Tide Turns Against Extremism Post Kennedy Assassination
The Harris Survey shows a broad shift toward tolerance and rejection of extremist groups after President Kennedy's death. About 55 percent feel opposition to right and left wing extremism strengthened, with increased concern about hate groups and a sense of guilt for not promoting tolerance. The public views both extremes as serious threats and emphasizes unity and equal rights.
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Moore Endorses New Hope Dam as Key Economic boost
Greensboro North Carolinas gubernatorial candidate Dan Moore champions the New Hope Creek dam in Chatham County as a major economic and flood control asset. He says the project will drive regional growth, potentially justify bonds, and underscores education as the top issue, while opposing a state tax hike.
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Roosev elt Hotel Fire Kills 21 in Jacksonville
A fire at the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville during a NC Tar Heels bowl weekend killed 21 people and injured many, including at least 12 Tar Heels. Among the dead is Marian F. Curry, formerly of Greensboro. Families escaped from the seventh floor as fire crews fought the blaze.
Fire kills 19 of 21 in Jacksonville Roosevelt disaster
Ashes and debris marked the Hotel Roosevelt ballroom as a fire on Sunday morning left 21 dead and 66 injured during Gator Bowl weekend. Nineteen victims died from smoke and flames, with one woman dying leaping from a window and an assistant fire chief dying of a heart attack. Navy helicopters rescued guests from the roof while officials stressed there was no negligence. Prominent victims included Miss America 1964 Donna Axum and business leaders James Swick and Wade Hildinger. Mayor Burns and fire officials said the hotel complied with fire rules, with the origin in the ballroom ceiling but no determined cause.
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Donna Axum
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Lucile Previtt
Miss Axum
James Jackson Swick
Copeland Sausage Co
Lorena Baker
Rena) Swick
Swicks
Alachua
Wade Hildinger
Buffalo
N.Y
National Gypsum Co
Haydon Burns
William H. Johnson
Roosevelt
Meyer Hotel
Johnson
Senate Agrees To Vote On Foreign Aid Bill
The Senate moved to vote on final passage of the $3 billion foreign aid measure after wrangling over a controversial rider. Senator Mansfield led with a push to limit debate to four hours and reconvene in the new session launching Jan. 7, while Republicans argued delay could save taxpayer money. Some colleagues favored waiting until next week, but others pressed for action before the holiday break ends and action resumed.
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John O. Pastore
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Pas- Nore
Allott
Appropriations Committee
Doctor witnesses pair die in hotel fire tragedy
Lumberton physician Dr Jack Mohr watched a man and woman die hanging from a 10th floor window of the Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville as smoke filled the 12 story building. Guests escaped by stairs or windows while others on the 11th floor tried a rope of sheets before perishing.
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Goldwater to Announce 1964 Presidential Plans
Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona said he will reveal Friday whether he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1964. The front runner informally notified supporters by telegrams that he plans to meet Arizona GOP leaders at his Phoenix home at noon on January 3 to hear his decision.
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