Probers to Inspect Chicago Schools for discrimination
U S Secretary of Welfare John W Gardner said he will send investigators to Chicago to check for racial discrimination in public schools. The move aims to assess compliance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and address ongoing disputes sparked by federal funding stoppages and King era protests. Gardner noted the team will gather information quickly as officials cooperate with HEW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John W. Gardner
Richard J. Daley
Everett M
Senate
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Frank MM. Whiston
Chicago Board of Education
Gardner
Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Office of Education
Washington
Whiston
Coordinating Council of Icommunity Organizations
Copilot Almost Sucked Out Of Jet Tanker
A Whittier woman recalls her son Air Force Lt Bradley Beck nearly being sucked from a KC135 over Greenland on Dec 1. He grabbed his helmet and was pulled back after a minutes exposure in near 100 below zero, frostbitten but expected to fly again in three months. The Air Force confirmed the incident but provided no names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Calif
Roland Beck
Air Force
Bradley Beck
Beck
Greenland
San Antonio
Tex
Viet Nam Violence Intensifies Amid Raids and Killings
Across Chau Doc Province heavy fighting targets two government posts near the Cambodian frontier. A Saigon journalist is fatally shot by gunmen despite warnings to stop pro American coverage. Ba To hills see a 300 strong communist overrun patrol, with 14 missing and later found dead. Evidence of close combat wounds and barbaric treatment emerges from the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chau Doc
Saigon
Post One
Chinh Luan
Tu Chong
Ba To
U.S
Soviet Press Signals U.S. Viet Nam Policy Not Backing Johnson
The Soviet papers Izvestia and Tzvestia reported that U.S. missions on Viet Nam show disaffection at home with President Johnson's policy and that there is no unanimous public support, while Moscow sees no U.S. pullout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Viet Nam
Kremlin
Hanoi
Tzvestia
U.S
Johnson
Izvestia
Draft policy shifts eyed as 2.2 million deferments grow
As of November 30, about 2.2 million young men held student deferments and officials discuss using less promising students to bolster manpower. A Selective Service spokesman says boards will review equitable methods for deferment determinations and consider national health and safety needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Hershey
Spaceflight underwear idea sparks long mission comfort talk
Space agency officials discuss future long-duration missions using underwear like space suits to reduce burden while in orbit. Lovell recalled spaceman era underwear flights felt cold and naked at first but became comfortable within hours. Borman and Webb are cited on implications and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Space Agency
U.S
Borman
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Gemini
Webb
Schirra
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Donald K. Slayton
Mercury
Slayton
Navy
M. Scott Carpenter
New Year Weekend Travel Dangers Rise Amid Severe Weather
The long New Year weekend begins with rain sleet and snow across much of the western U S adding travel hazards. Officials estimate 360 to 440 deaths during the 78 hour period while the Christmas toll was higher at 474. North Carolina authorities plan extensive patrols to curb unsafe driving with emphasis on speed and drunken driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
National Safety Council
Raleigh
State Highway Patrol
C. Raymond Williams
E. W. Jones
Jones
North Carolina
Schirra Receives Harmonica At Space One News Conf
Houston AP report notes astronaut Walter Schirra was given a $24 harmonica to accompany the space one celebration but declined to perform at a Gemini 6 7 news conference. He recalled the Jingle Bells moment from the December rendezvous with Gemini 7 and said the prank aimed to relieve tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schirra
Atlantic
Air Force
Thomas Stafford
James Webb
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Navy
Irom Space
Houston Mission Control
Polar
Chris
Chris Kraft
Frank Borman
Gambling the checks at a Baltimore bank
A Baltimore case shows a theft total of $880,500 with most money stolen this year and none recovered. Ex-gambler Raley recalls starting at a boy selling papers and betting on Colts games. He describes debt to gamblers, mortgage debt by relatives, and possible threats as prosecutors note he named two gamblers. He explains the urge to win and the attempt to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Raley
Colts
Maryland
Harriman and Gronowski Meet Gomulka in Warsaw
Harriman and John A. Gronowski met with Polish leader Gomulka and Rapacki at Warsaw's Communist party headquarters to discuss Poland's role on the three-nation IndoChina control commission with India and Canada. Harriman noted no talks with North Vietnam or Red China and said no Moscow trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapacki
