19 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
1
The Pentagon projects induction of 210000 to 280000 men from September through next February as draft calls rise to about 46,200 in October. Defense officials expect U S troop levels in Viet Nam to reach around 400000 by year end, with training capacity expanded to meet replacement needs.
Striking machinists tally on a new contract that would raise wages and benefits for over 35,000 union members across five major carriers. Leaders predict broad approval, with some locals opposing and seeking votes against the deal. If accepted, flights could resume by Saturday and normal service by next week.
Dr. Martin Essex Ohio state superintendent released recommendations to curb teacher shortages. Proposals include a special office to address certification issues and extending teaching time limits for substitute teachers.
President Johnson begins a three day whirlwind tour through five Northeast states and Canada to meet Prime Minister Lester Pearson. The trip features eight speeches from Buffalo to Campobello Island and includes a Roosevelt Park pavilion ceremony.
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Australian and South Vietnamese troops fought a four hour engagement southeast of Saigon killing 193 Viet Cong. In three other air and ground actions US forces reported limited contact with the enemy and light to moderate casualties. The clashes occurred across Quang Tri Long An and Tay Ninh under monsoon rain.
In Washington the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings grew stormy as a witness Steven C. Hamilton was escorted out after refusing to yield the stand. Several spectators were removed amid clashes as a Marine general testified on antiwar legislation while others clashed with police.
Alabama lawmakers rallied with Gov George Wallace in a bid to block desegregation funding. Fifty six House members and twenty four senators co sponsored measures to bar compliance with federal guidelines and reimburse local districts for any lost federal funds. Wallace urged passage in a fiery televised address.
Washington sources report Paris will not permit American military forces back on French soil in peacetime as negotiations follow France eviction of NATO troops. Also coverage of gunfire in Pompono Beach police response, Jill Ireland’s divorce filing from David McCallum, Rockefellers expecting second child, Senate voting on urban renewal aid, and Lausche predicting tax increases after fall elections.
Civil rights activists plan tests of real estate firms in Chicago to gauge open housing willingness in 10 neighborhoods including one where Mayor Daley resides. King pledged more open occupancy marches, even if courts intervene, saying he would go to jail.
U S Space Agency officials report Lunar Orbiter camera problems could delay the Moon landing site mapping program. Project manager Clifford Nelson warned a permanent fault may force a refly to obtain needed closeups for Apollo mission planning. A medium resolution image from Mare Smythii was released.
The House Armed Services Subcommittee cites audits that cut $1.3 billion claimed savings to $429.3 million in 43 cases. It faulted a $51.8 million Marine Corps tank change and noted automatic 25 percent savings for competitive bids. The hearing, led by Rep. Hardy, challenged vast claimed economics from fiscal year 1965.
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