Humphrey Named VP Pick For Johnson Ticket
UPI reports Senator Hubert Humphrey, after a long night, accepts Johnson’s offer to join the Democratic ticket as vice president. The Minnesota liberal, famed for rapid oratory, has evolved into a pragmatic, strong Senate partner and No. 2 in the party, while some Southern conservatives question his fit. Although energized, Humphrey says he would not have been emotionally shattered if the decision had differed.
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United Press International
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UPI
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Senate
Connecticut
Thomas E. Dodd
U. S
Washington
Dodd
Airman Adjudged Insane in Church Attack Case
Amarillo Army base airman Stanley Eugene Wilson, 21, was ruled insane by a 12 man jury and ordered committed to the state hospital at Rusk, Texas, after a sanity hearing held before trial on assault to murder charges. Wilson admitted choking Alma Vogel, 38, secretary to his church, in the church office on April 8, saying he had long felt an urge to kill a woman.
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Rusk
Tex
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Wilson
Alma J. Vogel
Berserk Cat Attacks Child Before Being Shot
A Siamese cat attacked 6 year old Dianne Joan Arnett in her Brentwood yard, biting the abdomen and back. Police arrived, the cat lunged at them as they tried to restrain it with a rope, and two pistol shots ended the danger. The child received medical care and a veterinarian was notified. the cat’s head will be tested for rabies.
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Dianne Joan Arnett
Brentwood
Brothers Hurt In Scooter Crash Near Greenville
Two Garland brothers were injured when a motor scooter hit a pavement bump on Greenville near Moffett. James William Forrest, 15, driving the scooter, suffered a broken right shoulder and multiple cuts and bruises. His brother John Virig Forrest, 13, rode on the rear and was less seriously hurt.
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Royal Couple Shipwrecked Off Sardinia Aboard Aga Khan Yacht
British Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon were shipwrecked when the Aga Khan's yacht Amaloun foundered on rocks off Sardinia. Reports say Margaret was swept overboard but not in real danger, aided by lifejackets and a rubber dinghy. she is due to give birth to her third child in February.
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Cleo Buffets Miami With Killing Force
UPI reports Killer Hurricane Cleo struck Miami with winds over 110 mph causing major damage but no deaths in the city after four hours of pounding. The storm killed at least 122 across the Caribbean with an 15 mile wide eye passing over Key Biscayne and moving north toward Palm Beach. Coastal tides were forecast to rise 5 to 7 feet while warnings remained in effect along the coast.
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Johnson and Humphrey set for campaign clash in Atlantic City
President Johnson, chosen by acclamation, selects Hubert Humphrey as running mate for a liberal ticket. The Atlantic City convention ratified the nomination as Johnson marks his 56th birthday with celebrations along the boardwalk. Johnson vows an active campaign against Goldwater Miller and hints at talks with Humphrey to shape the vigorous Democratic ticket.
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United Press International
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UPI
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Texas
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Encephalitis Cases Probed Across Louisiana
New Orleans report: Dr. T N Armistead, head of the Louisiana State Board of Health, said five suspected encephalitis cases were under investigation. Four were in West Feliciana and Baton Rouge areas, one in Jefferson Parish. No confirmations yet as lab tests are required for definite identification.
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UPS
Louisiana State Board of Health
T.N. Armistead
West Feliciana- Baton Rouge
Jefferson Parish
Armistead
Resident Shoots Self Accidentally in Apartment
James McGuffey, 23, of 112 South Bowser Rd Apt 12, shot himself in the leg early Thursday while loading a 22 caliber pistol. The slug tore flesh but missed the bone and lodged in the apartment woodwork. He was treated at Spring Valley Hospital and released.
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South Bowser Rd
Apt
McGuffey
Spring Valley Hospital
Howdy Folks By Proc Gleaned from Local Notes and Names
Jack Boyer returns to his post on Green Ville Ave fully recovered from major surgery. Jim Burns and wife travel to Cleburne for a fraternal function. Counselor Bob Finkler renews acquaintance with an old friend. Vaughn Woods the carpet man in Heights Village notes the time of day with Jim Stephenson helping a call. Fire Marshal Bob O Burke is on vacation. Do both Republican and Democratic conventions this year feel like expensive nuisances to you. Necessary programming including Cheyenne fare on TV Goat 11 the last few nights.
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Greenville Ave
Jim Burns
Cleburne
Bob Finkler
Vaughn Woods
Heights Village
Jim Stephenson
Bob O'Burke
Cheyenne
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