03 May 1966
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
1
The Times of London abandoned front page advertisements for the first time since its 1785 founding. The Gray Lady replaced ads with news and a picture, removed the royal coat of arms, and added a gossip column and a cartoon, transforming the front page into a full news section.
New York based prizes recognize 19 journalists for Viet Nam war coverage and civil rights reporting, with Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and Boston Globe among winners. Sawada, Arnett, Johnson, and Teale receive major journalism awards. Katherine Anne Porter and Edwin Way Teale win literary and non fiction prizes. Bassett earns the music prize. others include drama omissions and historical study posthumously completed.
Washington reports extended deadlines for the draft deferment test as Selective Service plans a late June exam. Officials describe the test as open to 130000 undergraduates and graduates who missed earlier signups, with retake options and a minimum score. Authorities stress the test aims to balance enlistment needs with overseas investment policy amid Johnson administration cautions.
Pike Corp. proposes a massive fiberglass tunnel 30 feet in diameter and 300 feet deep off California’s coast to bring fresh water to Los Angeles and redirect industrial effluent, reducing stream pollution. The concept, backed by Thomas Pike, aims to fund a feasibility study for a 2.5 billion project.
Washington reports a Republican plan to bar housing discrimination faces backers of the civil rights bill. Senator Everett M. Dirksen questions federal jurisdiction as Justice Department drafts a nationwide housing ban tied to interstate commerce. The debate echoes past public accommodations rulings and desegregation steps amid effort to end the coalition.
London based reports indicate a Communist summit on Viet Nam strategy and Sino Soviet tensions aimed to coordinate policy and aid for North Viet Nam. Warsaw Pact leaders including Russia Poland Czechoslovakia East Germany and others reportedly to be present with possible attendance by North Viet Nam.
A UPI report from Arvin California says William Rogers three of Santa Monica jumped from a three foot high table to demonstrate safe landing techniques and broke his leg.
Judge Harry Phillips of the Sixth U.S. Circuit spoke at a Law Day ceremony, honoring Pears executive Raymond R. Murphy Sr. for community service. The event contrasted the rule of law with the actions of presidential assassin Ruby and the nation’s observance of May Day.
Washington AP reports the federal government studies push-button seatbelt safety with a two month completion target. Ralph Nader asserts the buckles are defective and accuses GM and Ford of unsafe designs. Senator Magnuson leads the Commerce Committee review as Johnson safety legislation looms.
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