Hue U.S. building attacked as protests spread in Vietnam
In Hue, a mob attacked the U.S. Information Service building after Buddhist leaders condemned U.S. support for Ky's regime. Students threw items, set fires, and smoke rose from the library as fire crews arrived. authorities reported a surge in allied casualties during the week amid heavy air and ground actions across Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
la Drang
Eilied
Hue
U.S.I.S
Compulsion Used To Get Military Clothing Made
Washington AP The Defense Department used a form of compulsion to obtain nearly one fifth of its military uniform orders since last July. Officials cite no wartime controls to curb civilian market use and say 218 rated orders were issued from 1,157 contracts as firms were directed to accept government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Ce Ee
Pentagon
Defense Supply Agency
Turncoat Clarence Adams Reaches Hong Kong
American turncoat Clarence Adams arrived in Hong Kong from China while remaining exiles Howard Adams and James Veneris still in the mainland. Adams said the date of departure may have been misstated and he plans to move to the United States as travel documents are prepared for his family, with consulate noting a one-to-three week timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Edwards
Hong Kong
Clarence Adams
Adams
China
Howard Adams
Clarence
Corsicana
Tex
James Veneris
Hawmeng
Europe
Morris Wills
Fort Ann
N.Y
Veneris
United States
Johnson
Johnson Faces Slipping Support Amid Price Pressures and War
President Johnson contends with falling public approval as high living costs and the Vietnam War erode backing. The administration seeks unity and civil stability in South Vietnam, following a new poll by Louis Harris showing only 55 percent consider his performance excellent or good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
South Viet
Louis Harris
Johnson asks Congress to modernize campaign contribution laws
President Johnson urged a new federal framework to cover all campaigns and state local elections. The plan requires full reporting of all contributions and expenses above $100, outside income for lawmakers, and a $5,000 cap on any single-source funding. It would repeal current expenditure ceilings and extend rules to primaries and national committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Senate
House
Three-State Plan to Fight Coastal Plain Depression
An Atlantic Commission plan to combat economic depression in coastal North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia moves toward finalization in Atlanta. Governors Moore McNair and Sanders are expected to approve, with John Hampton estimating mid summer operation as a planning advisory body without initial capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Ey Moore
Robert E. McNair
Carl Sanders
John Hampton
Hampton
Commerce
John T. Connor
Atlantic Commission
Coastal Plains
Johnson signs railcar bill as tax pace eyed
President Johnson signed a railcar construction bill and discussed tax policy. He questioned the need for an inflation tax boost while noting the government could collect an extra 13 billion from quicker income tax collection and savings bond sales. He urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to set higher freight car rates to spur production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Een Rs Nave Ber
Congress
Klansmen Seek Offices Across North Carolina Counties
Granite Quarry North Carolina Klansmen claim 18 to 20 are running in various counties as the Democratic primary tests Klan influence. Grand Dragon Jones cites several candidates including Eloral Hennis in Guilford County and W Lee Culler in Forsyth County, with others in Jamestown and New Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Tar Heel
Grand Dragon Jones
Kien
Stemgt
Greensboro
KKK
Thurman T. Thompson
Jamestown
State House of Representatives
W. Lee Culler
Winston-Salem
Kcan
Forsyth County
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S.L
Hue University
Red
Memphis
Tenn
Hongnae
Louis
Della
Turncoat
Manace
Laws
Douglas Glenn Weaver
Dallas
Jones
Gaston County
House of Representatives
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!