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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1966
Page
6
A boy stole a highly explosive ground bomb from a fireworks display at St Nick's during Day Sunday in Millcreek last night. Police were alerted after witnesses saw the youth take the bomb, which officials warned is extremely dangerous and easily detonated.
North Viet Nam reports two more aircraft losses near the coastal Dong Hoi area as U S forces tally 470 single plane sorties over South Viet Nam. 1st Lt Wayne C Spelius and Capt Frank D Moruzzi were rescued after bailing out or being shot down, amid heavy fire.
The report notes Communist appeals for more support after Ho Chi Minh's partial mobilization decree. It cites a Hanoi broadcast of the National Liberation Front promising intensified guerrilla war in the south. American notes express doubt on a flood of Northern reinforcements and report a major raid on the Baden storage depot as part of efforts to cut North Vietnamese fuel supplies.
Washington AP reports Luci Johnson selects floor length stemline maire dresses in pink shades for her 12 bridesmaids with matching veils. The wedding to Patrick J. Nugent is set for Aug 6 at a high noon ceremony in a pink and white theme. The bridal gown remains secret until the day.
After linking with their Agena late tonight Yeung and Collins plan a high altitude burn to place the target satellite tens of miles up for a tricky Gemini 8 rendezvous this Wednesday. Collins will spacewalk to the dead Agena during two 85 minute outside periods and conduct experiments as Young notes the Apollo program gains knowledge from these flights.
Lawrence MarLett son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy MarLett of Concord Street completed basic training with the U S Army at Fort Dix New Jersey He now trains at the U S Army Defensive Missile Base at Fort Bliss Texas MarLett is a 1964 graduate of Corry Area High School
During their flight Young and Collins will use the inertial guidance system and on board computer to plot maneuvers for a 103000 mile pursuit of Agena 10. They will chase for about five hours, reaching 185 miles up on their fourth orbit, with ground computers as backup.
A playful note invites families to share The Journal Daily with their son or daughter at home, highlighting engaging stories and accessible coverage for young readers.
In Geneva, U S Ambassador Arthur Goldberg warned the International Red Cross that attempts to try captured American airmen by North Vietnam would have disastrous consequences. He stated that the Geneva Conventions on POW treatment apply to the Vietnam conflict, despite Hanoi’s claim no war exists.
William H. Parker 64 longtime head of Los Angeles Police Department died of a heart attack after a civic affair. He joined the force in 1927 and led the 5000-officer division last year during Watts racial strife.
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