31 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
1
Associated Press reports global New Year scenes from West Germany’s fireworks to Vatican Jubilee events and Moslem fasting observances. officials warn against kissing, crowds surge in Times Square while police boost patrols amid celebrations. Amid cheerful resolutions, leaders stress peace and safety as millions seek a hopeful start.
The Selective Service plans possible revival of Korean War era deferment standards for college students to limit draft exemptions for marginal students. About 22 million students would maintain deferments if meeting satisfactory work and accreditation. officials say focus is on less promising students while needing more available draftees amid Viet Nam era pressure. Meetings of state and regional draft directors are scheduled in Georgia, Washington, and San Diego to discuss possible increases in inductions and new policies.
North Viet Nam tests readiness for peace by offering new capitals for settlement while U S envoys Harriman Goldberg travel European capitals to credibly explain the bid for negotiations. Washington officials report guarded optimism amid secrecy and continued bombings.
Hethle rem Steed Co raises prices on structural steel shapes and piling effective Saturday due to growing industry acceptance of lightweight, higher strength steel. E. J. Bighford, VP, cites revision downward in other sections and announces lightweight sections to reduce construction costs, available immediately.
A Rutgers University expert panel argues it is best to avoid intoxication before New Year celebrations. They suggest eating protein rich foods before drinking, sipping ginger ale as a safer pacer, and delaying coffee after alcohol to reduce hangover effects. They warn there is no miracle cure and only time will lessen the impact of overindulgence.
Federal standards to curb auto pollution begin 1988. Public comment invited for 30 days before the Department of Health and Welfare finalizes rules. Officials say stricter limits target emissions from cars and light trucks, aiming to reduce smog and respiratory health risks nationwide.
Cox, longtime CORE field secretary and a controversial figure jailed 17 times over five years, resigns citing health issues and desire to vote with his church. Born in Whiteville, Tennessee, he attended Livingstone College and Howard University, and led civil rights actions in Louisiana, including demonstrations and public accommodations campaigns.
A daybreak collision claimed two lives and left four others injured in a forest county crash. Victims identified as Newitt Vers nom, 46, of Cheeties, SC and byedidie Smith, 1% of Bor eal City, were among the deceased.
In Saigon a Polish diplomat ran into a Seigen police station and asked for asylum, followed by other Polish diplomats demanding his return as Vietnamese police rejected them. The incident occurred amid broader Viet Cong activity, including attacks on a U.S. barracks and air strikes across North and South Vietnam during a tense New Year period.
Raleigh AP reports North Carolina State Patrol will intensify patrols during the Christmas holiday from 6 pm Thursday to midnight Sunday to curb unsafe driving. Officials estimate 47 fatalities on state roads. patrols will focus on speeding and drunken driving as part of a broad enforcement effort. Captain Jones said zero tolerance aimed at maximizing patrol time and reducing accidents.
FBI data show North Carolina faced 15 bank robberies in 1965 with a 42 percent solve rate. Greensboro led the state with three robberies and several suspects were arrested. one case ended in suicide as police closed in. Notable incidents included a Christmas Eve wave in Winslow-Salem and a May 22 bank heist in Johnston County netting $41,000.
About 800 Army reservists in South Carolina and 200 in North Carolina were among 700 members of the First Infantry Reserve Division discharged today as the Defense Department abolishes the unit as an economy move. A spokesman in Atlanta said many will join other units or enlist in the National Guard, with most discharges involving Georgians and Tennesseans. The move aims to raise readiness by reallocating personnel to National Guard and other divisions.
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