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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
1
United States authorities announced a Dominican cease-fire agreement mediated by the OAS. Rebels and a military junta agreed to submit the dispute to arbitration, with the objective of a stable government and a potential order paving the way for a rapid withdrawal of American troops.
In Raleigh AP notes a liquor bill drawing hot debate with a public hearing planned next evening. The Christian Action League opposes the measure while about 200 attend a meeting, far fewer than boundary projections. Carolina Distillers faces concern over state power groups influencing politics and whisky availability.
In Paw Paw Michigan the local Work-study program for high school dropouts collapsed when the sole participant, a 12 year old boy, dropped out after six weeks and $120. He had worked in woodwork class and as an assistant janitor, saying the money was intended for a motorcycle down payment.
In Saigon a large cache of Viet Cong arms including precision flamethrowers and helicopters was captured, with reports China supplied gear. Vietnamese rallies were dispersed after hours. police used shotguns and submachine guns. North Vietnam denied night air missions over Laotian territory and Laos accused planes of dropping supplies to Pathet Lao forces.
GREENVILLE NC AP Horace Godfrey administrator of the National Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service predicted the U S Department of Agriculture would act quickly to block an injunction stopping a flue cured tobacco referendum Tuesday The hearing on the injunction set for May 7 was urged to be expedited and Godfrey said the vote would proceed as planned panelists from state federal government and private industry agreed growers must approve the referendum to save the tobacco program The injunction was issued in Brunswick Georgia by Judge Frank M Scarlett and challenged by southern growers seeking to halt the election
Floodwaters from the Mississippi inundate about 7 700 acres of farmland on the Illinois side near Hannibal and Quincy after breaching a levee. The crest is forecast for Sunday as 25 feet, with 12 fatalities in the region linked to river flooding and widespread evacuations.
A fragmented AP report notes liberals in the Senate balk at a draft voting bill, with opposition centering on constitutional concerns and fears it may fail to garner the necessary support. The draft differs from the version backed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and Democratic leadership, raising questions about its viability and potential court challenges. Senator Philip A. Hart is cited as a key figure in past anti-poll tax pushes, reflecting the ongoing debate over voting rights and constitutional limits.
In Tampa Florida an article notes a preacher was jailed after a camp-in incident. The report mentions Eastern Airlines in relation to the case, with authorities pursuing further action.
Los Angeles AP report says bandleader Spike Jones, 53, died in his sleep at his Bel Air home after recent treatment for an asthma attack and respiratory complications. Agent Pete James notes Jones had mostly recovered before a relapse. Known for his noisy musical style and humorous arrangements, Jones once joked about performing a classical concert with outrageous sounds.
In the Dominican Republic capital Santo Domingo heavy fire persisted despite a cease fire. Rebel leaders admitted they lack full control of armed civilians and dissident officers. A U S Marine was killed and 14 Marines plus 4 paratroopers wounded in clashes near the U S Embassy. The United States reported the cease fire began Friday at 5 30 p m but fighting continued. The Soviet Tass agency said the Soviet Union would consider the situation as Washington reported signs that outsiders seek to take command of the rebels and the dispute was to be arbitrated by an O A S commission. A special OAS meeting was convened.
Washington reports 27 U S casualties in Santo Domingo as of 9 30 a m EST two Marines killed 17 Marines wounded eight Army wounded no names released US medical aid stepped up Navy surgical team en route for treatment of wounded on both sides in the conflict
A May Day mass rally in Tokyo urged U S withdrawal from Vietnam and Asia, with Chinese Premier Chou Enlai and 70 nations represented. Speakers in Tokyo condemned U S aggression, calling for solidarity worldwide and an end to imperialism, while North Vietnam pressed for reunification and liberation. Police counted about 235000 attendees amid large-scale demonstrations across Japanese communities.
The Sunday Enterprise notes an uneventful campaign in High Point as residents prepare to vote on Tuesday for a mayor and eight City Council members to serve two years. The paper also recalls World War II’s end and previews a May clean up drive by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials, with more details in tomorrow’s issue.
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