06 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Richardson Daily News
Location
Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1964
Page
1
The City Plan Commission approved last night the request by R. L. Lane to re zone property. The decision follows a Planning Group recommendation in favor of the rezoning proposal advancing to final city action.
General Douglas MacArthur underwent an exploratory abdominal operation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to determine if cancer caused an obstruction. The 84 year old, in good spirits, faced the risk as Lt. Gen. Leonard Heaton led the procedure with Col. Thomas Whelan assisting. If gall stones caused the obstruction they could be removed, but officials cautioned Elderly patients carry higher risk.
ASC Dean of Men Horace Gillespie announced that James Larry Smith of 408 Grace Drive pledges the Aegeidae Social Club and David Lyle Garrett of Box 391 pledges the Tri-Ki Social Club this semester.
A Dallas correspondent recounts a whirlwind day covering rescue stickers for the Fire Department, photographing a sidewalk superintendent, bank directors, science fairs, a theatre premiere, a helicopter ride over Richardson, a basketball game, and a City Plan Commission meeting, all capped by late-night copy and reflection.
The state pressed to prove Jack Ruby sane and cold blooded as it seeks a murder with malice charge for Oswald slaying. Defense to offer insanity plea. Key witnesses and films to be shown as testimony wraps by noon. Ruby reportedly claimed he had to act and later said he would be the hero of the piece.
Senator Barry Goldwater told a large rally in Manchester New Hampshire that the United States is bogged down in an aimless leaderless war in Viet Nam under the Democratic administration. He warned that fear of decision paralyzes leadership as he campaigns four days before the presidential primary.
About 200 Indian Guides and fathers will attend the council Fire at Heights Park from 6 to 7 PM Monday. The event marks braves initiation into the Richardson Longhouse with a ceremonial fire and offerings. Little Braves will perform an Indian dancing program.
In Chattanooga, UPI reports a federal judge began ruling on defense motions to throw out a jury tampering conviction that could send James R. Hoffa to prison for 10 years. Defense argues government spying tainted the trial amid disputed surveillance in the 1962 conspiracy case. Continued on Page 7.
Around 10 000 civil rights demonstrators marched on the Kentucky Capitol in Fr an kfort led by Martin Luther King Jr and Jackie Robinson. They urged passage of public accommodations laws while Gov Breathitt remained opposed. The crowd faced cold drizzle and a wall of marchers filled six blocks of Mall toward the Capitol as King called segregation untenable. Nearby protests in Syracuse and Alabama followed with police actions and calls for investigation. The day also saw a Supreme Court denial for an integrationist appeal in Florida and Tennessee officials promising action against demonstrations.
Amiable Homer Breen longtime Richardson barber will relocate to a new bar shop set to rise on Floyd Road near the Expressway within 90 days. A traffic exchange plan on Valley View may require razing the current shop building. Dallas Rangers slated for Tuesday night meeting. Graduate Research Center to host Dallas media luncheon at the Press Club next Wednesday. Also noted is Wilburns block chili.
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