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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1965
Page
1
Washington says President Johnson does not authorize or seek negotiations with Communists on Viet Nam. The White House reiterates support for South Viet Nam and readiness to act to counter Red aggression while U Thant proposes East-West talks.
A severe storm lashed the Troy area with freezing rain and winds up to 70 mph, toppled trees and damaged structures. One death occurred when Louise Hinckley’s car collided with a tractor trailer in Colonie as power failures affected hundreds of homes and businesses.
State Comptroller Arthur Levitt urged trimming about 65 million from Gov Rockefeller’s 1965 66 budget in a letter to Democratic leaders. He singled out the accelerated highway program proposing a 33 million cut from 256 million and suggested reductions in higher education housing and health agency spending. He warned further studies are needed and urged careful scrutiny by the Legislature.
U.S. B57 bombers reportedly killed at least 100 Viet Cong rebels in a single strike near Saigon on Wednesday as fighting around Highway 19 in Binh Dinh Province persisted. Reports also described a separate massacre of about 90 Vietnamese civilians in reprisal for bombing in the north, with details of a survivor describing the attack.
The House approved the Un American Activities Committee funding at 370000, the highest for the panel, after defeating a liberal bid to return the spending plan for public hearings. Rep Don Edwards urged abolishment, labeling the committee as serving no legislative purpose and using hearings to expose witnesses. One Republican joined most Democrats in opposing Edwards, while Lindsay later backed passage.
A truck loaded with burglar alarm devices exploded at a Brooklyn pier killing Ernest Wilkerson and wounding 10 others. The blast ripped the truck rear and the vehicle had just been loaded with jars and costumes from Japan. Two injuries were in serious condition.
A severe winter storm lashed the Midwest and East Coast with winds up to 85 mph, heavy snow, and freezing rain. It caused at least 12 deaths, paralyzed Detroit and vast areas, triggered state emergencies, and prompted National Guard deployment to assist stranded motorists.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk ruled out Viet Nam negotiations for now, saying talks would add to danger until communist forces quit attacking the south. He spoke after a U S Chinese ambassadorial meeting in Warsaw, noting Peking demands an unconditional pullout.
Governor Rockefeller backs state purchase and operation of the Long Island Railroad with a New York metropolitan commuter authority to run it and a 200 million modernization plan. He said negotiations over price are needed and presented a special committee report to the Legislature.
President Johnson told about 230 NASA officials that U S space efforts aim to unite nations and foster peaceful exploration for humanity. He reviewed Mariner 4 progress toward Mars, praising staff and Defense Department cooperation as the 575 pound craft nears day 89 of a 228 day, 323 million mile flight.
North Viet Nam told U N Secretary General U Thant it would be receptive to peace negotiations. The U N sources said this word came before his Wednesday news conference where he disclosed proposals for a political solution to the war in South Viet Nam. He urged renewed negotiations yesterday. The informants said his proposals cover procedures for talks toward another Geneva type conference on Viet Nam.
The article notes fighting in Vietnam and U.S. efforts to prompt peace talks. President Johnson’s rejection of negotiations is reaffirmed by White House spokesman George Reedy. In Congress a split debate unfolds with a Republican leader backing the President as McNamara testifies on U.S. combat expansion before a Senate committee.
Harlem shopkeepers faced pressure to close from 3 p.m. Friday through Saturday for Malcolm X funeral, or risk boycott. Mourners filed by his bier as a funeral service set for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Bishop Alvin A Childs described Malcolm as militant yet respected. bomb threats to his church and Bronx home were reported.
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