Goldwater Attacks LBJ Foreign Policy From Yacht
Senator Barry Goldwater leveled sharp criticism of President Johnson on a Newport Beach vacation cruise, demanding full disclosure of U S involvement in South Vietnam amid rising civil strife. He urged a clear accounting of United States foreign policies and warned most do not serve peace or freedom. Secretary Dean Rusk urged bipartisan unity and steady policy direction to sustain postwar gains.
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Kansas City Star backs Johnson in 1964 election
The Kansas City Star announced its support for President Johnson in the November election marking the paper’s first Democratic endorsement since 1892. Johnson said the campaign would be long and rough but would avoid fear or smear while visiting Stonewall Texas with VP candidate Hubert Humphrey.
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Carbondale Opens Marketable Skills School for Youths
A new program starts at Carbondale Marketable Skills School in the former Attucks High School building. Paul W. Karber oversees five trades including drafting, with tuition free for eligible out of school youths under 21 in District 165. Regular high school students will attend three hours daily, earning the same diploma and credits as at Community High.
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Fall fashions offer variety across the region
Fall fashions offer a varied selection as readers, including juniors, consider new styles. The edition notes upcoming features on education trends and community events, with pages listing highlights such as a state fair opening and local sports notes.
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Weekend Weather Looks Warm With Scattered Thunder Showers
Showers increasing as clouds thicken Sunday afternoon with widely scattered showers and thundershowers ending early evening. High near 90, then partly cloudy and cooler Sunday night. Lows around 70. Weather details map page seven.
Search For Life Delayed Relax, Martians We’ll Be A Little Late
The 1964 New York Times reports NASA delays in life detection on Mars due to instrument removal and budget limits. Officials debate whether to proceed with fly-by missions in 1969 and 1971 or push ahead with life-detection landings later, amid post Apollo exploration questions and funding constraints.
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Looting and Shootings Mark Philadelphia Riots
In North Philadelphia riot scenes continued with looting of stores and harassing of police. Five of six reported gunshots came from a rooftop near 20th and Norris. Police, aided by searchlights and reinforced units, faced false reports and street crowds as Mayor Tate extended an emergency proclamation authorizing penalties for violators. Ministers joined police in patrols as talks with officials on National Guard mobilization proceeded.
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GM Workers Support Strike at General Motors
Detroit Aug 29 AP Union leaders representing about 354,000 United Auto Workers members at General Motors voted to stay on the job at least until Sept 9 and to back any strike action by Chrysler workers. Chrysler was picked as the No 1 strike target by the UAW International Executive Board in the talks for a new contract.
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Harvard Man Viet With U.S. Ties Named Acting Premier
Harvard educated economist Nguyan Xuan Oanh named temporary acting premier of South Viet Nam for two months amid a sixth government change in ten months. He warns no reshuffle and says the government remains under Gen. Nguyen Khanh, with a joint stance by the military triumvirate. US officials approve his appointment, aiming to ease tensions after weeks of rioting.
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Cyprus Crisis Eases As Turkish Troop Rotation Delayed
In Nicosia on August 24 AP reports Turkey agreed to a short delay in sending replacement troops to Cyprus easing the immediate crisis. Archibishop President Mekarag traveled to Egypt to seek military and diplomatic support from President Nasser. Jet fighters believed Turkish reconnaissance planes were sighted over the island as protests flared in Turkey with police clashing with about 2,000 demonstrators in Ankara. A 5,000 plus crowd at Istanbul University denounced American policy and marched through the business district toward Western consulates.
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Recruits Sought Vietnamese Professors To Seek Civilian Rule
Vietnamese Buddhist professors at Hue University announced formation of the Peoples Revolutionary Committee to recruit members nationwide and set a convention in Saigon within six weeks to establish a civilian government. Dean Le Khac Quyen leads protests against Saigon’s military regime and says the army lacks popular backing.
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Rioting Erupts At Turk Fair In Izmir Turmoil
At the Izmir International Fair on Saturday night crowds attacked pavilions of the United States Soviet Union Britain and the United Arab Republic. A flag was burned and a Soviet flag torn. The violence signals Cyprus crisis demonstrations spreading to a third Turkish city.
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