Desegregation Advances in Southern Agriculture Agencies
An Associated Press survey shows federal agricultural extension services across the South desegregating quietly. Negroes joined state advisory posts, 4 H and home demonstration clubs move to unsegregated operation, biracial committees judge records, and Alabama clubs faced disbanding over compliance forms. Agencies must fully comply by December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
South
Alabama
Leo Pynes
Dupree
Ala
Fred Robertson
Department of Agriculture Extension Service
Auburn University
Robertson
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Associated Press
Quintuplets Born to New Zealand Couple
Day-old Lawson quintuplets in Auckland are reported in very good condition by a medical bulletin. The newborn boy and four girls rest in incubators at National Women's Hospital as congratulations and offers of help pour in to parents Mr. and Mrs. D W (Sam) Lawson. The mother is 26 and a former model. the father runs a fish and chips shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Lawson
National Women’s Hospital
D. W
Sam) Lawson
Scout Troop 305 Holds Parents Night and Camp Plans
Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 observed Parents Night at Meson Street Scout Hall. Plans for Aug 15 22 include Camp Hinds and a medical exam for scouts. camping fees due by Friday 5 PM. Also Scouts from troops 369 and 308 will join at Camp Hinds. weekend trip to Skelton Dam planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Biddeford
Meson Street
Francis J. Perry
Camp Hinds
Skelton Dam
Owen Colomb
Alan Casavant
Mark Girard
Peter Walker
Mark Pinette
David Crocker
Arthur Sevigny
Ronald Bergeron
Albert Chaisson
Norman Houle
Joseph Tipping
Ronald Hanusek
Norman Lachance
Wayne Walls
Governors Await Johnson Viet Nam Report At White House
The nation’s governors await President Johnson’s TV address on Viet Nam. Vice President Humphrey told a black tie dinner they should expect an enlarged draft and manpower to meet Communist aggression. Governors plan to review antipoverty program led by Sargent Shriver Jr. and approved two actions: study of returning federal revenues to states and a comprehensive highway study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Johnson
Viet Nam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
Washington
South
Sargent Shriver Jr
Office of Economic Opportunity
ARA approves Rockland loan for barge facilities
Washington AP reports the Area Redevelopment Administration approved a multi million dollar federal loan to Knox Pier Inc for barge landing and unloading facilities in Rockland Maine. E Clifford Ladd says five years of effort supported the loan and a potential second Nova Scotia New England ferry terminal bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox Pier, Inc
Rockland
Maine
Area Redevelopment Administration
E. Clifford Ladd
Knox Pier
U.S
Ladd
Man Released From Prison Finds New Life
Richard Reilly, freed on parole after 18 years in Tennessee State Prison, praises Gov. James McCord for commuting his death sentence and credits Commissioner Harry Avery with giving him a chance. The Pittsburgh native earned a 300 college scholarship, taught convicts math, and built a strong academic record inclining toward a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Richard Reilly
Tennessee
Reilly
Gray
James McCord
McCord
State Board of Pardon and Paroles
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Harry Avery
Tennessee Corrections
Avery
Heath Leads Conservatives After First Ballot Victory
London AP reports Edward Heath won 150 of 298 votes on the first Conservative ballot as Reginald Maudling and Enoch Powell withdrew. Maudling pledged support. Labor opposition under Prime Minister Harold Wilson faces Callaghan driven austerity moves to curb spending and stabilize the pound ahead of a censure vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Heath
Britain
Onslaugh
Heath
Reginald Mauching
Enoch Powell
House of Commons
Maudling
Harold Wilson
Commons
Wilson
James Callaghan
Callaghan
Next Tuday
Labor
ETV Presents Look Inside the John Birch Society
National Educational Television airs a 90 minute program featuring an interview with founder Robert Welch and coverage of Belmont New York Milwaukee and southern California activities. Welch says membership is 60 000 to 100 000 and discusses the groups aims including impeaching Chief Justice Warren and U N withdrawal.
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Boston
National Educational Television
John Birch Society
The
Birch Society
Robert Welch
Belmont
New York
Milwaukee
California
U.S
Earl Warren
U.N
Wgbh-Tv
Welch
Eisenhower
Canadian Postal Workers Still Out On Strike
Thousands of postal workers in Montreal, Quebec and Ontario voted to keep the walkout despite pleas to return to work. Vancouver and Victoria strikers chose to resume duties, while Ottawa weighs an outlaw plan and possible troops to deliver high priority mail. The dispute centers on pay increases from $660 retroactive to last October, with civil service offers at $300 for carriers and $360 for most sorters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Ontario
Canadian Postal Workers Brotherhood
Revenue
Edgar Benson
Vancouver
Victoria
Postal Association
Civil Service Commission
Freezing Strawberries With Hulls For Desserts
Home cooks can freeze choice strawberries with hulls for later use in desserts. Hulls stay intact, fruit colors preserve well, and berries maintain flavor when stored properly in airtight containers.
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ECI
Grant
Grant Maid
Keith Holyoake
Lawsons
Lee Ann
Piperaetas
Camp Nutter
Acton
Boy Scout Troop 310
Saco
Chris Allen
Dennis Roy
David Leslie
North Saco
Sanford
Anastasoff
New Fall
Gay
ROSE
Fortres
Biddeford Shopping Center
U. S. Rte. 1
Elm Street
LBJ
ARA
Rockland Loan
ETV
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