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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1966

Page

4

Monsoon Again Cuts Viet Fight

Monsoon storms again reduced U S air strikes over North Vietnam. U S troops reported light casualties in scattered clashes seven miles north of Saigon and near Da Nang. Viet Cong mortars hit outposts and a civilian bus strike near Hue killed 15 and wounded 20. air power and riverine targets also limited by weather.

Saigon South Vietnam U. S North Vietnam Manila Hue Central Highlands U. S. 7Th Marine Regiment Demilitarized Zone Leathernecks 7Th Fleet U. S. 173Rd Airborne Brigade da Nang Airfield U. S. 1St Infantry Sampans U.S Dien Bien Phu

Supreme Court to Hear Nisei Appeal

The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from hundreds of Japanese Americans whose life savings were confiscated by the government during World War II and still have not been returned.

Washington UPI Supreme Court

Divers search for 33 missing after ship collision near Manila

In Manila Bay, Philippine navy divers comb the wreck of the Pioneer Leyte after it collided with the Golden State. With 50 bodies recovered, 172 survivors remain and 33 are missing among an estimated 255 aboard, all believed Filipino. The 778-ton Pioneer Leyte sank quickly while the 7,000-ton Golden State sustained a small hull rip.

Manila Manila Bay Leyte Golden State Filipinas Pioneer Line Pioneer Legte Pioneer Cebu

Arrest Second Man in Football Bribery Case

FBI arrested Joseph Lee Nolan 26 of Baton Rouge tying to bribery attempts aimed at LSU football six games this season. Earlier, Samuel Graziano 26 from New Orleans was charged with influencing LSU games including the Florida clash. Both face up to 10000 dollars or five years in prison.

New Orleans FBI Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LSU Joseph Lee Nolan Samuel Graziano Florida Justice Department Charlie McClendon Corbett U.S. Atty Louie Lacour Graziano Nolan

Youth Driver Sentenced After High Speed Chase

Edward How ard Tallman an 18 year old Monmouth resident began a 30 day jail term after pleading guilty to reckless driving and failure to stop for an emergency vehicle. He was fined 125 dollars plus 8 dollars costs. two speeding and two stop sign counts were dropped. He remains on 200 dollar bond awaiting district court on a suspended license charge stemming from the chase. The pursuit started around 2 30 PM with Iowa Highway Patrolman Tom Toner near Cascade and lasted about an hour, reaching speeds of 70 to 90 MPH before Tallman was stopped near Emeline in Jackson County.

Anamosa Edward Howard Tallman Monmouth Jones Jackson County Tallman Court of Justice of the Peace Howard Mackey Olin Mackey Jones County Iowa Tom Toner Monticello Cascade Toner Emeline

Senior Citizens Rush To Apply for Taxicab Passes

Senior citizens rush to apply for reduced taxicab fares during a bus strike. by Monday morning nearly 100 requests arrived at the mayor’s office with many applications sent by mail. Applicants include an 82-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman. officials warn processing will take days as drivers and cab companies discuss the 25 cent fare for short trips.

City Hall Richmond Road Bob Johnson

UN Celebrates 21st Birthday With Thant Warning

The United Nations marked 21 years with music and speeches. Secretary-General Thant warned of flaws and power politics, urging diplomats to remove obstacles to peace and face Viet Nam as a global threat. Afghan President Pazhwak echoed calls for realism, while U.S. Ambassador Goldberg stressed progress and cautious optimism.

United Nations UPI Thant World Organization U.N General Assembly Vietnam Ous U. N Abdul Rahman Pazhwak Afghanistan U. S Arthur Goldberg

Oil Tanker Stricken Off Gulf Coast. Seven Missing

A Gulfstag, 572 feet, burned and listed 60 miles southwest of the area on Monday forcing 40 crew to abandon ship. Seven crew members remain missing. 28 survivors were rescued, including Captain Larry Larue. Two other survivors were picked up by Western Sun, and three injured were airlifted to a Morgan City hospital.

Morgan Chy Ta” Cary Here Coast Guard Gulfstag Atlantic Prestige Larry Larue Western Sun Larue Port Arthur Texas Morgan City

Supreme Court To Study Viet Protest Case

The Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of 17 people for disorderly conduct arising from a street meeting in Duffy Square New York to protest U S involvement in Vietnam The August 8 1964 event drew fire from a burning ship scene and linked to the May 2nd Movement formed at Yale University The group challenged free speech and assembly rights in the appeal.

Washington Supreme Court Harges Duffy Square New York City Square Broadway 47Th Street May 2Nd Movement Yale University

Police Break Up Mob Near LBJ's Hotel in Manila

About 2,000 students demonstrated against U.S. Vietnam policies outside the Manila hotel where President Johnson stayed. Police fired into the air and charged with truncheons, arresting 20 students and aiding 12 with field ambulances. The clash followed a roughly three hour peaceful protest at the U.S. embassy.

Manila Johnson U.S Vietnam Tom Reynolds CBS Ma‘nila

Manila Session Highlights Alliance Unity and Vietnam Troop Needs

General Westmoreland told the Manila summit that allied forces in Vietnam are increasingly effective and troop morale is high as he asks for more U S troops. President Johnson urged unity among allies to fuel peace and deter aggressors in the region.

Manila Johnson Irene Marcos Vietnam Ferdinand Marcos U.S William Westmoreland Westmoreland Spake

Prisoner swap bid eyed for Manila summit statement

The United States seeks a prisoner exchange bid for North Vietnam to appear in the Manila summit final statement. Officials believe North Vietnam holds over 100 American prisoners and aim to secure inclusion in the wind-up Tuesday.

Manila U.S North Vietnam Washington

Johnson outlines four principles guiding Vietnam talks

White House statements recap President Johnson's four main principles from the Manila talks with allied leaders. They emphasize defeating aggression, pacification efforts, regional cooperation among Asian nations, and seeking reconciliation for a peaceful settlement. Westmoreland signals possible need for more troops amid plans to fortify pacification and reconstruction efforts in South Vietnam.

U.S White House Bill Moyers Johnson Vietnam Westmoreland South Vietnam Saigon Manila

No matter what happens someone knew it would

A quip noting that amid any event there is always someone who anticipated it. The line reflects a wry outlook on foresight and irony.

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