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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
1
President announces a six billion levy to fund war expenses and pledges a broad Social Security study. He asserts the administration will strengthen Social Security to better aid human needs, signaling extensive future fiscal actions.
In Watts a fresh riot erupted with white motorists among the crowd. Over 20 people were treated at Oak Park Community Hospital for stab wounds and beatings. Water truck driver Lawrence Gomez died after being attacked by a mob. Police and state officials mobilized, with the National Guard alerted as officers adopted cars and mobile arrest centers to quell the violence. Last summer’s six day melee left 34 dead and over $40 million in damage.
The CBC interview quotes Gerda Munsinger accusing Russians of harming her after World War III and ties to Pierre Sevigny. Ottawa dispute shifts to security questions as Parliament clings to secrecy while Conservative leaders press for names and accountability amid heightened tax and social policy discussions.
Royce Coon of Dudley Observatory Albany NY and Dr John Hotchir of the New York State Department of Public Health who is a research associate at Dudley are identified in a recent notice detailing collaboration and affiliations.
Washington AP reports a comparison of new graduated withholding rates effective May 1 for typical salary scales. The tables show weekly pay, current versus new withholding for single, married with no dependents, and married with two children, with figures from $30 to $600 plus. Data include multiple earnings points and bracket shifts.
Mahoney cites documents suggesting Palladius, not Patrick, may have first brought Christianity to Ireland. He notes two death dates for St Patrick and credits academic figures like T F O Rahilly and James Carney with proposing two Patricks. Despite uncertainty, Mahoney plans St Patrick s Day celebration with baking and songs at home.
Jeffrey Farrel pleaded guilty to housebreaking and grand larceny and received a suspended sentence. Theodosia Kuper, friend of Mrs. Hollingsworth, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact of grand larceny and also got a suspended sentence. Hollingsworth testified that $548,000 in cash and $12,000 in checks were involved, with the money claimed by Hollingsworth and her daughter as belonging to Mrs. Hollingsworth, a partner in a textile machinery plant. she and her husband were separated in January 1964.
President Johnson signed a military hardware and foreign aid package in the East Room as Congress approved a 3592 to 4 House vote and 95 to 2 Senate tally. Rep. Laird accused the administration of political manipulation of the Viet Nam issue, citing a defense document's alleged distortions. The president touted swift Defense Department mobilization and urged renewed faith in peace over war while noting Hawaii and Pearl Harbor precedents.
The company spokesman declined to discuss the dispute. Rochelle said the strike followed the union turning down the new contract offer. The main issue cited is wages, with the company proposing about a 3 percent per hour increase.
AFL CIO President George Meany defended free labor unions and collective bargaining at a meeting with eight unions targeting higher wages from Westinghouse and General Electric. He argued wage limits threaten the free way of life and noted corporate profits and executive pay rise while workers seek pay increases.
The launch plan centers on a twin launch sequence with an Atlas rocket delivering an unmanned Agena target then Gemini 8 with Armstrong and Scott. Docking would mark the first orbital rendezvous, followed by Scott’s planned spacewalk and tool use to assess in space mechanics for future moon missions.
Viet Nam news recalls Lancaster pilot Captain David Westenburger and crew as Da Nang experiences a general strike over Gen. Nguyen Chanh Thi's ouster. Buddhist demonstrators press for elections and Thi's return, while Thieu faces questions about leadership as U.S. air actions hit Thanh Hoa and Phu Yen Provinces. Australia debates conscription and UN role amid a 4,500-strong task force deployment.
Indonesian students uncovered a document linking Subandrio and China’s Chen Yi to a plan to liquidate anti communist officials in exchange for Beijing backing a conference of new forces in Jakarta. Sukarno was notified at a cabinet meeting that the army held the document and urged removal of Subandrio, with the army moving against him.
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