24 May 1966
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1966
Page
1
The piece surveys French Canadian nationalism in Quebec, arguing for expanded autonomy rather than integration with English Canada. It notes the bilingual culture, language politics, and desire for political voice within the federation, with implications for national identity and regional elections. Premier Le Sague faces challenger Johnson in the June Quebec provincial vote.
In Portland, Oregon voters weigh President Johnson's Viet Nam policy in a Democratic Senate primary. Tom Wolf, described as a young adult novelist, headlines the race alongside four other candidates including incumbent Wes Duncan and former Federal Power Commissioner Morgan. Major figures Wayne Morse and Mark Hatfield influence the contest as Viet Nam policy remains central.
Top of the Day reports gees in Meade Kansas aided by Baptist churches at Plains and Kismet as a new life path unfolds. The item notes Page 12 coverage and mentions related items on pages 1, 4, 13, 15, and 18 across sections.
Joe Ross, 75, a Clovis New Mexico farmer, and Mae Lacy of Manghorn Pennsylvania, reunite after over five decades apart. Mrs Lacy believed a March horoscope foretold the meeting while Ross, aided by his son Lewis E Ross of Long Beach California, pursued the search despite waning hopes.
London reports Britain moves to control ports and food prices as National Seamen's Union pushes a 65 000 member strike for higher pay and shorter hours. Queen Elizabeth II signs a state of emergency proclamation to be renewed monthly, aiming to act if shortages appear while noting current shortages are limited.
U S Navy Skyraiders bomb Viet Cong in a rice paddy area ten miles west of Saigon near Tan Son Nhut Airbase. A swift boat was knocked out near the city, sinking during salvage. In the Crazy Horse operation, Air Cavalry killed 47 Viet Cong in elephant grass valley, bringing week totals to 207. Air strikes also hit North Vietnamese targets around Hanoi and Haiphong.
Treasury Secretary Henry H Fowler urged Congress to raise the national debt limit from 328 billion to 352 billion to avoid an inability to refinance maturing debt or cover expenses. The temporary 528 billion limit expires June 30, risking a drop to 285 billion without approval, as budget officials cite a 3.9 billion deficit for the year versus Johnson’s 6.4 billion estimate.
A spring storm spawned at least ten tornadoes across north Texas with six injuries in Wolfe City. Homes were demolished or damaged and phone service was knocked out as a cool front moved south. Six injuries were not serious. Other counties reporting twisters included Fannin Lamar Dallas and Hunt. Weather officials warned of continued showers as the front moved southward.
London and New York dispatches report Prime Minister Harold Wilson and West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard pledged continued NATO support and urged broader political cooperation to weather De Gaulle's pullout. In New York City, public health nurses staged a pay dispute, forcing closures and reduced services across many health centers, with no school nursing and widespread staff shortages.
The leatherneck takeover crushed the last major threat to loyalists as rebels and Buddhists fought Da Nang for nine days. Premier Ky officials said the rebellion was 90 percent under control while Saigon police and Marines repelled Buddhist rioters and imposed a curfew after a Vietnamese soldier was killed by gunfire from an American vehicle.
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