Byrd Resigns From Senate in Virginia Politics
In Richmond AP report Sen Hor Byrd resigns as Virginia's dominant political figure and longtime voice for economy in Washington. Gov Albartis Harrison Jr will announce an interim successor as Byrd planned to leave before reelection in 1964. Speculation centers on Harry Byrd Jr and Rep William Fuck for the seat.
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Washington
U.S. Senate
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Harrison Jr
U.S
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Harrison
Senate
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William M. Fuck
Miss E. Godwin Jr
Eisenhower In Satisfactory Condition After Heart Pain
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in generally satisfactory condition after a second attack of heart pains. Doctors warned a full blown heart attack could be possible, while political strength remained evident as Byrd resigns from the Senate citing arthritis and fatigue.
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Gordon, Ga
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Wallace Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Northeast blackout prompts nationwide power inquiry
New York and seven states faced a massive blackout spreading into Canada. Officials, led by James A. Lundy and Federal Power Commission Chairman Joseph Swidler, seek the cause from Upstate New York origins, with a weekend provisional report planned. Mayor Lindsay urged improved city communications and an independent emergency power plan.
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Canada
New York City
James A. Lundy
New York Public Service Commission
Washington
Joseph C. Swidler
Federal Power Commission
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Swidler
Red China: Soviets collaborating with LBJ on Vietnam peace
The Chinese Red Flag article accuses the Soviet Union of tacitly colluding with President Johnson to end the Vietnam War. It claims January offers, Kosygin talks, and a February endorsement of talks without U.S. withdrawal, followed by Moscow’s shift to pressure via bombing pauses and renewed collaboration.
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Red China
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Viet Nam
Alexei N. Kosygin
Peking
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Communist Party
Rhodesia Declares Its Independence
Rhodesia led by Prime Minister Ian Smith proclaimed independence from Britain in Salisbury. Britain and allies condemned the move, expelled Rhodesia from the sterling area, banned arms shipments, and prepared sanctions while Queen Elizabeth III urged constitutional conduct. Wilson rejected deals and no troops were planned to halt the declaration.
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Britain
Harold Wilson
House of Commons
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Wilson
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U.N. Security Council
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Commonwealth
Sweden
Humphrey “Gibbs
Elizabeth III
London
British Commonwealth
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Downing Street
Sir Humph
Rey Gibbs
Rhodesia Proclaims Independence in Salisbury
Rhodesia declares independence from Britain today in Salisbury under Prime Minister Ian Smith. The move rejects Britain's sanctions threat and aims to preserve white minority rule.
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Britain
Salisbury
Ian Smith
Windows Smashed At Dunn
A bus carrying workers to the Wellons Candy Co. plant near Dunn was halted by pickets as it neared the plant and several windows were smashed. Workers suffered superficial cuts from flying glass. John Horne sought more highway patrols. One man required hospital care after the incident as the strike of about 180 employees seeks higher wages and better conditions.
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N.C
Struck Wellons Candy Co
John Horne
Dan Moore
Betsy Johnnson
Missiles Blasted by Air Forces In Vietnam Clash
AP News Analysis from Saigon notes intensified attacks on Soviet built missile sites in North Vietnam. U S forces report seven SAM installations destroyed or damaged in the past week, with several planes lost to conventional anti aircraft fire. Pilots praise tactics that minimize missile danger and stress mobile sites most common around Hanoi and Haiphong. The campaign aims to eliminate as many missiles as possible despite heavy air defenses.
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Ronald I. Deutsch
Saigon
South Viet Nam
AWS- Air
North Viet Nam
Air Force
Navy
U. S
Hanoi
Hiphong
United States
Speakers Heard At SFMA Convention In New Orleans
The 65th annual SFMA meeting opened in New Orleans with top speakers. Dr Naomi G Albanese praised Henry Foscue and Leo Heer for advancing interior design. Harold Coffey outlined the association’s progress in manufacturing, marketing and education. Foscue noted NC State furniture management course graduation totals and placement. George Healy Jr welcomed attendees amid flood control and regional growth prospects. J Paul Sticht highlighted delivery delays and a $16.4B potential market for durable home furnishings.
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Southern Furniture Manufacturers Assn
Naomi G. Albanese
School of Home Economics
MNC
Greensboro
N. C
Henry A. Foscue
Leo J. Heer
High Point N. C
Furniture Foundation, Inc
N. C. State University
Foscue
Asio
George W. Healy Jr
New Orleans Times - Picayune
Deep South
J. Paul Sticht
Federated Department Stores
Nuclear Technician Disappears in Transit to U.S.
The U S Army reports a German based nuclear technician JCWO Spencer D Harris Jr vanished while traveling to the United States after delivering classified material to an Army depot in New York State His hometown and the depot site were not disclosed The Bild Zeitung claims he knew details of U S nuclear weapons in Germany
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Germany
U.S. Army
United States
New York State
JCWO
Spencer D. Harris Jr
Bild Zeinung
Harris
U.S
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