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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1966
Page
3
The article covers Ronald Reagan announcing his candidacy for California governor, presenting a calm, studio setting and calling himself a citizen politician. Democratic backers criticized the move, while potential Republican rivals Laughlin E. and others weighed party strategy and contrasts with Brown’s term prospects.
Three CORE staff members resign as Floyd McKissick is named national director to replace James Farmer. The resignations of Dr. George Wiley Edward Day and Greg Harris follow the selection announcement with Wiley citing a need to contribute in other civil rights avenues.
Tracy Barnes, 26, former paratrooper and president of a balloon firm, relocates operations from Minneapolis suburb to Chester County Airport in South Carolina. The company plans a 60 foot diameter Dacron balloon and a 24 hour hydrogen flight with ground crew, employing eight to ten workers.
Defense figures show 1 365 American combat deaths in 1965, up from 146 in 1964, as U S forces reach 181 392 in Viet Nam. Army led with 898 battle deaths. Marines 335. Navy 72. Air Force 60. Missing 149 names. 25 prisoners. Total Viet Nam deaths since 1961: 1 620. Wounded in 1965: 5 969.
A terse public notice advertises Jake Command offering personal loans to finance home improvements and other beneficial uses. The message emphasizes quick access to funds and flexible terms for applicants seeking comfort upgrades or practical projects.
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