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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

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Kosygin Calls U.S. Viet Nam Actions Hitler Massacre Echo

Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin, in Cairo, likened U.S. conduct in Viet Nam to Hitler's crimes, amid audience cheers as he addressed students. He warned Washington’s policies fuel further conflict and condemned civilian suffering, signaling sharp Cold War rhetoric during the visit.

U.S Viet Nam Hitler Cairo Alexei N. Kosygin Cairo University U.A.R Gamal Abdel Nasser Siller Soviet Union Kosygin

Viet Nam turmoil broadens as Ky moves on

Officials condemn Ky for sending forces to Da Nang to assert Saigon control amid Buddhist unrest. U.S. observers may report ballot irregularities as mid September elections near. Mansfield and Fulbright warn civil war risk, while Kosygin and Nasser press Soviet Arab ties.

United States da Nang Saigon Washington U.S Constituent Assembly Johnson Lodge House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees Viet Nam Clement Zablocki Dwis State Department Trich Tri Quang Tri Quang Tong Dinh Huynh van Cao Sen Mike Mansfield Montana Senate Democratic Federation Thanh Tuyen U.S. Army True View Nang Neuyen van Man Henry Cabot Lodge William C. Westmoreland Hawaii Congress Mike 3Lansfield D-Mont South Viet Nam Mansfield J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Alexei N. Kosygin Cairo Hitler

Price agreements and government pressure shift industry costs

Prices agreements with the United Mine Workers of America show no moves against posted increases since mid March. R J Reynolds withdrew a price increase at the urgent request of the President. Other firms rolled back, while aluminum producers rescinded a price rise under stockpile pressure. The government aids ease cost pressures by encouraging imports and limiting exports to gain voluntary price restraint.

United Mine Workers of America R. J.reynolds Tobacco Co United States Congress

Space walk and rendezvous tests on Gemini 9 mission

The plan details Cernan and Stafford performing a space walk with a 25 foot tether and later using a nylon cord. Ground monitoring will be limited during the longer link. Stafford will navigate complex maneuvers to rendezvous with the Agena target rocket, including dockings and a simulated rescue, as preparations for moon missions continue.

Cernan Stafford Earth Gemini Neil A. Armstrong David R. Scott E Agena

Municipal Nurses Strike Faces City Over Settlement Offers

New York City hospital nurses seek raise to 6499 from 5150 with 1480 of 3260 registered resigning effective May 23. Bellevue and Kings County face major service curtailments, while nonmunicipal facilities remain largely unaffected. Dr Gollance notes many patients will be treated at home as clinics run for 12000 daily outpatients, with contagious cases retained to avoid epidemics.

George Moskowitz Moskowitz New York State Nurses Association Bellevue Lower Manhattan Kings County Brooklyn New York City Gollance Gallance

British strike prompts wage talk and price doubt

Prices for lettuce and tomatoes in Britain edged up as the strike continued. Wilson avoided a panic warning but urged wholesalers and retailers not to exploit the situation. The Department of Economic Affairs warned against profiteering, while ship employers stood firm on a 13 percent rise over three years. Seamen demand 17 percent now and back pay for longer hours. Basic wages sit at $42 for 36 hours, though sailors clock up to 80 hours to reach about $56, seeking a 40 hour week with overtime and benefits.

Britain Wilson Department of Economic Affairs Ford Feddes Shipping Federation

Saigon Strife Deepens as Ky Crisis Paralyzes Da Nang

Vietnamese leaders threaten to cut power and water as Buddhist protests grow. Da Nang faces rebels in control of key installations while Saigon braces for elections and a volatile political climate. U.S. officials fear the crisis could aid the Viet Cong and hinder the war effort.

Saigon U.S South Viet Nam da Nang Johnson Thien Minh Thieh Tri J Quang Minh Iy da Saigon Labor Federation

Baker Nominated in Court Fight as Selma Sheriff Bid Rises

U S attorneys go to court in Selma Alabama to press for the nomination of Wilson Baker a racial moderate in the Dallas County sheriff race amid a shooting near his home and a rewards offer. Baker faces segregationist James G Clark and notes a Ku Klux Klan rally near the city during a period of racial turmoil.

Selma Ala APF Wilson Baker Baker Selma Public Safety James G. Clark Dallas County Joe Smitherman Ku Klux Klan Martin Luther King Jr Clark University of Alabama Extension Division Alston Keith Justice Department Dist Daniel H. Thomas Thomas

Viet Cong Monsoon Offensive Raises Air Support Concerns

Wartime chaos surrounds Da Nang where Ky leads 2,500 fighters to regain control as monsoon weather curbs U S air power. Viet Cong and dissident forces threaten Saigon areas, while ground battles in the Mekong delta report kills and captures as U S planes scramble for targets.

Nguyen Cao Ky da Nang J Ue U.S North Viet Nam Saigon Mekong River Guam Tay Ninh Et Cong U.S. Air Force Navy N ‘Aan South Viet Nam Bise Viet Nam

Eisenhower Still Undergoing Arthritis Treatment

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remained at Walter Reed General Hospital for ongoing treatment and exhaustive tests for an arthritic condition, involving the wrists. Doctors said investigations were continuing to define the condition and determine if other joints might be affected.

Eisenhower Gettysburg

Three Die in Brooklyn Socialist Office Shooting

A gun attack at a Socialist Workers party headquarters in Brooklyn left three dead. Wayne State University student Garrett, an anthropology senior with a 3.4 GPA, was among the victims. Graham and Bernard, both, were connected to Michigan and Wayne State. The office, a six room space with printing press and piano, was described as “not much of a place.”

New York Socialist Workers Party Brooklyn Eugene V. Debs Frank Merrick Garrett Wayne State Western Michigan Michigan State Graham Bernard

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery New Cure

New York report describes a healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case by case, while easing discomfort, shrinkage was observed, marking a potential breakthrough in noninvasive treatment.

New York, N. Y

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