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February 25, 1965

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Headlines from February 25, 1965

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U.S. JET BOMBERS ATTACK VIETCONG; FIRST SUCH STRIKE; Crews Are Solely American, Another Change in Policy in War in the South SAIGON REQUESTED STEP Massing of Guerrilla Units, a Shift in Tactics, Called Reason for the Flights U.S. Jet Bombers Attack the Vietcong

By Jack Langguthspecial To the New York Times

US jets from Bienhoa and Danang bases attack Vietcong in Binh Dinh Prov, other areas at request of S Vietnam; is 1st such all-jet, all-US-manned strike; map

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Thant Asks Vietnam Talks Leading to a U.S. Pullout; U.N. Chief Reports He Has Offered Some Proposals -- Says That if Americans Had Facts They Would Back Him VIETNAM PARLEY ASKED BY THANT

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

Thant urges informal negotiations for a stable govt and withdrawal of US forces, news conf; repts he has made proposals to parties concerned; sees time cutting chances for peaceful settlement; voices respect for Johnson, but holds Amers would back negotiations if they had full facts; criticizes US policy of aiding S Vietnam against guerrillas

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U.S. ADMITS SHIFT IN VIETNAM STAND; ' Advising and Assisting' Role for Americans Omitted in Report on Air Raid U.S. ADMITS SHIFT IN VIETNAM STAND

By Max Frankelspecial To the New York Times

Adm tacitly acknowledges it has expanded US role beyond 'advising and assisting'; cites Cong authorization; denies it has recd 'meaningful' bids for negotiation; Cong support for latest moves grows

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Virginia Parties Woo the Negro; G.O.P. Names One to High Post; Virginia Parties Woo the Negro; G.O.P. Names One to High Post

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

Dems and Repubs far 1st time openly court Negro vote; Negro C L Townes Jr named asst to Repub State Chmn Corber; 12-15 Negroes welcomed to Dem Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner, dine without discrimination; guests include Sen H F Byrd, Lt Gov Godwin and others linked with 'massive resistance' to integration in recent yrs; Godwin is probable Gov nominee; Byrd machine leadership seen passing to natl committeeman Kellam

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 24, 1965, covering February 25, 1965.

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Beatles '65
The Beatles
Last week
1
Peak
1
Weeks
9
2
Goldfinger
Soundtrack
Last week
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Peak
2
Weeks
12
3
Mary Poppins
Soundtrack
Last week
2
Peak
2
Weeks
22
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You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
The Righteous Brothers
Last week
5
Peak
4
Weeks
6
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My Love Forgive Me
Robert Goulet
Last week
6
Peak
5
Weeks
10

Notable Births

1965Carrot Top, American comedian^[†]

Scott Thompson, known professionally as Carrot Top, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is widely known for his use of prop comedy.

1965Veronica Webb, American model, actress, and writer^[†]

Veronica Webb is an American model, actress, writer, and television personality. The first African-American to have a major cosmetics contract, Webb has appeared on covers of Vogue, Essence and Elle magazines and on the runway for Victoria's Secret and Chanel.

Historical Context for February 25, 1965

In 1965, the world population was approximately 3,334,533,703 people^[†]

Headlines from February 25, 1965

Front Page 1 -- No Title

U.S. JET BOMBERS ATTACK VIETCONG; FIRST SUCH STRIKE; Crews Are Solely American, Another Change in Policy in War in the South SAIGON REQUESTED STEP Massing of Guerrilla Units, a Shift in Tactics, Called Reason for the Flights U.S. Jet Bombers Attack the Vietcong

Thant Asks Vietnam Talks Leading to a U.S. Pullout; U.N. Chief Reports He Has Offered Some Proposals -- Says That if Americans Had Facts They Would Back Him VIETNAM PARLEY ASKED BY THANT

U.S. ADMITS SHIFT IN VIETNAM STAND; ' Advising and Assisting' Role for Americans Omitted in Report on Air Raid U.S. ADMITS SHIFT IN VIETNAM STAND

Virginia Parties Woo the Negro; G.O.P. Names One to High Post; Virginia Parties Woo the Negro; G.O.P. Names One to High Post

Beatles '65

Goldfinger

Mary Poppins

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

My Love Forgive Me

Notable Births

Historical Context for February 25, 1965