22 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
1
Director Myrle E. Alexander reports strong support for the Prisoner Rehabilitation Act signed by President Johnson. About 300 prisoners participate, with roughly 40 released to jobs, few escape attempts, and many entering skilled trades.
Republican strategists in Atlanta push Rep Howard H Calls to run for governor. The report cites Pine Mountain representative and Atlanta area backing as the drive gains momentum.
Vandiver seeks increased state school funding amid growing enrollments and outlines a push for education expansion. The Georgia GOP considers nomination petitions for Callaway, who weighs a run for governor or Congress as leaders discuss party strategy and possible primary avoidance.
Lester Maddox speaking in Cobb County warned residents not to fear Atlanta. He accused state government neglect has hurt education and industry and proposed a minimum $236 million annual increase in state funds to counties and cities, with city aid tied to half a percent of state sales tax.
Singapore AP dispatch reports Indonesian President Sukarno ousting Gen Abdul Haris Nasution as defense minister and armed forces chief, prompting fears of clashes between the regular army and factions loyal to Sukarno amid a looming military inquiry and a Krakow.
In Montgomery AP report Gov George Wallace plans an 11 am news conference to announce political intentions but sources say his wife Lurleen may enter the May 3 Democratic primary. District names include Morgan County Senator Bob Gilchrist and Attorney General Richmond Flowers as possible candidates.
Pilar Wayne gave birth to a daughter at West Valley Hospital in Los Angeles. The baby weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and remained unnamed. The infant arrives on the couple’s son John Ethan’s fourth birthday. they also have daughter Ailsa, 10, and Wayne has four older children from a previous marriage.
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