23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
Defense and Selective Service officials consider reexamining about 2 million men previously classified 1-Y or unfit to serve for possible induction as early as two to three months. The plan targets those barely meeting standards or with minor disqualifications, with decisions resting at the Pentagon.
The Gazelle reports a total of 4609.54 in the Empty Stocking Fund raised by Gaston residents including children, Johnson’s Seventh Grade, Kiddie Kollege Kindergarten, and local classes. Major Kenneth C. Johnson and Salvation Army prepare Christmas dinners for over 4000 Gaston children and families, with funds supporting gifts and meals amid a hopeful season.
U S and South Vietnamese forces prepared for a 30 hour Christmas truce as fighting persisted. A 50 plane raid struck North Viet Nam’s Uong Bi power plant, 14 miles northeast of Haiphong, knocking out 15 percent of the country’s electricity, while three U S planes were shot down. Ground clashes left Viet Cong casualties and government outposts reported lost and retaken along Route 2 near Laos, with overall casualties and weapon seizures reported in multiple provinces.
President Johnson remained silent on the 30 hour Christmas truce in Viet Nam announced for Saigon. White House aides declined comment while speculation swirled over his perceived hands off stance amid ongoing Viet Nam war discussions and a busy White House schedule. The First Lady marked her birthday with a surprise cake as Christmas decorations and tree trimming at the LB Ranch near Jolussia City.
Washington leaders welcomed a 30 hour cease fire in Viet Nam and eyed it as a stepping stone to negotiations. Senators Mansfield and Humphrey urged extending the truce to Tet while urging restraint from both sides and stressing hope for a broader peace. House leaders McCormack and Ford praised the proposal as a legitimate counter-move and a path toward renewed talks.
Joseph R. Norwood of Charlotte announced a federal special census in Gaston County to verify eligible voter activity and determine if federal registrars should be deployed. About 1,000 hires will map every street and collect names ages races and sex, with headquarters at 12014 West Franklin Ave. Local elections officials doubt federal timing and question framing while awaiting guidance from Washington.
In New York, police officials report the force strength at about eighteen thousand, with details on how deployments and patrols are shaping city safety. The discussion touches on staffing levels and planned operations amid ongoing concerns.
A reform era drama unfolds as Virginia City School Systems win federal approval for a sweeping Elementary Secondary Education Act program. The plan hinges on desegregation goals, revised attendance maps, and $70 million in funding, with officials anticipating final sign off by February and completion of map redraws by early spring.
The Rox and Vomus officials announce the Carnival season begins tonight with the Kinin ol Squires presenting new events. Sixty three carnival tails are scheduled through the municipal auditorium meeting, with activities running from February through the season's end.
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