NO SATURDAY SHUTDOWN IMPROVED POSTAL SERVICES
Johnson Saturday approved an extension of weekend postal services to 15,000 cities. Postmaster General Lawrence P. O'Brien was ordered to restore postal money orders and other services on Saturdays and some Sundays. Six day parcel post delivery in cities over 3,000 people will be re established, reversing cuts from May 1964. Restoration aims to cost about 15 million dollars yearly, with plans for broader efficiency improvements.
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Johnson
Lawrence P. O’brien
O’brien
U.S
White House
O'Brien
Mystery Treasure Features Valentine Collect
MUSHUMS treasure of the month highlights a Valentine themed collection debuting this week. Jane Sat enacy page shows areas including entertainment and teaching segments. Suspect in kidnap case previously sentenced appears in state and nation briefs with references to GOP filings and programs.
Indira Gandhi Named Favorite For India’s Next Prime Minister
The Associated Press reports Indira Gandhi 48 information minister and daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru is the leading candidate to succeed Lal Bahadur Shastri. President Kamaraj indicates most state chief ministers back her, while Gulzari Lal Nanda and Morarji Desai contest for the post amid party unity concerns.
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Associated Press
New Delhi
Indira Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
Gandhhi
Lal Bahadura Shastri
Sirimavo Bandara
Ceylon
Gandhi
Kumaraswami Kamaraj
Congress Party
Nehru
Shastri
Gulzari Lal Nanda
Nanda
Congress
Nigeria in crisis as Balewa abducted in coup plot
Reports say junior army units rose in revolt and abducted Prime Minister Balewa and a top aide, with two ministers killed and fears of civil war. Lagos broadcasts claim loyal forces remain in control while normalcy is promised. Balewa, Bello, Akintola cited in violence as communications fail.
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Ent
Abubaker Tafawa Balewa
Lagos
Aguiyi Ironsi
Nigeria Radio
British Broadcasting Corporation
Bush announces candidacy in Texas 7th district race
George Bush of Texas Reed Republican leader announced Saturday his candidacy for the new seventh congressional district seat in Harris County. He predicted a hard fight in the 1966 race.
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Houston
UPI
Texas
Red Hcan
George Bush
Harris County
Passage Of New GI Bill Sparks Senate Debate
Fragmented text notes a new GI Bill variant proposed by the administration as an alternative to the "cold war" measure. It mentions a Senate version valued at 3400 million a year, with aims to cover all men in military service and details about potential home or abroad service, but the article text is unclear and partially garbled.
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Untted Frees International
Wittories
Senate
Texas Institute weighs $10 million HemisFair exhibit plan
The Texas Institute in Culture proposes a $10 million state exhibit at HemisFair. A cultural commission will select exhibits to showcase Texas history from earlier eras to the present, with further details to be announced in the coming days.
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Texas Institute In Culture
Cultural Commission
Texas
Peace bid pledge backs South Viet Nam in fight
Secretary Rusk and South Viet Nam’s government released a joint communique after talks with U.S. emissaries Harriman and Henry. It pledges continued military measures to prevent a Communist takeover, full U.S. support against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces, and aid to raise living standards. Rusk and Harriman then flew to Manila for talks with the Philippines government as Ky reiterated conditions for peace.
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AIGON
Sec
Dean Rusk
South Viet Nam
United States
Viet Nam
Washington
Rusk
Harriman
Manila
Philippines
U.S
Peace Drive Notes No Indication Of Viet Nam Peace Steps
The communique says Rusk and Ky reviewed the U S peace drive in world capitals and found no sign North Viet Nam is ready for concrete peace steps. The Vietnamese government and allies must keep military actions while remaining alert to possible peace initiatives. Viet Nam has been bomb-free since December 24.
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United States
Southeast Asia
Rusk
U.S
North Viet Nam
Petters
John- Lee
Viet Nam
Snow Delays Panhandle Travel As Texas Hits Cold Front
A winter storm swept through the Panhandle bringing snow flurries and temperatures plunging into the upper 20s to 30s. Dalhart, Amarillo, and nearby towns reported snow with drifting conditions and icy roads while forecasts warned of more cold weather and possible snow overnight.
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South Plains
Panhandler
New Mexico
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Dalhart
Raton Pass
Stratford
Vega
Lubbock
Plains
U.S. Weather Bureau
Dumas
Oklahoma Panhandles
Amarillo
Hereford
Rio Grande Valley
Woman, 83, Among 1,750 Studying Here
An 83 year old woman is among 1,750 residents enrolled in a local study program aimed at improving writing speaking and communication skills. The initiative includes feedback sessions and group activities to boost confidence and articulation.
Belleville Bank Loot During Orphan Case
Belleville New Jersey police said Cobianchi, 56, hid savings for 31 years in his cellar totaling about 50 thousand dollars. An orphan, Edward County Jan, was accused of grand larceny after allegedly removing the money. Cleary, a gas station attendant, admitted taking funds and spent much of it including a 6500 down payment on a house and a 9000 loan to a friend.
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Belleville
N.J
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Cobianchi
Edward County
Essex
Newark
Otto
Gene
Charier McGinnis
Cleary
Cabianchi
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London
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