Johnson tours Army bases in Veterans Day swing
President Johnson flies to Fort Benning Georgia joining a coast to coast two day tour to greet troops across services. He urges unity in war and vows to reward bravery while noting 1200 families in Vietnam area. He also visits paratroopers and watches Ranger training as part of a broader veterans weekend.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
FT. Benning
Johnson
Vietnam
Georgia
Doughboy Stadium
California
Enterprise
Pacific
Armed Services
Coast Guard
High Seas
Tire Safety Standards Announced by Government
The first two tire safety standards under the 1966 Act were unveiled. By Jan 1 next year lab tests cover strength endurance and load ratings. by Aug 1 1968 tread wear indicators become mandatory with a one sixteenth inch worn depth. Manufacturers must label size pressure load and ply count. A second standard requires a glove compartment placard on cars after March 31 listing recommended tire size inflation and seating capacity, and rim retention in a blowout up to 60 mph.
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Washington
Connally Ends Run for Texas Governor Seat
Texas Governor John Connally announces he will not seek a fourth term after eight years in office. He cites drained energy and a responsibility to the state, stating he will not be a candidate in 1968. His decision may affect President Johnson's Texas chances in the upcoming race.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
John Connally
Johnson
Connally
Jennifer Jones Found Near Death in Pacific Surf
Academy Award winner Jennifer Jones was found unconscious near Malibu cliffs and revived after deputies performed resuscitation. She was hospitalized at Mt Sinai and said to be recovering six hours after the incident.
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Hollywood
Jennifer Jones
Pacific
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Malibu
Eldon Loken
Malibu Hospital
Mt. Sinai
Miss Jones
David 0. Selznick
Sheriff's Deputies
Charles Bickford Dies At 78
Hollywood actor Charles Bickford dies at 78 after emphysema and infection complications at UCLA Medical Center Survivors include widow Beatrice Loring son Rex daughter Doris with no funeral plans. Bickford known for rugged film roles and TV work had over 100 film credits and later appeared on Wagon Train. Born January 1 1889 in Camden New Jersey.
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Hollywood
Charles Bickford
Lywood
Bickford
University of California At Los Angeles Medical Center
Beatrice Loring
Rex
Doris
John Kletineake
Wardoe i
Bickord
Johnny Belinda
Cam
Charles
TOPS club ads and Veterans Day observances noted
An appeal invites men to join TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly with contact details and a success story of weight loss. Veterans Day events include flag-raising by Fire Department, Poppy Day by VFW, and American Legion observance, though no parade is planned.
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Action Line
TOPS
Claude Canady
Harold Cheek
Robert Davis
VFW
American Legion
I. T. Mann Post
Eddie Arnold Age and Birth Details
The note states Eddie Arnold is approaching fifty, born in 1918 in Nashville Tennessee, indicating his age around 50. It mentions F. A. Ol' Eddie as the subject.
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Eddie Arnold
F. A
Eddie
Nashville
Tenn
Potshotter treated as illegal use of firearms and cruelty
Justice of the Peace recommends a warrant for illegal use of firearms against a neighbor who shoots at a dog. If the dog is hit, animal cruelty may apply. State rules apply though Randolph County lacks dog laws. ensure the dog is licensed and rabies protected before legal steps.
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Justice of the Peace
Ronnie Collins
Randolph County
Smoke nuisance at Jean and Joans Barbecue on Old Thomasville Road
Neighbors report pervasive smoke from Jean and Joans Barbecue. City and Health Dept inspectors found no additional control measures possible. Plant sits in industrial zone, designed by Agriculture Dept, with compliance constraints. Residents may petition courts for relief against common nuisance, though attorney guidance is advised.
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Jean & Joan
Thomasville
W. A
Roger Boles
City and Health Dept
Dept. of Agriculture
Boles
Health Dept
Surveyor 6 Provides Clear Images of Rugged Moon Terrain
Pasadena AP reports Surveyor 6 sent striking photos of the rugged lunar landscape after a successful soft landing fueling hope for 1969 manned Moon missions. Milwitzky calls the double success a major step, noting the craft operated flawlessly and captured close range shots of Sinus Medii.
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Pasadena
Calif
Surveyor 6
United States
Surveyor
Benjamin Milwitzky
Milwitzky
Medii—Central Bay
Sinus Medii
Space Prospects Strengthened by Saturn 5 Test Flight
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP America gained optimism as Saturn 5 completed a triumphant proving flight. The launch followed tragedies at Cape Kennedy and drew praise from President Johnson Vice President Humphrey NASA officials and Wernher von Braun. Surveyor 6 then landed on the moon’s surface marking a milestone in U S space attempts.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Johnson
Humphrey
Moon
Robert C. Seamans
NASA
Abusive Calls To GI Relatives Decrease Says Pentagon
The Pentagon reports a greatly reduced level of abusive telephone calls to relatives of U S service members in Vietnam. Tracing started last year with cooperation from American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and is credited with addressing the problem. No figures are released though officials note a sharp reduction from the 1965 Vietnam buildup period.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Defense Department
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Senate
John Pastore
D-R.i
House Commerce
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Walker
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