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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1966

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Sheppard's First Full Day Of Freedom In 12 Years

Samuel H Sheppard spent his first complete day of freedom in 12 years in seclusion at a Bay Village home with his wife Ariane, following acquittal of murder charges. Ariane indicated the couple are elated but adjusting slowly, with plans for a book, a trip to Germany, possible redress, and resuming his osteopathic practice elsewhere. The State Medical Board has not received any reinstatement request for his revoked 1957 license.

Sheppard Cleveland, Ohio Samuel H. Sheppard Ariane Bay Village Marilyn Lake Erie Osteo Path Shéppard Eal Germany Cleveland State Medical Board Columbus

Presbyterian Leader Jones Dies After Seizure in Richmond

Dr. James Archibald Jones 55 longtime Southern Presbyterian minister and Union Theological Seminary president died of a heart attack near his Richmond home. A Laurinburg, NC native, he led the seminary since 1956 and held major church leadership roles including moderator of the Synod of North Carolina. Surviving are his wife, two sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Richmond James Archibald Jones Southern Presbyterian Union Theologist Jones Laurinburg N.C Presbyterian Church U.S Southern

Georgia Court Voids County Unit Primary Rule

The ruling said the state constitutional provision for legislative election is unconstitutional and void under 1962 Supreme Court precedent. It notes the unit system could allow a candidate with fewer votes to be chosen by the General Assembly, diluting voters who backed the leading candidate and ignoring the will of the majority. The decision leaves open appeals on write-in votes and a Maddox Callaway runoff.

Bolton Elbert P. Tuttle Griffin B. Bell U.S Lewis R. Morgan Supreme Court Rutoff Francis Shackelford Ainel Georgia General Assembly Izens

Two-China UN proposal sparks split among nations

The debate over China's U.N. representation escalates as one plan would recognize the People's Republic of China as the sole lawful China with full rights and expel Chiang Kai-shek's representatives, while another seeks to reaffirm the two-thirds vote rule amid questions on support. Ambassador Lieu Chieh of Nationalist China reject s the two-China idea as unacceptable to his government and people.

China U.N Albania People’s ‘Republic of China United Nations Chiang Kai-shek Jose Pinera Chile United States Lieu Chieh Nationalist China Chiang Kai-sheki

Worker Who Killed Six Is Given Electric Chair

Arthur J. Davis, 26, was sentenced to death in the electric chair for slaying six people in a New Haven apartment during a mass killing Aug 26. Three judges set January 18, 1967, for execution at Somers state prison. public defender plans appeal for lack of premeditation.

New Haven Cons Arthur J. Davis United States Davis Superior Court Somers Connecticut Joseph L. Taborsky Anthony V. DeMayo Connecticut Supreme Court DeMayo Davie Murer New Jersey Elm Haven Francine McClure Nloodhath

Viet Nam War Toll Rises As Combat Pressures Grow

Viet Nam war updates show Viet Cong mortar attacks in the Mekong delta near Ben Tre, with civilian casualties. U.S. air raids from Guam support 30,000 troops in War Zone C amid ongoing heavy fighting and shifting ally casualties.

Mekong Ben Tre Saigon Guam North Viet Nam U.S Viet Nam

May Boycott Tech Game By VMI Cadets Reported

Virginia Military Institute first classmen reportedly voted to begin a hunger strike and boycott the Thanksgiving football game with Virginia Tech to protest a four day reduction of their Christmas vacation. Unidentified seniors said the plan was approved at a meeting and younger students were expected to join. officials denied being informed and the superintendent warned of potential problems.

Lexington Virginia Military Institute VMI Virginia Tech YMI Institute George R. E. Shell Gen. Shell Roanoke Cadet Corps Richmond Times-Dispatch Joseph Presbrey

Johnson and Eisenhower meet after surgery

President Johnson and General Eisenhower held a talk at Bethesda amid Johnson's throat healing following surgery. Doctors advised minimal talking, yet Johnson spoke softly about a world trip. Eisenhower affirmed nonpartisan foreign policy and pledged support during crisis.

