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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1965
Page
1
A historic launch described as the first dark timed lift of Saturn Orbital satellite. The rocket produced 1.5 million pounds thrust and lit Cape Kennedy with a noonlike glare. A camera on the second stage captured clear deployment images as a 300 foot tail of flame trailed behind.
AP reports truck drivers in SHILDON England rejected a weekly pay raise of more than 2.60 saying they prefer employers to build profits first. Driver manager John Davison noted wages averaging 50.40 pounds weekly, with tears at the thought of a larger boost.
South Viet Nam near the 17th Parallel was strafed by jet planes in a single pass. Five Vietnamese wounded, a truck destroyed, and a bulldozer set afire. U.S. spokesmen conflicted over whether the raiders were Communist MIGs or American fighters. Some Da Nang sources claimed black MIGs with no wing markings. others denied the claim. Both sides weighed initial findings and investigations continued. MIGs had appeared in three incidents north of the border, with Soviet-designed fighters downing two F105s near the Bravo River bridge, though recent weeks showed no confirmed hostile aircraft.
Raleigh reporters press association leaders told a Senate committee the proposed measure would erode public access to records. Editors Moore and Belk warned secrecy could harm local news and the right to know, while Lassiter noted no current abuse requiring concealment and said access would still be limited to board members with governor and prisoners’ attorneys exempt.
Washington AP reporting on U S House debates proposes metric system adoption. Chairman George P Miller voices concerns about cost and impact on American competitiveness noting potential cost of 200000 for study and Britain moving ahead. article cites reactions to international metric discussions and related civil rights debate.
Washington AP reports the Senate adopted a one hour debate limit on the voting rights bill as a cloture rule, with 70 votes for and 30 against. Democrats 47 to 21 and Republicans 23 to 9 supported the motion, aiming for final passage by Wednesday or tonight. Senator Ervin signaled more amendments but limited time remains for debate.
In August 1962 a two thirds majority overcame a filibuster to invoke cloture on the Communications Satellite Corp bill. It marked the first time in a quarter century such a cloture rule was successfully used.
TOKYO reports Communist China announced it will remove all visible marks of rank from the armed forces police and militia. Officials say the move aims to reduce conspicuous distinctions to blend with Viet Cong units in Viet Nam. The decision seen as a step toward war footing amid the Vietnam conflict.
In La Paz an armed clash between government troops and miners ends with a cease-fire after eight days of strike action. At least 19 killed and over 70 wounded, with four gunmen captured. The pact, signed by General Alfredo Quando Candia and miners leaders, calls for troop withdrawal from state mines and a halt to advances on other mining centers. Representatives plan further talks in La Paz to widen the agreement.
The government reversed its stance and decided against issuing 45.7 million silver dollars. The Treasury indicated the plan to mint more coins may be dropped as concerns grow over silver and base metals, with lawmakers pressuring to halt the order.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the House passed measure for annual motor vehicle inspection after a Roanoke Rapids delegation spoke against it. Mayor Leroy Morris cited 800 signatures opposing the plan, noting high fatality rates stem from driver attitude rather than faulty equipment. The program would require inspections at state licensed garages at 1.50 per car.
In Robbins Tennessee an explosion in a Cumberland Plateau mine trapped four men and endangered a fifth. Rescue work paused for hours to clear gas and coal dust. two large fans toventilate, rescue workers overcome by gas, patients transported to a hospital. State inspectors fear all trapped men perished, while communications and supports were established inside the mine.
Dominican rebels voiced optimism that talks to form a coalition government headed by Antonio Guzman Fernandez are nearing a successful conclusion. U S officials cautioned that quickly settling the crisis remains unlikely as opposition inside the junta persists. Brig. Gen Antonio Imbert Barrera demanded rebels surrender and questioned the coalition plan while Col Francisco Caamano Deno said he would resign if an agreement were reached.
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