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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1967

Page

2

Union Leaders Fear Reuther Feud Endangers National Labor Goals

AFL-CIO leaders fear Walter Reuther's Auto Workers withdraw from the federation could derail national programs like minimum wage enforcement and Social Security increases. Meany plans to replace Reuther on the executive council as the feud deepens with a potential full break by the Auto Workers in April, risking a major realignment in labor leadership and politics.

Miami Beach Fla Afl-Cio Walter P. Reuther Auto Workers Union George Beany Auto Workers Chicago Giant Labor Federation Reuther Meany Auto Workers Action Wllneis Ganizations James Ik Noffa Teamsters Union American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations United Front Rewther

Convict Still Kicking Despite Long Prison Run

Brown, described as a habitual thief by prison records, remains in the state hospital. He says he learned slowly and is not ready to die, noting his four prior escapes and a 1922 Missouri burglary sentence. He volunteers as a hospital helper, earns $3 a month, and reads widely while commenting on Vietnam and crime.

Brown Jessop State Board of Pardons and Paroles Vietnam

Romney Campaign Emphasizes Youth in Alaska Tour

Romney, age 60, promotes young ideas and candidates while railing at a fatigued Democratic Party. He asserts Republicans will win the House in 1968 and eyes a White House bid. The Alaska swing includes earthquake relief tours, press conferences, and a high profile with Gov. Hickel and Gov. Evans as 70 Republican leaders meet with the governors.

Party of Imagination Party of Daring Party of the Hilure Party of Hope For America Romney Alaska House of Reprientatives White House Mr. McKinley Gav. Hickel Seattle Olympia Wash Washington Dan Evans

Pilot Dies After Sweat-Wing Jet Crash Near Pensacola

Lt Anton M Campanella age 29 of Milburn New Jersey perishes in jet crash near Pensacola on June 14 1960. The Navy states Capt Thomson served as pilot since July 1962. Wife Carole resides in Beeville Texas. Parents Mr and Mrs Stuart L Thomson live at 18 Shiloh St Hampstead Maryland.

Penscola Anton M. Campanella Milburn Pensacola Thomson Ty Washington Navy Carole Beeville Stuart L. Thomson Shiloh St Hampsted

Virginia Governor Defends Democratic Record and Taxes

Godwin argued that Democrats expanded industry and social programs, enabling a state sales tax to fund schools and mental health clinics, while accusing Republicans of hollow promises and tax-cut rhetoric. He urged Democrats to stay united and balanced amid shifting times.

Godwin Republican Party Virginia Democratic Party of Democratic Party

Powell Negro Leader Seated Debate Spurs Party Shifts

Republicans back a censure plan to avoid a direct expulsion vote for Powell while blocking seating amendments. Democrats note a GOP flip in tactics as they push to oust Powell by expulsion with a two thirds vote, or allow him to remain seated pending inquiry.

Page One Powell House Special Committee GOP

Vietnam war update from Guam to Saigon fronts

Reports from the Vietnam theater describe heavy fighting and mounting casualties. Eight-engine jets from Guam flew seven missions as Red forces regroup in the south. Viet Cong losses exceed 1,000 dead with numerous wounded. Civilians suffer in shelling near Ben Tre and other villages. Australian and U.S. units report significant clashes and aircraft incidents near the Cambodian border.

Guam Mekong Highlands U.S Ben Tre Saigon U.S. Agency For International Development Aid Das U.S. 4Th Infantry Division U.S. Army Phuoc Tuy

Halt Ordered On Premature Counting In Manipur Elections

New Delhi AP reports the Indian government ordered a stop to premature ballot counting in Manipur to avoid influencing states yet to vote. Imphal officials had already released results in 12 of 30 assembly seats, with seven Congress, two Socialists, two independents and one Communist victorious. The Election Commission warned of rule violations due to misjudgment and poor communications in the hilly state, 1,100 miles from Delhi.

