17 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1966
Page
1
In Saigon UPI reports U. S. troops were ordered to observe a formal cease-fire during the Chinese lunar new year. Officials disclosed a large psychological warfare campaign to win Viet Nam support and reduce fighting during the holiday period.
Viet Cong guerrillas ambushed an automobile near Hau Nghia province and kidnapped Douglas Ramsey, 28, of Boulder City Nevada, an assistant USOM official. Ramsey was taken after the assailants fired on his car at 5 15 pm as he traveled toward Trung Lap village, while the Vietnamese driver was wounded and left behind. Ramsey led away with hands up, while the driver obtained a ride and reported to USOM. A U S Embassy spokesman said no further details were available.
In Lagos an interim military government took charge after a failed coup by junior officers. Maj. Gen. Agulyi (Johnnie) Ironsi, 41, Nigeria's army chief of staff, stated on radio that he agreed to a...
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Ambassador Averell Harriman flew into Guam and talked with a USAF B52 crew. They may stay overnight because Harriman is ill fatigue cited. both are returning from efforts to advance Viet Nam peace talks. Reports place them cruising toward home after visits in the Philippines.
In a Havana incident Cuban authorities seized three Tampa shrimp boats with nine crew aboard. The Mark E Singleton Penny Singleton and Charles Singleton were escorted toward Santa Lucia after one boat grounded near Cape San Antonio in the Yucatan Channel. Coast Guard in Miami learned of the seizure from a Cuban radio broadcast.
Governor Hoff met with tax department leaders to discuss charges against Tax Commissioner Gerald Witherspoon for violating personnel transfer procedures during a state merit system reorganization related to data processing. Harvey noted three employees resigned. none requested reinstatement.
The Supreme Court hears arguments from six Southern states challenging the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Atty. Gen. Katzenbach defends the law as he had drafted it, with South Carolina's David W. Robinson II leading opposing views. The case centers on whether factors beyond race explain limited Black voting strength and whether federal action is warranted in 1964 turnout areas.
A U S SAC B52 nuclear bomber collided with a KC135 flying tanker during refuelling over southeast Spain. Four crew members bailed out and were rescued by fishing boats. three, including the pilot, reached hospitals in Aguilas and Vera. The tanker crew fate unknown. Witnesses saw the B52 crash into the sea marked by a dye tracer. Capt. Charles Wendorf, the B52 pilot, spoke by telephone with United Press International in Madrid.
Vermont House Speaker Richard Mallary said he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor next fall, focusing on reelection to the legislature and a possible return as speaker. He noted many qualified contenders, including Richard Snelling and George Amidon, and cited his broken shoulder as a factor.
France resumes participation in the six nation European Common Market talks held in Luxembourg. French Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville warned negotiations would be hard as states rights and veto power dominate the dispute. The boycott, led by De Gaulle, risked paralyzing the bloc and strained relations with West Germany Italy and the Benelux nations.
New York Comptroller Arthur Levitt asks Senator Robert F. Kennedy to back legislation canceling the $4 million loan New York received in 1836 under a surplus distribution. Levitt notes New York has kept the funds intact while the federal government has never called for repayment.
On the Inside columnists raise a question about motives as Alan Sophrin asks Are Reasons Important. The note appears on page 4, with other items including area unemployment trends and tuition payment issues at Manchester, spanning pages 5 and 6.
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