09 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
1
Lunar Orbiter, a fly lab, prepared for launch from Cape Kennedy to orbit the moon and photograph the far side and potential landing sites. The Atlas Agena rocket was scheduled to lift off between 2 03 p m and 4 42 p m EDT, starting an 850 pound spacecraft on a 238 944 mile mission lasting about 90 hours.
Tommy Fowke of West Palm Beach was found safe in the North Mills River area after an all night search by about 25 rescuers. The nine year old separated from companions while exploring near the camping site in Hendersonville. he slept beside a log, using a stick for protection, and was located five miles from the camp.
Police used tear gas grenades as youths threw fire bombs bricks and bottles at cars during a second night of racial unrest in Lansing Michigan Four people were shot none seriously Clergy from Negro and white communities joined police patrols to prevent further clashes About a score of youths were arrested since the flareups began Mayor Max Murninghan said the situation appeared under control
President Johnson told reporters at the White House that Viet Nam shows no deterioration and inflation remains manageable. He said weekend Viet Nam losses were not unexpected, domestic price guidelines are under study, and he urged restraint by management and labor to avoid further action. He skirted gun laws and noted possible demonstrations moves, travel plans, and airline strike negotiations.
Salisbury, AP Mrs Suzanne Blackmer wife of actor Sidney Blackmer stages protest on Fulton Street to demand the fence be rebuilt after a 1950s construction near Citizens Savings and Loan Co. The living set features pajamas a black dress and a beach umbrella as props while firm officials deny the restoration plans.
Sales began today on the Border Belt Tobacco market with a minister’s prayer at Liberty Warehouse in Lumberton. Early prices averaged 65 to 70 per hundred pounds with top bids to 74, as buyers compete and prep for later bundled lots. Authorities noted a lighter crop due to weather, but farmers are praised for a well managed harvest. associated press writer Margaret Wilson, Lambertown, NC.
AP report discusses future genetic advances enabling body modification and extended lifespans. It notes ethical concerns from environmentalists and religious leaders, mentions DNA as the code of life, and cites scientists like Dr. Melvin Calvin and Dr. Ray Owen warning of societal choices in a genetic age.
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