Poland
Indochina
India
Canada
Harriman
John A. Gronowski
U.S
Warsaw
Gomulka
Communist Party
America
Viet Nam
Moscow
New York
United Nations
Washington
Gronouski
Poznan
Associated Press
Red China
Tito
Paris
Maurice Couve de Murville
Marines End Ground Search For Missing ECU Star
U S Marines halt their ground search for Norman Swindell 21 year old East Carolina College football star dragging continues in the South River. Lt William L Bangs says the missing man is in the water not on land. Coast Guard pulls out volunteer groups will keep dragging. A second boat linked to John William Fox was found near the river junction where Fox was found dead earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead City
N.C
Marine Corps
Norman Swindell
East Carolina
South River
William L. Bangs
Cherry Point
Bangs
Walter Cavett
Coast Guard
Mather Slaughter
John William Fox
Neuse
Fox
Swindell
Bill Hodges
New Bern
Contempt case in Bogalusa draws judge fire over comments
U S District Judge Herbert Christenberry warned he would rule on civil contempt without briefs if disturbances between Negroes and police occur before January 15 in Bogalusa. Defense lawyers criticized the judge’s handling as witnesses testified about arrests during March and October 29 demonstrations with more than 149 demonstrators detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bogalusa
U.S. District Court
U. S
Christenberry
Claxton Knight
Arnold Spiers
Walter Vertrees Adams
Sidney J. Lyons
Robert Hester
John Gallaspy
Knight
Lyons
Adams
Henry Austin
John K. Hill
Fisure
Austin
Johnson cites April speech on unconditional talks for Viet Nam peace
White House spokesman Moyers detailed President Johnson’s April address noting openness to unconditional talks and ongoing peace discussions with other governments. Harriman met Poland and Yugoslavia leaders while Goldberg met the Pope. Russell warned of slim chances for settlement and possible war escalation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Atlanta
U.S
Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Johnson
Washington
White House
Rill D. Moyers
Inflation Remains Mild Despite Price Increases
The consumer price index rose 1.7 percent from November 1964, with food prices steady overall in November as declines in meat and fruit balanced higher vegetables cereals bakery and dairy costs. Medical, housing, clothing, and transportation costs also edged up while wages kept pace in most leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Goldberg Reports On Papal Initiatives And Vietnam Talks
Goldberg said he will brief Johnson after a one hour visit with Pope Paul on Wednesday describing the pope as a great apostle for peace and signaling Viet Nam talks interest to the president and the American people. He then met Italian leaders Saragat and Moro in Rome and Cas tel Porziano, with Saragat noting a cordial encounter and Moro returning from vacation to discuss policy. Fanfani resigned as foreign minister and La Pira noted Hanoi peace feeler which Hanoi denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberg
Johnson
Paul
Viet Nam
Vatican
Giuseppe Saragat
Aldo Moro
U.S
Castel Porziano
Saragat
Frederick Reinhardt
Italy
Moro
Rome
Amintore Fanfani
Fanfani
U.N. General Assembly
Army air base life and a sobering wartime quote
A veteran recounts chaotic air operations at Tan Son Nhut with blasts and busy arrivals every 15 seconds. The piece notes the futile joke about tower duty, the bleak rhythm of waiting and the hard reality of war. M. Sgt. Charley Musselwhite from Cordele Ga recalls the 101st Airborne saying the only ground commanded is the one you stand on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Son Nhut
Strike Ends? Machinists Near Ratifying New Olin Deal
About 4,200 workers at an Olin plant faced a December 1 strike over wages benefits and conditions. Machinists representing 3,800 workers rejected four prior offers but a tentative, higher proposal was signed after long talks, with ratification by union members still required. The agreement followed round-the-clock negotiations prompted by labor tensions and risk to ammunition supply. The gunpowder from Olin is used for ammunition incl M16 bullets 20 mm shells and tracer rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simkin
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Ilinois
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Afl-Cio International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Western Employes ‘Trades Council
Electrical Workers and Western Employes Council
Pentagon
W. Willard Wirtz
Olin Mathieson
U.S
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Soviet
Charlie
Harmonica
Bill Wilkons
Moyers
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Yugoslavia
Rether
Paul VI
South
GI Joe
Bourbon
Kentucky
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