03 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1966
Page
1
Pierre Salinger's new book "With Kennedy" portrays President Johnson as easily angered when challenged by the press. The memoir recounts tensions over press questions and leaks, Johnson's increasing secrecy, and friction with Kennedy and RFK.
Anne Graham the evangelist's daughter married Milton Lotz a UNC basketball star from the 1957 team that won the national title. The ceremony in Montreal was attended by Gov. Dan Moore U S Sen B Everett Jordan and Rep Roy Taylor among others.
Kansas City AP report says Jim Donohue receives full tuition plus $100 monthly from an anonymous Wichita banker. The donor requires a B average and plans to fund another working student if Donohue succeeds. The arrangement lets Donohue study at the University of Kansas after quitting a tavern job.
In Raleigh AP report a Friday execution of 29 year old Marion Crawford in the gas chamber is set after a stay was vacated by Federal Judge Alger Butler. Crawford of Winston-Salem faces the death sentence as lawyers seek appeal to the 4th Circuit to delay the process.
U S military sources report two more American planes downed over North Viet Nam during raids on supply routes. Pilots were rescued. Friday air operations concentrated in the southern panhandle with 96 missions flown amid rain and thunderstorms.
President Johnson warned West Virginians that the world faces a race with disaster over pure water as a new flood control dam worth 46 million dollars is dedicated. He cited growing water needs and urged a future international conference on water for peace in Washington.
The speech argues pure water is essential for global peace as droughts persist and billions lack clean sources. Johnson notes rising populations and warns that by century end demand will double, urging urgent action to secure clean water worldwide.
Rebecca Morris received her American citizenship papers after taking the oath from Judge T Whitfield of Dallas. Mr and Mrs Hubert Ray Morris appear in a brief civic notice six months later.
The Sunday Enterprise features C C Watson Sr who houses a lifetime antiques collection at his home in High Point. Some pieces have been shown at the High Point Museum reflecting local cultural heritage.
New Orleans AP report says Harold Lesser, a naturalized citizen, got a presidential response by calling President Johnson about his grandfather‑in‑law not being admitted to a hospital under medicare. Johnson directed him to HEW undersecretary Potter, though miscommunication led to further calls and a doctor referral. Lesser faces a 45 minute long distance bill.
A 14 year old boy known as the Phantom of the Sewers has roamed Memphis city sewers for months feeding a petty theft habit and evading police. Officials say he is mentally sick with nowhere to go once released and may require psychiatric help rather than reform school.
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