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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
2
The 48 hour New Year truce begins in Saigon as heavy fighting ends the bloodiest year of the conflict. The U S reports civilian damage from North Vietnam raids while Britain proposes a peace conference with the United States and Vietnam.
United Nations Secretary-General Thant responds to a U S request to pursue all peace means for Vietnam. He has quietly explored Hanoi and Viet Cong contacts, favors his three point plan calling for a halt to U S bombings, mutual deescalation, and Viet Cong inclusion at talks. Thant urges private diplomacy and reaffirmed faith in international cooperation to restore peace and interdependence.
In 1966 New Year’s Eve preparations unfold as the Times Square ball descends at 11 59 pm signaling the new year. From New York to Rome to Glasgow cities brace for celebrations with police at Times Square and pubs in Scotland offering discounted drinks.
Rep. Craig Hosmer of California calls for public hearings on underground nuclear test detection amid questions on Soviet seismic capabilities. He denies recent reports of progress and notes no higher estimates than those given in 1963.
Tokyo observers doubt the claim implies an arsenal of nuclear tipped missiles. The New China News Agency quoted Beijing saying China has succeeded in producing guided nuclear weapons as part of a broader statement on nuclear monopoly.
In Minneapolis AP a teenager and his father filed a 125000 suit in Hennepin District Court against Tatra Ski Shop Inc claiming Brian Wohlrabe 18 sustained head and eye injuries December 30 1964 during a Fort William Ontario skiing race due to inadequate supervision and unsafe equipment.
Massachusetts motorists will face an average 6 percent rise in compulsory personal injury insurance for 1967. Property damage policies, not required by law, will increase by smaller amounts under a schedule approved by Insurance Commissioner C Eugene Farnam.
A House subcommittee wraps its Powell investigation and sends recommendations to the Administration Committee. Rep. Wayne L. Hays says the panel cannot urge Justice Department action but may propose general rules for travel and payroll. Powell aides count indicates over 75 paid trips by others. his wife on the payroll under scrutiny. Mrs Powell did not testify. Hays cites potential contempt but deadlines hinder action.
The two day ceasefire in Vietnam began with fresh fighting as Communist forces launched one large attack and about 40 smaller assaults. U S airborne units near Kontum City reported a battalion size clash while 6,800 more American troops arrived offshore to be deployed.
If all oceans drained, they would yield at least 4.5 million cubic miles of rock salt, equaling about 14.4 times the bulk of Europe above high water mark.
Bob Hope and entertainers including Phyllis Diller completed 17 shows in Vietnam over a holiday tour. They performed in hospitals and evacuation planes while recalling artillery in Chu Chi and casualties after the Christmas cease fire. The trip marked first overseas tour for Hope’s wife Dolores and their children.
Cold weather grips the nation on the last day of 1966 as rain snow and sleet affect broad areas. Florida and Texas report warmth while New Mexico Utah Nevada Wyoming and Missouri parts see heavy and light snowfall. Hazardous driving warnings extend from Kansas to Illinois and Indiana with several inches of snow reported in spots.
Incoming Attorney General Douglas M. Head inherits a $2300 problem from the State Fair fund loss. Former AG Robert W. Mattson urged action to recover funds, but staff shortages blocked a suit. Fair Manager John Libby and others refuse repayment, and Mattson handed files to investigator Paul R. Casey to pursue with Head.
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