Pacifists Protest at Pentagon Rally Leads to Speech Open Forum
Washington AP pacifists stage a sit down demonstration outside the Pentagon as 20 to 30 speakers relay messages to Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. Five delegates from the Committee for Nonviolent Action meet in his conference room and vow to urge youths to refuse military service. Security patrols keep watch as the event proceeds with speeches and a written pledge presented to McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
McNamara
Christiansen
Pacific
Armed Services
Heavy Trading Follows Stock Rally in Early Session
New York AP reports very heavy trading as the stock market resumes its strong rally. In the first hour volume reached 2.13 million shares, topping Tuesday's 2.06 million. Gains among key issues ranged from a few cents to over a dollar per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U S Ambassador condemns Berlin shooting of couple
U S Ambassador George C McGhee protested the shooting of a German border guard killing a veteran and wounding his fiance in West Berlin He warned Moscow the U S would take measures to protect life and property in the U S sector The incident sparked a strong diplomatic note to the Soviet ambassador in East Berlin and a call for calm in West Berlin commemorations of the anti Communist revolt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U.S
George C. McGheene
United States
McGhee
Pyotr Abrassimov
East Berlin
West Berlin
West Germany
East Germany
John F. Kennedy Square
Amer
Several Lawmakers Call Inspection Law Worthless
Multiple North Carolina lawmakers criticise Gov. Moore's highway safety inspection measure. Rep. Carson Gregory Rep. Williamson Rep. Glen Pickard and others say the program is weak and funds could be better used. Critics doubt the plan will curb high speed crashes and doubt its effectiveness for vehicle safety.
Defense chief confirms expansion of U S forces in Vietnam
Secretary McNamara announced that U S troops in South Vietnam will grow to between 70 000 and 75 000, with about 21 000 in ground combat roles. He said nine battalions are already deployed as part of 54 000 personnel, while a Viet Cong ambush near Saigon killed or damaged several aircraft and left 416 U S combat deaths officially recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
U.S
Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S
U.S. Air Force
Pleiku
United States
Goldwater Signals Senate Run At Club Meeting
Goldwater told a Phoenix audience he would run for the Senate opposing Hayden in Arizona. The historic move marks his first break from politics since joining the Phoenix City Council in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Political Science Club
Goldwater
Hayden
Ariz
Senate
Phoenix
GOP
Governor Praises N C Legislature for 1965 Session
Raleigh AP Governor Dan Moore praised the 1965 General Assembly as progressive and outstanding in North Carolina history. He said the body acted wisely against major state problems and moved to develop opportunities. He spoke via statewide radio and noted critics as unfounded. He cited $149 million for construction projects and approval of his education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Dan Moore
General Assembly
North Carolina
Moore
New Program To Aid Poor Students
Washington AP A new effort by the Office of Economic Opportunity will fund 2 194 640 to 16 colleges for a summer program enrolling 2 370 students. Sargent Shriver says the plan aims to recover lost talent by preparing low income youths for year round courses and college admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Economic Opportunity
Sargent Shrivers
America
North Carolina House Okays Local School Units Aid Pact
The NC House approved a bill letting local school units accept federal aid and contract with the federal government, despite warnings of federal control. The measure would enable access to 52 million dollars under three programs, while critics say it erodes state protections and yields control to federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallegh
North Carolina
Senate
State Board of Education
Carl Bailey
Washington
Bailey
Roger Kiser
Scotland
House Education Committee
Kiser
Con
Completion of Excise Tax Cut Bill Sought
Washington senators push to begin a Senate House conference to finish action on a 4.7 billion excise tax cut bill. Key differences remain over July 1 as effective date and auto tax phases. House prefers phased repeal by 1969, with 1 percent retained to reduce roadside junkyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate House
White House
Russell B. Long
Dla
House
Johnson
Adjournment Delayed Until Thursday
Raleigh AP report notes Lt. Gov. Bob Scott stands as enrolling officer amid delay in adjournment proceedings with no final session date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bob Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taltow Canal
Hermann Doebler
Doebler
Elke Martens
ADN
Ate
Reese Hart
Associated Press
Carson Gregory
Harnett
Rep. Williamson
Columbus
Cance
Glen Pickard
J. E. Holshouser Jr
WwWa
Hector McGeachy Jr
Saeene Koop
Saigon Airport
N.C
Ambrose B. Dudley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!