Johnson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims November 25, 1965, as a day of national giving and thanks. He cites progress in voting rights, education, elderly dignity, and prosperity, and calls for prayer for peace and the end of violence and intolerance worldwide.
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British Commons backs Wilson plan on Rhodesia sanctions
The House of Commons endorsed Prime Minister Harold Wilson's strategy to curb Rhodesia's white-ruled independence bid with economic and diplomatic sanctions after nine hours of debate. The measure strengthens governor powers and authorizes actions against the seceded colony.
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House of Commons
Harold Wison
Wilson
Eight feared dead in New Jersey resort fire
A three story hotel employee housing building in Lakewood New Jersey caught fire early today. Firefighters from Lakewood and Toms River battled the blaze for hours. Three bodies were recovered and five people were believed trapped on the third floor. Dozens escaped as flames swept through the half century old structure amid arson and collapse fears.
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West Chester student dies after campus fire act
A 2 year old teaching major from Phoenixville died at Memorial Hospital of Chester County after dousing gasoline on herself and setting fire to Goth ing at West Chester State College campus. Authorities said the act appeared personal and linked to a boyfriend, with speeches about love and God cited by the victim.
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Jack Owens
Sion
Thanksgiving amid Vietnam War and Peace March gatherings
New York observes Thanksgiving as American service members fight in Vietnam. About 260000 are expected in a Peace in Viet Nam march in Washington on Saturday. The American Legion will hand out 100000 Show Your Colors buttons at the Navy game in Philadelphia. President Johnson hosts Turkey Day at the White House and urges prayerful support for troops abroad.
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Explosion rocks Keokuk National Guard armory killing several
A gas fueled blast at the Keokuk Iowa armory during a Thanksgiving Eve square dance killed four women one man and two children and left many burned or injured. Fire officials said eight persons were critical with others sent to hospitals in Keokuk Burlington Quincy and University Hospitals Iowa City. Survivors described a horrific scene as dancers fled naked and clothes burned away.
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Leonard Bryant
Billy Bennett
Tony
Louis Besser
Kenneth Henke
Ray Alice Summers
Dr. Copper
Carrell Carroll
Car’ Thace
Cuba sealift ends as last boat carries 33 refugees
The Skipper A. chartered by the U.S. government completed the final sealift run with 33 Cuban passengers after Fidel Castro agreed to halt the small-boat exodus. Officials expect the air routes to carry 3,000 to 4,000 Cubans monthly starting December.
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Break-in at Portland jail targets warden’s office
Two men in Portland stand awaiting trial after a break-in at the local jail aimed at stealing money from the warden’s office. Police say the incident disrupted security and prompted an internal review.
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Onondaga Community College President Resigns
Francis Almstead, president of Onondaga Community College, resigned yesterday from the $18,000 two year post. An unexpected departure, Almstead appeared at the office of Ran som MacKenzie, president of another college, amid search for a successor expected to begin within a week.
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Board Schedules Search After Almstead Resigns
A school board met at 5 p.m. to discuss Almstead's resignation and the process to name a new president. MacKenzie said last night that candidates to succeed Almstead are being considered and a recommendation for the new president is expected.
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Congo army officer Mobutu seizes power in coup
In Leopoldville the army commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Mobutu ousts President Kasavubu and Premier-designate Kimba. Mobutu installs himself as president for five years, vows a national union government led by Col. Leonard Mulamba, and declares the coup nonviolent. Kasavubu may become senator for life or a parliamentary deputy.
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Joseph Kasavuba
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Leonard Mulamba
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Imobutu
Almastead resigns amid faculty unrest at State College
Weather updates warn of occasional rain or snow near Syracuse as trustees discuss Almastead’s resignation. MacKenzie cites surprise at the decision amid faculty dissatisfaction voiced since November 17, with a local attorney reporting unrest over the president’s $1,500 summer pay. Concluded on Page 19, Col. 1.
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Hancock Field
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Almstead
MacKenzie
Tracy H. Ferguson
Oo Ferguson
Ferguson
Twin sisters deliver within minutes in England surprise
In Wombwell England twin sisters Beth Collera Askham and Patricia Peliit gave birth within five minutes of each other. The pair, both 26, were reportedly due five weeks apart, marking a remarkable act of togetherness.
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Collera Askham
Patricia Peliit
Gls take traditional turkey as Viet Nam fighting lulls
Gen Westmoreland and Maj Gen Wait join troops for Thanksgiving amid lull in Viet Nam fighting. Westmoreland dined with paratroopers at Phan Rang while Marines at Da Nang arranged swings for local children and coordinated hospital laundry repairs.
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