Highlights in History of Today Jan 16 1964
The Associated Press notes key anniversaries for January 16 1964. Events include auction bridge first mentioned in a London Times letter from 1903, France recognizing the United States in 1778, Carole Lombard’s 1942 death, Soviet industrial aims in 1956, a 1964 Vietnam treaty push, a 1955 atomic generator claim, and a 1963 Clemson College desegregation order.
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Associated Press
London Times
India
France
United States
Carole Lombard
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Atomic Energy Commission
Court of Appeals For the 4Th District
Clemson College of
South Carolina
Clemson
McKeithen Nominated Louisiana Governor Contemplates Elector Tie
Louisiana reaction mixed as John McKeithen wins the Democratic nomination for governor. He signals possible support for either major party presidential candidate or none, citing civil rights positions and party stances as pivotal. Southern unpledged elector movement led by Mississippi's Barnett and Alabama's Wallace gains momentum on the civil rights bargaining premise.
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New Orleans
John McKeithen
Louisiana
McKeithen
National Party
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
Barnett
George Wallace
Alabama
South
Sailor Nemeth Honors JFK Funeral On TV Screen
Seaman Edward Nemeth, 19, wore the presidential colors in John F. Kennedy's funeral cortege and gained a nationwide fan base. Letters from coast to coast, even Canada, praised his poised appearance as he walked behind the caisson. Secretary Nitze issued a commendation for his exemplary conduct and bearing.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
John F. Kennedy
Canada
Seaman Appren
Edward Memeth
the Navy
Paul B. Nitze
Nemeth
Navy
Naps
Calif
Patricka
Castro Hand Reported in Zanzibar
AP dispatch from Dar es Salaam reports Arab rulers overthrown in Zanzibar with rebels led by a Cuban-looking figure. 63 Americans relocated from the island aboard the U S destroyer Manley amid ongoing fighting and looting. six dead and 2000+ wounded initially.
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Dar ES Salaam
U.S
Zanzibar
Manley
State Department
Stuart Lillicoe
Cable and Witless Company
Zanziba
Baker Worth to Be Verified by Senate Panel
Senate investigators will publish a record of Robert G. Bakers financial worth and holdings while may not probe his tax returns. The panel will not call Sen. George Smathers to testify about busines dealings with Baker, though be ready to seek more details if needed. The panel probes if Baker engaged in outside work conflicting with duties as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority. The next hearing is planned within a week.
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Washington (Ap
Senate
Robert G. Baker
George A. Smathers
Dfla
B. ‘Everett Jordan
D-N.c
Jorddan
Baker
Scott J. Peek
Smathers
Florida
Orange County
Maitland
Fla
Jordan
Rules Committee
Begs for Longer Term and Gets It
Gordon A. Wilson 39 pleaded guilty to a common cheat and was sentenced to six months in jail. He asked for a year so he could be parole eligible after four months. Judge Eugene J. Sullivan denied the request and imposed the six month term.
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East Providence
R. L
Gordon A. Wilson
Wilson
Adult Correctional Institution
Eugene J. Sullivan
East Side West Side review calls show both strong and weak
New York AP CBSs East Side West Side earns praise for acting and hard hitting scripts led by George C Scott but critics call it overly realistic and unsatisfying as drama. Mondays episode centers on a relief mother and an addicted husband with an unresolved ending. Mortality rates for networks remain high with many shows canceled by season end.
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New York
CBS
East Side
West Side
George C. Scott
Mama
Hit
Amiss
Glynis
Jerry Lewis
Robbery at Times-Mirror Chief's Home Net $112,000
Police reveal burglars stole 112000 in cash and jewels from two second floor dressing rooms of Norman Chandler chairman and president of the Times Mirror Co while he and his wife slept. Los Angeles. AP report.
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Los Angeles
Norman Chandler
The
Times-Mirror Co
Dale Dennis
Chandler
Civil Rights Emphasis to Grow in 64
Atlanta AP dispatch surveys leaders nationwide on 1964 civil rights outlook. It predicts a renewed surge in demonstrations but not at 1963 levels, with King forecasting resumption of protests and leaders pursuing negotiation to curb upheaval. White leaders may push conciliation to avert mass actions.
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Don McKee
Atlanta
Edwin C. Berry
Chicago
Urban League
Associated Press
South
Martin Luther King Jr
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Mareiniak
John KR. Cunningham
Red Party Outlawed in State Arkansas ban on Communist ballot access
Atty Gen Bruce Bennett informed Arkansas public relations chief for the Communist Party that the party is outlawed under Act 33 of 1955 which bars any subversive party member from appearing on the state ballot. Bennett cited court rulings and urged the party to seek action abroad. He also sent copies to Gov Faubus and state Democratic and Republican leaders.
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Little Rock
Bruce Bennett
Communist Party
Arkansas
Bennett
Lec Ture
Arnold Johnson
New York
United States
Moscow
Peiping
Reform Sheriff Raids Largest Moonshine Still in Mississippi
Laurel Mississippi AP Sheriff Merrill Pickering two term reform sheriff eight days in office led a dawn raid on a large moonshine operation near Laurel. Deputies seized 30 000 gallons of whisky and mash and arrested eight people whose names were not released.
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Laurel
Miss
Merrill Pickering
Mississippi
Pickering
Civil rights concerns shift focus to jobs and voting
King notes regional limits of unrest as Mississippi remains unaffected while Ed Marciniak of Chicago cites 1963 gains in white collar and technical hiring for nonwhites and predicts 1964 growth. Leaders in Charlotte and Philadelphia foresee continued boycotts, voter registration drives, and a major push for federal civil rights legislation to avert upheaval.
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Birmingham
Ala
King
Mississippi
Alabama
Ed Marciniak
Chicago
Charlotte
N.C
Congress
Anendrew Freeman
Urban League
Philadelphia
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