Red China Warns Johnson as Crisis Flares Across Asia
AP News Analysis notes Beijing’s challenge to Johnson after Kennedy’s death, warning of intensified warfare in South Vietnam and Laos and possible crises in Korea and Cambodia. North Korea and the Pathet Lao denounce U.S. policy, while Viet Cong strikes intensify in the south as Laos reiterates anti-U.S. lines.
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Rail Dispute Faces New Legal Tangle in Arbitration Ruling
Washington report on the railroad labor conflict notes a new legal snarl as two unions plan court challenges to an arbitration decision that allowed gradual elimination of about 30,000 firemen jobs on diesel freight and yard engines. The ruling, issued by a special panel, was meant to avert a nationwide strike and push talks on wages and work rules forward.
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Arbitration Board
White House redecorated after Kennedys leaving
Washington AP reports a changed presidential office as Johnson moves in after Kennedy’s Texas trip. The room now features a new marble topped cocktail table, bone white walls, red drapes, and minimal Kennedy memorabilia. Johnson’s larger mahogany desk replaces Kennedy’s secret-panel model, with keepsakes from Johnson’s family and public life filling the space.
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White House
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Read His Own Handwriting Better Than Anyone Else
A witty quote notes that every man has one thing he excels at above others his own handwriting. The line humorously suggests self insight may miss the mark when assessing talent.
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Gen
Fea, Corp
Johnson Urges Action On Ideals Of Kennedy
President Johnson called for translating Kennedy’s ideals into action with early civil rights legislation and an $11 billion tax cut. He condemned hate, urged national unity, and pledged to uphold commitments abroad while pursuing peace and equal rights at home. He stressed the need to write the next chapter in law and to honor Kennedy through concrete deeds.
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Mission Chief Is Kidnapped in Caracas
Col. James K. Chenault assistant chief of the U.S. Army mission in Venezuela was seized at gunpoint by four armed men in Caracas. The kidnapping occurred as his car was stopped on the way to the mission HQ at about 7 a.m. A later embassy call claimed the act was for propaganda purposes only.
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U.S
Venezuela
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Inaracas
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Man Slain In Portland At Filling Station Yard
Police report a lunch wagon operator was shot and killed in a filling station yard. The victim was tentatively identified as Joseph Verrocchi of South Portland. An elderly man was taken into custody. police did not identify him or state the reason for detention.
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Joseph Verrocchi
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Thanksgiving Observed Locally With Closures and Services
Municipal offices in Biddeford and Saco close for Thanksgiving along with most area stores and post offices. No Biddeford Saco Journal edition. business office closed. Thanksgiving Eve service at Salvation Army Hall Saco 7:30 p.m. Speaker Capt Howard Evans. Special offering to Church World Service. Thanksgiving Day service 10 45 a m at Christian Science Society Saco 19 Winter St titled Thanksgiving identical to Mother Church Boston service.
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LBJ Rebounds To Vigorous Life After Heart Attack
Washington report recalls Lyndon B Johnson’s 1955 heart attack near Middleburg Virginia and his remarkable recovery He quit smoking shed weight and adopted a strict regimen of exercise diet and regular medical checkups Under care he returned to active public life and remained resilient through later stresses supporting the view that forewarned is forearmed for heart attack survivors.
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Texas
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Lady Bird
Dallas Minister says pupils cheered Kennedy shooting
Police guarded the home of Rev. William Holmes after he told CBS that some public school pupils cheered JFK's assassination. A Dallas teacher Joanna Morgan said junior high students applauded the news, while stations denied the cheer. Morgan defended Holmes account, saying the remark reflected not the pupil body but a reaction by some students.
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William Holmes
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No Journal On Holiday Bulletin
The Biddeford Saco Journal will not publish tomorrow in observance of Thanksgiving. All offices will be closed for the holiday.
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Johnson pushes Congress to uphold Kennedy era policies
A broad outline of Johnson's plan includes civil rights and tax cut legislation while committing to foreign and domestic policies. A Senate probe into Kennedy's assassination begins as Texas prepares a court of inquiry. International tensions rise with Red China challenging the U.S. amid Space exploration and upcoming missions.
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