Johnson Was Always for Civil Rights
James Marlow traces how Lyndon B. Johnson backed civil rights from 1956 onward. He notes the Montgomery Bus Boycott, King’s rise, and Johnson’s role in passing early civil rights measures, culminating in 1964 while facing continued pressure from Southern opposition.
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Johnson
Washington
Martin Luther King Jr
Supreme Court
Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Albert Gore
Kefauver
Democratic Party
Rosa Parks
Montgomery
Ala
King
Dexter Avenue
Alabama
Selma
Senate
Navy targets obesity among sailors in new crackdown
The Navy orders ship and station commanders to purge obesity among enlisted personnel and tighten fitness rules. Obese sailors face classification under disqualified obesity and potential removal. Medical officers will review cases to distinguish obesity from body type and ensure fitness tests are passed.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
Navy
Naval Service
Naval
May Ask Vote on Amendments in Special Session
Arkansas governor’s legal adviser says proposed constitutional amendments not approved in 1965 may be taken up in a special session. The 1949 gap and the legislature’s adjournment without constitutional measures cited as context. A special session is expected next month to consider resolutions for amendments.
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Little Rock
William J. Smith
Orval E. Faubus
Smith
Egg and Can of Gravy Omelet Recipe Feature
A recipe highlighting a versatile egg based omelet with broccoli mushroom gravy and marjoram. It details ingredients including eggs broccoli onion milk marjoram and sour cream plus steps to beat fold and bake for 4 to 6 servings.
Tuna Loaf With Velvet Sauce Recipe
Savory tuna loaf served with Velvet Sauce made from process cheese spread and milk. The recipe lists tuna, bread crumbs, onion, celery, pimiento, eggs, Velveeta, hot milk and seasonings, baked in a loaf pan for about one hour yields 5 to 6 servings.
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Pimiento
U S Economy Remains Strong Despite Pressures
The piece notes ongoing economic resilience amid concerns over gold drains unemployment and wage-price tensions. It cites calm in markets despite Vietnam conflicts and looming steel labor talks, suggesting public patience and policy steadiness will prevail.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Viet Nams
Financial troubles loom as global monetary dispute stirs concerns
The piece notes ongoing worries over the balance of payments deficit, US gold reserves drain, and an international monetary dispute that may weaken the dollar and hinder world trade. Yet the public sees bankers handling it, blaming dietary issues for personal health and a mandatory weight program if needed. Labor stats show near 70 million employed, manufacturing and steel output hitting records, and strong car sales amid broad prosperity.
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Labor Department
Artist Margaret Keane granted legal separation from Walter Keane
In Redwood City California AP reports Judge James O Keefe granted a decree of separation to artist Margaret Keane from her husband Walter Keane in San Mateo County Superior Court. Keane did not contest the separation. The couple rose to fame for their portraits featuring large eyed solemn figures. They married in 1955 in Honolulu and separated on November 1.
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Redwood City
Calif
Margaret Keane
Walter Keane
James O'Keefe
San Mateo County
Keane
Keanes
Honolulu
Big Irish St Patrick Parade Grabs Fifth Avenue
In New York a massive St Patrick parade draws an estimated 80 000 to 120 000 marchers and up to 900 000 spectators. Some 225 units and 215 bands participate as Cardinal Spellman and other prelates watch from St Patrick's Cathedral, with notable celebrations also in Boston and Chicago.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Erin
St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Boston
St. Patrick's Day
Dorchester Heights
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Hunt
Robin Hood
Kool Aid
Atay
Jackson Vanilla
Midwest
Morton
Nabisco
S. Main ST
Hope, Ark
Baton Rouge
New York City
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
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