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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1966

Page

6

Collective Solution To Viet War Urged In Africa Visit

Addis Ababa AP dispatch reports French President de Gaulle and Emperor Haile Selassie urged a collective solution to the Vietnam War during a two state banquet and talks in Ethiopia. The leaders discussed Africa issues and cooperation within the OAU while avoiding mention of Djibouti rioting.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Harles de Gaulle Haile Selassie Viet Nam de Gaulle Southeat Asia Selassie French Somaliland Djibouti Fott Haile Selassi OAU

Seven Die In Head On Collision Near Port Chicao

Seven persons were killed in a Friday night head on collision near Port Chicago Calif four of the dead were members of an Antioch family and three sailors from the USS Firedrake Mare Island The Davi family and a neighbor were among the injured four children survived while another child and Linda Augustine were among the injured The Davi family was en route to Kaiser Hospital Walnut Creek to visit their ill eldest child aged 13

Port Chicago Calif Antioch Toene Highway Patrol Tony J. Davi Henry Breedings Phoenix Ariz Richard Baughns Memphis Tenn Willie Carey Jr Mare Island U.S. Steel Corp Rita Pauline Nancy Mouths Theresa Anthony Loraine Linda Augustine Davi Kaiser

Desegregation ruling prompts parish controversy

Perez denounces Justice Department desegregation order as an outrage to his people. The court action directs freedom of choice to begin desegregation while Plaquemines Parish has until Sept. 12 to resolve technicalities. The parish, about 34 000 whites, faced boycotts and excommunications linked to school integration efforts dating back to 1962.

Perez Justice Department Christenberry Plaquemine Hur Thane Betsy Boycot

Estimated 56 Million to Enter U S Schools This Fall

Washington AP reports a projected record enrollment of about 56 million students across public and private schools and colleges for the 1966-67 year. Growth estimated at 2.6 percent with higher education leading the increase, and total school expenses near 50 billion dollars.

Washington Office of Education United States

Tax changes raise maximum Social Security payments in 1967

The expansion increases the worker and employer maximum from 277.20 to 290.40 for 1967, and for the self employed from 405.90 to 422.40, with medicare taxes rising to 0.5 percent next year while basic rate climbs to 3.9 percent. Changes stem from the Tax Adjustment Act and first graduated withholding, affecting exemptions, quarterly self employment payments, wage withholding rules, estimated payments, and corporate tax timing.

Treasury Department Social Security Administration Medicare Trust Fund Medicare Congress

Boy's body found tied hands in lagoon near Skokie

John Jensen, nearly 3, found in Emily Park lagoon with hands tied. Police consider possible homicide after coroner rules drowning. father and police conduct a seven hour search with firemen and volunteers. The boy disappeared from home around 2, body found early Saturday near Jenser home.

Skokie, Ll Skokie John Jensen Cook County Chicago Emily Park John Jenser Charles Jensen Civ Defense Halas

Canton Riots Enforce New Regime Rules Across City

Reports detail widespread looting and enforced dress bans as Canton police seal 390 stores and force name changes for about 600 others. The Central Park is renamed People’s Park and foreign residents face mistreatment amid Youth Movement actions in Peking and Macau reports.

Canton Central Park People’s Park Central Macau To- O Mainichi Peking Sacred Heart Academy Thee

Airlines say fare cuts supported by strong earnings

AFL-CIO and the International Association of Machinists criticized major carriers for excessive wages in contracts, while Tipton argued airlines can continue fare reductions. He cited $86.8 million in added costs over three years and $3.1 billion invested in new equipment this decade, noting fares remain below 1950 levels despite wage pressures.

Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists Tipton

Viet Nam War Update From Saigon and Seoul Actions

Viet Nam combat sweep nets 198 weapons seized and 10 captured while U.S. losses are described as light. Operation Paul Revere T shifts American patrols under the 25th Division's 3rd Brigade task force. Westmoreland receives Vietnamese campaign medals. Korea boosts forces to 45,000 and Westmoreland plans a three day Seoul visit beginning Sept. 7. In Saigon Thich Quang, a militant Buddhist monk, fasts under guard as leaflets threaten self immolation. Rome Catholic dissidents criticize the regime and Quang’s allies say a hunger strike is weakening after Hue spring uprising.

U.S 25Th Division Saigon William C. Westmoreland South Korea South Viet Nam Chung Hee Park Seoul Westmoreland Korean Defense Ministry Thich ‘Tri Quang Quang Hue

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