China tests fifth nuclear device in new capability claim
TOKYO AP reports Communist China conducted its fifth nuclear test on Wednesday and claimed a higher capability level. Beijing reiterates it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
16
TOKYO AP reports Communist China conducted its fifth nuclear test on Wednesday and claimed a higher capability level. Beijing reiterates it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain shut roads from Kansas to Wisconsin and halted traffic. Power lines fell, hospitals ran on emergency power, and some factories paused operations. In Ohio, dozens lost electricity as pumps failed and a water shortage hit St Marys. Crews faced off the job and a court ordered them back. Three deaths were reported in Minnesota amid snow clearance efforts.
Anderson's Indians and Heights' Pirates begin play in New Castle and Noblesville tournaments. New Castle hosts Muncie Central and Muncie Southside as coach Estes seeks a winning lineup around Doug White and Steve Schmitt.
A derailed diesel car carrying 26 passengers plunged into flames after a conductor warned of danger. At least twelve people died and many were injured as the Boston and Maine Railroad freight train collided and an explosion sent fire into the air.
An Indianapolis dispatch described a puzzling scene with unnamed individuals and unclear actions. The fragmented report mentions several peculiar phrases and appears largely unintelligible, offering little verifiable detail.
A fire damaged a utility pole between Indiana State Roads 36 and 39 last night causing a five hour outage in Mechanicsburg and Middletown. Deputy Mody Beeman said a fire of unknown origin destroyed power lines near Lache Ton and disrupted city power until repairs restored service.
Mayor Frank Allis announced Wednesday the resignation of Thurman E. Rinker from the City Board of Works effective December 31. Paul Newbern named to replace Rinker. Rinker and wife plan move to North Webster with new store purchase. Ceremonies January 1 will include oath of Fred Yelton Jr. as judge of Superior Court and other officials as part of the GOP county slate taking office.
A powerful earthquake described as potentially destructive struck northern Chile near the Atacama Desert, leveling part of Taltal and causing one death there plus another at Calama. Two miners remain missing in a cave near Taltal while more than a dozen others are hospitalized with critical injuries. The quake measured 7.75 on a loose scale and occurred about 175 miles southeast of the Chile Argentina border region.
Raymond W. Saistrom becomes superintendent of the Division's Plant 17 at Delco Remy. G R D Gattell, Fred W. Bercher, Clyde M. Haugan, Ralph Muh M. Cherry, Donald A. Almaquist, Thomas J. Bluemle, and George G. Johnston receive new assistant superintendent roles across Plants 4, 7, 8, 10, 1, 41, and 10 respectively. All are veteran Division staff.
Indiana retailers support a bill to curb Sunday sales in stores with more than a threshold number of employees, excluding alcohol and drugs. They argue steady Sunday openings hurt staff numbers and shift work, while critics warn of broader economic and consumer access impacts.
In South Vietnam US Marines near Dong Ha faced two mortar salvos from Communist forces with up to 190 rounds fired at Vth and 13th Marines positions. A second attack on the 3rd Marines command post caused limited casualties before Marine artillery silenced the mortars. Leatherneck reinforcements arrived quickly to support the unit under attack.
Washington reports the Social Security tax will rise on New Year's Day 1967 with higher rates for workers and employers to fund larger benefits under President Johnson's program. The levy increases apply to payroll taxes and corporate taxes, affecting earnings up to a new maximum as benefits expand.
History on Wheels tours Anderson as part of a county celebration. The mobile exhibit traces the Traoster state from pioneers to today with daily city visits and ties to local events and committees.
The readable text fragment mentions a visit related to new arrivals and a benefit. Specific people, places, dates, or organizations are not clear. The item reads as a notice about a visit or event connected to an arrival and a beneficiary.
AP dispatch reports China's cultural purge led by Red Guards targets top leaders including Chen Yi and Liu Shao-chi. The campaign coincides with chatter over lines to be drawn with the Soviet Union and deepens political chaos as officials face denunciations and possible suicides. Schricker dies in Indiana after heart attacks.
Indiana former governor Henry Schricker died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday after intestinal ailment and successive heart problems. Gov Branigin ordered state institutions lowered in mourning. Schricker, 54, had two prior heart events and a recent decline in health.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several individuals and addresses with unclear roles. The readable parts include ai and Mrs Grville Noo at 150 WM Stya aul Me and references to Taber Pheharty and O We Willits, among others, forming an incomplete list of names and locales.
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