Enemy in his military will and decision ahead

A source notes the enemy faces a key choice to deploy a bigger force or switch systems as hit and run tactics fail. Officials warn atrocity levels rise with military degeneration and stress the fine line between fearsome and counterproductive effects of threats.

Johnson Hosts Eisenhower After Balcony Talk

President Johnson and former President Eisenhower shared a cordial session ending with Johnson saying he enjoyed the visit. Johnson, recovering from a hernia repair, noted throat pain yet stayed busy, writing notes and discussing administration housing plans for all Americans.

Officials say U S can destroy enemies even if attacked first

Washington officials defend U S capability to neutralize foes amid debate over Nike antimissile deployment. McNamara notes Soviet anti missile system signs while stressing U S offensive missiles can penetrate. Decision on Nike X deployment due within 60 days as budget talks shape future.

Washington U.S United States Robert S. McNamara Soviet Union Thurday McNamara Sen Strom Thurmond R-S.c Thurmond Russia Defensé Department Ee Ae Europe

Doctors link voodoo fears to patient death at Hopkins

Johns Hopkins physicians told 2000 medical students that a woman’s terror and belief in hex may have accelerated her death from primary pulmonary hypertension a rare lung vascular disorder. They cited no verification of the woman’s story and noted limited understanding of the disease.

John C. Harvey Johns Hopkins Medical School Harvey Nigeria Africa John K Boitnett Boitnott

Train wreck injures passengers near Kelheim Hornau station

The seriously injured were in the second and third coaches as other cars were hurled off the tracks. The prosecutor's office opened an immediate investigation into the mishap. The diesel car had stopped at Kelheim Hornau and was left there by the engineer and conductor, planned to travel toward Frankfurt after the commuter train cleared the track. Eyewitnesses report the diesel car rolled about a mile past the siding where it usually waits for the passenger train to pass.

Kelkheim-Hornau Frankfurt

Medal recipients named for heroism and sacrifices

The President announced several medal winners and fallen heroes. Second Lt. Walter J. Murt Jr. of Washington, PA, assigned to the Ranger Department at Fort Benning. Spec. 4 Daniel Fernandez of Las Lunas, NM, killed February 18, 1966. Second Lt. Robert J. Hibbs of Cedar Falls, Iowa, killed March 5, 1966.

Walter J. Merr|t Jr Washington Ranger Department of the Infantry Ft. Benning Daniel Fernandez Las Lungs N.M Robert J. Hibbs Cedar Palls Towa

First Jet Ace Is Killed In Car Mishap

Air Force Col. James Jabara America's first jet ace dies in a one car crash near Delray Beach Florida. His 16 year old daughter Carol is critical after losing control as they headed to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. His wife Nina and two other children were in another car and witnessed the collision. Jabara earned 15 MIG kills in Korea and flew World War II missions totaling 1403 combat hours. He had served in Vietnam and was stationed at Homestead Air Force Base.

Delray Beach Fla Air Force James Jabara America Florida Myrtle Beach S.C Nina Jabara United States Tabara Viet Nam Homestead Air Force Base Bite Eis Atac 31St Tactics Sense

Powell defamation ruling shadows Harlem pastor Powell

Powell faces civil and criminal contempt after defaming Ester James in 1960. A 1963 court judgment requires payment. Powell refuses and resists financial examination. A Supreme Court jury found willful noncompliance October 10, with arrest for civil contempt ordered but not served outside New York. November 4, he was found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt, with an arrest order to follow the November 8 election if he does not surrender.

Bimini Powell Harlem Ester James Supreme Court New York State New York Levy Manhattan

Housing slump driven by tight money and high interest rates

A department spokesman and builders association warn that tight money and high interest have deepened the housing slump. Funds to four major mortgage lenders are forecast to fall 41 percent this year, with savings and loan associations and other lenders showing limited gains. Congress backs rate ceilings and a $4.7 billion Fannie Mae program to stimulate lending. Housing starts fell across all regions in October, with declines from September in the Northeast, South, Central, and West regions.

Builders Association Association Savings and Loan Associations Mutual Savings Banks Congress Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae Mortgage Association

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