29 Apr 1966
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
1
U S troops fired 14 rounds at demonstrators in Santo Domingo after rocks were thrown near a U S observation post. Several thousand protesters urged immediate U S troop withdrawal, with no entry attempted near the embassy. six Dominicans were wounded.
In Everett Washington a deputy sheriff questioned a caller about reporting 30 cattle seen roaming. The woman identified herself as Mrs Rosemarie Moo spelling M O O. Officers rounded up the cattle and found the owner.
A severe storm drenched Texas with heavy rain and flash floods, killing seven people and causing millions in damage. Fort Worth reports 3.5 inches of rain in two hours with many flooded homes and closed roads. Dallas also doused by dense clouds, while Antelope Perrin Air Force Base Winkler and Newport recorded two to three inch totals.
The Senate Ethics Committee, investigating misconduct charges against Senator Dodd, plans public hearings to probe his links with Julius Klein owner of a Chicago public relations firm. The panel will start with closed sessions to define jurisdiction before further hearings. Klein, a retired general, says he contributed to Dodd but did not seek favors.
U S officials distinguish no sanctuary policy from hot pursuit in Vietnam era discussions at a State Department briefing. They cite past cross Yalu air incursions and note Washington would not require approval to fire back at MIGs if pursued near border. Pentagon identifies MIGs as North Vietnamese. no evidence of Chinese involvement.
A Hillside group drew a crowd in Baltimore as they demonstrated knibbling using a wire hanger and a penny. The performers claimed world records for feats with precise twirls and coin balance, showcasing skill and showmanship.
Observers including Congressman Celler warn the rights bill stalls too long risking a Southern filibuster as Congress nears adjournment. The measure would federalize penalties for racial violence, ban housing discrimination, and allow federal seizure of local jury selection in cases of discrimination. Eastland criticizes it as forced integration not desegregation, while real estate groups fear nationwide tensions.
A general alarm fire at the San Francisco Warehouse Co. at Third and Brannan streets sent flames leaping 150 feet into the night sky. About 300 firefighters with 66 pieces of equipment battled the blaze early this morning.
President Sukarno publicly rebukes Foreign Minister Adam Malik during a Jakarta conference for backing student protests against his recent cabinet reshuffle. Malik says he was not quoting precisely and that students should continue demonstrations to press their aims, with Buwono present at the scene.
Treasury figures show Conscience Fund contributions through last July totaled about 10 thousand dollars after a long run of higher intake. The fund began in 1811 and peaked in 1950 at 350 thousand dollars, with current annual givers estimated at 150 to 200 people.
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