JFKs Last Telephone Call Noted In July 1963 Grief
UVALDE AP report recalls John Nance Garner, longtime vice president, as the likely last person to speak with President Kennedy before the assassination. Garner was deeply shaken, reportedly napping after lunch and waking to the news. Kennedy had called Garner at 10 15 a m on Friday to congratulate him on his 95th birthday. Kennedy was in Fort Worth at the time.
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Wilson Driggs New Head Of Dallas Transit Line
The Dallas transit saga centers on Harry Weinberg and the Dallas Transit Co. as Wilson Driggs takes charge as Metropolitan Transit Authority director. The city weighs fare hikes, service cuts, and asset transfers amid disputes over funding, ownership, and municipal oversight.
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Ecuadorian Junta Won't Defend Military Rule
In Quito the Ecuadorian junta signals reluctance to defend military rule amid controversy. Four officers including generals and an Air Force colonel defend reforms and civilian rule, arguing democracy can work if civilian administration is restored and reforms are submitted to referendums. The piece notes public unease and political division as the junta weighs its path.
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