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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
3
U S troops killed 23 Viet Cong and uncovered a tunnel network over a mile square as Operation Crimp marked its fifth day. The tally reached 107 killed and 80 captured with 8,000+ troops from the First Infantry Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Royal Australian Regiment involved. The drive began at dawn Saturday with helicopter and armored columns at the Iron Triangle.
U S casualties last week were 43 killed 202 wounded and two missing or captured. The drive aimed to cut off a communist regiment along the Saigon river and destroy Viet Cong assets. Paratroopers clashed with Viet Cong, locating briefing rooms and booby trapped tunnels as artillery and air strikes supported the assault.
The funeral of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri drew over a million mourners as his body was cremated by the Jumna river. Security tightened while the procession continued, and a stampede left more than 100 injured as crowds pressed to view the rites.
City officials learn HHFA has approved the planning phase for the Civic Center urban renewal in downtown Cedar Rapids. Second District Congressman John Culver's office announced the approval. a formal notice is pending. The plan covers the loop area, with a public hearing and revised plan before final approval.
Havana rejects Beijing claims Cay Castro lied about a sugar for rice deal. China halved rice imports to Cuba, reducing per person monthly rations from six to three pounds, prompting official protest and description of the reduction as a shock to the economy.
A 26 year old woman was attacked near downtown Cedar Rapids in the eighth molestation case in 35 days. She fought off the knife-wielding assailant and escaped to a nearby house, suffering puncture wounds but not hospitalized. Police describe the suspect as young with medium height and build. two incidents have led to an arrest.
Paris reports President de Gaulle will visit Moscow this year after a meeting with Soviet Ambassador Valeria Zorin at the Elysee. No date was set though past invitations from Khrushchev in 1960 and Gromyko have been repeated. De Gaulle seeks a new European image as France ends the seven month boycott of the European Common Market.
New York CITY faced a frigid day as burning cars and icebound avenues slowed workers commuting during the subway and bus strike. Mayor Lindsay and his three man mediation panel weighed settlement options amid stalled negotiations and amid warnings from AFL CIO leader Meany.
Two East Iowa mayors, reelected in November on a write in basis, refused to be sworn in Tuesday night. Aurora's Norbert Knapp declined the post, while R. R. Allen was named to the post with no council successor named. Rowley remains without a mayor after Ray Rasmussen refused to serve. Jim Pheden named mayor pro-tem.
New York AP reports major radio and television networks will carry President Johnsons State of the Union message to Congress live at 8 oclock CST tonight. The broadcast coverage will include national and regional networks, signaling a broad audience for the presidential address.
Iowa motorists urged to use extreme caution as winter brings a mix of rain sleet and snow. All roads reportedly open at 2 p.m. but driving conditions are poor with snow or ice on most highways. Southeast and southwest corners show slushy conditions and a few accidents reported.
A 24 hour road condition report for Iowa is available by dialing 366 1884 in Cedar Rapids. The update is compiled by Iowa Highway Patrolmen.
Up to 2 p.m. snow caused buses to run late in Cedar Rapids while city crews mounted salt and sand spreaders. Public Improvements Commissioner Don Canney said plowing would continue almost around the clock, prioritizing arterial streets, then residential areas, with two shifts and crews ready for long work hours.
A French embassy official announced that France will end its six month old boycott of the United Nations command in Korea. The move ends a diplomatic protest that had affected regional security and alliance relations.
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