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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1966
Page
2
New York trading shows continued strength in aerospace and defense issues with the Dow Jones industrial average rising. Airlines gain support after President Johnson calls for repeal of the 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax, while dividends and stock actions are noted in the accompanying table.
An Associated Press survey shows a wide division in the Senate on resuming bombings in North Vietnam. Most oppose immediate action while 18 favor expanding attacks to Hanoi and Haiphong. President Johnson has not decided, and many senators refused to commit, citing it as his sole responsibility.
North Carolina church assembly considers resolutions urging negotiated peace in Vietnam and denouncing the Ku Klux Klan. The commission backs U.S. calls for talks with all parties and condemns Klan attacks on civil rights efforts and minority groups. A statement about Viola Luizzo’s murder is noted as omitted by the director.
Three national rating bureaus announced the 10 percent premium discount on compact cars will end within a year. The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the National Auto Underwriters Association stated the move reflects the cost difference and repair risks between smaller and larger vehicles.
Peters states Gov. Dan Moore asked him to resign from the State Utilities Commission effective February 1. Moore announced January 19 that Peters would be replaced by John McDevitt of Durham and wished him happiness in retirement. Peters, 67, confirms Moore’s request and his subsequent resignation.
In New Mexico authorities secured a ranch area after a Lockheed SR71 crash during a routine test. Pilot James T. Zwayer was killed and co pilot Bill Weaver was injured mildly. Edwards Air Force Base confirmed the craft could scan 60 000 square miles from 80 000 feet.
The YF12A, built by Lockheed, entered service January 7 as a successor to the U2 reconnaissance craft. It normally carries two persons and has some armament but does not carry nuclear weapons.
A Chicago jury of seven women and five men weighs fraud and conspiracy charges against Dr. Andrew C. Ivy and three associates over Krebiozen or evidence. Trial transcript spans 18 000 pages. Defendants face up to 140 years in prison and $364 000 in fines.
The crowns of England and Scotland begin the reign under James I as he becomes James I of Great Britain uniting the kingdoms.
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