New Delhi India Manipur Election Commission Imphal Voting Congress Party Delhi Fili Bihar Andhra Commission Winston Salem

Ice Storm Knocks Out Power Across Regions

Linemen raced from up to 200 miles away to restore power after the worst ice storm in years hit the area. Snow depths varied from 3 to 12 inches across cities like Roanoke, Richmond, Lynchburg, and Northumberland County as roads stayed bare but secondary routes required snow tires. Duke Power crews, aided by Carolina Power & Light, worked through the night to reconnect lines across Rockingham, Guilford, Alamance and Forsyth counties, with negligible incidents reported despite widespread outages.

Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg Washington Bluefield Northumberland County Stafford County Westmoreland County Quantico Charlottesville Associated Press North Carolina Dover Iseseit Powef Reidsville Winston-Salem Theouthwest Greensboro Oldtimers Winston- Salem Duke Power Co Carolina Power & Light Co Rockingham Guilford Alamance Forsyth

Eight Still Are Missing In Explosion

Hawthorne New Jersey AP reports three bodies recovered from the Morningstar Paisley Division plant debris after a Friday explosion and fire. Eight more workers are missing as search efforts continue among collapsed walls and vats. Police kept sightseers away while a German shepherd dog led investigators to the victims, all maintenance staff. Eighteen others injured, eleven hospitalized, including four women.

Hawthorne Morningstar Paisley International Latex Corp Louis J. Bay IT Thomas O Carroll Clifton L.R. Robinson Hawsthorne Gus.Stave Tilstra Paterson Mayor Bay

Dr Oppenheimer Dies At Age 62

Dr. J. Oppenheimer, Princeton area physicist, died at home aged 62. An autopsy is expected Sunday. He helped develop the first American atomic bomb and later faced a 1954 access denial by the Atomic Energy Commission before receiving the 1963 Fermi Award for outstanding contributions to physics and leadership.

Princeton N.J J. Oppenheimer Princton Hospital Oppenheimer Atomic Energy Commission Fermi

Dirksen shifts to back U S Soviet consular treaty

Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen signals support for the U S Soviet consular treaty, easing Johnson administration hopes for a first foreign policy victory in the new Congress. He says doubts are resolved and most Republicans may follow, aiding ratification despite fears of espionage.

Washington Everett M. Dirksen Ill Johnson Congress Dirksen Senate Soviet Union United States J.W. Fulbright Clark Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper Arowa State Department

Kennedy era probe flagging new facts in Oswald case

At a prior news conference, Garrison said investigators uncovered facts that are interesting. He hinted a prisoner in Orleans Parish jail may face danger from publicity surrounding the probe. The States-Item traced Miguel Torres, 26, a Cuban recently moved from Angola prison, as a connection to the investigation. Torres faces three concurrent nine year terms for burglaries. Garrison rejected Manchester’s claim Oswald acted alone and defended his office’s extended inquiry.

Garrison Finday New Orleans Orleans Parish States-Item Miguel Torres Oswald Uuussiana Angola Torres William Manchester Manchester

Federal job deposits and EO compliance filing rules

About 2,000 employers with 50 or more workers must file annual compliance reports by March 3 each year. Banks with 100 or more employees already file under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and a copy becomes available to the Treasury, Wallace said.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The Treasury Wallace

Mao era clashes spread through Inner Mongolia and central China

Radio Moscow reported three PLA divisions moving from Peking to Inner Mongolia to back pro Mao rebels amid counterattacks by anti Maoists led by Ulanfu. Taipei sources claimed revolts in Hupeh and Szechwan with over 100 killed and 500 wounded at Loieng Peoples Commune. Maoist Red Guards faced setbacks in Shantung and Szechwan as peasants joined anti Maoist forces.

Inner Mongolia Huhehot Moscow People’s Liberation Army PLA Mao Peking Ulanfu Inner Mongolian Red Guard Mongolia Radio Taipei Formosa Central Hupeh Szechwan

CIA Money Help To NSA Students Sparks Senate Debate

House subcommittee leader Rep Mendel Rivers says no CIA wrongdoing found after NSA aid claims. CIA denied implying jail threats and said funds aimed to counter Communist influence in non Communist student groups. Senate members show concern as disclosures reveal CIA through foundations backed a large NSA student network for about 15 years.

NSA CIA House Mendel Rivers D-S.c Rivers Armed Services Committee South Carolina Ans Virginia Subcommittee Richard Helms Republican Subcommittee William Bates Massachusetts Colege Senate Dem Thor

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