21 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1964
Page
1
President Johnson told reporters in the White House rose garden that continued aerial overflights of Cuba are essential to determine if new offensive missiles are being installed. He spoke during an impromptu news conference before editors and broadcasters at a foreign policy conference.
Havana rejected U.S. claims to fly reconnaissance over Cuba and warned it would defend air space. Foreign Minister Raul Roa delivered a note via Swiss envoy, accusing Washington of creating a dangerous situation and denying any right to violate Cuban sovereignty. Fidel Castro had warned of defending sovereignty against American flights.
Workers rushed to finish the New York World's Fair as opening ceremonies approached. President Johnson, Gov. Rockefeller, and Mayor Wagner slated to attend the 9 am start in Singer Bowl with 16,000 guests. some exhibits to be ready, larger areas may delay entry for a week. The 646 acre site in Flushing Meadow is highlighted by the Univisere, a stainless steel model of the world, under the theme Peace Through Understanding.
In Vientiane neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma and his coalition government remain confined to his villa as rightist rebels tighten control. U S Undersecretary William Bundy arrived on a mission to urge Washington's disapproval of the power grab while the capital's communications remain limited and guards block access to the villa.
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield says first amendments to the civil rights bill should be debated soon with votes likely Thursday or Friday. He notes both sides have spoken and action is needed. Senate opponents push for strict rules enforcement as marathon debate nears 36 days. Republican Dirksen plans an amendment to widen support for equal employment opportunities.
Two unoccupied shuttle trains burned at Grand Central early today causing flames to reach nearby stores and smoke to fill the vast terminal. The fire halted service on the east west shuttle and disrupted portions of two other lines for about 45 minutes, affecting the half mile route used by 127,000 daily riders. New York Central and New Haven Railroad operations.
Souvanna Phouma spoke to newsmen from his balcony amid Laos unrest where rival factions including right wing neutralists and pro Communist groups contend for control. Fire in Luang Prabang injures six firefighters and two others as smoke forces evacuations. police report halted traffic and subway shoring concerns under a street collapse.
Attendance at the spring Southern Furniture Market in High Point is 10 to 15 percent higher than last April. Buyers register at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building and in nearby showrooms as manufacturers report higher activity and better quality with modest price increases. The market, now in its fifth day, continues to boom despite weekend declines, with peak turnout on Saturday and strong early momentum across High Point and surrounding towns.
Washington AP reports March retail sales and production gains are modest and unspectacular. Economists cite no strong boom yet, with durable goods orders down 2 percent and overall indexes mixed. Officials say stimulus will spread over two to three years, with no immediate visible impact.
A Newport Indiana report reveals a covert nerve gas program run at the Newport Chemical Plant. The facility operates 24 hours a day under government contract with FMC Corp. officials describing the gas as hundreds of times more toxic than commercial chemicals and capable of killing within minutes. Details remain secret but the process involves a boiler of pipes and vats shared with insecticide origins.
North Carolina offers broad accessibility by highway air rail bus and boat appealing to new residents and vacationists. About half of the US population lies within 500 miles making it easy for travelers to reach its coast Piedmont and mountains. Governor Terry Sanford proclaims the states scenic beauty and recreational riches.
Washington officials say renewed plans by President Johnson and Premier Khrushchev to cut back production of nuclear explosives may ease tensions and aid disarmament talks. They note no breakthrough on inspections yet, but say the move signals a shift toward broader international control and reduces U.S. need to produce weapons materials. Johnson reportedly announced the intent before informing Khrushchev.
Civil rights organizers say 2,000 cars will run out of gas on major access roads to the Queens World’s Fair grounds to disrupt traffic on opening day. A Monday restraining order threatens contempt citations while police and transit officials brace for jams and protests mirrored in Chicago and Detroit.
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