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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1966

Page

3

Tokyo air crash claims 133 lives over Tokyo Bay

A All Nippon Airways Boeing 727 with 133 aboard crashed into Tokyo Bay Friday night during a 600 mile Chitose to Tokyo flight. Debris was spotted 6 to 8 miles from Tokyo International Airport as officials recovered bodies. Captain Masaki Takahashi, noted for a strong safety record, reported instrument trouble before communications were lost.

Tokyo Tokyo Bay All Nipon Airways Tokyo International U.S Chitose Japan Masaki Takahashi Kitty Hawk Vinh U. S

Eight Dead in Green Bay Astor Hotel Fire

A three story Astor hotel blaze in downtown Green Bay killed eight people and injured several others who escaped or were rescued after hours trapped in rooms. Firefighters extinguished the flames by 7 am and began wrecking the ruins as bodies were recovered, with the first identified victim listed as Mrs. Peter Colle, 38, of Luxemburg Wisconsin.

Green Bay Wis Astor Peter Colle Luxemburg Dave Zuidmuider Madison

Russians Show Man Can Explore Moon

Associated Press reports Luna 9's soft lunar landing proves man can explore the moon, boosting the Soviet lead in early space milestones and pressuring the U S Surveyor program aiming for a May landing. Tass and Jodrell Bank note detailed images. leaders Johnson and de Gaulle send congratulations while NASA officials caution progress remains uneven.

Cape Kennedy U. S Russia Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Podgorney de Gaulle

Dr Gilbert Grosvenor Dies Geographer to Millions

Washington AP The National Geographic Society leader Dr Gilbert Grosvenor died at 90 at his Baddeck Nova Scotia home. He built the Society from 1000 members to a world renowned nonprofit science and education group and led the magazine from 1899 to 1954 reaching about 4.5 million readers worldwide.

Washington Gilbert Grosvenor Grosvenor National Geographic Society Baddeck Nova Scotia Melville Bell Grosvenor Society National Geographic Magazine Mabel Grosvenor Geographic Society

Intensifying air raids in North Vietnam and losses rise

U S jets pound North Vietnam with mounting intensity as two planes are reported shot down and a Kitty Hawk Vigilante crashes offshore. In South Vietnam ground fighting wanes to sporadic clashes while Operation Masher becomes Operation White Wing with an unannounced objective.

Saigon North Vietnam U. S South Vietnam South U. S. First Air Cavalry

McNamara Refuses to Testify in Public Hearing

Secretary of Defense McNamara declines to testify in public before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee investigation of Vietnam policy. Senators press for open sessions while McNamara and General Wheeler prefer executive testimony. Fulbright cites high costs of the war and outlines projected aid totals as debate intensifies.

Bell David E. Bell Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright D-Ark U.S McNamara Washington Johnson David Bell Mc‘Namara Gen Earle Wheeler Joint Chiefs ‘of Staff Secretary of Defense Morse Senators Case R-N.j Mundt Maxwell Taylor The Joint Chiefs

Union Leader Urges State to Cancel 1965 Income Tax

Don Mahon president of the National Brotherhood of Packinghouse and Dairy Workers asks Governor Hughes to call a special session to cancel one year of state income taxes He helps organize the Town Taxpayers Relief Committee to petition for the session noting double taxation from withholding on 1966 income and possible refunds or forgiveness.

DES Moines Don Mahon National Brotherhood of Packinghouse and Dairy Workers Harold Hughes Mahon Harold Gummert Marshalltown United Furnace Workers Union Town

Hick Protests TV Lights and Leaves Hearing

Sen Bourke B Hickenlooper of Iowa walked out of a senate Vietnam hearing over bright TV lights. He rejoined, questioned Bell, and was served coffee by his secretary as the session continued. The hearing started at 7 30 a m and aired nationwide.

Washington Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa Senate Vietnam Hickenlooper David Bell Foreign Aid Fulbright Bell

High cost per kill cited in Viet Cong debate

Bell estimates Viet Cong deaths near 37 309 while Lausche urges verification. Fulbright questions popular support for Saigon and VC territory control, with Bell asserting countryside elections show 70 percent turnout and democratic mayors elected.

Bell Sen Lausche Ohio Fulbright Saigon Belli

Lucius Beebe Dies at 63 Former NY Columnist

Lucius Beebe, 63, once a top New York newspaper ace and syndicated columnist, died Friday in San Mateo California. He had retired to Virginia City Nevada where he published the weekly Territorial Enterprise.

San Mateo Calif Lucius Beebe New York Ace Territorial’ Enterprise Virginia City Nevada

Five Day Florida Fruit Embargo Ordered

The Florida citrus commission on Friday ordered a five day embargo on shipments of fresh fruit to keep freeze damaged fruit off the market. The embargo allows inspection for damage and is expected to push prices higher.

Tallahassee Florida Citrus Commission

Mansfield Files Cloture Petition on Union Shop Debate

Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield filed a 92 1 Republican cloture petition to end the filibuster on the Taft Hartley union shop repeal. A vote is set for Tuesday, with Dirksen predicting defeat and Mansfield promising a second petition if the first fails.

Washington Senate Mansfield Mont Sen. Javits N. Y Mansfield Dirksen (Jr Dirksen G.O.P

Johnson to Visit Hawaii for Vietnam Talks with South Viet Leaders

President Johnson announced he will fly to Hawaii for three days of talks with South Vietnam's premier Nguyen Cao Ky and Chief of State Nguyen Van Thieu. He will be joined by Amb. Henry Cabot Lodge Gen. William Westmoreland and Cabinet members Rusk McNamara Freeman and Gardner. The trip runs from Saturday afternoon to Wednesday in Washington.

Washington Johnson Hawaii South Vietnam Saigon Oval Office Honolulu Nguyen Kao Ky Nguyen van Thieu Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge William Westmoreland White House Secretary of State Rusk Defense McNamara Agriculture Freeman Welfare Gardner

Johnson Authorizes 3 Million Tons Grain to India

President Johnson approved emergency grain shipments to India totaling three million tons. The plan calls for two million tons of wheat and one million tons of maize to be dispatched to the stricken nation.

India Washington Johnson

The Blacksmith's Honest Trade Remains Simple

A light quip recalls the old fashion of horseshoers who focus on the task at hand. The caption nods to traditional craft without distractions.

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