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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1966

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Arnall Leads Democratic Primary in Georgia

Ellis Arnall a liberal former Georgia governor leads in the Democratic primary with 54 587 votes from 452 of 1 856 precincts amid six contenders for a runoff Sept 28. He also tops in Republican strongholds Macon Columbus Augusta and Savannah signaling a potential cross coalitions impact.

Ellis Arnall Atlanta, Ga Arnall Georgia Toes Gray Lester G. Maddox Jimmy Carter Maddox Carter James H. Gray Garland T. Byrd Hoke O’kelley Byrd Arnail Macon Columbus Augusta Savannah

Gemini 11 mission details and spacewalk highlights

Gemini 11 crew Conrad and Gordon secured a long standup EVA, detaching the Agena and reaching an egg shaped orbit. They reported stable tether, captured high resolution star field photos, and observed Earth from 17,500 miles per hour ascent with views of Africa, India, Australia. They orbited for hours with minimal distress and noted a new form of radiation exposure measurement during the mission.

Gordon Mission Control Wisconsin Clement J. Zablocki Mary Roman R. Blen Navy Eugeneski A. Cernanis Conrad Africa India Australia Earth Hopef Ully

Rock slide blocks Carolina highway near Jumping Off Place

In North Wilkesboro area a rock slide on Highway 16 near the Ashe Wilkes line blocked the road Tuesday night during heavy rain. Two women in a car escaped injury as boulders fell. Highway crews cleared the route by 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. A geologist was requested to study the rock formations. The slide occurred at a precipice with a 50 to 70 foot bank and a several hundred foot drop nearby.

North Wilkesboro N.C State Highway Commission Highway 16 Ashe-Wilkes Line James E. Doughton Ith Division Doughton High Way Blue Ridge Parkway

Shelton Faces Trial Rounds For Records Refusal

The Shelton case moves toward early next month with three defendants set to be tried. Prosecutor Paul C. Vincent said proof showed Shelton deliberately refused to produce Klan records. Defense argued committee broadness caused doubt. Chalmers noted corporate officers cannot invoke the Fifth Amendment to refuse corporate records.

Page Gae Shelton Chalmers Casey Shelton Paul C. Vincent Justice Department Vincent Congress

Weather Update Details From Virginia Highways

Weather report notes high water affecting Northern Virginia roads including Secondary Routes 689 and 620 in Falls Church and Sections 644 638 and 641 near Fort Belvoir. Environmental Science services Administration oversees broader agency response.

Virginia Highway Department Virginia Falls Church Fort Belfair Environmental Science Services Administration

Diplomatic expulsions and unrest shadow US Soviet actions

The United States and Soviet Union boycott escalations with expulsions of diplomats over death disputes and alleged covert information requests. In Moscow a Russian official was ordered to leave within 72 hours for incompatible status while the U.S. expelled Valentin Revin from Washington. The Kremlin cited retaliation as tensions over Mott’s death and other incidents deepen. Meanwhile riot and race tensions flare in Grenada with federal help requested by Congress.

U.S Mott Lesh Moscow United States Valentin A. Revin Washington Norris R. Garnett Harold MM. Koch Viet Nam Koch Chicago Nhe Nim Clayton Johnson Mississippi Pate Saudi Arabia Missis Foute Sippi Justice Department Grenada John Doar Federal Bureau of Investigation Bradford Dye Major Wright

Rights leaders spar over civil rights bill cloture fight

Senate debate on the civil rights bill neared a vote as Hart and Dirksen urged action. Hart acknowledged a 10 vote gap to cloture and urged minority support to bring the measure to a final vote. Eastland and Katzenbach commented on the political stakes while Republicans cited commitment to equality and Johnson administration backing.

Mansfield Senate Hart James O. Eastland DI Miss Hastland Nicholas Katzenbach Katzenbach Johnson Dirksen White House United States Thomases

Racial tensions flare as marchers face taunts and rocks

Negroes marching in Grenada faced taunts and rock and lead sinker pelting from white crowds on Tuesday night. Highway patrolmen and state wardens dispersed the crowds and escorted the marchers back to their start after a federal restraining order aimed to curb violence.

