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June 25, 1966

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Headlines from June 25, 1966

ACCORD BY DR. KING ANGERS MARCHERS; Groans Meet Announcement of Compromise With City Leaders in Canton, Miss. ACCORD BY DR. KING ANGERS MARCHERS.

By Homer Bigart Special To the New York Times

King reaches compromise with Canton officials; no further attempt to camp on school grounds to be made; more militant demonstrators angered; rally held on school grounds; demonstrators earlier staged march into white business dist, urged boycott of white businesses; are turned back at courthouse by sheriff's deputies; illus; city atty R Goza says Negroes were warned against camping on school grounds and were offered 1 alternative site; SCLC exec dir Rev A Young holds Atty Gen Katzenbach clouded issue by revealing that city had offered 3 alternative sites; Meredith rejoins Miss march; fails to attend Canton rally where he was to have recd hero's welcome; voices skepticism about events in Canton

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O.A.S. ORDERS END OF PEACE FORCE IN SANTO DOMINGO; Council Resolution Will Halt Dominican Military and Political Intervention JULY 1 DEADLINE IS SET Objections Hold Up Meeting Before 18-to-0 Approval Only Mexico Abstains O.A.S. ORDERS END OF PEACE FORCE

By Max Frankel Special To the New York Times

OAS Council, 18-0, calls for withdrawal of Inter-Amer force in 90 days, starting July 1; Mex abstains on ground that only Dominicans should decide foreigners presence; with 5 other nations, denounces original intervention; vote delayed 4 hrs by dispute over wording; final terms are compromise between Garcia-Godoy demand for immediate withdrawal and Balaguer request that some units remain; Perez represents Provisional Govt

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AUTO SAFETY BILL VOTED BY SENATE; JOHNSON PLEASED; Measure to Provide Federal Standards on New Cars Is Sent to House, 76-0 BARS CRIMINAL PENALTY $465-Million Is Authorized for Traffic Programs in Companion Legislation AUTO SAFETY BILL VOTED BY SENATE

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Sen, 76-0, approves safety standards bill; refuses, 62-14, to restore provisions for 1 yr's imprisonment and fine of up to $5,000 for each willful failure to comply; approves companion Adm bill authorizing outlays of $465-million over 3 yrs to help states and cities set up comprehensive programs; Johnson hails passage of standards bill as 'landmark legis'; urges HR speed passage; Auto Mfrs Assn aide J S Bugas says indus 'can live' with bill; hopes HR will make some changes; Nader calls bill 'good start,' but notes insufficient enforcement tools for Commerce Sec and lack of criminal penalties for willful violations

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Aide Says Dodd Talked With Adenauer for Klein; Aide Says Dodd Talked With Adenauer for Klein

By Ben A. Franklin Special To the New York Times

Dodd presents rebuttal witnesses; Martin testifies Dodd interceded with ex-Chancellor Adenauer for Klein; insists only 2 mins of their talks concerned Klein; backs Dodd claim that trip was on Internal Security subcom business; says main aim was to int B N Stashynsky, member of 'Soviet assassination ring'; Prof Dobriansky backs view; Martin says Dodd spent 6 3/4 hrs on subcom business during 6-day trip; Bennet challenges Martin view that Klein's name was not mentioned during Dodd conf with now State Sec Westrick; Dodd's son makes angry remark to com witness M V O'Hare, Dodd ex-aide; Dodd and son apologize after Stennis warns about threats to witnesses; O'Hare also complained to FBI about phone call from W J Kenny, Dodd aide; charges intimidation; Dodd again charges unfair treatment; Stennis overrules Sonnett demand that O'Hare name anyone other than 4 persons identified as having taken documents from Dodd files that are core of case against him

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 22, 1966, covering June 25, 1966.

  1. 1
    Album cover for What Now My Love by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    What Now My Love

    Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    7
  2. 2
    Album cover for If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears by The Mamas & The Papas

    If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears

    The Mamas & The Papas

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    16
  3. 3
    Album cover for Whipped Cream & Other Delights by Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Whipped Cream & Other Delights

    Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    59
  4. 4
    Album cover for Doctor Zhivago by Soundtrack

    Doctor Zhivago

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    7
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    15
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Sound Of Music by Soundtrack

    The Sound Of Music

    Soundtrack

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    67

Notable Births

Dikembe Mutombo

1966Dikembe Mutombo, Congolese-American basketball player (died 2024)[†]

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded as one of the best shot-blockers and defensive players of all time. Outside of basketball, he was known for his humanitarian work.

Historical Context for June 25, 1966

In 1966, the world population was approximately 3,404,041,125 people[†]