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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
1
Saigon’s military government announced drastic measures including a state of war, curfews, strict economic controls, and the closure of all Saigon newspapers. Premier Ky warned the moves were due to the war’s turn and pledged no abridgment of freedom, while anti-government demonstrations were banned.
Horse racing card lists four turf races with winners and payouts. Light Cloud takes the first race, Cavanboy wins the second, Zatullah leads the third, and Al Cyco Sal captures the fourth for three year olds and up over seven furlongs. Daily Double paid $20.40.
Two Air Force training planes collided in remote woodlands over the Florida Panhandle, killing four men. Eyewitnesses saw one man bail out and deploy a parachute. Three bodies were recovered near Children's Home, Fla., about 60 miles north of Panama City. At Hurlburt Field the A E Skyraider pilots were based. The fourth crewman’s fate and identity remain unknown. The Skyraider aircraft is being used in Vietnam fighting.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a six billion dollar bill to create a broad health care program for persons over 65 and raise Social Security payments for 20 million Americans. The 12 to 5 vote sends the measure to the Senate floor with expectations of passage next month.
Detroit edges Los Angeles 3-2 behind Denny McLain five-hitter and seven strikeouts in the first nine batters. Jerry Lumpe drives in two runs with a double, despite consecutive fourth-inning homers by Jim Fregosi and Willie Smith. Fred Newman fails to beat Detroit for the eighth time this season.
Rookie Tom Weiskopf of Columbus Ohio and Tommy Jacobs each shot six under 65 to lead the St Paul Open first round. Arnold Palmer and Ray Floyd were one stroke back with several players tied at 67. Jack Nicklaus posted 70 as defending champ Chuck Courtney struggled with 73.
The Senate rejected Western pleas and approved a historic coinage change removing all silver from dimes and quarters. The House Education and Labor Committee, under White House pressure, approved a $601 million higher education aid program.
An officer with a Phoenix aviation firm was bound and robbed this afternoon in his Paradise Valley home by two men he surprised there. The incident disrupted his residence and prompted police inquiry. The suspects fled the scene undetected as authorities pursued leads.
Soviet and East German forces have dug foxholes along both ends of the Elbe River Bridge on the Berlin autobahn and are reportedly in control of the span but not diverting traffic. Military sources say the purpose is unclear and that the 2,500 foot bridge remains open to vehicles.
A brief quake in Acapulco sent residents into the streets and caused an unoccupied house to collapse. Officials reported no serious injuries and noted a few people were shaken up as spectators fled from a movie theater.
Forecasters warn of mostly dry conditions through tomorrow with a chance of thundershowers in the east end of the Valley. Overnight low near 66 degrees and a tomorrow high around 100 degrees.
Inside page editorial notes and occasional quips from the paper discuss current affairs, with terse commentary and brief observations. The piece captures a snapshot of the paper’s voice and style, reflecting period tone and local concerns.
In a sparse crowd, Ken Harrelson hit a three run homer off Mel Stottlemyre in the first inning. Wayne Causey doubled and Jim Ladis was hit by a pitch as Kansas City built a 6-2 lead. Pete Ramos relieved Stottlemyre but New York could not close the gap, Joe Pepitone homering in the second.
Roberta Albers and Rhonda Glenn, both Florida teenagers, defeated Sorenson to advance to the finals of the women's collegiate golf tournament in Gainesville Florida.
A garbled report notes the American Medical Association acting to block a Medicare boycott and discussing proposed federal ties to health programs. It mentions debates in committees and references individuals and universities in a vaguely captured context.
Semiweekly market snapshot highlights the most active stocks with price levels and net changes. Trading activity dominates focus as investors monitor performance drivers and liquidity in leading names across sectors.
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