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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1969

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Chesapeake School Officials Seek To Avoid Clash With U S Policies

Chesapeake school administration denies transfer applications from about 20 Isle of Wight High School students to avoid clashing with U S desegregation policy. Isle of Wight students are told they cannot transfer to Western Branch High this year, as officials review a U S Justice Department letter warning that such moves could perpetuate a dual school system. Five Isle of Wight students may be allowed to stay at Western Branch under broader guidance. others face denial.

Chesapeake U.S Cesapeake Tion Isle of Wight U.S. Justice Department Ellers Western Branch E. W. Chittum Western Branch High Leonard

Sonic Boom Damage Estimated at Fifty Thousand Dollars

Kelowna BC AP 73 percent of downtown window panes shattered by a sonic boom from the U S Navy Blue Angels during a training over Okanagan Lake. An insurance adjuster put total damage at $50 000 as several people suffered cuts from flying glass. Three banks reported broken windows and officials faced angry homeowners amid festival plans.

Kelowna B.C U.S. Navy Blue Angels Ros Okanagan Lake

Tornado Toll Rises Across Minnesota After Severe Wreckage

Tornadoes swept northern Minnesota causing at least one death and multiple injuries. Reports confirm 22 bodies en route from Outing to Walker with several others hospitalized. The worst damage centered near Flathwand and Floodwood while towns such as Backus Pine River and Tower were hit. National Guard deployed as search crews work amid downed trees and collapsed structures. Severe warnings extend into neighboring states tonight with dangerous weather continuing.

Duluth Weather Bureau Minnesota Cass County Sheriff's Office Walker Twin Cities Outing Simmons Resort Ree Kinghton Jens Gottlieb Crosby Emily State Highway Patrol Civil Defense National Guard Harold LeVander Backus Pine River Here Buhl Brent Floodwood Tower Flatrhwand Aingen Wale Tery Lund Arly Bos Lund St. Louis Lundl Dark Lake Bult Tron Range Noclw Jehway 35 Clear Lake Wisconsin Upper Michigan Iowa South Dakota

IVS Ambition and Global Reach Stated by HQ Spokesman

A spokesman in Washington outlines IVS reach with 53 volunteers in Vietnam, six in Morocco, and three in Algeria. Since 1983 IVS has served about 15 nations, funded by host countries, the State Department, and private grants. Arthur Gardiner leads IVS. John Hughes notes IVS operates under AID policy but not as a CIA link. Gardiner warns of risks in Vietnam while Laos and Vietnam visits shape IVS views.

Vietnam Morocco Algeria Washington IVS Peace Corps U.S. Agency For International Development Aid U.S. State Department John Hughes U.S Hughes TVS U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Arthur Z. Gardiner U.S. Foreign Service Japan Gardiner IVS Magazine Laos Saigon da Nans

Revenue Sharing Plan Faces Uncertain Fate in Congress

The proposal would channel revenue through states as a mandatory passthrough with at least two offer strings. One ties federal payments to a reformed welfare system to ensure aid reaches the needy, the other requires state local cooperation across political boundaries. Mixon hoped for $1.5 billion annually from repealing the 7 percent investment tax credits, funding revenue sharing, but Congress dropped the investment credit from the surtax extension bill and may not vote until November. The repeal's fate is uncertain as it is tied to large tax reform and could be loaded with exemptions reducing gains.

Mixon Congress Nixon

Michigan coed slaying suspect held without bond

In a Michigan case tied to Karen Sue Beineman and John Norman Collins, Manuel is held without bond on a murder charge. FBI officials discussed Manuel's demeanor after arrest as authorities pursue preliminary hearings and related witness gathering.

Lone Karen Sue ‘Beineman John Norman Collins Eastern Michigan University Ibond Washington FBI J. Edgar Sloovyer Manuel Ary Ernestina Masters Phoenix California Collins

Firefly drone project disclosed after Los Alamos landing

An emergency parachute descent near Los Alamos exposed a high altitude drone project named Firefly linked to White Sands Missile Range. Air Force confirmed Firefly existence but offered few details, while secrecy surrounding the unmanned craft and its mission drew lingering questions from residents and reporters.

