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Galesburg Register-Mail from Galesburg, Illinois • Page 21

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I- 4 EDITOR! This (s tin toial dltptteti hi thrt ger lei MI ettetr of (tent Lyndon WASHINGTON is a time mhe FERGUSON of the government never were revealed to the vice president of the United States. Harry Truman had no inkling about the attempt to build an atomic bomb until the day Franklin D. Roosevelt died and man from Missouri was sworn in as President. Things were different when Lyndon federal government immediate- when and ii the time comes to ly. He dW not have to fumble, lead a filibuster against the righti bill.

of Johnson's formidable and search for guidance and in formation. He began calling his key men into conferences, issuing orders and proclaiming policy, such as announcing that the Kennedy program to South Viet I these meft persona powers of compromise and eon ciliation will be tested in comma months. He knows al Nam would remain unchanged. ma iiiiuiiaie kOOWlCdge Of the A -mm MEMr SM spects them and they respect him, but many senators and dn Nov. Ifflte Johnson rled a pretty Texas heiress named Claudia Taylor.

They have two daughters, one ing the University of Texas and the Other a private school here in When Mrs, Johnson was a baby, a nurse remarked "why bird" and 1 w. fiailey of Knoxviile were afternoon callers. Westoit Cubs Meet Cub Scouts of Weston School Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fugh fflffllif fronr southeast of Rio have moved into the house own of the two sets of circumstances that should make Johnson's life easier as President.

The other one is the great surge of sympathy in Congress caused by the assassination of John F. Kennedy. At the moment the new President is in the middle of a that run much deeper than their personal liking for in Johnson. she's pretty as a at that moment the name Claudia ceased, exist except When Mrs. Johnson Signs legal docu- tf brief the new President because he had been living at the very heart of governmental secrecy for three years.

As vice president he attended almost every meeting of the National Security Council. He not only knew the secrets; his voice and his opinions had helped Shape them into policy. Johnson took command of the Johnson almost but not quite fits the classic pattern of the presidency. He was born, not in a log cabin, but a small frame house near Johnson City, on Aug. 27, 1908.

Rut his parents were poor. Mis father was a school teacher and there ments. A few weeks ago Mrs. Johnson was interviewed on a local station and was asked how she would change her husband if she. had the power to do so, She thought about that one a long time and then said: RIO-Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Shelby Rednour held a family dinner in their home Nov. 24 in honor of their son Buck, who Will leave for the armed services in the near future. Guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Rednour, Steve and Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Larson and Mark, Shelby Ray arid Wayne; Pat and Sue Rednour. They ed by Robert Galbreath. and Mrs.

Richard Bailey recently returned from a vaca Hon spent in Florida. were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. W.

Bailey of Knoxville. Around 375 persons from neighboring communities attended the annual bazaar and tur- Den 5 and Den 8 presented skits on "The World of Sdufitf." Bobcat, wolf, bear, lion pins, weblos and arrow points were awarded to the scouts. Adult leaders were and sented the' closing skit. ing the meeting parent' the display tables of ie READ THE key supper at the Rio Presbyterian Church Nov. 21, Mrs.

Jack Foster and family of Oneida visited relatives and friends in Rio Sunday. sort 6f honeymoon with congressmen who have bfeen fight- waa a oviiwi ing such key Kennedy bills as 0 me eve afternoon whether he tax reduction and civil rights. At It won't last long and, fn fact, Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen already has put Johnson on notice to that effect. to college when he was gradu "Well, I would make him tell every afternoon whether he was coming home for dinner and, If so, what time." Must Go Forward "The work of the nation has high He worked in a road gang for $1 a day, then traveled to Call- 1 FairVIeW Post fornia picking up any job he could on the way.

Wanted Education Celebrates Phone 342-5151 to go forward. Once the shock of the tragedy has been absorbed, a country, like a family, te a and en- is quickly faced with the reality ro lled in Southwest State Teach- Three years of this convinced him he wanted an education and Anniversary FAIRVIEW The Women's of daily problems." Johnson's problem with Congress is to devise some means selling to strike quickly and decisively in behalf of the Kennedy legislative program. It is almost an Impossible task. Sen. Harry ers' College.

