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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

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Albania Rejects UN Role In Viet Nam Peace Efforts

Albania denounced proposals by smaller nations for a UN role in Viet Nam peace efforts as interference. Foreign Minister Nase warned such action would undermine the United Nations while calling for the immediate withdrawal of American forces from South Viet Nam. The Albanian stance echoed a split with the Soviet bloc over peacemaking and reactions to China’s position.

United Nations N.Y U.N Albania Nase Peking Moscow Viet Nam Soviet Union United States Europe Per Hakkerup China Mark Chilof

Viet Nam Peace Talks Backed by Denmark and Allies

Danish Foreign Minister said if the UN is asked to take a stabilizing role many states will contribute personnel equipment and funds with Denmark likely to join. He backed U S peace plans in Viet Nam seen as a close fit to Thant three point plan. Reports from Saigon describe heavy air and sea actions, mounting casualties, and ongoing operations Prairie and Meng Ho Fierce Tiger as South Viet Nam and allied forces press counterinsurgency efforts amid continued bombardment and prisoner camps.

United Nations Denmark U.S Viet Nam U Thant Thant Page One Thanh Hoa Air Force Demilitarized Zone Dong Hoi Pentagon Mexi Cali Mexico Blythe Breen South Viet Nam Hanoi Saigon Qui Nhon North Viet Nam Phu Yen Dachau Phy Cat Mountain Menenna Vietles U.S. 4Th Marine Regiment South

Riots Tighten Grip as San Francisco Seeks Funds

Maj. Gen. Paul R. Teith warns the rioting could shift toward calm, while Mayor Shelley appeals to President Johnson for emergency funds to address severe unemployment in Negro areas. Califano, Wirtz, and Shriver coordinate aid as San Francisco reports elevated Black unemployment and locks down riot zones. Police shootouts and mass arrests accompany the disturbances, with Gov. Brown praising law and order restoration and pledging help on unemployment. Patrolman Johnson faces investigation after a 16 year old, Matthew Johnson, was struck amid the violence.

Paul R. Teith Shelley President Johnson Johnson White House Joseph A. Califano W. Willard Wirtz Sargent Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity Labor Department San Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Bayview Community Center Hunters Point Fill Edmund G. Brown Gritetton Los Angeles California Brown Alvin Johnson Matthew Johnson

Accidents West of Town Lead to Jail for Drunken Driving

A westbound crash set off a police inquiry with the driver jailed on suspicion of drunken and hit run driving. Other vehicles traveled westward as investigators gathered details.

Page One Glamie Annidant An

Brain Power Key to Full Citizenship for Negro Howe Says

HAMPTON AP Brainy Howe's remarks at Hampton Institute urge calm pursuit of equal rights through education. Commissioner Harold Howe II argues Negro leadership must be educated and responsible, using intellect to overcome injustice, while opposing separatism. He says black power can mean rightful national inclusion, political influence, and dignity.

Howe Hampton Brainy Howe Tate Sioner Harold Howe II S College

Virginia Pilot Group and Union Sign Three Year Pact

The Virginia Pilot Association and the Inland Boatmen's Union signed a three year contract with monthly $25 rises each year. The wage plan starts Nov 1 and includes a welfare and pension program. About 32 union members will gain from the $25 rise, with sea staff earning $405 to $895 monthly. The agreement follows NLRB certification and an injunction petition denied by Norfolk Circuit Court.

Norfolk Virginia Pilot Association Inland Boatmen's Union G. “Alvin Massenburg National Labor Relations ‘Board Bampton Roads NLRB Massenburg

Georgia Governor Nomination Upset by Maddox

November election dynamics show backlash against civil rights gains as Lester Maddox defeats Ellis Arnall for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Georgia. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. condemns the result as a sick state signal, tying it to open housing fights and shifting racial tensions ahead of national elections.

Lash Page One House Senate Georgia Lester G. Maddox Ellis G. Arnall Maddox Atlanta Martin Luther King Jr King George P. Mahoney Mahoney Carlton R. Oponent Sen. House Lou Harris CBS Gallup

Inez Threatens Caribbean Islands and Haiti

A tropical storm named Inez lashed Santo Domingo with heavy rains and winds while torrential downpours and high tides battered the Baoruco Valley region. Power outages reported in Port au Prince as the hurricane moved west northwest, with a forecast turn to northwest and arrival further into Haiti and eastern Cuba.

