Johnson recalls Rayburn nudge for 1960 VP bid details
Washington AP desk reports President Johnson added details on being picked as Kennedy’s running mate in 1960. Rayburn allegedly phoned at 2 a.m. to urge acceptance after changing his mind. Johnson cites Rayburn saying he was smarter than before and urged him to take the nomination. Udall notes lower than expected revenue from conservation stickers and recreation fees, with a reassessment planned.
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Virginia candidates break Labor Day campaigning start
Linwood Holton campaigned in Wise County and Southwest Virginia defying the Labor Day start tradition. He accused Republicans of only backing college funding during elections and warned of a $175 million annual tax cost from his rival’s programs. Governor Harrison approved Eisenhower’s Sept. speech in Richmond while Callahan assailed Democratic budget surpluses.
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England National Theatre invited to Moscow visit
The National Theatre company has been invited by the Russian government to perform at the Kremlinvarov Theater during a September visit to Moscow. It marks the first time a foreign troupe has been invited to perform there.
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Disease Outbreak Kills 4 Children In Mexico
A disease outbreak in Mexico has killed four children and an adult. Reports mention regional health concerns and ongoing investigations by local authorities amid rising contagion concerns.
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Markets Chicago Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices Weekly Summary
Hog prices rise up to 50 cents for barrows and gilts with most gains 25 cents. Sows advance 26 to 50 cents. cattle show mixed moves with slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower and heifers mostly 50 to 75 cents lower. Spring slaughter lambs firm to higher with best quality 25 to 26 dollars per hundredweight. Closing sales show prime steers at 28 to 29.5 dollars per 100 pounds and high grade cows around 23 to 28 dollars.
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Tragic Hartin Explosion Near Van Wert Kills Child
A natural gas pipeline rupture ignited as an eastbound Erie & Lackawanna freight train passed nine miles south of Van Wert Ohio. Nancy Anna May Rigdon nine, sleeping with family, was killed. Fireball seen along U S 30. 100 acres of crops burned. fire reached Findlay and Decatur Indiana. Eastbound train damaged. half mile of railroad ties burned.
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Marines Break Viet Cong Stronghold in Van Tuong Peninsula
At dawn Marines attacked a Viet Cong stronghold on Van Tuong peninsula 70 miles south of Da Nang near Chu Lai. By Friday officials counted 563 Viet Cong dead with over 4,000 Marines involved and a claimed big bag of arms. casualties were described as light for the Marines.
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