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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

9

Transit Authority seeks $322000 daily fine on unions

New York AP The city transit authority asked a state court to fine two unions 322000 dollars per day for actual damages from the subway fit and bus strike. The authority proceeded with a contempt case after delays at the request of strike mediators and asked Supreme Court Justice Arthur N. Geller to impose the fine.

New York City Transit Authority Supreme Court Arthur N. Geller Geller New York City Gov. Rockefeller Michael Quill Harry van Arsdale Lindsay Wirtz Johnson

Peace Drive Prolonged for Ten Days in 1966

President Johnson's peace missioners will extend their worldwide push for at least 1000 days. Senator Mansfield says no time limit on the North Vietnam bombing pause and no expected resumption soon.

Washington Johnson Mansfield Dmont North Vietnam Comac -In- Chief

Japan Joins Peace Talks Bid To End Vietnam War

Prime Minister Eisaku Sato told W Averell Harriman Japan will urge North Vietnam to enter talks. Sources say Sato is encouraged by the US peace offensive and the pause in bombing, believing the moment is ripe for concrete Japanese overtures.

Tokyo Japan North Vietnam Eisaku Sato U.S W. Averell Harriman Sato Harriman

Bus Careens Killing Driver and Injuring Fourteen in Philadelphia

A city bus ran out of control for two blocks in Philadelphia, killing its driver Edmund Jannatta and injuring fourteen people. The vehicle struck six cars, toppled a traffic signal, and crashed into a store. Investigators cited a possible heart attack as a contributing cause.

Philadelphia UPI Harriman Edmund Jannatta Sato Whatfly Japan Tom Goodwill Industries Moscow Ho Chi Ming North Vietnam Iannatta Alexander Shelepin Hanoi Tass

Cargo From Smashed Cars Closes Adjacent Highway

A wreck on the Florida East Coast rail line left multiple cars off the tracks and blocked both directions of the adjacent highway. Snow and cold paused rail traffic across Iowa, while large-scale outages and repairs continued.

Rockledge Fla Florida East LOT OH Trailroad Sibley Jor Charles City

Morrissey Gets Bank Job Again

A. G. Hales of Florida East Coast reports damage from a wreck totaling 375 000 to 500 000 dollars with cargo damage around 300 000. FBI and state investigators probe the derailment near Cape Kennedy as a 90 car Jacksonville to Miami train rolls at 60 mph.

A. G. Hales Florida East Coast FBI Railroad Sheriff's Department Gatrol Jacksonville Miami Cape Kennedy

New Dominican Crisis Set Off By Chief's Act

Santo Domingo reports say the Dominican armed forces moved to block President Hector Garcia-Godoy's attempt to send controversial figures of the April revolution out of the country. The military occupation of the national palace and radio station raised questions about a possible overthrow or pressure to resign. The 11,000 peace force remained on duty as the capital quieted and streets burned briefly.

Deci Santo Domingo

Girl 7 Saves Family From Gas Fumes

Debra Crouse, seven, alerted neighbors when a gas heater flooded a Calif home with fumes. Neighbors found six and four year old Mary, Andy, and Eric Johnson unconscious, pulled them to safety. Parents, both 31, were revived. all are recovering. Debra headed to school, unseen by investigators.

EL Sobrante Calif Debra Crouse Mary Johnson Johnson Mary Andy Eric Debra

Truth Stretcher’s Snapping Comeback Foolishly Bites Back

A wry saying notes that those who stretch the truth often face a backfire. The quip warns of consequences for dishonest boasting and implies moral reckoning. Copyright

Barges and Floating Piers Aid Vietnam Supply Run

A convoy of 350-foot lighters towed by sea tugs heads to Vietnam to ease port congestion. Floating piers will land where docks are scarce, boosting cargo handling as defense officials expect noticeable relief within 30 days.

Washington U. S Vietnam Defense Transportation Stanley Resor Honolulu Cam Ranh Bay

Four Die in Chicago Auto Agency Gun Attack

Four men were killed in a shotgun raid on Fohrman Brothers Motor Agency in Chicago. Sidney and Edward Fohrman, the owners, and employee Albert Sizer died at the scene or hospital. gunman Donald Jacksony was slain by detectives as he fled, a woman used as shield during the pursuit.

Chicago UPI Brothers’ Auto Agency Sidney Edward Fohrman Fohrman Brothers’ Motor Agency West Side Albert Sizer Ronald Charles York Anderson Donald Dacksony Sidney Fohrman Sizer

State of Union Talk to Be Delivered in Color Telecast

President Johnson will deliver his State of the Union message to a joint session of Congress at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday. The address will be carried live by radio and television and, for the first time, telecast in color.

Washington Johnson Congress C.S.T

Viet Cong Bomb Plot Thwarted in Saigon

Police in Saigon halted a Viet Cong plan to blow up a U.S. billet using a 265 pound plastic bomb. Six terrorists were seized north of the city as they attempted to move the device in a water tank. Two captives carried .45 automatics, and a Hercules transport aircraft carrying 31,000 pounds of munitions exploded at Pleiku, killing all five aboard.

Saigon U.S Pleiku

Bombings and Deployments As Vietnam War Intensifies

U S planes reportedly bombed a North Vietnam target while a U S airman doubts ground fire hit the craft. The 173rd Airborne Brigade to remain near the Plain of Reeds west of Saigon as Viet Cong losses climb. South Vietnamese withdrawals planned as allies report Viet Cong casualties and seized weapons amid Lunar New Year tensions.

U.S 173Rd Airborne Brigade Reeds Saigon Eye Sai Gon Metropole

Jobless Rate Falls to 4.19 as Labor Market Tightens

Washington reports unemployment at 4.19 the lowest in nine years while employment reaches a record 72.7 million in December. Officials warn of shortages in metalworking machinery and construction as defense plants seek skilled engineers scientists and tool and die workers.

Washington Arthur Ross Bureau of Labor Statistics Armed Services Ross Departments of Labor, Defense and Commerce Defense

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