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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1966
Page
6
Miami AP report says Candace Mossler and nephew Melvin Powers faced a trial delay after Mossler fell ill in court the fourth time in a month. Arthur Grimsley, a convict, testified that Powers offered a kidnap plan to kill Mossler's husband in 1962.
President Johnson announced April as cancer control month and urged a public reaffirmation of national efforts. He noted cancer strikes a person every two minutes and is the nation’s second leading cause of death, stressing widespread support and cooperation for prevention and control.
The Globe Master C 124 with eight Americans aboard was located six miles northwest of Trevelez on Pico Mula cen in the Sierra Nevada. Spanish officials say no survivors while the 16th U S Air Force holds comment pending closer search. The plane vanished after departing Seville for bomb search duties off the southern coast.
AP dispatch from CUCHI Vietnam describes Wolfhounds 2nd Battalion of the 27th Infantry enduring Viet Cong sniper fire near the 25th Division perimeter. Casualties mount as armored vehicles face mines, artillery support screens the retreat, and medics and soldiers race to aid the wounded amid sustained crossfire.
President Johnson urged Congress to approve 55.9 million for a rent subsidy program for the poor 15.2 million for a national teacher corps and 12.681 million to manage added loads on the selective service system in a letter to Speaker McCormack. He called these essentials for America's quality of life and freedom in Southeast Asia.
Vice President Humphrey flew from Bangkok to Laos for a brief visit to reassure Laotian leaders of U.S. support for developing the country’s resources. He met Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma and stressed continuing aid for agriculture education and health, amid concerns over Vietnam talks.
Sen Thruston Morton of Kentucky calls for a sea blockade to cut 80 percent of North Vietnam supplies, arguing it could shorten the war and force talks. He cites Hanoi industry, a single highway and a major rail line to China, and notes GOP support. the Johnson administration opposes such action. Morton speaks at Coe College and Linn County events during a two day visit to Cedar Rapids.
Senator Thruston Morton of Kentucky told Cedar Rapids Rotary readers that belt tightening and clear priorities are required in U.S. domestic programs. He warned of inflation and gold reserves danger while urging deficit balancing amid Vietnam War costs and welfare system critique.
In Lauderhill Florida the Valentine day cafeteria menu at Paul Turner elementary labeled dishes with romantic names Heart's Delight Cupid's Bows and Arrows Lovers' Nectar Buttered Forget-Me- Nots Sweetheart Cake Angels' Cocktail. Officials said these were synonyms for hamburgers lettuce tomato and onion salad orange juice buttered corn cake and milk.
Americans hold more cash and carry higher currency totals than five years earlier. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond cites teen spending and a stronger economy as factors, with total currency rising from 32.06 billion in 1960 to 41.82 billion by late 1960s figures.
In a retaliatory attack during the rice harvest, Viet Cong mines damaged three buses near Tuy Hoa and Dinh Mon, killing 54 civilians and wounding 18. Other clashes across South Vietnam left troops and civilians uncertain, while US aircraft struck targets in both Vietnam regions.
Doctors at Sinai Hospital in Detroit performed a second operation Monday on Rabbi Morris Adler who was shot in the head on Saturday by a young member of his congregation.
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