Grady Carroll Grenada County Carroll Grenada Taul

British Auto Industry Faces Wages Freeze Amid Unrest

In Britain the car and auto parts sector faces a government wage and price freeze spurring strikes and worker demands. Union leaders claim up to 50,000 plant workers could go on reduced schedules, with 3,000 to 8,000 set to be affected, while manufacturers warn of rising unemployment as production shifts. The dispute reflects broader tensions between labor and government policy during a tense economic period.

Commons Wilson Labor Party Corp Cousins Hinet Ueeze Read Transport and General Workers Union Indus Sloomtick Hennessy Society of Motor Sir Pa Britain BMC Ting

Six Islanders Return Home After 15 Months Shipwreck

Six Tongan youths long listed as dead finally reach Nukualofa after 15 months stranded on a Pacific island. They were found aboard the Just David, a Tasmanian crayfishing boat, after a fire at Ata drew rescuers. Facing charges over the whaleboat theft, the survivors arrived in good health with stories of bananas, wild chickens, and a curious instrument made from two halir.

Auckland New Zealand Nuxualofa Tonga Just David Ata Nukualofa

Banana Split May Replace Little Bikini in Swimwear Shock

London AP reports a design for a banana split style swimsuit displayed by a Swedish maker sparked laughter and debate about bikini rivals. The event featured six youths including Sione Fatalla and Koco Fekotoa, who endured an 8 day drift at sea after their whaleboat broke anchor in a June 1985 squall. The model revealed a midline unzip that exposed a long vertical strip, prompting strong reactions about future swimwear trends.

London

World Journal Tribune Debuts Amid Labor Disputes

The World Journal Tribune, formed from several mergers, debuted last Monday after a 44 month delay caused by union contract stalemates. Plans for a morning Herald Tribune were dropped August 15 due to labor deadlock. Assistant AG Donald F. Turner noted antitrust concerns over exclusive Herald Tribune material retention.

World Journal Tribune World-Telegram & the Sun Journal-American Morning Herald Tribune Morning Herald Tribune Donald F. Turner Antitrust Turner

Viet Nam air war reports and losses near Saigon

Viet Nam briefing of air actions says pilots damaged or destroyed 30 to 49 boxcars at rail facilities north of Thanh Hoa and silenced seven antiaircraft sites. A helicopter crew evacuated after ground fire northwest of Qui Nhon. Weather limited operations north of the border, but 150 missions were flown and targets including missile sites, emplacements, barges, bridges, buildings and boxcars were hit. Two planes were lost, a Navy Skyhawk and an Air Force Thunderchief. the Thunder chief pilot was rescued. A Skyhawk pilot is missing. An F100 Sabre crash occurred over An Xuyen with the pilot saved. B52 strikes hit a Communist base camp north of Kontum.

Thanh Hoa U.S South Viet Nam Thayer Qui Nhon North Viet Nam U.S. Air Force U.S. Command Air Force An Xuyen Kontum Saigon

Berg and Hardwicke Clash on Broadway Bond

An interview quotes Sir Cedric Hardwicke praising his longtime on screen and stage co star Ingrid Bergman while teasing his own preference for Irish or English dialect. He recalls their unlikely pairing on Broadway and TV and notes Bergman’s Bronx Jewish private life which contrasts with her onstage persona.

Ling Mamma Sir Cedric Hardwicke Miss. Berg Ament Gertrude Hardwicke

Newspaper syndicate waiver blocks Post bids for columns

Sept 8 World Journal Tribune notified two syndicates it would waive rights on four column features held by the Post’s interest. The waiver allowed the Post to bid for columns by Alsop Buchwald Evans Novak and Lippmann, with the Tribune reserving right to meet bids. Bidding began but was terminated on Sept 1. The Post has not secured any of the four features. The rest is stray verse and garbled text.

World Journal Tribue Post Joseph Alsop Art Buchwald Rowland Evans Robert Novak Walter Lippmann World Journal Tribune

Bill expands minimum wage coverage to farms and retailers

Senate sponsor Ralph Yarborough introduces a broad minimum wage bill extending coverage to 380000 farm workers and about 15 million previously uncovered workers. New pay starts at $1 next Feb 1 with four 15 cent steps to $1.60 by 1971, plus coverage for many retailers, hotels, and restaurants earning $500000 or more annually.

Pencrvil Clarms Ralph W. Yarborough Dtex Yarborough United States John ¥. Kennedy

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