This Day in History December 28 1964
On December 28 1964 three days remained in the year. Historical notes include 1933 gold coin seizures by the Treasury, 1954 Eisenhower aides summoned for nuclear policy talks in Augusta, and a Cyprus UN delegate charging Turkey with aggression. Gov John Lodge of Connecticut had been named ambassador to Spain ten years prior.
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Associated Press
Treasury
Reeserve
John Lodge
Connecticut
Spain
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Defense and
Augusta
U.N
Cyprus
Turekey
Addicts Form Midwest Synanon Style Center In St Louis
An organization with former underworld figures opens a Midwest headquarters in St Louis promising immediate help to narcotics users. Synanon founder Charles Dederich describes a four stage treatment, stressing voluntary effort, work assignments, and long term living in centers away from old environments.
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ST. Louis
Midwest
Frank Lago
Syneanon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Connie Clark
Charles Dederich
Synanon
California
Nevada
Connecticut
New York City
Lago
Nevada State Penitentiary
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Dederich
Santa Monica
Calif
Overview of 1964 AP News Analysis by James Marlow
AP News Analyst James Marlow recalls 1964 as a year of partial progress at home under Johnson and persistent Cold War tensions abroad. He notes Berlin remains divided, US–Soviet relations show cautious accommodation, and NATO members pursue national paths while facing Viet Nam and Congo turmoil. Egyptian leader Nasser fuels anti American rhetoric as the Kremlin reshapes leadership.
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James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Johnson
Berlin Wall
United States
Soviet Union
Congo
Viet Nam
Nasser
Viet Cong Claim Power Over Half of Vietnam
Viet Cong leaders claim the guerrillas control three quarters of the country and more than half of South Vietnam, stating the balance of forces favors them. The report traces the rise from about 2,000 armed Viet Cong in 1960 to an estimated 120,000 today, against 615,000 government troops and police.
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Lago
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
Eee
Nguyen Huu Tho
Central Committee
S! “Ing
Viet Com
U.S
Washington
Here
Sightseeing On Duke's Agenda
The Duke of Windsor expected to take a sightseeing drive around Houston early this week his first outing since abdominal surgery December 16. He sat on the hospital sun deck Sunday reading and working in his room. The former king, age 70, underwent surgery for aneurysm removal on his aorta and plans to leave the hospital later this week.
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Houston
Tex
Duke of Windsor
Methodist Hospital
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Syuanon
Acholics Anonymous
Ping
Federal Hospital
Lexington
Stan Burney
Synanon Houses
Clark
Cairo
NATO Alliance
Red China
Kremlin
Khrushchev
Ngo Dinh Diem
Nguyen Khanh
Mekong River
Hoc Tap
Congress
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Barry Goldwater
Duke
Hfc
Credit Life
Kansas
Massachusetts Ave
Litwins
Viking
Philco
Peel
Sis
Ponderosa
Johnny Carson
WDAF
Jonny Quest
Hazel
Star
Firestone
Ottawa, Kansas
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