaloosa Group Warned as Demonstrations Rise
In Tuscaloosa a singing foot-stomping congregation urged to proceed with a planned demonstration despite police warnings. Police Chief Marable warned participants they face jail if marches resume as seen in recent days and Tuesday’s jailbreak incident.
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Scranton Group Maps New Push for Nomination
Washington reports Backers of Pennsylvania Governor William W Scranton vow to broaden their campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite rising delegate support for Sen Barry Goldwater chairman Richard Peet of the National Draft Scranton says they still have multiple plans in the works to be revealed soon.
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Dr King vows sit in at segregated restaurant in city
In the nation’s oldest city Dr Martin Luther King Jr vows to try a sit in at a segregated lunchroom. A police sweep and crowd unrest accompany a second night of protests as about 100 white youths attacked marchers and several injuries are reported, with multiple arrests amid a large security presence.
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House Considers Pay Raise Bill for Federal Workers
The House debates a bill proposing a $533.2 million salary hike for about 7 million federal workers. Three months earlier a $0 annual raise for members of Congress was rejected amid election year concerns. This time leaders expect approval with a $7,500 increase.
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Boaters Face Tax Claim Over Use Tax Evasion
DES MOINES officials of the Iowa Tax Commission report the state loses thousands from unpaid use taxes on boats bought outside Iowa. About 3,800 boats were purchased in five years without the 2 percent use tax. A list from registration records compiled by the Conservation Commission shows potential unpaid tax plus penalties may exceed $4,000.
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Aid Funds By House Ok Given Aid Funds By House
Congressional foreign aid backers were budged by the House approval of President Johnsons 33 billion foreign aid authorization. A tiny $27 400 reduction arose from a technical correction. Final action awaits House Appropriations and Senate review. Passman, chair of the Foreign Aid subcommittee, signals possible large cuts and denies any $250 million package talk.
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Flood Devastates Montana as Roads Turn to Mud
Montana endures worst flood in state history as officials report at least 30 dead and more than 35 missing while multimillion-dollar rebuilding begins. Aerial surveys, temporary roads, and makeshift bridges replace destroyed highways. U S planes airlift food and medical supplies to Hood areas. Red Cross shelters house over 4,000 refugees amid widespread disaster declarations.
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