LBJ Urges Unity at D-Day Observance in France
President Johnson called for unity among Europeans to pursue peace and freedom as veterans, including McMurphy and Lee, reenacted the Normandy D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. De Gaulle and Montgomery did not attend. Bradley was sidelined by illness.
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France
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Normandy
D-Day
Johnson
Europe
Robert Mc Murphy
Westwood Mass
John F. Lee
Worcester
Mass
Saint Merc Pglise
82Nd Airborne Division
Charles de Gaulle
Viscount Montgomery
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
Charles F. Bohlen
U.S. Military
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
Caen
United States
Iberation Monument
Bayeux
Sixth Fleet Nears Cyprus as Crisis Deepens
UPI reports the U S Sixth Fleet moving into the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus amid tense signs of a potential Turkish invasion. Washington says no confirmation of fleet movement, while observers note the move underscores rising concerns over NATO allies Greece and Turkey. President Johnson invites Turkish Premier Inonu to Washington for crisis talks, with Ankara suggesting Inonu may decline.
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Cyprus
UPI
Mediterranean
Tobandon
Nicosia
Washington
Johnson Wits
Ismet Inonu
NATO
Greece
Turkey
Ankara
Enonu
Johnson
Johnson calls nation to enact civil rights law at IWWA event
President Johnson urged Americans to embrace civil rights reform during a New York speech at the International Ladies Garment Workers Union commemorating its 50th anniversary. He cited education housing and employment as keys to equal opportunity while noting justice must guide actions. The event followed the dedication of a plaque honoring four decades of labor movement participation. Police protected the motorcade as it moved along Seventh Avenue to Manhattan’s West Side Health Center.
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UPI
Johnson
Avaeron Bretoryy
Bobs Santa
Wsgarment Workers Area
HUGWU
Hia
Faion Industries
Dawe
Sounson
Tpggwu
Jel Jonson
Kennedy
Seventh Avenue
Washerslesky Family Visit Ties Bonham to Texas
Mr and Mrs William Washerlesky Jr visit Bonham this weekend with Mr and Mrs William Washerlesky Sr and Mr and Mrs Feverd Johnson. Mrs Washerlesky formerly Janet Johansem will attend summer school at Texas Tech and direct Pioneer Park neighborhood center for children. Washerlesky works in Lubbock this summer and will enroll at Texas Tech in the fall.
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William Washerlesky, Jr
Lubbock
Bonham
William Eo Washerlesky
Feverd Johnson
Washerlesky
Janet Johansem
Texas ‘Lech
Pioneer Park
Newghborhood
Washertesky
Texas
Flight to United States for Oceanic Race Entry
Flown to Yonkers New York for a par a oat event tied to Roatan details. The trip targets a racing entry on a limited U S event, described as the only racing on the United States which is limited to certain competitors.
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Yonkers
Goazhos
Senate Cloture Vote Set Amid Civil Rights Showdown
The Senate plans a Wednesday cloture vote to end the longest talkathon in history over the civil rights bill after House passage. Debate focuses on quick amendments and three major provisions on education, employment, and anti discrimination.
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Sen Boutke Bo Hick Chitoot
GOP
de Hote
Johnson Sohet
Gmtesa
Sen Thruston
Morton
R Ky
Osim
Bonhamites Attend Wedding in Local Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs Richard Saunders attended the wedding of their granddaughter Vis Kay Chaffin and Welber des Gante at the First Methodist church in Bonham on Saturday May 6. Relatives including Dr and Mrs Jack Saunders Mr and Mrs John Bacon Saunders and Mrs C H Van Zandt joined the celebration.
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Richard Saunders
Vis
Kay Chaffin
Welber Des Ganteway
First Methodist Church
Porena
Saunder
Bonham
Chaffin Galloway
Jack Saunders
John Bacon Saunders
C. He van Zandt
Bonham Girls Head To Bridgeport Encampment
Four Bonham girls Heidi Marie Bowman Mary Lou Wilshire Carmen Cole and Ton Fite will depart Monday for a five day encampment at the Bridgeport Methodist Encampment. The group plans to participate in the camp activities and return with new skills.
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Bonham
Take Bridgeport Methodist
Heidi Marie Bowman
Mary Lou Wilshire
Carmen Cole
Ton Fite
Army proposes all bachelor force to cut expenses
The Army Pimes program aims to form a large all male reserve with civilian exemptions. The proposal seeks rapid buildup before a new target date, potentially displacing service members from draft roles. It discusses budgeting, enlistments, and exemptions to reduce overall armed forces costs.
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Tannsan
Military pay reform proposal faces veterans and tech corps
A draft plan would reverse a 1958 and 1983 military pay rule affecting recruitment allowances and cost of living. It targets tech skilled personnel and service members, detailing monthly pay numbers and staged increases for first terms, with figures around 78 to 122 dollars and larger sums for later years.
Patti Biggerstaff To Be Counselor
Patti Biggerstaff travels from Dallas to Chicago for a counseling appointment at the home of Mr Mildred Gore. The event centers on a private visit linked to community services and a slated counseling role for Biggerstaff.
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Patti Biggerstaff
Mo Patt Bas
Dallas
Chicapge
Mildred Gore
Cee
Subtvenonge
Attye Cde Hae Eek
Hy Rae
Cahp
Troy Ter Bree
Faye Wise
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Mith Moore Wallians
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Country Boy Store
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Henry Dorough Ins Agency
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Red River Textile Mills
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