Meredith resumes march toward Tougaloo on his 33rd birthday
James Meredith, celebrating his 33rd birthday, resumes his 159 mile trek down U.S. 51 from the ambush point. He leaves Canton with a small group after a rally was skipped, muttering that the protest had failed to greet him. He travels toward Tougaloo and spends the night in Canton before continuing.
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Tougaloo
Miss
James H. Meredith
U.S. 51
Canton
Meredith
Mississippi
Vatican Yugoslavia Normalize Ties End 14 Year Break
Belgrade and the Vatican announced the resumption of diplomatic relations after a 14 year freeze. The accord grants a Vatican diplomatic mission in Belgrade, ensures religious freedom, and limits clerical political activity. Milutin Moraca and Msgr Casaroli signed the protocol. Tito's 1952 break followed Stepinac’s wartime collaboration conviction.
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Belgrade
Vatican
Yugoslavia
Holy See
Msgr
Agostino Casaroli
Vatican State Secretariat
Milutin Moraca
Committee For Religious Affairs
Tito
Pius XII
Alojzije Stepinac
Stepinac
Fire kills four children in Bellaire Ohio home
A house fire in Bellaire Ohio killed four children Denise 7 months Gregory 10 Kurt 6 and Jeffrey 3 and injured two other family members. Neil Johnson 8 is hospitalized with burns while Mark Johnson 12 led siblings to safety and all escaped through a roof escape with parents jumping to a neighboring roof.
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Bellaire
Ohio
William Johnson
Denise
Gregory
Kurt
Jeffrey
Ethel Johnson
Neil Johnson
Mark Johnson
Alane
Neil
Luke
Brooklyn Navy Yard Fades Into History Today at Noon
The 217 acre Brooklyn Navy Yard founded in 1801 with ships like the Arizona and Missouri closes at noon amid a brief ceremony and Taps. About 9,500 workers face layoffs as the interior offices empty and equipment is reassigned or warehoused. Notable vessels born there include the Arizona the Missouri and the Franklin D Roosevelt.
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New York Naval Shipyard
Executive and Planning
Navy
Brooklyn
Arizona
Pearl Harbor
Missouri
Bon Homme Richard
Independence Constellation
De Gaulle Reported Watching Soviet Satellite Launch
The Soviet Union launched an unmanned earth satellite as Charles de Gaulle was reportedly visiting the main space launching center at Baikonur. Tass said he was en route to Leningrad from Novosibirsk, potentially becoming the first foreign leader to see the facility.
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Novosibirsk
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Tass
Space Center
Leningrad
Moscow
Central Asia
Baikonur
Kazakhstan
Dodd Hearings Set To Peak Monday In Senate Probe
Senator Dodd and his wife prepare a combined defense as ethics probes focus on misconduct charges against the Connecticut Democrat. Tension rises after Dodd apologizes for his son Jeremy’s outburst and a confrontation with former aide Michael O’Hare in the Senate cafeteria.
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Washington
Senate
Dodd
Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
Jeremy
Michael O'Hare
O'Hare
Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Senate Ethics Committee
O’hare
Weather Outlook Weekend: Warm and Clear Skies
The forecast calls for continued fair and hot conditions. Sunday highs near 95 under clear skies, with Friday night lows around 70.
Explosive remark sparks debate on women in force
A provocative phrase in a public discussion challenges views on gender and strength, prompting responses about perceptions of women in powerful roles. The remark underscores ongoing debates over gender equality and public safety implications.
New Alumni Director At Ohio State
Ohio State University selects Richard C. Hicks as new director of alumni affairs, succeeding John B. Fullen after 39 years in the post. Hicks, 44, a Springfield native and OSU graduate, will assume the role July 1 1967 and become associate director January 1. He has been executive director of Community Services in Atlanta and earned a master’s in social administration from OSU in 1951.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
John B
Jack) Fullen
Richard C. Hicks
Springfield
Ohio State
Hicks
Fullen
Atlanta
Senate approves sweeping auto safety bill on party line vote
The Senate passed a broad auto safety package 76 to 0 and a $465 million highway safety measure. The plan mandates federal standards for new cars and trucks, requires defect notices, and funds state programs for driver education inspection design and enforcement to cut traffic deaths.
OAS Votes to Withdraw Dominican Peace Force
The Organization of American States moves to end the 8000-strong Dominican peace mission within 90 days after start. U S troops in the first wave, about 1100 mainly from the 82nd Airborne, expected to depart next week as ships head to Santo Domingo.
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Washington
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
U. S
Mexico
Santo Domingo
U. S. 82Nd Airborne Division
OAS
Joaquin Balaguer
Balaguer
26 Standards Listed From Front Bumper To Back Up Lights
The Senate approved new auto safety legislation directing the secretary of commerce to set 26 safety standards by January 31, 1967. The first 17 apply to 1967 models with the rest following a year later, covering seat belt anchorages, collapsible steering columns, four way flashers, safety glass, brakes, bumper heights, windshields, glare reduction, pollution controls, tire safety, back up lights, rear view mirrors, and fuel tank construction among others.
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Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Welfare Department
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East River
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Jeremy Dodd
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Richard Hicks
House
U.S
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