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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

3

Rebels Down U.S. Spotter Plane in Da Nang Clash

Rebels shot down a U.S. spotter plane over Da Nang as government and rebel forces clashed. Marines seized a river bridge after negotiations with Vietnamese troops, while Premie Ky sent more infantry amid Buddhist monk protests and threats of self immolation.

Saigon U.S da Nang Dai Nang River First Corps River Bridge Lewis Walt West End East End Marine Corps Sure Hung United Buddhist Church Johnson South Viettnam First Air Cavalry Division Central Highlands

McNamara Proposes National Youth Service Plan

In Montreal, Robert McNamara outlines a universal two year service for all young Americans spanning military or peaceful roles, aimed at correcting draft inequities and fostering global development. He envisions cross nation exchange programs and expansion of Peace Corps style efforts alongside a push for non proliferation to reduce nuclear catastrophe risks.

Montreal UPS McNamara Wednes- Jay American Society of Newpaper McNamara Free World Russia China Red China U.S

Heart prosthesis aid boosts veteran after implant

Walter McCans 61 of Woodinville Washington was awake and doing well after receiving a left heart assist device to aid his pumping. The operation followed a similar implant on Marcel De Rudder earlier this year in Houston.

Houston Walter McCans Woodinville, Wash Michael DeBakey Marcel de Rudder

Chuckle caption on gender weakness and strength

A humorous caption notes the paradox that the weaker sex is stronger because the stronger sex is drawn to the weaker sex through their own weakness. Copyright.

Big Rally by Stock Market in New York

The Dow Jones average rose 9.13 points to 873.27 as trading surged. Brokers reported a six minute tape lag during the peak buying wave and said big institutional investors appeared to start buying stocks.

Riots in Los Angeles Ignite Police Tension

AP dispatch reports two Negro riot incidents in south Los Angeles after a protest near a police station. Newsmen Karl Fleming and David Moberg of Newsweek were injured by attackers while another group looted a liquor store. In Washington, Senator Talmadge signaled he might run for Georgia governor if voters want him.

LOS Angeles Watts Karl Fleming Newsweek Magazine Newsweek David Moberg Fleming Washington Talmadge D-Ga Georgia Pene Fleming Moberg U. S. Senate Phil Hager Leonora Deadwater

Frunk Day tale and Peggy Ann rescue headline

Peggy Ann Brodnick, 17, was rescued unharmed after a week with abductors in Pennsylvania. Her father Eugene Brodnick told reporters she is resting, with doctors noting scratches and blisters but no serious injuries.

Mcconnellsburg Eugene’ Brodnick Peggy Ann Fulton County Medical Center G. T. Lorentz

Kidnapper shot dead after long PA manhunt

Imad kidnap-killer Hollenbaugh was killed in a running gun battle with state police near Shade Gap, Pa. Peggy Ann Brodnick escaped unharmed after almost a week in captivity. Larry Rubek, a 15-year-old farm boy, fired the final shot that felled Hollenbaugh, ending a massive hunt that drew hundreds of officers and volunteers. Peggy Ann endured scratches and wear from the ordeal but was not molested. she later described being chained at night without marks on her neck.

Hollenbaugh Bradnick Jbim Deadwyler Peggy Ann Bova Shade Gap Peggy Ann Brad- Inick William Diller Hollenbaugh Pennsylvania van Fby Jack Conmy William Scranton Larry Rubeck Larry Holenbaugh Conmy Russell McLucas FBI Tuscarora Mountains Harrisburg Holienbaugh G. T. Lorentz J. Robert Fry Miss Brodnick Washington Iowa

Lame 84-Odd Hero Rescues Grandson From Blaze

In New Carlisle Ohio Calvin Toler 84 with a limp and walker pulled his 2 year old grandson Thomas Toler from a burning home, carrying him to safety through the back door before collapsing from smoke inhalation. Fire Chief Louie Baker praised the rescue as remarkable.

Calvin Toler Thomas Toler Louie Baker Calvin Toler

Survivors Reach Bantayan Island After Pioneer Cebu Sighting

136 of 262 aboard the Philippine steamer Pioneer Cebu are confirmed alive after being picked up by the vessel Diana and landed on Bantayan Island. Two bodies recovered. search continues for others. Rescue operations face stormy seas near Malapascua Island with lifeboats spotted and navy patrols dispatched.

Manila Bantayan Diana Pioneer Cebu Filipinas Pioneer Lines Cebu Manual San Jose Manila Rescue Center Malapascua Island

Stop-and-Frisk Move Approved

Leading judges and lawyers endorsed in principle a plan granting police authority to stop and frisk individuals believed to aid in solving crimes. The proposal allows detention with less than probable cause and passed 164 to 40 at the American Law Institute meeting led by Judge Charles Breitel. In a separate note, Communist China offered to send ships to Indonesia to repatriate Chinese nationals.

Washington American Law Institutes Charles Breitel Appellate Division New York State Supreme Court Tokyo China Indonesia

Johnson Urges Critics to End Nervous Nellies Rhetoric

President Johnson, at a Chicago Democratic fund raiser, challenged Vietnam critics to stop being nervous Nellies. He said he wants the killing to stop, urges unity, and insists Americans will stand united to bring every boy home safely. He affirmed willingness to negotiate with any government seeking talks over fighting.

Chicago Johnson South Vietnam

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