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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1966

Page

9

Chicago’s worst mass murder shocks city after flareups

Chicago faced its deadliest mass murder as eight nurses were found strangled and stabbed in a South Side townhouse. Police Supt. Orlando W. Wilson, dubbed the Computer Cop for his use of crime statistics and technology, vowed to apply modern methods to the case while contending with riots and looting on the South West and West Sides.

Chicago Orlando W. Wilson Wilson University of California South Side Wichita, Kan South West Side West Side

North Carolina Ports Authority adopts tentative budget

The N C State Ports Authority approved a 1906-67 budget of 32,401,089, up 337,000 from last year. It authorized Executive Director James W. Davis to seek a 12,000 EDA grant to study an inland port at Fayetteville, with a 1,500 appropriation from the North Fayetteville chamber. The agency plans a 9.5 million bulk facility at Morehead City funded by an 8 million federal loan repaid by Texas Gulf Rentals, and favors leaving offshore radio development to Carteret County.

Wilmington State Ports Authority James W. Davis Federal Economic Development Administration Fayetteville Ports Authority Greater Davis Council of State Dan Moore Texas Golf Sulphur Co Morehead City Texas Gulf Lee’s Creek Beaufort County S Ports Authority Radio Island North Carolina Carteret County

Thurmond backs four year terms for House members

Senate debate centers on extending House terms to four years. Senator Strom Thurmond argues the two year term is a check on central power, while others urge four year terms to reduce campaigning. Proposals would have half the House elected every two years.

Carteret County Commis Washington Johnson Stoners Wis Tdom Sen Strom Thurmond R-S.c Senate Meuioma Seru Thurmond House of Representatives

Auto safety standards approved for government vehicle purchases

Washington AP reports the government approved new and revised auto safety standards expected to become general standards. Signed Thursday by Lawson B. Knott Jr, they apply to vehicles bought by the government and take effect for autos manufactured after Oct 13, 1967. The rules add nine standards including seat belt and door controls, shielding ashtrays, padded seatbacks, rear defoggers, and fuel tank protections. Provisions require initial standards by Jan 31, 1967 with later permanent standards by Jan 31, 1968, as Congress and the Commerce Department proceed.

Washington Lawson B. Knott Jr General’ Services Administrator Federal Register Automa Secretary of Commerce Electrica Sabracita Senate House Commerce Committee

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