22 May 1965
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1965
Page
1
Washington reports optimism over Dominican crisis as the first U.S. troop withdrawal is ordered. Prospects for a permanent cease-fire appear brighter and candidates for a moderate interim Dominican government emerge. Officials warn that Inter-American forces with a sizable U.S. contingent may stay on the island for months.
In Washington, Democratic strategists said they hold the votes needed to end debate on President Johnson's voting rights bill, aiming for a two thirds majority. AAP survey shows 58-26 with eight undecided, while Republican support could reach 24 votes.
Misty a 27 year old Appaloosa mare gave birth to a foal, her second in two years. Owner Frank Whitney Sr. of Conklin named the foal Tilly Missy’s Lite Wander. Veterinarians say Misty’s age is comparable to 4 human years for each year.
Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker announced the withdrawal of about 2.70 billion? no, 2.70 U.S. bnops at the OAS session, first pullout since the Vanguard of roughly 23,000 U.S. marines and paratroopers landed in Santo Domingo on April 28. He noted U.S. recalls near equal to other inter-American force contributions and referenced Dominican duty assignments. Officials described the situation as mixed, with hopes for further non-Latin American contingents and new withdrawals, while debates linger over interim government and potential Guzman leadership.
The United Nations sought to extend the 24 hour Dominican truce into a lasting cease-fire as fighting eased near Santo Domingo. Rebels faced a sealed northern stronghold while Red Cross teams evacuated dead and wounded amid sporadic gunfire.
Washington considers using the Baker and Howland Islands in the Central Pacific as future sites for test monitoring instruments in case atmospheric nuclear testing resumes or the limited test ban treaty is breached. The plan, disclosed in testimony before the Senate Atomic Energy Committee, follows indications that testing could begin six months after a go ahead, with testing facilities on Johnson Island already enhanced.
Jack Washington Fisher Jr., 19, of 905 Lower Dallas Rd, died when his car failed to negotiate a curve on Patrick Rd south of Gastonia. The car rolled three times, landing on its top. he was restrained by a seat belt and pronounced dead at the scene. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 pm at St Pauls Fadheran Church, with Ward Funeral Home viewing tonight.
The Very Rev Pedro Arrupe a Spanish physician and Jesuit priest was elected general of the Society of Jesus in a secret conclave at Vatican City after a 3 ballot, succeeding Jean Baptiste Jaissens who led the order for 18 years. The 57 year old Basque heads the global Jesuit provinces and was chosen amid a 218 member body.
Samuel Orr Black, 20, a pre medical student and member of a prominent Spar t anburg family, died when his compact sedan overturned on a curve on Mount Holly Huntersville Road near Brinkley’s Lake. He was returning to Davidson College. He was to marry Susan Hodges, former Miss Spartanburg.
State Department officials say it is uncertain whether the United Nations will act on the seizure of the Soviet Union and France paying delinquent dues. An historic confession of faith in a new light for Presbyterians gains early momentum before the nation’s largest denomination, Panet Ani Amty, is highlighted by editor Amite Gide.
Two young white men armed with a shotgun and pistol robbed a Benson North Carolina bank branch early today forcing the manager to open the vault. The manager, Charles Turlington of First Citizens Bank and Trust, said the holdup occurred about 15 minutes before he opened. Police launched a search as witnesses described two gunmen fleeing in a green late model Chevrolet with New York or New Jersey plates, possibly switching cars with a waiting woman in a second vehicle after the getaway.
The 302000 dollar Saya portrait of the Duke of Wellington, stolen from the National Gallery in 1951, has been recovered in good condition from a baggage room at a London railway station. Managed by the Metropolitan Police and the National Gallery, authorities say it will not be exhibited until expert examination is complete. An unidentified person sent the bag containing the painting to a London newspaper office, triggering the joint police and gallery statement.
Saigon reports the International Military Assistance Office coordinating aid from Australia New Zealand Nationalist China Thailand Korea and the Philippines. About 4000 to 5000 personnel from six nations assist South Viet Nam alongside 46000 US troops. Non combat roles dominate with advisory and civilian tasks across four military corps zones.
Paratrooper Frank Brigia Jr. will be flown home by the Army to attend his May 20 wedding to Jacqueline Zabbarra after his unit was sent to the Dominican Republic. Lt. Col. James F. McNab arranged the homeward flight following a letter from Jackie to the President. Rep. John Monagan backed efforts to secure his return, and Jackie, 19, plans about 400 guests with the dress and reception ready.
A garbled notice details a word jackpot rising to 375 and then to 378 with no winners. It urges readers to clip a coupon from The Suny Day Gazette and submit an entry by a Wednesday or tonight.
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