President Fears Rail Strike Paralyzing Nation
President Johnson warns a rail walkout would paralyze the nation and force mass unemployment while transportation and supply chains suffer. Federal mediators push unions and 200 railroads toward a voluntary settlement as weekend talks shape the outcome. Government officials monitor a Monday decision deadline and consider Congress action if no deal is reached.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
White House
Johnson
LBJ Hosts Dance Party for Editors at White House
President Johnson invited about 1000 editors and wives to a reception at the White House during the American Society of Newspaper Editors convention. He introduced his family and spoke in the flower garden about kindling a flaming spirit of adventure before leading guests to the East Ballroom.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Executive Mansion
Belgian doctors end 18 day strike in Belgium protests remain
Belgiums 12000 doctors and dentists halted work for 18 days over a socialized medicine law. They will meet government officials next Wednesday to settle differences. Premier Lefevre urged a prompt agreement while labor unions push back against major reforms.
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Brussels
Belgium
Theo Leffevre
Beligium
De Gaulle Reported Recovering From Prostate Surgery
Paris news reports Charles de Gaulle, 73, recovering after Friday prostate operation. Official communique says he rested well, took nourishment, and walked several steps in his hospital room. Doctors signaled very satisfactory condition and officials expect his return to duties soon.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Elysee Palace
Europe
Bennetts Rebuild After Tornado Hits 240 Acre Farm
Sunday’s tornado devastated the Paul and Wilma Bennett property near Garnett killing three and injuring seven. By Monday helpers cleared fences, rebuilt, and hauled debris as neighbors and a farm wives group from the Kincaid Lone Elm region pitched in with bulldozers at no charge.
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Garnett
Paul
Wilma Bennett
Bennetts
Paul Bennett
Bennett
Wilma
Ben Brummell
Brummell
Jerrie Mock Day hailed for solo world flight
Columbus honors aviator Jerrie Mock who landed at Port Columbus at 9 36 p m after 29 days circling the globe. Her husband Russell and children greet her as officials praise the historic feat and announce a future aviation medal.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jerrie Mock
Mrs. Mack
Federal Aviation Agency
Mock
Washington
Tucson
Ariz
el Paso
Tex
Federacion Aeronautique Internationale
Helpers Push Aid After Garnett Tornado Strikes
Earl and Mrs. Snyder stopped to aid tornado victims four miles south of Garnett, aiding Christopher Lewis from Parsons after his pickup was hurled into a ravine. They gathered belongings, called an ambulance, and endured questions about loading him in their car. Residents described extensive property damage to Bennett, Cardell, and nearby homes, with recovery expected to take years. Neighbors, including farmers Bennett and others, supplied help, shelter, and encouragement as the community banded together.
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Garnett
Earl Snyder
W. 8Th
Snyder
Moran
Snyders
Christopher Lewis
Parsons
Lewis
Earl
Mrs. Snyder
Advi
Ariven
Rm South
Bennett
Bennett's Barite
Earl “Shorty
Brown's
Bill ‘Cafedell’s
Brown
Cardell
Dad
Homer Bennett
Ree
John _ Campbells
Kansas City
Bennett’s
Warren Kenyan
Neosho
Jack L. Wilson
Carelyn Kelley
Ottawa
Kansas GOP Convention Faces Delegation Scramble
Kansas Republicans met at their state convention in Topeka with leadership urging order as races remained unsettled. Key dispute centers on Gov. John Anderson's bid for the 20 member GOP national convention delegation to San Francisco. Anderson seeks a slot. Rogers and others considered him, while the Executive Committee did not endorse at large candidates, and Mrs. Semple urged a slate. Delegation choices hinge on five at large votes and a new national committeewoman race between Addington and Henry. Most delegates will be uninstructed, except two from the 4th District already pledged to Goldwater.
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Topeka
Kansas
Richard Rogers
Manhattan
John Anderson
San Francisco
Anderson
Rogers
C. Y. Semple
Ellamay Kay
St. John
Kay
Harry Darby
Harry Crane
Sam Mellinger
Emporia
Crane
Mellinger
Semple
Donna Addington
Wichita
Ailee Henry
Oskaloosa
Leaders Oppose All Day Senate Sessions
Senate leaders from both parties rejected the call for round the clock sessions to pressure action on the civil rights debate. Democrat Mike Mansfield of Montana urged prompt voting as the Senate, in a Saturday session, concluded six weeks of debate on the House passed measure.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Tip Myron Paugh Wins Herald News Tip
Man Myron Paugh of 1414 South Cedar wins this week's Herald tip prize after being first to notify the newsroom about the tornado that struck near Garnett Sunday.
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Myron Paugh
S. Cedar
The
Herald
Garnett
Princeton admits hoax studentOznot fails to exist
Princeton University officials revealed a remarkable hoax by students who created a fictitious applicant named Joseph David Oznot. Four Princeton sophomores plus Columbia and Michigan State peers posed as the candidate, submitted exams, and received an acceptance letter to Old Nassau.
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Princeton
Princeton University
E. Alden Dunham
Joseph David Oznot
Dunham
University Press Club
Oznot
Columbia
Michigan State
Nassau Hall
East Lansing
Mich
Columbia University
Charlies A. Lieppe
Freeport
N.Y
Arthur F. Davidson
Thomas R. Reed IM
Dearborn
Ozneat
College Board
Davidson
Reid
Old Nassau
Michigan State Uniersity
Packing for theft prevention at Whitman’s Chocolates
New York AP report notes packaging experts say thieves drive changes in seals and sizes. Julian Barksdale of Whitman’s Chocolates explains hollow wrapping papers and uniform packs deter shoplifters and product switching. He cites sleeves, standardized frozen items, and careful placement as guard measures.
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New York
Julian Barksdale
Whitman's Chocolates
Pet Milk Co
Barksdale
Japanese grocer thanks Mugford crew for wartime rescue
Elton C. Fay reports Japanese grocer Jap Amano thanks U S Navy destroyer Mugford crew that rescued him and another flier during Guadalcanal fighting. Amano recalls being burned and floating after his plane was shot down, and asks to meet Capt Johnson who led the rescue and is now retired near Alexandria.
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Elton C. Fay Washington
Tamaki Amano
Japan
U.S
Mugford
E. W. Young
A. F
Amano
Aseimachi
Matsuyama City
Khine Ken
Shikoku
Johnson
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