29 May 1966
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1966
Page
1
Forecasts show mostly failed through Sunday with variable high cloudiness near the coast. Little temperature change expected. mountains may see some stabilizing conditions and clearer spells later in the weekend.
Readable segments describe temperatures and conditions across California including San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley with cloudy nights and mornings, clearing afternoons, variable winds 10 to 25 knots offshore, and inland highs generally 54 to 85 depending on region. Coastal and valley areas show a mix of fog, mist, and partly cloudy to cloudy skies through Sunday.
French officials describe six Mystere jets losing fuel during a training flight over Spain and Portugal, causing seven crew members to bail out after poor visibility. Investigators seek to determine why fuel ran low as planes strained to reach safety.
Washington AP report quotes Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey suggesting congressional electioneering drives the push for a probe. He says improvements from Congress would be welcome and would not object to any inquiry, as campus protests rise against the draft system.
United States officials reassess the draft as manpower studies consider lottery options while warning no final decision. Congress voices bipartisan scrutiny amid student deferments disputes and public opinion on the Vietnam War.
A UPI report notes a special Pentagon committee recommends revamping the draft system under Robert McNamara. It proposes resuming the lottery “goldfish bowl” method and limiting calls to 19 year olds in peacetime, with broader access only in emergencies. not to take effect during the Vietnam War.
In Santo Domingo, the Reformist party and candidate Joaquin Balaguer rejoin the campaign after provisional president Garcia-Godoy decrees electoral law changes. The measures grant women over 23 voting without ID cards and keep national ID offices open on the holiday. Juan Bosch, rival candidate, will not oppose the changes.
In Saigon and Da Nang clashes intensify as a Buddhist nun sets herself on fire in protest against government policies and U.S. support. The act occurs amid vows by monks to push for peace and safety for all, while Saigon contemplates leadership changes at the Buddhist Institute and calls for restraint.
Comedian Jan Murray will make his Broadway debut for Kerame Robbins in The Office. The UPI report notes this milestone for the performer and the production.
In Saigon, Maj. Conrad K. Hausman of the 1st Infantry Division says aspirin bottles with prescriptions and safe conduct passes are being dropped to Viet Cong in the Ring Sat swamps southeast of Saigon. He notes the Viet Cong suffer medicine shortages, and the leaflets aim to urge surrender with shown U.S. generosity.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says he must discuss foreign policy openly and may have erred by calling some Viet Nam critics gullible. He defends a duty to public discourse and notes tension between diplomacy and free expression in a democracy. He also addresses plans to invite 4,000 teachers to a Washington conference on foreign affairs education.
An Annie Dickinson and David Janssen star as love interests in Warner Bros production The American Dream. A string of obituaries follows: Edythe DuBois of Union City died May 1 1965 at 66, Texas native, Valley of the Moon Chapter 85 member, services set in Sonoma. Debutant Hayward area notices include Dara Louise Ave dead May 77 1966 aged 78, wife Fred F. Fiedler, survivor list including Lise Hindeman, services at Sorensen Bros. Hayward. Additional notices mention TWEF Chrissing of Angus Way Hayward death in San Leandro May 27 1966, survivor list, and memorial plans at Garden Chapel memory and Chapel of Chimes. Details span multiple families in California with dates and funeral rites scheduled.
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