Princess Margaret Makes San Francisco Royal Welcome
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon began a U S tour in San Francisco with a key to the city from Mayor John F. Shelley at city hall. A 4 500 strong crowd cheered as they met officials, then attended a private briefing and a Churchill luncheon at the Hilton Hotel with about 1 750 attendees.
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UPI
Margaret
Lord Snowdon
John F. Shelley
City Hall
Shelley
Mission Dolores
United States
New York
Princess Margaret
Huntington Hotel
Hilton Hotel
Winston Churchill
Court to rule on Civil Rights Act in original jurisdiction
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the constitutional challenge to the 1965 Voting Rights Act in its original jurisdiction, with oral arguments set for January 17. The decision could enable Black voters to participate in 1966 primaries, as southern injunctions threaten the act’s core registration provision. The Justice Department sought speedy resolution to allow early primary voting by Negroes. The court did not join parallel cases against Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
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UPC
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Justice Department
High Court
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Columbia
S.C
Daniel R. McLeod
Hugo L. Black
John M. Harlan
Potter Stewart
Department
Johnson
Nicholas de B. Katzenbach
Volpe Tax Plan Defeated in Massachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts Senate rejected Governor Volpe’s fourth sales tax package by a 22-18 vote after a lengthy three hour and forty minute debate. The Ways and Means Committee report was not accepted, and Donahue criticized the plan as worse than prior proposals while Graham urged passage.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts Senate
John A. Volpe
Senate
Ways and Means
Maurice A. Donahue
D-Holyoke
Donahue
Massachusetts
Philip Graham
Hamilton
House
Bliss Hospitalized After Chest Pains at Conference
Ray Bliss Republican National Committee Chairman was rushed to a hospital in Albuquerque after chest pains at the Western States Republican Conference. Dr. Jack Redman said early tests did not indicate a heart attack and Bliss remained under care with ECGs performed.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Subandrio Seen On Way Out In Indonesia
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio faced ouster over pro Chinese views as sources say an extended exile abroad may follow. China protested Indonesian actions against its supporters after the failed oct coup and demanded apologies and restitution for rioters who seized the Chinese Consulate in Medan.
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Subandrio
Indonesia
Jakarta
UPI
Red China
China
Sukararno
Tokyo
Medan
No Comment on Dorset Hollow Resort Rumors
Rumors about Dorset Associates Inc. proposing a resort in Dorset Hollow spread but remain unsubstantiated. Company leaders George Breen Christopher Swezey and Frederick Tetzlaff reportedly declined to comment, while foreign news items describe regional upheaval in Indonesia and accusations against the PKI.
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Dorset
Dorset Hollow
Dorset Associates, Inc
George Breen
Dorset Associates Inc
Christopher Swezey
Frederick Tetzlaff
Strategic Metals Released From Stockpile Sale
President Johnson signed bills to release large quantities of zinc and nickel from the strategic metals stockpile onto the open market. The move aims to steady supplies and influence prices amid supply concerns.
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Johnson City
Tex
UPI
Johnson
Montpelier Sparring Over Vermont Recreation Agency
Vermont lawmakers clash as Inter-agency Committee on Natural Resources faces internal strife over spending and leadership. Mallary accuses Daley of irresponsibility while Macomber and Merrill figure in power and funding debates. Hoff to reassert authority as 1.4 million tons aluminum stockpile looms and ALCOA trims prices.
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Richard H. Macomber
Mallary
Macomber
Inter-agency
Forests and Parks
Perry H. Merrill
Merrill
Daley
Inter-Agency Committee
Hoff
Vermont
Doctors Remove Grenade From Farmer's Back
In Saigon three volunteer doctors risked their lives to extract an egg sized grenade lodged in farmer Nguyen Van Chin's back. Major General James W. Humphreys led the effort with Col. Daniel Campbell and Dr. Anthony Brown assisting. The grenade, fired from a U S M79 launcher, failed to explode and Chin was recovering well after a five minute operation.
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Saigon
UPI
James W. Humphreys
Nguyen van Chin
Humphreys
Air Force
Us, Operations Mission
USOM
Viet Nam
Cho Ray Hospital
Col
Daniel C. Campbell
Anthony Brown
USCM
Chin
Long An
Inside Shaftsbury editorial on Yankee craftsmanship
An editorial discusses the future of the GBA and reflects on Yankee craftsmanship. The piece analyzes local industry trends and the community’s role in shaping future growth and standards.
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GBA
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White House
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