It was a hard life. He tried to earn his way by ks door to door and PRESCRIPTIONS Byrd, the conservative Democrat from Virginia, is all-powerful on tax matters. Doubtless he mourns Kennedy as deeply and sincerely as any man, but that is unlikely to budge him from the position that there cannot be a tax cut without reduction in federal expenditures. The voice of Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina is muted at the moment, but he will recover his powers of speech instantly working as a janitor.

There wasn't enough money coming in and in 1928 he dropped out of college and took a job teaching school. But he accumulated enough money to go back to teachers' college and graduated in 1930. For two years he taught school in Houston and then was offered a job as secretary to Rep. Richard Klebert, D-Tex. From that moment politics was in his blood and in 1937 he won his own way into Congress by winning the seat in the 10th Congressional District of Texas.

Auxiliary to the Roy Miller Post of the American Legion held its birthday supper at the Valley Cafe Nov. 20. The birthday apron project was discussed and the rehabilitation chairman, Eileen Slater, said $23 had been realized from the 154 tray favors sent to Quincy Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Dorothy Locke, publicity chairman, announced a 50-cent gift exchange to be held at the Dec.

18 meeting and tray favors will be made Dec. 4 at the Legion Home. Mrs. Marie Mitchell offered a prayer for peace. Hoyt Wilhelm of the Chicago White Sox has turned in 74 victories as a relief pitcher during his career.

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Lindquist held their Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday at, their home.

Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kendell Toureene, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Toureene and family of Peoria, Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Cree and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Vawter of Galesburg. Mr.

and Mrs. James Bailey entertained Sunday at a dinner party honoring Mrs. Bailey's grandmother, Mrs. James W. Harrison of Avon.

Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Batiey and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Landbn.

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Four series. One brand-new Impala Super Sports. More luxury, too. Even the Biscaynes are now fully carpeted. Plenty of power.

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Engine choice: 120 hp to extra-cost 220 hp. Model Sport Coupe NEW CHEVY Six models. Two and Chevy II 100. Both now offer, an extra-cost 195- hp V8 or a 155-hp six, to give you more Chevy II power than ever before. Match.this added power with Chevy II thrift, and you can see why Chevy II will be harder than ever to keep up with this year.

Model Sedan 1 RI I 1 IP 6i i 4 1 4 4 Model DDA-64 4 colors or white IT Gentle Flowing Heat dries breeze-fresh, safer than sunshine. Fine mesh lint screen traps tiny stoop, right on door! Porcelain Enamel drum won't snag delicate fabrics. DAG-64 4 tfiors or white I New convenient Fabrics dial. Gentle Flowing Heat pampers finest fabrics! Easy-read no-stoop lint screen on door. Smooth, rust-resistant Enamel drum.

Model 4 colors or fihftt Automatic Drjf shuts dryer off automatically when clot ties are just-right-dry. Gentle Flowing Meat dries fabrics safer fthm sunshine. No-stoop on door. seconds! NEW C0RVAIR Seven models in four series. Plus two Greenbriers.

A new standard 95-hp engine (nearly livelier). A 110-hp engine available at extra cost on all Corvairs and a 150-hp Turbo- charged engine under the deck lid of the Monza Spyder, Styling? Never been cleaner. Interior? Never been, brighter. Fun to drive? Never been more so. Model Club Coupe Matching Matching FRIGIDAIRE WASHER, I WASHER FMIGIDAIRE WASBEB Model WDA-64 fliodel WdW-64 Model Just Just SPECIAL NEW CORVETTE Two models-the Sport Coupe with a new one-piece rear window plus improved interior ventilation, "end the dashing Sting Ray Convertible.

Both boast smoother rides and improved gound Both go with your choice of four big V8's, including a new extra-cost 375-hp engine with Fuel Injection. Model Coupe Your choice of an Electric Blanket Hair yer FREE, purchase of a Frigidaire Dryer during 10 DAY SALE, EASY TERMS AVAILABLE DELIVERY FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE if Ask about a SMILE-MILE Ride and the Chevrolet Song at your Chevrolet dealer's 247 fait Simmonf Street VERYEMM CHEVROLET INC Galesburg Phone 1 1 Gales byr a Only SPECIALIZED Appliance Store Main and 4.

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