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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1965
Page
1
In Rijo near Puebla Mexico a newly built Roman Catholic church roof collapsed during a Mass killing 71 and injuring 63. Officials cited defective structure and unfinished roof as causes while survivors recalled a sudden roar and mass panic as rescuers cleared debris from the sugar mill town site.
The Associated Press reports a holiday week record of 471 traffic deaths per day, with California leading at 69 and surpassing the prior three day record. Texas, New York, and others trail behind, while eight states reported no holiday traffic deaths.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged persistence in Vietnam opposing reckless action He said the United States should not abandon or expand the war and saw no immediate political settlement Rusk suggested South Vietnam can hold back the Communists and called for cool restraint despite frustration with slow progress.
Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan was chosen to lead House Republicans, defeating Rep. Charles Halleck 73 to 67. Ford, 51, sought a fresh image and gave up the post of conference chairman. Rep. Melvin R. Laird won Ford’s former job as conference chair.
A 1000 strong mob roamed Saigon’s streets for hours demanding Premier Tran Van Huong’s overthrow. In Binh Gia area Viet Cong attacked Ranger units, killing a U S adviser and wounding many. overall American deaths rise to six with several missing. Photographers assaulted, banners denouncing U S involvement appeared as clashes continued.
Roswell Daily Record announces 1965 porch delivery for subscribers with carrier boys placing papers on porches or at doors daily. Circulation office resolves delivery issues by phone 5 to 7 p.m. at 622 7710.
Indonesian President Sukarno may form a new organization of young nations as a counter to the United Nations. He argues the UN has degenerated into a tool of the United States and Britain and envisions Indonesia leading the new group of what he calls the new emerging forces.
Washington AP Dirksen notes Republicans are not insensible to Johnsons spending issues and will pursue judicious budget cuts while supporting a proposed excise tax reduction. He spoke amid questions on fiscal policy and party stance for the new session.
Washington AP reports the new Congress opened with fireworks over leadership posts and rules. House Republicans ousted Rep. Charles Halleck of Indiana as floor leader, replacing him with Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan by a 73 to 67 vote. President Johnson aims to push his great society agenda amid looming legislation.
Sen Russell B Long of Louisiana, 46, elected Democratic Senate whip on the second ballot with 41 votes. Runners up were John Pastore and Philip Hart. The conference also re elected Mansfield as Democratic leader and Smathers as secretary of the conference. Long stated he supports President Johnson's program for the 88th Congress.
The Kennedy brothers Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy become the Senate's first brother duo since 1803, amid a session opening with leadership votes and promises of major legislation. Ed Kennedy, 32, is the chamber’s youngest, while Robert, 39, won the New York Senate seat and joins Massachusetts’ Edward Kennedy.
Newly elected county commissioner Carl Cilardy was named chairman at a county commissioners session. He announced the reappointment of all Road Department and courthouse staff and urged residents to bring area maps to meetings for road work requests. He noted road funds come from county vehicle licenses and proposed installing state Police communications in the road supervisor’s car. Two landowners, McKnight and Coop er, resist a bypass from West Country Club to Pine Lodge with offers of 1000 each and possible condemnation if refusal, as road supervisor Marvis C. Butts reported.
Viet Cong attacked outskirts of Binh Gia 40 miles east of Saigon. A U.S. adviser was killed, the first American to die in 1965 and the sixth in this battle. Two Americans missing presumed captured. U.S. combat deaths reach 247 since operations began. Eleven Vietnamese Rangers killed, 27 wounded, 40 missing. Another Vietnamese unit ambushed on the Binh Gia Bama Highway. Vietnamese high command facing criticism for troop不足 and slow response.
Tokyo AP reports that Red China's National People's Congress re elected Liu Shao chi as president and Chou En lai as premier. Chu Teh becomes chairman of the rubber stamp Parliament Standing Committee. Mao remains party chief.
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