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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1965
Page
1
An AP report from Fayetteville details Shirley Isaacs grieving after her husband was killed in Vietnam. A telegram arrives at Trailertown trailer life telling of his death and past life, including his dog and memories, during the separation of war.
A Washington report cites the Johnson administration preparing the public for higher casualties in Vietnam. The article quotes Spencer Davis noting a shift toward more aggressive positions, moving beyond defensive postures previously discussed.
The Senate confirmed by voice vote President Johnson's appointment of two U S marshals for North Carolina. Herman Burrows is named for the middle district and Paul D. Sossamon for the western district.
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports the four day Gemini mission targets June 3 with astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II. NASA plans 62 orbits totaling 97 hours 50 minutes to test extended flight effects while deciding if White will be first American to venture into space from the craft.
The United States urged the U N Security Council to act with the OAS to end the Dominican civil war as fighting continued just before a 24 hour cease fire. U Thant reported renewed clashes, while junta leader Imbert Barrera warned of further attacks.
Raleigh AP report shows NC Motor Vehicles Department head challenged by lawmakers who doubt he will enforce a new law letting the Highway Patrol issue warning tickets for minor violations. Ed Scheidt defended his commitment while Sen. Russell Kitby urged patrol discretion. Page 2-A.
The Senate plans a 1 pm vote on a one hour speaking rule for the bill and amendments. A two thirds majority 67 of 100 is needed. Hart says at least 24 of 32 Republicans likely back ending debate.
In Washington AP reports the federal electricity bill is set to rise about 900000 dollars next year, from 20900000. The rise ties to new air conditioning and lighting upgrades across roughly 6000 of 9100 buildings. The GSA notes a 4.3 percent increase this year versus 6 percent over the past three years. White House office lights are being reduced, but overall costs escalate.
One killed as a coup attempt blocks Phan Huy Quat's cabinet and the South Viet Nam military high command. Key plotters flee or at large while Quat accuses dissidents and hints Viet Cong involvement. Ambassador Taylor informed as U.S. and Vietnamese forces report strikes against targets in North Viet Nam.
The UNC trustees approval increased state representation on the 100 member board by six, giving North Carolina 18 trustees total. In other Senate action, an official sea shell for North Carolina was approved, making it the first state to have an official shell.
Denver report notes tuberculosis rose to nearly the same scale as polio did in 1952 with a peak year for polio before vaccine. The Public Health Service teams with the Denver charity institute to act on active cases and funding for control efforts.
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