Connally Enjoys High Texas Poll Approval
Governor John Connally holds 79 percent approval in a Texas Poll, the highest since Allan Shivers, with Democrats voting 85 percent in support and independents 75. Republicans give the smallest yet sizable two thirds. The poll notes a rise since May and August, aided by his Kennedy assassination period incident, with undecided voters dropping to 13 percent as Texans form settled opinions.
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John Connally
Texas
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Allan Shivers
Connally
Kennedy
Hoffa Aide Denies Deal Offered
ST LOUIS AP Teamsters vice president Harold Gibbons denied a report that Hoffa tried to persuade federal authorities to drop charges against him. The Post Dispatch story claimed Hoffa would quit as president and resign membership, but the government rejected the proposal. Hoffa faces multiple indictments in Tennessee and Chicago over alleged illegal gifts and fraudulently obtained union funds.
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James R. Hoffa
Haifa
Harold Gibbons
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hoffa
Washington
Justice Department
Tennessee
Michigan
Teamster
Chicago
U S plan to pull B57s 3 900 men from Japan
The United States will transfer about 3 500 airmen and 75 aircraft from Japan to the United States, including the last operational B47 bomber wing. The move reduces force in Japan while pledging to defend the country under the security treaty. About 2 000 dependents will return home and 2 408 Japanese employees at U S bases may lose jobs.
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Japan
United States
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Washington
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Americas
Letter Carrier Seeks Reinstatement After 43 Years
Benjamin Frazier, 87, a former Pitysbury letter carrier fired in 1915, sues late postal inspector George Craighead in federal court seeking reinstatement and to clear his name of theft charges. Judge Rabe Marsh scheduled a January 2 hearing after a government motion to dismiss.
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UPI
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George ¥. Craighead
Frazier
Rabe Marsh
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Peace On New Year Hopes Mark World Leaders
World leaders voiced hopes for peace as 1964 began with ceremonies around the globe. In New York Times Square crowds awaited the ball drop while Grand Central hosted a charity New Year’s Eve dance. International figures including Ikeda Khrushchev and Erhard urged unity and reduced tensions amid Cold War strains.
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Mali
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Maverick to study Stanford case for ACLU in San Antonio
Maverick said he will investigate the raid on John Stanford's home at 1118 W Rosewood after federal orders to register as a Communist. He emphasized the ACLU banner and civil liberties, noting past involvement in Walker and Barnett cases and potential cooperation with the San Antonio Bar Association.
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Rosewood
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Texas
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Ross Barnet
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Barnett
New York
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Redbe
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Egies
Poverty stricken Sanders family receives nationwide gifts
In Whitwell Tennessee the Sanders family of nine, out of work since a coalfield strike, receives a stream of donated gifts including clothing, toys, food and a Bible from readers nationwide. The sends aim to help them buy basics and a home as they face a bleak year ahead.
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Burlington
Morrison
Salvat Lion Army
Senate
Mike
Mansfield
D-Mont
Minerly
Lady Bird Relatives Visit LBJ Ranch
Relatives of Lady Bird Johnson visit the LBJ Ranch continuing discussions from Page 1. The gathering focuses on family matters and potential projects at the historic site.
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Lady Bird
Lbj Ranch
Texas Screwworm Plant Cuts Back on Production
MISSION AP The screw worm fly eradication plant reports a 50 percent drop in weekly sterile male production from 1.0 million to 0.5 million as year end reductions take effect. President and colleagues at Texas university reflect on achievements and local New Year’s gatherings as the facility scales back.
British Patrol in Cyprus Buffer Zone
Cyprus enjoyed its first 24 hours without shooting after nine days of fighting as British troops, under Gen. Peter Young, took over the neutral zone. Greek Cypriot leaders Makarios and Kulchuk urged reconstruction and bridges of friendship while negotiations continued over constitutional reforms and Turkish veto issues amidst ongoing tension between Greek and Turkish communities.
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Young
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Adil Kulchuk
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Turkey
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Astoria woman questioned after Kennedy remark
A Grey Astoria woman, about 60, registered in Johnson City and said she had information on Kennedy’s assassination. She flew from Houston to Austin and rode a bus to Astoria, stating she came to see the President. Police said similar reports in two years were unfounded.
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Astoria
Kennedy
Elizabeth Wronin
Miss Cronin
Houston
Austin
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Associated Press
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Geald Arrington
Elizabeth Cronin
Johnson Leads Singing Birthday Holiday for Gen Shoup
President Johnson led the Joint Chiefs and reporters in an impromptu birthday sing to Gen. David M. Shoup at his ranch. Shoup, retiring, turned 83 on Monday as Johnson praised his service and presented a Megallon gift while photographers captured the moment.
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