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Newspaper

The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1966

Page

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Hurricane Faith Is Dangerous As It Heads Toward Caribbean

Hurricane Faith moves west over the Atlantic toward Dominica Guadeloupe and Martinique with 75 mph winds. Evacuations ordered for about 975,000 residents as warnings extend to the Windward Islands. Forecasters say mountains could slightly disrupt the storm but expect strengthening tonight and into tomorrow. Project Stormfury officials doubt northern seeding will tame Faith. Eisenhower seen at Whitemarsh golf event as AP wire note ends.

Miami Fla Faith Atlantic Caribbean San Juan P.R Weather Bureau Dominica Guadeloupe Maris Galente Arnold Sugg Miami Weather¢ Bureau Guadetorpes Puerto Igo Stormfury Hay Aize

Saturn Apollo unmanned test mission set for launch

Cape Kennedy reports a Saturn rocket will lift the unmanned Agolla spacecraft on a 9 minute burn to achieve a three quarter orbit as preparations move toward a December crewed flight. Grissom White and Chafee are named pilots for the first Earth orbit test with a Pacific impact of the capsule 406 miles southeast of Guam.

Cape Kennedy Fla America Inta Space United States Soviet Union Air Force Virgil J. Grissom Edward H. White I Navy Roger B. Chafiee Laxlay Africa North Central Pacific Guam Haviet Svath

Riding JFKs Fame Yorty Blisters Bobby Kennedy

Los Angeles Mayor Yorty, after a Washington appearance, accuses Senator Robert F. Kennedy of aiming to destroy President Johnson and ride his brother John F Kennedys fame and their family fortune. Kennedy's Senate response criticizes Yortys leadership and his disclosure of information. Yorty previously backed Nixon in 1960, breaking with Kennedy.

Los Angeles Samuel W. Young Washington Robert F. Kennedy Johnzon Kys Kennedy Johnson Yorly United States of America Senate Sen Abraham A. Ribleoff Donn Congress John F. Kennedy New York Richard M. Nixon

Dirksen says LBJ faces surprise gains by GOP

Washington AP reports Senator Everett Dirksen, Republican Leader, contests President Johnson's confidence that Democrats will sweep November elections. Johnson claimed broad public support and rallied party workers with a dollars for Democrats event promising a Democratic victory. Dirksen warned of a national trend favoring Republicans and predicted substantial gains in Senate and House races.

Johnson Congress Senate Everett M. Dirksen Ife Dirksen

Call-Up of Reserves Bill Faces House Fight

Washington AP reports the House confronts a battle over adding to a defense appropriations bill authority for President Johnson to call up some Reserves for active duty. The Senate crafted this provision. the House opposes, arguing it would strain the Reserves. The measure could allow up to 24 months of active duty for Reservists or National Guardsmen, prompting debate over fairness to draftees and volunteers. A conference agreement advances, with modifications to retain unit identities and consider family and economic status. Pentagon details a broader training program aimed at expanding eligible servicemen via a selective induction process.

Washington House Johnson Senate National Guard Neas House Armed Services Committee Senate House Pentagon Robert S. McNamara New York

Tobacco auctioneer rattles buyers in North Carolina sale

A Greenville city man visits a tobacco warehouse sale as buyers holler and bid with unique signals. The auctioneer flashes prices, kids record baskets, and the fast paced sale moves in a blur as baskets are checked for quality and sold.

Heaviest U.S. Air Raids Hit North Viet Nam

American warplanes staged 146 missions in the heaviest raids on North Viet Nam, with Marines fighting on the ground in northern South Viet Nam. The U.S. command said 198 enemy were killed as troops clashed near Saigon and 20 miles north of the city. American servicemen in Viet Nam surpassed 300,000, with a buildup toward 360,000 to 400,000 expected by year end amid increased casualties and warnings of intensified Communist terrorism ahead of elections.

Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam U.S U.S. 1St Infantry Division Viet Nam Nnd Neuyén Can Ky South Viet Nam Wohut Wey

Barbs A tactful person sees hears and says as much

A concise remark notes that tactful individuals measure speech by necessity rather than impulse, choosing restraint to maintain respect and clarity in communication. The line emphasizes thoughtful listening and measured responses over blunt candor.

Gisiles de Gaulle Begins Paris Ufday Tour Footnote

President Gisiles de Gaulle departs Paris on a salvo of safety and diplomacy amid a world tour. The trip aims to reinforce alliances and address global tensions as observers note the timing amid an election year and rising geopolitical concerns.

Gisiles de Gaulle Paris Viet Nam Naliona Cicero Ome &E

Thugs Gag Woman Kill Husband in Mooresville Home Raid

A couple surprised three burglars ransacking their Mooresville residence. The 72-year-old husband Verte Christie was shot in the throat and died. his wife, a 51-year-old, was gagged and bound. Robbers reportedly stole $60 from a cash box as deputies sought ballistics results.

Mooresville N.C J. C. Rumple Freedell County Verte Cristie State Bureau of Investigation Laboratories Raleigh Rumple Christie Christo

Record Prices On First Day By Associated Press

Record prices averaging near four dollars per hundred pounds were paid Wednesday as the flue cured tobacco auction began on the Eastern North Carolina Belt. Opening-day volume was heavy with mostly firm offerings and some baskets up to seventy seven dollars per hundred. North Carolina officials praised strong sales and quality while South Carolina Belt prices slid slightly with declines of one to four dollars.

North Carolina Agriculne James Grahams Greenside North Carolina Greenville Associated Press Raft Jon AL Cyeus Tobaces North Carolina Department of Agriculture South Carolina James Graham Noth Carolina Agriculture North Carolina Belt

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