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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
6
More than twice the number required signed a petition to end the marathon civil rights debate now in its 71st day. The petition will be filed Saturday and come to a vote Tuesday under Senate rules. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urged signers to maximize support.
Michael Allen Young, 18, of Wildwood, N J, was arrested by Secret Service agents in Camden and charged with threatening the life of President Johnson. He was jailed in default of 20000 dollars bond after a letter to the President allegedly stated he would “get” Johnson as Lee Harvey Oswald got Kennedy.
Danish teens in Copenhagen freak out as the Beatles perform. Shrieking fans crowd the stage area and ushers drag them back to tents amid the chaotic scene. In Tokyo the New China News Agency reports 3,500 Chinese technicians have left Mongolia, with 12,000 previously there, noting no clear link to Sino Mongolian tensions.
Ethiopian Ambassador Abate Agede is reported out of danger after eight hours of surgery for shoulder and abdominal wounds from a shooting by his chauffeur Vincent Krupsky. Police detained Krupsky on suspicion of attempted manslaughter, with the incident inside the embassy raising questions about foreign territory.
The National Council of Churches endorsed an experimental shared time program allowing Roman Catholic children to attend both parochial and public schools. The policy cites relief from Catholic school costs, noting 300 schools in 35 states already use the approach.
In Seoul government orders all colleges and universities closed until July 4 affecting 85 schools with 125 000 students amid ongoing student demonstrations. Kim Chong-pil resigns as chairman of the ruling Democratic Republican party, Park accepting to ease unrest. Martial law looms as protests erupt in Pusan Taegu Kwangju and other cities with tear gas siege and hunger strikes ongoing.
Scott Construction Co. of Thomasville was named apparent low bidder for widening and resurfacing West Jackson Street from Bartow Street to Pine Tree Boulevard. Bid was $456 967.50 for 1.405 miles with work to start after right of way clearance. Completion is expected in about 18 months with four traffic lanes and parking on both sides.
In Laos near the Plaine des Jarres northwest hill Phou Koutt, Pathet Lao forces attacked a neutralist position but were beaten back. The Red assault marked their first military action in five days, with the hill previously recaptured by neutralists last week.
London stamp expert from Stanley Gibbons denies any Soviet issue honoring three astronauts said to be Fedorenko Ussiskin and Wasenko lost in orbit. The Linn Stamp News report, by R. Y. Megan, claims a memorial exists at Saransk and the stamp was quietly released.
Cuban exile leader Manuel Ray, captured by British authorities in Nassau after missing a planned Cuba infiltration, vowed he will be in Cuba soon. He said the May 20 deadline was missed due to Cuba's wartime mobilization and that his destination remains Cuba.
Jungle trained U S and Vietnamese special forces wiped out a vital Communist supply area west of Tay Ninh in a three day scorched earth operation. About 25 Viet Cong were killed from an estimated 1 500 enemy in the area. One thousand tons of rice and vast livestock were destroyed. The operation involved 25 U S armed helicopters and 10 troop carrying helicopters with 300 Vietnamese special forces, 200 Rangers and 20 American advisers.
NBC News executive William R. McAndrew proposed that NBC CBS ABC The Associated Press and United Press International pool their election returns to cut costs and duplication. CBS News welcomed the idea and urged starting earlier and extending pooling to 1964 and primaries.
Cloudy and warm today with possible showers and thunder showers on Saturday. Details on page 6.
Atlanta AP reports the Georgia House voted to unify state and county primaries on the second Wednesday in September, while the Senate stalled on a new constitution due to sparse attendance. Key figures include Sen. Paul Broun and Rep. Roy McCracken. changes also affected registration deadlines and primary dates.
Allied nations begin two days of ceremonies in Normandy France to honor the 20th anniversary of the June 6 1944 invasion. Veterans from the United States Britain Canada and France gather in the invasion area as officials Brad ley Vance and Taylor arrive for the commemoration with French leaders divided over participation and recognition.
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