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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
14
Vice President elect Hubert Humphrey says he will report to President Johnson with only suggestions to improve civil rights administration and no new proposed laws. He plans to coordinate antipoverty efforts while awaiting Johnson’s guidance and will work with Congress when asked.
Gov Albert D Rosellini of Washington, defeated in November, is mentioned as a possible president of the Motion Picture Association of America despite saying he is not seeking the job. Nadia Nerina ballet memorabilia burned in London house fire. Nijinsky costumes saved. Wilbur M Hollins named to Birmingham City Planning Commission in a 5 to 4 vote.
Sen. Richard B. Russell, head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, calls for a broad re evaluation of U S policy in South Viet Nam. He warns the cost in lives and money is high and supports testing alternatives beyond bombing jungle trails.
In Peking Vice Premier Lo Jui-ching announced the army has been revitalized with new equipment and a purge of old line elements. He described the force as a "new type" under Communist party influence, addressing the National People's Congress. Separately Howze defended U.S. force strength in Korea amid calls to cut troops, citing military analyses showing avoidance of weakness. Indonesia seeks jet training planes from Czechoslovakia next year due to U.S. parts shortages for U.S. trainers. Tanzania hosts Chinese broadcasting specialists to survey two radio transmitters for a government project.
New Delhi reports hundreds of Communist leaders were rounded up before dawn as Shastri’s government said the Reds planned violence and acted as a fifth column. The raids spanned the country amid a tight election contest with Communists in Kerala.
Starting January 1965 the Norton Hotel will rent its entire room capacity by week or month to senior citizens, single workers, Army personnel or married couples at reduced rates. The hotel sits in Roswell’s business district across from the Medical Clinic and Library with a coffee shop bar lounge and TV. Rooms include two beds and bath one bed and bath connecting rooms with bath private showers or public showers in each hall plus phones.
Hollywood icon John Wayne 57 says he beat cancer after a lung tumor was removed. He reveals he quit smoking, underwent early-detected treatment, and plans to return to work in January in Durango Mexico on The Sons of Katie Elder.
Frankfort Kentucky shifts the age to 18 for signing loans homes and charge accounts effective January 1 under a 1964 act. Alcohol and handicapped child care remain at 21. The state claims to be first to drop to 18 with debates on maturity and risk for lenders and dealers.
The FBI will conduct riot control training for local officers in Artesia on January 7 and 8, with additional sessions in Roswell later in January and Albuquerque in February under a directive from President Johnson.
Sockeye salmon return in unusual four year cycle spurs Seattle fishermen to plan special handling and preservation measures. Officials note record runs and urge readiness for processing, storage, and market demand as crews anticipate peak catches.
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