LBJ A Proud Man With Deep Convictions
Former President Lyndon Johnson spoke in retirement of his legacy and the Vietnam era. He defended expanding the war, praised civil rights gains and Medicare, and said Nixon’s retrenchment will prove misguided. He valued education strides and opposed renewed political life, noting plans to stay away from campaigning.
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Joint Texas Session Planned for Eulogies
Texas legislators plan a brief joint session of the House and Senate in Austin to honor the late President Lyndon Johnson. Associate-Justice Homey Thornberry of the UK Court of Appeals for the Sid Circuit is slated to give the memorial address at 10 am, with House debate focused on a couple of bills and pending actions postponed.
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St. Mark's Plans Service for Johnson Memorial
A noon service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in memory of President Johnson. The 20 minute public ceremony, announced by The Rev. Stanley Hauser, recalls Johnson and Mrs Johnson's 1944 wedding at the church and their long association with the parish.
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Postal Salute Marks National Day of Mourning
Washington post offices will close for normal business Thursday in observance of the national day of mourning for former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Postmaster General F. E. Klassen said limited window delivery and box service would be allowed, and special delivery and limited rejection service would be provided.
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Texas House considers single ticket voting bill
Rep James Nowlin of San Antonio, a Republican, introduces HB 167 to end straight ticket voting in Texas. He says the change ends outdated party machine influence and would apply to both manual and electronic voting systems.
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