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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1967

Page

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Rally in Wakefield to Show Troop Support Draws 100000 At Track

Police estimate up to 100000 people may attend a Sunday rally in Wakefield aimed at supporting American troops in Vietnam. Gov. Volpe will speak, joined by Veterans and lawmakers, as police coordinate help from 13 nearby towns to manage the event with student delegations expected from about 200 high schools.

Wakefield Mass Vietnam J. Merrit Wenzel Aaid John A. Volpe New England

Three Boys Survive Buffalo Windstorm Cling to Cliff Shelters

Three Hamburg youths aged 11 to 12 survived a violent Buffalo area windstorm by huddling in cave-like depressions along a waterfront shale cliff. Gusts near 96 mph hurled waves, flooded cottages, and damaged boats while power flickered and residents fled. The boys were found after an all-night search near Lake Erie.

Buffalo Caltaraugus Creek Brant Lake Erie Francis Lambrix Hamburg Gregory Lambrix Terrance Sweeney John Sanger Gregory

Feisners Recount Kids As They Return From Colorado

Deaths continued from page one with comments that the two victims were good kids. The Feisners, a couple who had been in Colorado, were returning home by plane late Saturday.

Presidents and vice presidents lifespans in office study

A historical study notes nine presidents who died of natural causes and served as vice presidents, with the group outliving by about six months to a year. It finds vice presidents averaged 70.4 years, while unsuccessful candidates with some electoral votes averaged 70.1 years. The report argues office burdens may shorten longevity for post 1860 presidents, and that early presidents from Washington to Buchanan averaged 74.2 years at inauguration, with 13 Lincoln era presidents dying natural deaths averaging 66.6 years.

Lincoln Washington Buchanan Perea Rtre Pee Seren Tao Charles Pinckney John ©. Fremont Stephen A. Douglas

Vietnam War Losses Reported Across North Vietnam

U S command says three planes were lost Friday bringing total wrecked over North Vietnam to 720. Ha noi broadcast notes five planes down near the capital, one fighter bomber in Haiphong port, and a helicopter in the Vinh Linh area north of the DMZ. MTI cites 145 civilians killed or injured in raids on Hanoi Tuesday through Friday, with 153 homes destroyed or damaged. Parachute flares aid night observation.

U.S. Command North Vietnam Hanoi Theapital Haiphong U.S Vinh Linh MTL Buda Spest Pes Eee Eee Nguyen Dux Lac MTI Viettnamese

Riots classified as major civil disorders

The report notes riots as major civil disturbances rooted in racial unrest. It cites arson, looting, slaving, and vandalism, and questions whether outbreaks were spontaneous or instigated by agitators and lawless elements. It also seeks effects of inflammatory speeches.

Pagene McClellan

Catholic Leaders Close Third Meeting in Rome

Pope and Athenagoras wrap private talks as Vatican notes unity progress between Catholic and Orthodox churches. They pledge study of pastoral issues, especially marriage, and urge cooperation on Middle East relief and refugees amid broader tensions.

St. Peter’s Basilica Athenagoras Middle East Jerusalem Holy Land Istanbul Rome

Intruder Kills Groomsman at Baron Di Portanova Estate

In Houston a slender gunman killed Franco Necci, 20, the baron's groomsman, during a Saturday burglary at the Mansion of Baron di Portanova. The thief looted $340 and jewelry from two wall safes, handcuffed guests, and escaped after promising to call an ambulance. No suspect had been arrested by late Saturday. the baron, a former Italian nobleman, was uninjured.

Houston Tex West Side Baron di Portanova Franco Necti Paul Nix Necci Nix di Portanova Norma Clark Gloria King Italy

Johnsons El Paso visit a border charm offensive

Johnson and Diaz Ordaz toured El Paso amid festive crowds and tight security. A bridge marker unveiled the upcoming boundary line as helicopters patrolled and confetti rained on a lively downtown with thousands waving flags on both sides.

Jon Vietnam U.S Johnson Diaz Ordaz el Paso Airport John Connally Texas Connally Chamizal Monument United States el Paso Rio Grande Juarez

Russian space program hints at crewed Cosmos 188 mission

Reports describe Cosmos 188 with special equipment for continued outer space study and testing new spacecraft systems under a 1962 program. Observers note hints of a possible crewed Soyuz test, amid competing reports of Cosmos launches and a puzzling high orbit.

Hsad Outer Space Outer Cosmos London J Evening Standard Tass Kettering Grammar School Northants Standard Baikopur Cosmodrome Kazakhstan

Terrifying warnings cited on U.S. Vietnam pullout

Salem RF report quotes Secretary Henry Fowler at Roanoke College convocation about rising U.S. pressure to withdraw from Vietnam. He calls the debate a danger signal, stresses U.S. commitment, warns against betraying allies, and urges students to view America as a responsible global leader.

Salem United States Vietnam Fowler Roanoke College Roanoke U. S Ture Hanoi Peking Moscow Pentagon National Liberation

Train Fireic Barricade Evacuations On Texas Route 35

Train police barricades went up on Texas 35 for a time due to the danger of an explosion. Evacuation was ordered until near noon when residents far from the fire were allowed to return home. Twenty five cars derailed and the rice dryer facility was severely damaged.

Texas 35 Danbury W. R. Wollam

Ford Deal Cuts Union Steward Ratio In Ford Pact

Sullivan spoke to reporters at the annual Industrial Development Conference of Fremont. Ford agreement cuts union committeeman ratio to one for every 200 hourly workers and allows full time union work on company pay. GM currently uses one in 275. GM requires committeemen to work at least one hour on the production line before union duties.

UAW Ford Sullivan Fremont

Immigration ceiling debate stalls in House and Senate

The immigration ceiling, tied to the 1965 act, faces a split fate as Dirksen allies push administration adherence while the Senate lags. Mexico, with Diaz Ordaz visiting, could bear the brunt of tighter limits amid job-required arrival rules that have already reduced immigration and strained U.S. Latin American ties.

Page Orie Commission House Senate Dirksen Ae Dirksen James 0. Fastland D-Miss Senate Judiciary Committee Roman Hruska R-Neb Lasteek Mexico Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Johnson Washington U.S EL Paso Tex State Department

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