Cape Verde Islands San Juan Baoruco Barahona Santo Domingo Inez Caribbean Armed Forces Port Au Prince Haiti Miami US Weather Bureau Guantanamo Bay Cuba Ori

Maddox Plans Legislation to Void Federal School Guidelines

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lester Maddox vows to seek legislation to void federal school desegregation guidelines if elected. He defeats Ellis Arnall in the runoff and says Republicans fund the campaign as a top agenda item. Callaway launches campaign with Atlanta parade. References to reactions from Gov. Sanders and Atlanta figures.

Atlanta, Ga Lester G. Maddox Georgia Maddox Ellis G. Arnall Howard H. Callaway Callaway Atlanta Arnall Arnali Carll E. Sanders Ivan Allen Jr Lester Maddox Allen

Economists Predict 1967 Growth Slowdown and Inflation Risk

About 200 of 300 economists responded in a survey reported by Charles B. Reeder of Du Pont. They forecast 1967 expansion continuing but at a slower pace, with defense spending and capital outlays shaping growth. Forecasts peg 1967 capital outlays at 66 billion, up nine percent from 61 billion in the current year.

Charles B. Reeder the du Pont Co Economists Group Reeder

Lawmakers Weigh Civil Rights Probing by Committee

Southern members dressed for a probe by a special committee with possible alternative of a U Souse Judiciary Committee inquiry. Chairman Emanuel Celler warned action could begin after the November 8 election. Harold Howe II to testify on HEW guidelines as the Rules Committee considers civil rights issues. A Mansfield amplification notes the 1964 civil rights law aimed to prevent unlawful segregation, not mandate integration. A new American Institute of Public Opinion poll shows whites resist race measures, with 52 percent saying faster integration is being pushed too quickly, 10 percent not fast enough, 29 percent about right, and 9 percent uncertain.

Suse Judiciary Committee Tis Emanuel Celler D-N.y Talis Group Rules Committee Harold Howe II Education Mansfield American Institute of Public Opinion Lyndon B. Jonson

Navy plans to boost officer training and education

Navy officials discussed assigning career officers to expand education benefits for dependents after long service and to create a combat school for added training and prestige. Submariners get a dolphin and pilots get wings, while surface line officers lack jet training. Shortages exist mainly in surface ranks with 104,500 officers in subs and surface services, though overall strength meets requirements.

Navy Mhe Defense Department

Girl for Fraud Found Slain in Massapequa Sump

Irene Brandt 20 a Massapequa teller and part time go go dancer was found slain with hands and feet tied in a Long Island sump. Federal warrant had been issued in New York for her arrest on a $21,109 bank embezzlement.

Massapequa N.Y FBI Long Island Irene Brandt Hempstead Miss Brandt New York Max Schiffman North Merrick Suffolk County

House debate shifts funding for community action program

The debate centers on a bill proposing 827 million dollars for community action while capping expenditures at 323 million. The House approved 88 million for a new job program targeting 25,000 shard-core unemployed in public service facilities and moved a Welfare Department training program to the Labor Department. Republican proposals to overhaul administration failed, but some measures passed.

OFO House Welfare Department Labor Department Albert H. Quie R-Minn Quien Edith Green D-Ore ICEO Senate

Unemployment rise linked to postwar shipbuilding drop

Officials note unemployment grows from shipbuilding decline and migration to San Francisco. July unemployment in five counties stood at 4.6 percent with 61,100 claimants, rising to 4.8 percent in August. White unemployment remained 3.4 percent, while nonwhite rates climbed to 8.2 percent, widening the racial gap. Government figures and officials acknowledge worsening job opportunities for Negroes correlate with demonstrations nationwide.

San Francisco Labor Department White House Bill D. Moyers Califano Labor W. Willard Wirtz Sargent Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity Camery Arthur AL. Ross Byreau Couny

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