Dropout Jim McShane To Receive Honorary Degree
James Joseph Patrick McShane, a Harlem raised school dropout and chief U.S. marshal, will receive Xavier University’s honorary Doctor of Laws. Senator Kennedy quipped the move sets back dropout efforts, while McShane oversees about 1,200 marshals with a $14 million budget. He urged students to pursue better paths.
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Washington
James Joseph Patrick McShane
Xavier University
Cincinnati
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Jim
U.S
McShane Receives Doctor of Laws Honor
New York City born Irish American Jim McShane earned an honorary Doctor of Laws. A former NYPD officer and U.S. marshal, he led marshals at Montgomery and Ole Miss protecting Freedom Riders. McShane recalled work, fear, and pride in the achievement. He plans to respond to the title after June 2.
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New York City
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St. Patrick’s Day
al of Honor
Washington
A McShane
Sears to Lease New Store On Magic Block in High Point
Sears plans a 70 000 square foot store on Magic Block between Wrenn and Hamilton streets with a 10 car service center and parking for about 550 cars. L E Oliver of Atlanta announces the project and a formal occupancy will follow at the finals. The store will be built with borrowed funds and leased to Sears.
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High Point College
NC legislators push budget to floor by next Friday
North Carolina General Assembly leaders aim to adjourn by June 12 and get the state budget bill to the House or Senate floor by next Friday. A. Zollicoffer Jr. chairs the Appropriations subcommittee with votes on spending requests and recommendations to the full committees. The session also discusses an amendment to the loyalty campus speech ban and university trustees’ authority to designate speakers.
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House Appropriations
Joint Appropriations
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House
Senate
Assembly
Pat Taylor Jr
Anson
OAS Blasted By Factions In Dominican Crisis
In Santo Domingo rival factions attack OAS Secretary General Jose Mora accusing him of meddling in Dominican affairs. Mora leads peace talks as Gen. Hugo Panasco Alvim arrives to command the inter‑American force including 19,000 U.S. troops and 1,500 Brazilians and others.
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Dominican Republic
Organization of American States
Francisco Caamano Leno
Jose A. Mora
OAS
Mora
United States
Hugo Panasco Alvim
U.S. Navy
San Juan
Interior
U.S
Italy
Pee Fm
Nea Soy Mey
82Nd Airborne Divils
Ea N.C
Alvim
Space Spectacular Rehearsals Begin
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP astronauts James A McDivitt and Edward H White II along with stand-ins rehearsed for Gemini 4 after a battery replacement. The two man crew prepare for a 62 orbit four day flight with range safety procedures in place.
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U.S
James A. McDivitt
Air Force
Civil War Centennial Concluded Parade Ends on Pennsylvania Ave
Washington marks the end of the Civil War centennial observance with a three day parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. Union and Confederate veterans march in blue and gray uniforms as the event closes.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Capital
Kennedy Birthday Observed at Kennedy Grave
The 48th birthday of John F Kennedy was marked at his grave with silent prayers and flowers by his family and a wreath from President Johnson. Eunice Kennedy Shriver and relatives prayed amid damp grass as Maj. Gen. Chester W Clifton placed a large carnations wreath. A red rose was laid for JFK and one for each infant child. Since his burial on Nov 25 1963 the grave has drawn visitors from around the world totaling millions.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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New York
Eunice
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
Viet Cong Sea Drive Feared After North Viet Nam Attacks
Viet Cong attacks hit three northern provinces of South Viet Nam raising fears of a major drive to the sea. A U.S. officer and unspecified Vietnamese troops were killed. U.S. airstrikes against North Viet Nam followed, including 12 tons dropped on Hon Nieu Island and attacks near Hanoi.
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