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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1966
Page
7
Gov. Godwin launches sales tax plan with a 2 percent rate effective Sept 1 and 3 percent in 1968. Cities and counties may impose a 1 percent local tax to share in revenue. The provision aims to strengthen local government and align finances through a revised state local tax structure.
Probing U S troops fought heavy guerrilla resistance in two coastal zones 80 miles apart. The 1st Cavalry Airborne landed north of Bon Son while the 101st Airborne faced fire seven miles north of Tuy Hoa. Skyraiders were lost, one crewman bailed out safely.
Michael J. Quill long time head of the AFL CIO Transport Workers Union died Friday at his home in New York City at age 60 after a heart attack.Quill helped found the union that organized city bus and subway workers and led a landmark citywide transit strike in early January. He was known for his blunt tongue and fierce union leadership including clashes with Mayor Lindsay. His death follows a long history of cardiac trouble and recent public remarks about New York politics.
In Richmond Gov Mills E Godwin acted swiftly after reports of snowball firings near Capitol Square. He briefed legislators and ordered action to curb the disturbance. He called the mansion to warn his daughter Becky twelve and her guest Scotty Ginn against further pranks.
An explosion and fire in downtown Boston wrecked the Plymouth and Paramount hotels on Boylston Street near Washington, killing at least 13 and injuring more than 50. Firefighters searched debris for hours, with 20 to 25 believed missing. three patients remained on the danger list at Massachusetts General Hospital. Witnesses said flames surged from sewer openings as windows shattered and cars were tipped over.
President Johnson said he is guided by the 1964 congressional resolution giving broad powers to decide military matters as he weighs resuming bombing of North Vietnam. He told 15 Senate Democrats their collective judgment is not required to delay his decision and noted the resolution was approved 504-2. He stressed continued pursuit of peace despite hostile responses and cited Secretary of State Rusk for reiterating Congress authorization if defense is needed.
A three judge federal panel dismissed Bond’s claim that his Georgia House seat was denied because he is Black. The court did not rule on seating Bond now, noting no weight to race as the reason. Bond, 26, Atlanta Democrat, opposed draft laws and endorsed SNCC statements.
Washington AP The Selective Service plans to restore the use of testing and class standing to guide local draft boards in granting college student deferments. Lt. Gen. Hershey says details will be issued soon and negotiations with testing agencies are underway. The policy affects high school seniors and college students and will apply next college year.
In Tokyo a 42-year-old son-in-law of Emperor Hirohito and Mitsuko Maeda a Ginza bar hostess were found dead in separate rooms of her flat from gas stove fumes. Police ruled out foul play though autopsy pending. The imperial family reacted with shock as details leaked.
Virginia faced another potential snow event as a low pressure system moved up from the southwest promising snow Saturday afternoon and night. The Weather Bureau warned the new storm would be “nothing like the last one,” but any fresh snow still worried highway crews. Five deaths were attributed to last week's storm with up to 16 inches reported in central Virginia. If snow falls, it would mark the third consecutive Saturday with a similar occurrence. Some major Virginia roads remained blocked Friday night though progress was noted as the highways department reported “major gains” in clearing. Wind-driven drifts hampered earlier efforts in several regions, and more snow could affect northern eastern southwest and Richmond areas.
Rioters in Kerala chant we want rice and attack trains, tracks, and police as food shortages threaten 12 million Indians with hunger. Two police officers are among the injured. a newspaper office is also attacked as Indira Gandhi delays Kerala visit to cool tensions.
Agriculture Department announced Friday it will support grower prices for this year's tobacco crops at slightly higher levels than last year. Flue-cured Types 11-14 will be supported at 59.8 cents per pound, up from 57.7 cents. Burley Type 31 at 60.6 cents, up from 59.5. Other types show modest gains over last year including Maryland 53.8 vs 52.8, Virginia fire-cured 41.1 vs 40.4, Kentucky-Tennessee fire-cured 41.1 vs 40.4, dark air-cured 36.6 vs 35.9, Virginia cured 36.6 vs 35.9. Cigar binder 51-52. See TOBACCO, Page Two.
Los Angeles AP reports star Hedy Lamarr was arrested near a Wilshire department store and formally charged with stealing $86 in goods. She claimed it was a misunderstanding, said she never stole before, and noted police found items in her bag while she wore a plaid coat over a wool dress.
A mixed weekend forecast for Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia expects cloudy, cold days with snow south and possible snow north, high 38 to 22, mountains 12 to 18, clearing Sunday. North Carolina faces snow or mixed precipitation early Saturday, worsening inland travel, with easing by Saturday night and a cold, fair Sunday.
Weather log notes a Friday period with 7 pm reading of 33 degrees and 30.06 inches. Calm winds. A later entry shows 30.10 inches and calm, with 27 degrees and 30.41 inches. Saturday records include Lam 23 and 30.11 inches with calm conditions. The 24 hour low is 23 and high 41 with 24 hour precipitation not specified.
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