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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
3
U S officials say conclusive evidence shows American planes did not strike targets inside Hanoi city limits. They cite raids on two sites northeast and south of Hanoi and downplay claims of central damage, attributing destruction to antiaircraft missiles or unexploded shells.
Bad weather curtailed U S air raids over North Vietnam on Thursday with limited strikes reported away from Hanoi. U S headquarters said jets attacked along the coast in the southern panhandle and near Dien Bien Phu. Navy fliers struck beached barges and a three masted junk while Air Force jets damaged ferry complexes and barges. A separate incident in Saigon involved a grenade attack on a bar injuring four, including a U S serviceman. A top American source noted uncertainty over whether Hanoi suffered damage from the raids and an investigation was promised.
Walt Disney, 65, celebrity filmmaker and founder of a global entertainment empire, died in St. Joseph Hospital after acute circulatory collapse following recent lung surgery. His projects spanned Mickey Mouse to Snow White and included Disneyland, Mary Poppins, and landmark TV programs.
Hoffa urged 1200 striking Teamsters in Detroit to return to work, warning not to take the law into their own hands. The 24 hour walkout protested a Supreme Court decision tied to Hoffa’s 1964 jury tampering conviction and involved about 70,000 members across locals.
The Bluefield Salvation Army board voted to sell the Citadel at 604 Raleigh Street and seek a larger unit. Major Robert Boyce said a property committee will handle the sale, appraised at 42000 dollars, with no asking price disclosed. The group aims for year round outdoor activities and gym crafts with site options under review.
Kenneth Wayne Glasgow 18 of Halifax admitted he bound and gagged himself to test police theories about Ray mond P. McCauley 19 of Charlotte found strangled in a dorm. Police say no charges filed while inquest continues as fear grows on campus.
Bluefield residents have contributed 489.50 bringing the Community Christmas Tree fund to 3979.39 toward a 6000 goal. With eight days before the party Santa Claus needs 5000 for the celebration and gifts for 1500 needy children. Mail or deliver contributions to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph at Box 208 Bluefield.
nine year old Freddie Adkins was struck by an automobile on Bluefield Princeton Road near his home and is hospitalized in serious condition with fractures to both legs. Driver John D Walker 42 of Rt 2 Princeton cooperated with police. witnesses say the boy ran in front of the car. No charges filed as yet.
In Freehold New Jersey Dr Carl Coppolino was acquitted of the 1963 death of neighbor William Farber and faces a Florida murder indictment over his first wife Carmela Farber in Sarasota. The verdict came after an 11 day trial with four verdict options. Bailey praised the outcome while prosecutor Vincent Keuper mourned the loss of a murder conviction.
The Defense Department ordered the Navy to re examine its multibillion dollar antisubmarine aircraft program delaying production steps. Navy had hoped to move to contract definition next year but officials say they are not ready.
Michigan Governor George Romney advocates tax sharing with states to cut red tape. President Johnson reportedly opposed. Texas Governor Connally questions timing given Vietnam war, while others discuss the 1968 presidential race and budget pressures.
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