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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
1
Louis Harris reports a nationwide poll after Johnson’s draft study commission. While most favor drafting, about half believe the current deferment system for college students is unfair. Voters split on class rank and test score deferments, with broad support for universal national service and opposition to a universal lottery draft.
A sniper from the 26th floor of the University of Texas tower killed at least four people and wounded others. Ben Tobias of Breckinridge Hospital said four victims brought in were dead and total shot victims reached 13, including a policeman, an AP reporter, a boy, and a girl student. Police surrounded the campus as they attempted to neutralize the shooter with high powered rifles and telescopic sights.
Labor Secretary Wirtz told the Senate Labor Committee the Johnson administration is not advocating a strike ending bill though open to options. He noted no early negotiated end to the 24 day walkout and discussed Morse’s six month order plan versus 60 day orders. Union president Siemiller urged immediate wage and benefit changes to win the strikers back. Senate debate focused on a national emergency power to compel work.
Former President Harry S. Truman, 82, recovering from colitis, had a comfortable night and is progressing satisfactorily. Doctors postponed definitive tests until he gains strength while Mrs. Truman visited. Truman read Sunday papers before rest. Dwight Eisenhower remains under observation at Walter Reed for arthritis. President Johnson sent Truman flowers.
Senate Democrat Mike Mansfield says there is a hint Soviet leaders may move toward negotiations on Vietnam. He praises Prime Minister Harold Wilson for explaining US position in Moscow. Mansfield and Senator George Aiken reject the idea that bombing in the DMZ widens the war, noting strikes target dumps and fortifications.
U S B52 bombers hit a Viet Cong base camp 25 miles northwest of Saigon. Ground troops found 90 000 rounds of ammunition mines booby traps and submachine guns. Two helicopters were briefly hit but no casualties reported. Air operations and clashes continued across South and North Viet Nam with multiple aircraft losses and ongoing missions.
Senate hearings begin on a proposed constitutional amendment to permit voluntary prayers in public schools. Senator Dirksen argues the measure clarifies the Supreme Court’s interpretation of church and state separation amid nationwide protest.
E G B Riley, 82, of Southern Pines, says his Rilecoe Filter green dye blocks unwanted light to create a three dimensional TV image and relieves burns pain within 30 minutes. Doctors report pain relief and rapid healing in burn cases with safe use on light. Scientists are only now noting its potential.
The Army seeks solutions to train over 130000 National Guard and Reserve recruits stuck behind full due to jammed training centers. Home armory and summer field drills provide only minimal instruction as backlogs from 1965 Viet Nam buildup persist.
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