Alemois Scienthe Laboratory Aqversity Uri Air Force Air Purse White Sands Washington Air Force of

Freed U.S. Prisoners Enjoy Return to Bangkok

Three Americans released from a North Vietnam prison camp arrived in Bangkok with Lt. Robert F. Frishman noting the joy of civilian clothes, steak, beer, and a view of Apollo 11. Capt. Wesley Rumble and Seaman Douglas Hegdahl joined him as they met embassy officials and prepared for New York. Nine captives have been freed to date.

Bangkok Thailand North Vietnam Laos U.S Bangkox Robert F. Frishman Santee Calif Hanoi Wesley Rumble Oroville Douglas Brent Hegdah Clark 8. D Hegdahl Lake New York Rennie Davis Davis

Mass Vietnam helicopter crash and Green Beret murder case

Reports say five Americans died when a U S Army helicopter hit a power line and crashed into the Saigon River near Saigon as fighting spread. In Washington secrecy surrounded eight elite Green Berets accused of murder and conspiracy in a Vietnamese man’s death, including Cal Robert Rheault, former commander of the 5th Special Forces Group. The Army said Mannheim command charged eight officers with premeditated murder and conspiracy, with possible death or life sentences, while investigations continued at Long Binh and Nha Trang. The report also notes Mary Jo Kopechne’s mother in a collapsed state amid inquest delays and Kennedy-related events.

Saigon U.S Green Beret Vietnam Green Berets Cal Robert B. Rheault West Point Vineyard Haven Mass New Canaan Berkeley Weights Joseph Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy Robert. F. Kennedy Edward Kennedy Martha's Vineyard Kopechne Rying Rheaulti Army Long Binh Nha Trang Thomas C. Middleton Jr Jefferson Invest Green Jin Saigon Rheault Green Berest

Food prices seen rising but inflation crest may hit

AP reports USDA revised food outlook notes no shortages ahead and larger supplies of beef poultry and fruits. Consumers may curtail purchases by switching to cheaper items while overall 1969 food prices are forecast about four percent higher than last year.

State Board Dismisses Nurse Case in Virginia Beach

The State Board of Examiners of Nurses voted to dismiss the case of Doris D. Trudel, a Virginia Beach licensed practical nurse who criticized doctors she said failed to attend a critically ill patient. A board letter said they did not question her motives or free speech, while noting her actions were not approved.

Richmond State Board of Examiners of Nurses Doris D. Trudel Virginia Beach Trudel Mabel E. Montgomery Trude Hatira Hard Norfolk American Civic Liberties Union Ater

Critics link religion, politics amid Vietnam debate

Dr. Niebuhr cites Nixon church services as a bid to shape youth opinion while warning that the Nixon-Graham stance risks a doctored faith that excuses public policy. He contrasts liberal concerns with a King dissociation, noting FBI spying and questions about White House invitation.

Nichuhy Vietnam Billy Graham Niebuhr Nixon Dr. Niebuhr Nichwhr Martin Luther King Jr White

Debate over ABM Safeguard research and Lifeguard proposal

Senate debate centers on the Cooper Hart amendment to permit continued ABM research while maintaining Safeguard funding. Senator Smith pushes changes to allow advanced radar and computer research, facing opposition from Goldwater and Stennis. Mansfield cautions the fight will continue into defense appropriations as leadership contends with deployment limits and oversight.

Symington Sen. Smith Sshe J. W. Fulbright Dark Albert Gore D-Tenn Barry Goldwater R-Ariz John CC. Stennis D-Miss Senate Mike Mansfield Henry M. Jackson D-Wash John G. Tower R-Tex Thomas I. McIntyre DMLH Montana Mansfield Jackson John ©. Stennis Dmiss Armed Services Committee ABS

Tax bill sparks partisan debate in Congress

Senior Republican Rep. John Byrnes of Wisconsin calls the measure a major tax bill not a reform, while Rep. Thomas P. O’Neil faults depreciation changes. Others protest relief for middle incomes and claim未 church tax issues. Amendments on personal property donations loom as sessions resume next week.

John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Congress Byrnes Thomas PL O'Neil O'Neil Delbert L. Lalta Ohio

Romania's Ceausescu Defends Sovereignty at Congress

Ceausescu said sovereignty and independence must guide relations among Communist states and Comecon cooperation. He noted diverging approaches within Communist parties and warned they could widen if core principles are ignored. Brezhnev attended Romania's last congress in 1955 but this year leads a smaller Soviet delegation amid cooling ties over Romania's independent foreign policy.

Ceausescu Comecon Leonid I. Brezhnev Romania Konstantin Katushev Soviet Union Red China Albania

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