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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
6
American fighter bombers hit targets within miles of the Red Chinese border as Lang Son bridge and supply links were damaged. Two Thunderchiefs were shot down, with pilots missing, amid reports of several North Vietnamese losses and Soviet involvement.
Washington voiced regret over any U S bombing of a Soviet merchant vessel in Haiphong harbor and said accidents can happen as Washington opened an inquiry into Moscow s charge of damage to the Pereslavl Zalessky during a Haiphong air raid The State Department noted Moscow may arm its merchant ships raising the risk of a direct clash with U S bombers The Defense Department reported three U S air strikes near the off loading zone with pilots warned to avoid Soviet ships while missiles and heavy anti aircraft fire occurred in the area
In Prague, Dubcek, educated in the Soviet system, rises to lead the Czech Communist Party after a four day power struggle that toppled Novotny who had led since 1953. Brezhnev quickly offers congratulations as Tass notes his telegram of support to Dubcek and his upcoming work for the people.
An American woman Miss June Laing age 35 and three Indian children were found four miles from a tea plantation near Cameron Highlands in Malaysia after four days wandering in jungle. They were brought to a hospital in good condition though exposed. A missionary party of 15 aborigines and bribesmen helped locate them and turned them over to police.
Novotny 63 retained his post as state president since 1957 alongside party leadership. His term ends next year. Premier Lenart reportedly to depart. successor likely Oldvich Cevnik, 44, deputy premier and head of the Central Planning Commission. Central committee split party state duties, leaving Novotny as figurehead.
Federal indictment charges physician Benjamin Spock Yale chaplain Wil Sloane Coffin Jr and three others with conspiring to counsel youths to evade the draft. The probe centers on a nationwide resistance program linked to counseling aiding and abetting selective service registration efforts and intimidation.
A South African hospital reports 58 year old patient Barnard says the heart transplant recipient Blaiberg could be released in about three weeks if the new heart functions normally. Doctors describe improved organ function and mental outlook as recovery continues following history making surgery.
The Labor Department announces 44 million in job training money to 700 firms across five cities to train and hire 12 000 long term unemployed. Firms must guarantee jobs after 15 months of training, with government oversight over 18 months to ensure hiring targets are met.
Two women technicians were burned in an explosion and fire at a Harvard Medical School pathology lab on the first floor. Fire damage was estimated at 360000 with losses to building, instruments, and chemicals. one technician, Dolores Stewart, 34, of Cambridge, suffered 11 degree urns on the legs and was taken to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, while Donna Hopper, 22, was treated at Harvard Health Service Center.
The Army joint program at Frankford Arsenal tests caseless and shellless cartridges for small arms and tank rounds, aiming to cut manufacturing steps, save copper and brass, and trim infantry ammunition loads. Since 1966 a four year exploratory program has produced prototypes and mass plans, with 7.62mm and 5.56mm rounds evaluated for single, semi and fully automatic firing.
In Minneapolis the heated debate over rising hemlines collided with a brutal wind chill of minus 68. The Star reports designers awaited the moment fashion would prove stylish under extreme cold. The answer: Minnesota women can endure the chill while maintaining chic attire. See SKIRTS, Page Two.
A House Veterans Affairs panel probes if U S service funeral allowances cover costs for families of service members killed in action in Vietnam. Chairman Olin Teague warns possible new limits on national cemetery burials as an Associated Press survey finds frequent shortfalls, with some families paying up to 700 dollars over allowances. Funeral directors report mixed ability to keep costs within limits, but combined funeral and burial expenses often surpass the provided funds.
Virginia readings describe Saturday cloudy with 40 degrees, upper 40s in Piedmont south, turning colder with snow or rain coast. Precipitation ends and moves eastward Saturday night. mountains near 20s, highs in 20s to low 30s south coast. Sunday cool, mostly fair in the south, north in 30s, windy and cold. North Carolina notes increasing cloudiness with possible sleet or freezing rain in mountains and northern Piedmont. rain likely Saturday, colder coastal plain Saturday with highs 30s.
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