Auto Union Sets Sights On Chrysler
The United Auto Workers union named Chrysler as its new contract target and authorized a strike for 10 a.m. September 9 if talks fail. About 80,000 UAW members are at Chrysler versus 354,000 at General Motors and 165,000 at Ford. Reuther announced the move after decisive plant votes and said offers so far are inadequate.
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Reuther
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Washington
John D. Leary
Auto
William E. Simkin
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Somerset County Fair Heads Toward Weekend Crowds
The Somerset County Fair at Meyersdale entered its third day with three more days of afternoon and evening performances. Livestock and home making exhibits were judged with ribbons and prizes awarded. Gene Holter’s ostrich races and wild animal show drew big crowds, with camels and a giant elephant named Rockey entertaining attendees. Officials hailed the fair as among the best in association history for attendance and exhibit quality.
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Gene Holter
Somerset County Fair
Supreme Court to hear Civil Rights Act challenge Oct 5
The Supreme Court will hear a rush appeal on Oct 5 challenging the public accommodations provisions of the Civil Rights Act, focusing on the Heart of Atlanta Motel Corp. The Pickrick Restaurant is involved in preliminary steps but not directly in the hearing. The motel must file by Sept 21 and the Justice Department by Sept 28.
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Supreme Court
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Heart of Atlanta Motel Corp
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Somerset County Fair Schedule Highlights 4-H and FFA Events
Today at the Somerset County Fair 4-H and FFA members compete in dairy and livestock judging and a tractor driving contest at 10:00 a.m. Horse shoe finals at 1:00 p.m. followed by horse pulling contests. 7:30 p.m. features a parade and band festival. Friday includes baby beef and hog sales at 1:00 p.m. and All Girl Racing Rodeo events at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m.
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Somerset County High School
Variety Horse Acts, Inc
Democrats Nominate LBJ Humphrey For Running Mate
The Democratic ticket for the 1964 election is announced with Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey as running mates. The announcement comes as Hurricane Cleo threatens Florida, prompting evacuations and widespread preparations along the coast from Miami to the Keys.
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Democrats Nominate Johnson Humphrey for 1964 Ticket
At Atlantic City the Democratic National Convention nominated Lyndon B. Johnson for president and Hubert H. Humphrey for vice president by acclamation. Johnson urged a march toward an overwhelming victory as Humphrey accepted later with party cheers. The scene featured Johnson in the presidential box with Mrs Johnson and daughters as the hall filled beyond capacity.
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Minesota
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USA
Houston Fights Mosquito Plague Amid Encephalitis Outbreak
Houston residents mobilize to eradicate female mosquitoes blamed for 216 suspected encephalitis cases since July 12. health officials report 18 deaths, with cases scattered in Texas including West Texas and Texarkana. spray units, coast guard helicopter dusting bayous, and 54 fire stations distributing free insecticide.
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Texas
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Western Pennsylvania Weather Outlook Sunny Warmth Brings Thursday Highs
Sunny and a little warmer Thursday in Western Pennsylvania with highs 76 to 82. Increasing cloudiness and a not quite so cool night with lows 55 to 65. Friday brings cloudy skies and showers with little temperature change.
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Viet reform stalemate delays military pledge in Saigon
In Saigon the ruling revolutionary council stalls on Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh s pledge to return to military duties. Rival generals loom as martial reform and leadership election remain unresolved amid fresh Buddhist and student unrest. Da Nang clashes kill 11 and wound 61 as Hue sees new disturbances.
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da Nang
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Viet Nam
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Pope Paul VI Seeks Global Peace in Stand Against Arms
At Castel Gandolfo Pope Paul VI issued a 1300 word peace appeal urging nations to avoid arms buildup. He tied the message to anniversaries of World Wars I and II and cited tensions in Cyprus Viet Nam and the Congo as context for his call. The appeal followed his Aug. 10 encyclical Ecclesiam Suam.
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