First Lady Lyndon Johnson Launches Southern Campaign Tour
Frances Lewine notes Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson begins a 1,682 mile southern campaign aboard the Lady Bird Special. In Alexandria Virginia the First Lady urges unity over civil rights tensions while President Johnson joins her for the start. The couple plan stops in Raleigh and Iowa Illinois with a mixed crowd and some heckling.
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Eisenhower in middle of nuclear weapons control dispute
Former President Eisenhower faced a split Republican and Democratic debate over who should control field type nuclear weapons. At a New York news conference he avoided endorsing reports and urged not to air defense plans publicly. The White House echoed that stance. Dean Burch criticized Johnson over political messaging on the issue. Goldwater had urged NATO command authority for tactical nukes.
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Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Calls and Mileage
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad answered 164 calls and logged 2434 miles in service, reflecting a busy year of emergency response and transport operations by the local squad.
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Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Top Marine Says Navy Gunfire Lacking for Beach Landings
Gen. Wallace M. Greene Jr. warned of a growing deficiency in naval gunfire support for over the beach landings. He noted a shift to missiles reduced 16 inch battleship and cruiser gun capabilities and called for remedial action to ensure landing forces can breach defended shores. The Navy and Marine Corps are exploring options, including a new gunfire support ship, to close the gap.
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Goldwater Plans to Move Ike to Viet Nam Issue
Goldwater campaigns in Pennsylvania and says he would seek Eisenhower’s advisory role if he wins. A Eisenhower spokesman at Gettysburg says the general would not comment after a long day. Eisenhower and Goldwater reportedly discussed in general terms how Ike might assist in South Vietnam efforts.
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Louisiana Endeavors To Return to Normal
Louisiana, hit by its worst hurricane in seven years, stepped up efforts to return to normal as flood threats mounted. Gov. John McKeithen toured devastated areas and described the scene as a terrible disaster.
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Slow progress ends GM strike efforts in early talks
United Auto Workers and General Motors reach tentative national contract terms but only two local agreements are settled within 24 hours. The nationwide strike remains active for about 280000 GM workers as discussions continue. Hurricane Hilda hits Louisiana killing 36 and causing up to $100 million in damages with widespread outages and evacuations along the coast.
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Javits Undecided on Presidential Ballot After Speech
Senator Jacob K. Javits told Syracuse University students he has not decided how to vote in the presidential election. He said he cannot support Goldwater and is not prepared to support Johnson. He warned of a strong post election effort to regain the presidency if Goldwater loses.
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Tshombe Kept Under Virtual House Arrest
Congo Premier Moise Tshombe arrived in Cairo for the unaligned nations conference and was kept under strict supervision at the Aruba Palace in Heliopolis. He faced a cautious reception amid distrust from many African leaders who fear his ties to white imperialists and Lumumba’s murder.
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Frost Nips Low Areas Around Winchester and Berryville
A killing frost affected some low areas with temperatures dipping to 33 degrees at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory and 30 degrees in Berryville. Skies will be fair and cold tonight with potential frost, followed by slightly warmer weather tomorrow as frost risk lingers.
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Queen Elizabeth II Visits Charlottetown on Canadian Tour
The royal yacht Britannia neared Charlottetown as Queen Elizabeth II began a Canadian tour with a crowded program of appearances. She arrived after Summerside ceremonies, greeted by Governor General Georges Vanier and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, amid tight security and armed patrols.
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Vatican Council approves ecumenical prayer program
The Vatican Ecumenical Council approved a new program of common prayer and public meetings with other Christians. It urged a "conversion of heart" toward others to foster Christian unity and affirmed that priests and laymen must conform to unity principles to keep minds open.
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Savings Insured by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
Bank note card announces insurance coverage by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Interest rate quoted at 4 1/4 percent. Address or location references include Boscawen and Washington.
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Soviet Accuses 4 Western Military Attaches of Espionage
The Soviet Union accuses three U.S. military attaches and a British attache of espionage in Siberia, while the U.S. Embassy rejects the charges as a violation of diplomatic immunity. Russians seized items during a four hour search in Khabarovsk, and the four aides traveled by train to the Pacific coast before heading toward Tokyo. The Foreign Ministry reserves the right to decide on their further stay as past cases show expulsions are possible.
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Arkansas Cold Snap Pushes Down Temperatures
A cold air mass centered in northwestern Arkansas moved into the state, dropping temperatures by about 10 to 15 degrees below normal. The mass drifts eastward slowly, keeping cold weather likely for the next several days.
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