Humphrey Dominates VP Preference Poll Amid Kennedy Exit
Hubert Humphrey has surged to a commanding lead among Democrats for the vice presidential slot after President Johnson excluded Robert Kennedy and other top contenders. The shift follows Kennedy’s removal, with Humphrey drawing strong second-choice support and regional advantages shaping the race into a Midwest versus South battle.
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Rtt
Robert Kennedy
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Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
Robert McNamara
Sargent Shriver
Johnson Goldwater
Senator Goldwater
Mr. Johnson
An Untold Fairday at The 125th Anniversary Celebration
Tex ask Tex ask by NIC WALKER describes a bustling fair scene with crowds inspecting booths and games, children tracking activities, and vendors under bright tents. The piece notes 4-H judging, political placards, and a lack of free tennis balls, framing a lively old time fair atmosphere.
Sylvia at the club sparks wild bridge bids and chaos
A quirky tale of Sylvia at the bridge club describes her eccentric bidding and unconventional use of the Blackwood convention. Despite harried partners and skeptical opponents, she sometimes delivers a tour de force such as a seven no trump contract for a huge score, illustrating her unpredictable play and offbeat logic.
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Sylvia
Blackwood
West
East
North
TV Highlights and Evening Program Schedule
CBS presents The Crisis of Presidential Succession with Eisenhower Truman and Nixon plus Eric Sevareid at 6:30 p.m. CDT Repeat. The Virginian on NBC features an outlaw band provoking an Indian war at 6:30 p.m. CDT. The Farmer's Daughter on ABC Repeat 7:30 p.m. CDT. Suspense on CBS stars James Whitmore at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Espionage on NBC at 7:30 p.m. CDT. Ben Casey on ABC stars Lew Ayres at 8 p.m. CDT. The Dick Van Dyke Show on CBS Repeat at 8 p.m. CDT. On Broadway Tonight on CBS at 8:30 p.m. CDT Eartha Kitt headlines with Rudy Vallee hosting at 9 p.m. CDT.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Richard M. Nixon
Eric Sevareid
the Virginian
NBC
Suspense
James Whitmore
Ben Casey
ABC
Lew Ayres
Dick van Dyke
Eartha Kitt
Rudy Vallee
Labor Endorsement Boosts Johnson Amid Goldwater Clash
The AFL CIO Executive Council blasted Goldwater's civil rights stance and platform while signaling support for Johnson. Meany indicated the group would not officially back a candidate until after the Democratic convention but implied Johnson as the presumed nominee. The council criticized GOP proposals on unions, rights, and economics as jeopardizing the labor movement.
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UPI
AFL Cio Executive Council
Barry M. Goldwater
David J. McDonald
Steelworkers’ Union
William C. Birthright
Barbers’ Union
Goldwater
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Johnson
Labor
GOP
Allison Lillie Shower Honors Before August Wedding
Miss Alice Lillie was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Federated church social rooms in Keota with relatives and special guests including her mother Mrs Wayne Berry and Mrs Willus Greiner of Washington. Alice will wed Terry Greiner on August 8, with twin sister Alma Lillie and George Kline of Falls Church Va. visiting for the wedding.
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Boyd Sanders Keota
Alice Lillie
Federated Church Social Rooms
Wayne Berry
Willus Greiner
Washington
Joan Hegewal
Amana
Alice
Jean Redlinger
Betty Rotsinger
Bonnie Lillie
Bonnie Smith
Leona Neal
Terry Greiner
Alma Lillie
George Kline
Falls Church
Betty Heisdorfer
Linda
Lorene Henry
Sigourney
Property transfers listed for Washington area buyers
Records show numerous conveyances in South and West Washington, detailing transfers from individuals including Boyd E Emde Sam Witting and Ronald L Stutzman to buyers such as Archie Godwin Emma Kos and Gertrude Crawford. Parcels include lot 10 block 2 in Margaret Youngs Washington and other sub-division parcels and sidewalks within Auditor sub-divisions 1 through 6.
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Nina G. Hayes
Archie E. Godwin
Margaret Young
Washington
Gertrude Crawford
Fred Chalupa
Frank L. Kos
Emma CC. Shaw
Auditor's
South
Lorenzo C. Creamer
Walter A. Palmer
Luther Crom Rites Held At Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for Luthern Crom were held at 3 30 p m Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Richard Peterson presiding Wayne Wagner served as soloist Honorary pallbearers included John Beenblossom Leon DeMeyer Ed Sorrell Robert Lowe Wayne Marston Robert Wagenknecht Active pallbearers were Clark Wagner Herman Henry James Wagenknecht Myron Salladay and Willard Gray IOOF lodge conducted fraternal rites at Elm Grove Cemetery burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery
Professional Directory of Local Attorneys and Doctors
A local directory lists attorneys such as Louis J. Kehoe Livingston Day Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd and Owen along with Stewart Shearer. Also featured are Dr P L Etter an osteopathic physician and Dr R Q Eastland with contact numbers and office addresses in the area. Includes eye care by John W Lemmon O D and notes on services and locations.
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King Fear
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Jersey
Duane Davis
Crooked Creek Cyclones
Washington County
Duane
Everett Davis
Crawfordsville
Journal
Dallas Kinney
Edward
Gary Sondag
Christine
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Sondag
Ralph Herr
Ralphs
Ross Leitsinger
Keokuk County Hospital
Boyd E. Emde
Ford
Sam Witting
Oldsmobile
Lester C. Grim
Milford
Elaine Watson
Chevrolet
Ronald L. Stutzman
Hugh Jones
James R. Neill
George M. Lord
Chrysler
Milo D. Weaver
Plymouth
Washington Concrete CO
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Rock Island Tracks
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Livingston, Day & Bates
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Marion Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic Physician Journal
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
O. D
Iowa
Christian Tabernacle
R. Q. Eastland
Advertising Council
America
Arts Today
Falcon Futura
Mace Motor Company
North Iowa Ave
E. Washington
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