09 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
1
Gemini 6 to launch ahead of schedule from Cape Kennedy aboard a Titan 2 to chase Gemini 7. Borman and Lovell prepare for a circular 185 mile high orbit as Gemini 7 aims for a 14 day endurance test.
Former Sen. Barry Goldwater accuses Defense Secretary Robert McNamara of zeal for disarmament and false economy. He demands McNamara resign after McNamara announces nearly two thirds of the U S bomber force will be phased out over five years, warning of a risk to defense readiness by 1970.
Chicago AP reports housewives will face higher ham and bacon prices as retailers foresee a substantial rise in the coming weeks, possibly the highest since 1948. Hog prices at Chicago hit 30.75 dollars per 100 pounds, reflecting reduced hog production and tighter supply.
An earthquake of moderate intensity rattled Mexico City early today with no immediate reports of damage. The quake was felt across the capital but caused no injuries or structural concerns as authorities monitor aftershocks.
The United States transferred an undisclosed number of Northrop F5 Freedom Fighter jets to the Chinese Nationalist air force in Taipei Formosa today.
The Interstate Oil Compact Commission urged a federal freeze on foreign oil imports at current levels over 2 million barrels daily. It also opposed a Texas firm's plan to build Texas to Mexico pipelines and urged FPC limits on natural gas imports and wellhead price control, citing national security and resource conservation.
FBI official C B De Loach named three college bodies as partly controlled by Communists. The W E B DuBois Clubs the May 2 Movement and Students for a Democratic Society link to a pattern opposing American democracy. SDS founded in 1962 has about 3000 members in 90 chapters and is anti establishment.
In Thailand two U S Air Force planes exploded in separate incidents. One Skyraider crashed on landing at Nakhon Phanom, killing the U S pilot. A Thunder chief jet fighter bomber exploded near Khroat after an in flight explosion. the second pilot ejected. Investigations underway.
The Soviet leadership reshuffles top posts with Alexander Shelepin moving to a top party role and Nikolai Podgorny elevated to the presidency. Anastas Mikoyan, 70, steps back after four decades in high office, citing a prior operation, while Brezhnev and Kosygin retain their positions.
Laura Jane Clanton 92 longtime Scurry County resident died Wednesday afternoon in Snyder Hospital. Funeral at 3 30 p m Friday Northside Baptist Church burial Hillside Memorial Gardens Bell Seale Funeral Home. Born May 24 1873 Waterloo Ala lived in county since 1907. Married William A Clanton February 13 1891 Waterloo. he died 1955.
London proposes a 12 nation appeal to Communist North Viet Nam to quit fighting and enter negotiations. The draft message circulated to the Soviet government accuses Hanoi of stepped up intervention and urges neutrality, signaling a Geneva era clash with Moscow while Russians flood the U S Embassy with anti war resolutions.
South Vietnamese troops clash with a hard core Viet Cong regiment 15 miles north of Tam Ky in a coastal rice pad battle. heavy U S artillery and jets pound targets as two advisers are killed and four missing amid 206 tons of bombs and 397 air sorties.
President Johnson ordered a fast shipment of 17 million tons of wheat to India to ease the immediate food crisis. He also authorized a 50 million loan for Indian fertilizer purchases, with a 100 million fertilizer purchase to be matched by India.
Weather report notes varying conditions across Texas. Widespread cloudiness and warmer spells with light rain or showers expected in multiple regions. Temperatures range from mid forties to upper seventies with lows from mid forties to mid sixties and highs from mid sixties to upper seventies.
Snyder Jaycees announce their annual residential Christmas lighting contest with two divisions outdoor lighting and lighting arrangements with a religious theme. First prize outdoor is an electric yard light. second prize a student lamp. Three prizes exist for the religious-theme division. Deadline is noon December 20 with winners announced December 24. Entries may be mailed to the Chamber of Commerce or phoned in. any Snyder city resident may enter and entrants must declare division.
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