03 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1964
Page
1
Democrats move to advance civil rights and tax measures as they push Johnson’s 1964 legislative program. Party leaders highlight key items, aiming to secure passage in a busy week of congressional action.
Ottawa reports former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker opens a confidence vote as Conservative leader this week. The party seeks to show its strength a year after his cabinet fell over defense policy and U.S. nuclear missile tensions. Pearson era referenced as Liberal successor follows a 12 month crisis.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon told a Greensboro High Point Winston-Salem audience that he does not expect to seek the Republican presidential nomination. He said he would help the party choose the strongest candidate. Nixon called his trip to North Carolina non political and planned a convocation address at Pfeiffer College in Misenheimer at 10 a.m. EST.
Fractures within the Canadian Conservative movement surface as rebellions in Quebec and Toronto challenge Prime Minister Diefenbaker amid preconvention maneuvering. In Washington, U S Senate and House members push a $ billion tax cut and civil rights measures, aiming for enactment by late February. Debates focus on education tax relief for college students, with southern senators threatening broad amendments to desegregation provisions and federal grant powers.
Charleston High students pursue musical opportunities through tryouts for all-state chorus and county ensembles. Senior bands, a Mr. Bas trophy winner, and a county band showcase progress. plays by the junior and senior classes are planned with student council involvement.
In Leopoldville the United Nations to aid crack Congolese forces against guerrilla bands in Kwilu province with supplies air reconnaissance and communications. The Third Commando Battalion is airlifted from Katanga to Kikwit to move on rebels led by Pierre Mudele. A radio link to UN headquarters is used with the Congolese army as fighting continues in Idiofa and surrounding areas amid attacks on barracks and civilian casualties.
In Altamirano Argentina railroad officials report the death toll from the Firefly Express collision with a freight train at dawn Saturday has reached 70. Only 12 bodies recovered as workers search twisted wreckage and scorched cars, with many charred beyond recognition amid a dawn fireball.
A TV guide entry highlights Sheriff Andy Taylor advising Ernest Bass on romance in a playful comedy bit. The scene unfolds with light humor as Bass imitates dating scenarios, featuring supporting bits with notable cast.
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