Russell B. Long Elected Senate Democratic Whip
Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana was elected Democratic whip for the 89th Congress at a caucus, winning 41 votes to backers. Other contenders were Senators Pastore and Monroney. Long, 46, is Huey Long’s son and has opposed civil rights bills and some aid programs, though he expected to support administration programs in the new Congress.
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Russell B. Long
D-La
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Dodd
Lams
Long
John 0. Pastore
A.S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Huey P. Long
Congress
Thomas H. Kuchel
California
Everett M. Ofllinois
Kuchel
Barry Goldwater
J ‘Tizona
GOP
Dirksen
Mob of 1000 Riots Through Saigon Streets
A mob of 1,000 rioters flooded Saigon’s main streets for over three hours demanding the ouster of Premier Tran Van Huong. In the countryside Viet Cong guerrillas ambushed a Ranger battalion near Binh Gin, killing a U.S. adviser, the first American casualty of 1965, with nine Rangers dead and 30 to 40 missing. Six Americans have...
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Sukarno Teases Rival UN Group for Emerging Forces
Indonesian President Sukarno may propose a new organization of emerging forces to rival the United Nations. He envisions a regional grouping akin to the Organization of African Unity without withdrawing other nations from the UN.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
United Nations
Malaysia
U.N. Security Council
World Organization
United States
Britain
Nefos
Ganeto
Supeport
Tions
Cairo
Organization of African Unity
First Senate Brother Team In 162 Years
The Kennedy brothers Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy become the Senate's first brother pair since 1800 1803. Robert, 39, previously won the New York seat after resigning as attorney general and joins Ed ward Kennedy, 32, the Massachusetts Democrat, making history as the chamber's latest sibling duo.
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Robert F. Kennedy
New York Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Edward
Robert
Theodore Foster
Rhodes Island
Dwight Foster
Massachusatts
Holiday Death Toll Sets U.S. Traffic Record
The Associated Press reports a New Year holiday traffic death record across the United States with California recording the highest toll at 69 fatalities. Officials cite alcohol as a major contributing factor. Comparisons with prior holiday periods are noted, and nationwide projections for 1964 traffic deaths are discussed. Local and international violence coverage follows, including events in Saigon with casualties and political demonstrations.
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National Safety Council
California
California Highway Patrol
Kent Milton
Texas
New York
Ilinois
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Alaska
Delaware
Hawaii
North Dakota
Rhode II
South Dakota
Vermont
Second Community Concert in Poe Series at Shenandoah College
The Serena Association presents the second Community Concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Shenandoah College auditorium featuring Gerald Goodman, harpist and pianist. Also note a local dog disappearance on Christmas Eve and a German Night weekly event.
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Byrd Repeats Oath of Office in Senate Longtime Virginia Leader
In Washington AP report Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia takes a new oath after winning a fresh six year term. Byrd began his Senate tenure March 4, 1933 and remains the longest serving Virginian with Hayden and Russell as closest peers. House note includes David E. Satterfield III succeeding Vaughan Gary and following his father’s footsteps. Virginia’s mine re- House members also new oaths of office.
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Harry Flood Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Byrd
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Hayden
Russell
House
David E. Satterfield III
Vaughan Gary
Gary
Satterfield
David E. Satterfield Jr
Virginia
Peter's Watch Center to Close Wednesdays
Savings insured by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation 41/4 percent dividend. Save by 11th and earn from 1st. Peter's Watch Center will be closed all day Wednesdays. Clocks will be picked up and delivered on this day. 662-2018.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
1St Peter’s Watch Center
Johnson May Reveal Tax Cuts In State Of The Union
President Johnson attended the morning service at the National Presbyterian Church with Hubert Humphrey and other dignitaries then worked on final touches for tonight's State of the Union. The address, to be delivered at 9 p.m. EST, is expected to outline tax cut plans and budget priorities for Congress this year. The speech will be broadcast live on radio and television.
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G. Hawkins
United Presbyterian Church
Johnson
National Presbyterian Church
Congress
L. R. Elson
Washington
Anna Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
House
Senate
Humphrey
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mississippi Sclons Are Challenged in House Seating
In Washington the Mississippi Freedom Democratic party challenges seating of five elected Mississippi representatives amid demonstrations and party disputes. Veterans William M. Colmer Jamie Whitten Thomas G. Abernethy John Bell Williams and Prentiss Walker face opposition after Williams and Albert W. Watson were penalized for backing Goldwater.
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Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party
Mississippi Demoscratic Party
William M. Colmer
Jamie Whitten
Thomas G. Abernethy
John Bell Williams
Prentiss Walker
Barry Goldwater
Williams
Albert W. Watson
South Caro
House Democrats
Goldwater
Ford Unseats Halleck to Lead House Republicans
Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan defeats Rep. Charles Halleck of Indiana 73 to 67 to become floor leader of the House Republicans in the 89th Congress. Melvin R. Laird wins Ford’s former post as conference chairman, while Peter H. B. Frelinghuysen loses.
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Michigan
Charles Halleck
Indiana
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Halleck
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Wisconsin
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R-Mich
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New Jersey
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Malaysia Adopts Hot Pursuit Policy Announcement
In Kuala Lumpur the AP reports a government action toward intensified pursuit and policy measures. The brief notes preparations and regional responses amid unclear phrasing and fragmented details.
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Malaysia
Kuala. Lumpur
Donesia
Weather in Richmond Stirs Yarn and Kite Trade Notes
Fragmentary weather item in Richmond AR paper mentions 10 percent or more, yarn, kite, and spinning weight context. Little clear data. likely a brief market or commodity note with speculative pricing hints.
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