20 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1966
Page
1
A bull at Plaza De Acho in Lima during a bullfight with Santiago Martin, known as El, misjudged its landing and none the less cast a misstep near the ground causing a perfect somersault. Retired matador Luis Miguel Dominguin appears in the top left of the Expreso Lima photo.
Gov. Dan Moore of North Carolina praised the Appalachian Regional Commission as a model of federal state partnership. He argued the plan preserves state initiative while expanding federal support, and urged continued state influence to counter federal overreach.
U S fighter aircraft backed Marines with naval and air support as they hit targets near the Cambodian border using new fusing devices to strike Viet Cong tunnel networks. In the Bong Son area ground fire downed a helicopter and a South Vietnamese spotter plane with casualties. Police detained four men linked to Viet Cong plans as part of intensified counterinsurgency actions around Da Nang and Phuoc Valley.
North Carolina Governor Dan K. Moore and Mrs. Moore were shown a Richmond tour Saturday by Virginia Governor Mills Godwin and Mrs. Godwin prior to an eight speech at a Democratic party dinner. Mrs. Godwin stands beside Gov. Moore near St John’s Church as Patrick Henry’s historic “give me liberty” speech is noted.
Washington AP reports that Americans remain in urban areas but the appeal of the suburbs fades from 1940s and 1950s patterns. Census Bureau estimates indicate a shift in housing preferences and population concentration.
The Associated Press reports the worst flu season spreading from Alaska to Florida. In California, twenty four of fifty eight counties show impact with headaches and sore throats in schools and industries as health officials warn the epidemic may continue.
A couple debates wedding plans amid family politics and public figures. The bride and groom weigh guest lists best man choices and the influence of public opinion while navigating family expectations and media attention.
AFL-CIO leaders say they will wage a major political battle unless President Johnson backs higher minimum wage demands in Congress. They cite a plan to raise the base from 1.25 to 1.40 this year and 1.60 in 1970, with a 1.75 goal for 1968, amid broader labor pressure and a bruising fight over related bills.
Moscow reports the 1966 to 1970 development plan promising a substantial rise in living standards and stronger armed forces. It aims to maintain industrial production growth similar to the prior five years despite a slowing economy. Wages for nonagricultural workers are set to rise, with Tass distributing a summary of the plan.
Senator Robert Kennedy urged President Johnson to include Communist elements in a Saigon government in any invitation to talks. He warned further bombing of North Vietnam risks massive Chinese intervention and questioned the aim and limits of U S action. The Senate debate shifts to a $4 billion Viet Nam military authorization bill as critics press for broader targets and looser restrictions.
In Washington Maxwell D. Taylor and Secretary of State Dean Rusk testified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Johnson administration seeks an up or down vote on its Asian policy. Lawmakers including Senator Morse pressed for clear commitments and led questioning on U S aims regarding China and Vietnam.
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