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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
10
An early morning Viet Cong Claymore mine blast ripped through a group of construction workers in Saigon, killing 11 civilians including Koreans employed by Raymond Morrison Knudsen. More than 40 were injured as about 70 workers waited for a truck at the intersection.
A 7.5 quake struck Tashkent Uzbekistan at 5 23 am local time injuring about 150 and killing four. Many old buildings collapsed and damage affected hospitals schools and utilities. Brezhnev and Kosygin visited to oversee relief efforts.
Marcel DeRudder a 65 year old coal miner died from a ruptured left lung after living with a partial artificial heart for nearly five days. Autopsy found a brain artery clot caused death though heart pump showed no injury. Dr Michael DeBakey disclosed the pump functioned as intended and death was unrelated to the device. Edna DeRudder prepares for funeral services in Westville Illinois. Burial in Georgetown Cemetery follows Friday service at Trinity United Church of Christ.
The Internal Revenue Service reports that over 27 million tax refunds totaling about 3.5 billion dollars had been mailed by the April 15 filing deadline. About 65 percent of the roughly 42 million refunds for the year are already sent, with the rest expected in six weeks.
Fairfax event at an Airtronics plant near Dulles Airport featured Gov. Godwin predicting Virginia would soon boast the nation’s most enviable arterial network. He praised Fairfax County’s example, urged selective industry invites, and highlighted progress in education, culture, and state services as part of a broader growth push.
A U S Air Force Phantom shot down a MiG21 35 miles from the Chinese frontier in North Vietnam. The incident sparked debate over origins and allegiance while Sidewinder missiles failed to down other MIGs. Ground fighting in South Vietnam slowed to minor skirmishes as terrorists troubled Saigon.
The United States issued a new warning that there will be no sanctuary for Communist planes fighting in Vietnam if they operate from Chinese bases. U S officials noted the North Vietnamese air war has escalated, with a MIG21 shot down and fears of Red China intervention. State Department said there is no sanctuary, and emphasized past policy against bases that shield combat from attack.
The Agriculture Department announced price support loans for untied flue-cured tobacco of all grades for the 1966 season and extended the selling period in North and South Carolina and Virginia to 12 days. Supports average 58.8 cents per pound, with untied tobacco supported three cents below tied tobacco. Senator Donald Russell cited relief for South Carolina farmers as the new rules allow untied tobacco sales in the first 12 days and for all grades.
New York AP report shows American parlors reacting to a transatlantic plan to bundle dog care with single women clients. Reactions range from amusement to concern as Sid Sidney Henson promotes a package from Britain's guild.
Washington sources say Vice President Humphrey would bet against a tax increase being asked, noting the economy and consumer prices. Officials stress Johnson stance that tax hikes are serious and only if absolutely needed, with decisions weeks away and possibly not until June.
LOS ANGELES AP The Municipal Court jury acquitted actress Hedy Lamarr of a shop lifting charge after about five hours of deliberation. The Viennese star, 51, smiled as the verdict was read and thanked the seven men and five women jurors as they left. She had been charged with petty theft of 18 items valued at 86 dollars from a Wilshire Boulevard department store on January 27. Lamarr, who wore a camel hair suit with gold buttons, greeted reporters and said she believed acquittal was possible, though she noted one could never tell. Her attorney Jordan M. Wank sat beside her at the jury table.
U S senators facing re election say the Viet Nam war dominates concerns of voters with inflation farm prices crime and local problems also weighing in. They warn the issue could shape fall campaigns and party hopes depending on future Vietnam developments.
Weather report covers Virginia and North Carolina with cloudy skies and intermittent rain. Virginia highs range from the 60s in the north to the 70s and 80s in the south with cooler conditions in the north on Thursday. North Carolina expects widespread cloudiness with rain or thundershowers, heavy mountain rainfall, and highs from the 70s to lower 80s, turning partly cloudy and warm in the southeast Thursday.
City area records show Wednesday readings with 7pm temperature 66 degrees, barometric pressure 30.44 inches and calm wind from E-2. Earlier at 3pm the temperature was 64 with 30.14 inches pressure and calm wind. Overnight 1lpm winds and 64 at 1am with 30.14 inches. 24-hour low 59 high 68, precipitation 0.63 inch.
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