No Additional Legislative Plans for Civil Rights Coordination
Vice President-elect Hubert H. Humphrey says he will report to President Johnson with only suggestions to improve civil rights administration. He resigns his Senate seat, awaits Johnson’s cue for action, and takes a cautious role coordinating antipoverty and civil rights efforts.
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15000 Homeless Begin Recovery From West Flood
In California Oregon Washington Idaho and Nevada 15000 homeless families and hundreds of damaged farms and businesses begin recovery from a billion dollar flood. Civil Defense officials report shrinking evacuation needs as outside aid resumes full airlift and relief operations.
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Oilseed Exports May Hit Record This Year
U S exports of oilseeds and oilseed products may reach the billion dollar mark in the marketing year ending Oct 1. Foreign sales last season set a new record of 852 million. These crops boost income for farmers across the Midwest, mid Atlantic, south Atlantic, south central and southwestern regions, with oils for food and meal for livestock.
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Trail of Stolen Cars Left by Man
A man in Western attire test drove a newer car from a Clovis used-car lot and vanished. The vehicle had been stolen from Amarillo, then traced to a Lubbock lot, with the Lubbock car linked to Hobbs. Hobbs police seek origin of the car.
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Undeclared Members Hold Power in Fight
Washington AP report notes 30 to 40 GOP members had not committed in the battle between Charles Halleck and Gerald Ford for House leadership. Secret ballot voting Monday will determine the winner with potential last minute switches. The Wednesday Morning Club of liberals may influence outcomes and barter leverage.
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Lingerie Sign Draws Attention in Trumann Window
Ken LaGrone editor of the Trumann Democrat reports a shop window sign in Trumann Arkansas declaring Our lingerie is the finest Smart women wear nothing else. The sight reflects local commerce and period style in the community.
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Christmas Carpenters Ready New Church for Rally
Ripley Mississippi AP reports the "Christmas Carpenters" student volunteers race to finish a rebuilt rural Negro church damaged by fire last October. David Reed Oberlin student says roof window wiring nearly complete. Fannie Lou Hamer, Mississippi Freedom Democratic party leader, will speak at the first civil rights rally at the church. She is among three Negroes seeking U.S. House seats amid party challenges to white representation in Mississippi.
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Minnesota Leaders See 1965 as Year of Organizing Growth
Minnesota political leaders view 1965 as a year for hard work and building party strength. DFL chair George Farr emphasizes organizing base, fundraising, and program focus, while Republican Robert Forsythe aims to expand grassroots strength and continue the Victory Information Program. They anticipate key legislative issues and local elections shaping 1965. Farr expects Gov Rolvaag to push aggressive programs in mental health and education, with limited gains possible in a conservative Legislature. Forsythe predicts a productive year, a stronger GOP for 1966, and ongoing party designation debates amid a changing leadership landscape.
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Red China Army Says It Is Stronger Under Communist Rule
In Beijing Vice Premier Lo Jui-ching announced to the National People's Congress that the army has been modernized and cleansed of bourgeois influence, calling it a completely new type under Communist party control. Separately in Seoul General Hamilton H. Howze defended maintaining strong U.S. forces in Korea against calls for reductions, citing military analyses. Jakarta aims to obtain jet training planes from Czechoslovakia next year due to U.S. parts shortages for American trainers. In Dar es Salaam Chinese broadcasting specialists arrived to survey two radio transmitters for Tanzania’s government.
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Former Tennessee Governor May Get Agriculture Post
Washington reports say President Johnson may appoint Buford Ellington former Tennessee governor to secretary or undersecretary of agriculture. Ellington, 57, has farm roots and served as Tennessee agriculture commissioner, then governor. He currently works for Louisville and Nashville Railroad and aided Johnson’s campaign in the Southeast.
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GOP Asks Romney to Speak at Minnesota Dinner
Minnesota Republicans invited Michigan Gov. George Romney as principal speaker for a February 18 fund raising dinner costing 100 dollars per plate. Raymond Plank, who chairs the event, cited Romney's widely praised Republican record as governor. He said the program would include several prominent entertainers.
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First Nigerian General Election Opens Amid Confusion
Nigeria's first general election in four years of independence began in Lagos amid confusion. Early indications showed opposition-led boycott had wide support in the south where the movement is strongest.
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Baldy’s Oyster Stew Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A readers column recaps Baldy’s oyster stew note and a later dinner with 14 men including Baldy. Most attendees praised the stew, while the writer jokes Baldy’s lateness age and glare from a shiny top affected his dining.
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