Lodge Back To Old Post In Viet Nam
President Johnson names Republican Henry Cabot Lodge to a second tour as ambassador to South Viet Nam replacing Maxwell D. Taylor who resigns. Lodge to meet Taylor and officials in Saigon for a week of talks before taking over, aiming to acquaint himself with problems and personalities involved. Taylor cites private life obligations after 45 years in government.
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Moyers Becomes White House Press Secretary at 31
Bill Moyers, 31 with a strong government record, takes over as President Johnson’s press secretary from George E. Reedy who retires on leave for hammer toe treatment. Moyers vows broad access to the news and handles his first briefing with newsroom polish, noting off the record presidential appointments and a Texas lunch with Mrs. Johnson.
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Johnson hails progress in Dominican situation
President Johnson said the United States has made remarkable progress under all circumstances in solving the Dominican situation and that the Organization of American States deserves gratitude. He expressed hope the OAS will soon propose specific, acceptable recommendations.
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County Weather Partly Cloudy Through Saturday
Weather notes show partly cloudy conditions through Saturday with light variable winds. High near 90 Saturday, tonight's low upper 60s, record highs and lows noted. Precipitation 0.15 inch in the last 24 hours ending 7 a.m. today with hourly temps listed through 8 a.m.
DePugh Sought on Kidnapping Charge in Kansas City
AP reports Robert Bolivar DePugh leader of the Minutemen militant right wing anti Communist group was sought on a state kidnapping charge. Lawrence F Gepford Jackson County prosecutor says two young women signed statements charging the 42 year old DePugh with holding them prisoners for two weeks.
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Manhunt Stymied In Robbery Abduction
Kansas City scene as Denise Clinton 9 remains missing after a motel robbery abduction near Independence. More than 200 officers and volunteers search. FBI joins Major Case Unit. Suspect fled in a white 1960 Oldsmobile after $256 taken. motive unclear.
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Espinosa Doing "Quite Well" After Shooting
Ottawa Police Captain Fred Espinosa, shot by his wife on July 4, is reported by his doctor as doing quite well but will not return to duty for months. Dr D G Laury noted a thigh nerve severed requiring months to repair. Vague test results from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation delay the case. Police Chief Eugene Flaherty said the department remains staffed with hired help and invited married men aged 25 to 45 to apply for patrol radioman duties.
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Lyndon Youth Drowned At Lake Lyndon Beach
A Lyndon, Kansas 17 year old, Thomas Lee Watson, drowned while swimming with a companion at the Vassar State Park beach on the Po mona Reservoir’s south side. Lifeguard Keith Holden and a diver team failed to locate him until divers recovered the body about three hours later. Watson, born October 17, 1947 in Emporia, had lived in Lyndon six years and was a Lyndon High School graduate. He is survived by his parents, a sister Lois Woolery of Osage City, a brother Robert at home, and two grandmothers, with funeral services set at the Lyndon Methodist Church.
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No Indians, Just Traffic Wagon Train Heads West
A caravan of 31 youths ages 9 to 14 pulled out of Baldwin toward Santa Fe New Mexico for an 850 mile trek aboard rubber wheeled ponied wagons. Wagonmaster Paul Amos says safety measures include point lookouts and rear riders as the group travels roughly 40 miles daily.
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