Canaveral to Cape Kennedy Name Change Sparks Mixed Reaction
Cape Canaveral will be renamed Cape Kennedy in honor of John F. Kennedy, with John F. Kennedy Space Center designation by President Johnson. Florida officials and space executives see momentum for moon missions, while locals fear business impact and historic ties. The change follows Johnson's Thanksgiving address reported nationwide.
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Withdrawal of Seniority Privileges Threatened
President Johnson faces a liberal revolt in the House aimed at punishing dissenters by stripping party seniority and committee chairmanships. Led by Rep. Richard Bolling, the movement targets Southern Democrats who oppose the national ticket, risking a clash over civil rights and congressional reform. A separate London report notes a British double bath called the Forum bath selling for $700.
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Churchill at 89 Quiet Birthday Amid Family Guests
London on his 89th birthday Sir Winston Churchill, described as feeling very fit by a family spokesman, celebrated with relatives at his home after a dinner at The Other Club. Once towering figure of wartime leadership, he now faces limited activity and fading hearing with flashes of past brilliance.
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Russians Plan New Space Rocket Tests
Washington reports that the Soviet Union will conduct a series of rocket tests in the Pacific starting next Monday, lasting nearly two months, as part of its moon landing program. The move follows Johnson's Kennedy Space Center renaming and vows of strong defense. U.S. radar and ships will track launches from the Caspian region to the Pacific, with stations in Turkey and the Aleutians aiding observation.
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Traffic Deaths Normal Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The Thanksgiving period sees 146 fatalities through Sunday midnight, with daily nonholiday deaths around 100. An AP survey from Wednesday evening to Sunday shows 477 deaths for comparison, while last year’s Thanksgiving record was 514, the highest since 1958.
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Venezuela Reds Lose Fight to Stop Elections
In Caracas the pro-Castro FALN failed to derail Venezuela’s Sunday presidential vote. Despite guerrilla violence and a snatched airliner hijack, rough crowds and rallies proceeded with Lt. Col. James K. Chenault still missing, while Raul Leoni of Democratic Action is poised to win amid a security crackdown.
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Hero rescues two children from Brooklyn fire then vanishes
In Brooklyn a passerby saved five children aged six months to eleven years by catching them from a second story window of a burning tenement. Mrs. Rivera, 27, escaped with cuts and bruises after tossing the children and jumping to safety. The unidentified hero disappeared. The children were treated and released from a hospital.
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Ruby's Lawyer Seeks TV Coverage of Oswald Case
Dallas AP Jack Ruby's attorney requests live television coverage of his client's murder trial arguing viewers who saw Ruby shoot Lee Harvey Oswald should also witness the trial. Judge Joe Brown has not ruled on cameras, leaving it to judicial discretion under Texas rules.
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Johnson forms White House team amid Kennedy circle
Washington AP reports Lyndon B. Johnson shaping a new White House advisory group with aims to keep select Kennedy aides. Bill Moyers is tipped as top aide, with O'Donnell, Busby, Bundy under consideration. Salinger likely departs. Rowan may replace him in Helsinki post. A Thanksgiving scene follows the Kennedy assassination.
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Boylan Open Mind on Pownal Track Formula
ISLAND POND AP Sen John H Boylan says he has an open mind on extending the liberalized share formula for Green Mountain park betting handle He would back such a bill only if the track’s long term return justifies it and opposes extension if it harms the state’s revenue Sen John J Obrien also plans to oppose the measure.
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Arlington High School drives donate clothes to needy
Inside Arlington High School students collect and pack bags of clothing for those in need. The activity highlights student-led charity efforts and school community support.
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Bow and Arrow Deer Hunting Opens Tomorrow in Vermont
Vermont’s belated bow and arrow deer season runs 16 days starting tomorrow after drought delays. Regular season ended last Sunday with 9,960 deer killed, 2,513 below last year’s 12,473 record. bear kills total 313. County by county deer totals listed.
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