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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1966

Page

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Sniper rampage on campus leaves dozens wounded

Reports detail a deranged sniper attack at the state university in Austin. Victims, including a Iraqi student and a Dallas coed, describe terror as Gov. Connally and top officials coordinate response. Whitman killed in a tower firefight after a deadly spree across campus.

Arcuetural Engineering Gov Connally Homer Garrison Texas Department of Public Safety Austin Miss Phillips Abdul Khashab Moses Iraq Khashab Janet Paulos Garland Tex Avelino Esparza San Antonio University Harry Ransom Whitman Travis County Grand Jury Dist. Atty Tom Blackwell Miles Grand Jury Hnally

Viet Nam Air Raids Expand in Zone Border Clash

The report notes ongoing clashes in the Geneva zone near Saigon with B52 strikes on Viet Cong targets and suspected North Vietnamese concentrations. U.S. forces, including the 25th Division and reinforcements, support from helicopters, and Navy pilots report heavy activity around Haiphong and central highlands as defending Viet Minh forces suffer casualties.

State Department Washington International Control Commission India Canada Poland Camian Saigon Highlands U.S Ast North Viet Nam Haiphong United States Hanoi Radio Red Thai Binh Pleiku South Viet Nam North

Steel price rise sparks inflation fears and political scrutiny

Inland Steel’s Aug 10 price increase prompts GOP and administration debate on inflation and wage guidelines. Senate scrutiny looms as analysts note potential inflationary ripple effects on Wall Street and broader economy. Military reports show limited ground action in South Vietnam and a contested end to Operation Hastings with casualties on both sides.

Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Johnson Wall Street Albert Gore D. Tenn Wright Patman Dtex House Economic Committee Patman House Carl Albert Oklahoma

Schick as Foreign Minister in Somoza Regime

Schick, a member of the traditional Conservative faction aligned with the nationalist Liberal party, refused to participate in the 1963 election arguing it was not free. He suffered a mild heart attack on Tuesday and died, prompting a National Guard alert. He previously served as education minister before becoming foreign minister in Luis Somoza's government.

Liberal Schick National Guard Luis Somoza

U S gun shipment and ammunition figures cited in report

Commerce Department data show 1963 gun shipments to retailers totaling 1 974 618 firearms with rifles 875 440 and shotguns 603 039. Rifle ammunition value 41 5 million and shotgun shells 49 7 million. 1965 imports include 766 300 firearms and 142 million rifle rounds plus 26 million shotgun shells. Schick and Johnson comments tie arms rights to national defense and Castro threat remarks.

Washington Commerce Department Department

Kosygin Says Viet War Is Isolating U S From World

Premier Kosygin said the Vietnamese war isolates the United States from the world and jeopardizes Soviet American relations. He pledged to work toward a Communist victory in Vietnam and urged a policy change to help normalize ties. The remarks frame Moscow’s stance on Washington’s Vietnam policy amid wartime tensions.

Moscow Alexei N. Kosygin United States Viet Nam Joe Poli

Soviet Leaders Push Aid to Hanoi as U S-Isolation Grows

Premier Kosygin said the Soviet Union would increase military, economic, moral and political aid to Hanoi to end the American occupation in Vietnam. He accused U S policy of international isolation and demanded U S respect for international law and noninterference. Senate talks continued on withdrawal plans as lawmakers debated timing and scope of action.

Hanoi Kosygin U.S Viet Nam United States Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Johnson Senate Everett M. Dirk Ilinois

Lennie Bruce Found Dead In Hollywood

Hollywood AP report says Lennie Bruce a dean of a sick-brand of humor was found dead in his Hollywood Boulevard apartment. Police found body near the scene, age 39. The article also covers arbitration plans, labor disputes, and Soviet commentary on Vietnam and China, detailing political figures like Sen. Lausche and Kosygin, plus discussions of a back-to-work period and possible congressional action.

Senate Frank J. Lausche Ohio Hollywood Lennie Bruce Boulevard Ha Enia Tha Dhennt

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