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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1965
Page
1
AP reports more than 110 U S Navy and Air Force planes bombed two points in North Viet Nam destroying up to all targets. They struck a supply depot near Vinh Son area and indicated ammunition stores were set off. Forces in South Viet Nam reported significant impact.
During a four day London visit Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko said official talks were concluded after limited gains. He claimed topics of mutual concern were covered and a communique agreed. On Vietnam he avoided concrete terms while reports claimed agreement in principle to resume Geneva disarmament talks.
An auto driven by Mervin Russell of Holly Hill South Carolina crossed into the wrong lane in Kings Mountain fatal crash. Ramell was reported in critical condition.
The Voskhod 2 spacecraft landed near Perm west of the Ural Mountains after a 24 hour mission. Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov floated outside for 10 minutes while Pavel Belyayev remained aboard. Both cosmonauts were reported well by Tass.
Governor Clement announced commutations reducing five death sentences to 99 years. The House rejected repeal of the death penalty by 48 to 47, one day before three convicts were to be executed. Senate approval and House opposition exposed a split on the issue. Clement notified the convicts in person at the penitentiary.
RaleighAssociated Press report describes debate over a bill requiring drivers aged 65 and over to undergo yearly tests. Supporters cite safety concerns while some seniors and critics warn the plan may deny mobility and unfairly burden older residents.
The American Conservative Union opens with Capitol proximity and a $400000 first year budget. It bars Birch Society members from leadership and vows to push a disciplined conservative platform to win over the ideologically uncommitted. Chair Donald Bruce, ex congressman from Indiana, aims to keep the GOP on its San Francisco course and influence policy and candidates nationwide. A 70-member nucleus met on December 19 to organize under this banner.
Report mentions Byrd, Mansfield, and Long endorsing Fowler for a government post. Diana praises the choice while confusion over an alternate pick, David M. of Chicago, arises as he is tied to Continental Illinois Bank. Senate leaders back the appointment amid ongoing Treasury reshuffling.
Gov. Dan Moore outlined a tax-free budget plan with a 10 percent pay raise for state employees and a 5 percent annual raise for two years for teachers. He proposed funding shifts and no new capital bonds, asserting no new taxes and detailing fund sources totaling about 36 million for state workers and 37 million for teachers. The plan reallocates a 12 million refund fund for capital projects and forecasts higher General Fund revenues to cover the increases.
North Carolina legislators praised Gov. Dan Moore's budget message highlighting pay raises for teachers and state workers and increased funding for education. Senator Tom White called it a fine message and Lt. Gov. Robert W. Scott agreed, noting the discovery of 12 million dollars for 3.
President Johnson pledged to call out the Alabama National Guard if needed to protect a 50 mile civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Leader Martin Luther King Jr. announced the noon Sunday start as a massive Negro voter drive. Alabama Governor Wallace urged federal aid while Birmingham official Art Hanes canceled a Selma visit.
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