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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1964
Page
6
In Tuscaloosa Alabama clashes erupted between Negro protesters and police after officers blocked a planned downtown march. Demonstrators were forced back to the First African Baptist church where rocks bottles and chairs were thrown.
German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard left Bonn for a five day tour to Canada and the United States to strengthen ties with North America and Western Europe. He said no spectacular results should be expected but noted a loyal alliance and aligned fundamental positions provide a good foundation for talks.
A hurricane and heavy rainstorms hit northern Italy causing at least 11 deaths and risking 16 fishermen believed drowned. A landslide near Lake Como buried five workers at a highway tunnel mouth. all bodies were recovered.
Officials from CBS NBC and ABC met for a morning session at CBS and an afternoon session at NBC to discuss pooling coverage of the November election returns. ABC also took part and talks with AP regarding AP’s possible inclusion in the pool.
The Inter national Commission of Jurists cleared the United States of Panamanian charges of human rights violations in the Panama Canal Zone riots last January. It did find that excessive force may have been used to quell the rioting and to stop sniper fire from the Panamanian side of the border.
A US Air Force spokesman at Clark Air Base north of Manila said .7 jet bombers and crews are training for contingencies but have received no specific orders. He commented on a New York Herald Tribune report claiming a combat force of B57s trains in the Philippines to bomb targets in Communist North Vietnam.
The American Heart Association widened its three year old recommendation on fat intake. It urges all people to eat less fatty food due to growing evidence linking fat consumption and cholesterol to heart disease.
Senator Barry Goldwater, at the Governors Conference in Cleveland, said Eisenhower would not interfere with his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. He predicted a July San Francisco convention victory and challenged Johnson on civil rights and spending policies. Goldwater avoided talks with governors wary of his conservative stance.
Panamanian politician Robert Arias was shot three times by Alfredo Jimenez in a street at a red light. Surgeons battled to save him as his wife Dame Margot Fonteyn prepared to fly from Bath to Panama for his bedside. He faced possible paralysis after a 22 hour operation.
Montana floods described as the worst in memory kill at least eight people and disrupt life across the northwest. Five family members among the dead. dams and bridges washed away. hundreds stranded as rains and melting snow feed raging rivers. Rescue operations center set in Helena. Air Force medics pluck survivors from roofs and trees.
Thomas County today posted the largest voter registration in its history with 12,291 eligible voters. Tax Collector W S Stewart confirmed the tally, noting increases from 10,347 two years ago and 9,536 in 1960, with detailed by precincts such as Metcalf-140 Ways-169 Barwick-164 and Ochlocknee-8541.
Principal J. Foster Goolsby announced a summer class for both high school students and adults to learn typing at Thomasville High School. The notice notes continued coverage on page 8 column 4.
Navy jets plan new reconnaissance routes over Laos to avoid Communist antiaircraft fire that has downed two carrier planes. Changes include altered approaches and timings, with possible extra jet fighters to defend photo planes. Higher altitude may reduce photos during rainy season.
President Johnson has 671 first ballot votes, about 58 percent of the 1,168 needed at the Atlantic City convention. Governor George Wallace holds 38 votes from Alabama, with uncommitted support possible from South Carolina and Louisiana. Johnson is expected to gain 244 more votes from Ohio, Indiana, Maryland and Wisconsin.
The city votes to stop entering private property for storm drainage projects except where public health and welfare require it. The Tucwal area drainage issue prompts further consideration at the next meeting as officials weigh options.
In New Hanover Island, anti Australian Papuans form a 2500 member fund to buy President Johnson, refuse head tax, and expect U.S. rule with riches. Leader Bosmialek predicts 600 U.S. troops aboard the Queen Mary June 16 to oust Australia as governing authority.
The Senate adopted an amendment promising jury trials in criminal contempt cases arising from the civil rights bill except in voting rights, in a 51 to 48 vote. The move, backed by Southern senators, aims to aid cloture votes and curb the Southern filibuster as leaders seek to advance the desegregation measure.
An American pilot downed Saturday over Communist territory in Laos remains missing as the U S Embassy spokesman says search continues despite reports of capture by the Pathet Lao The pilot was not sighted by rescue planes on Monday and hopes for recovery fade with each day
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