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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1966
Page
2
A 56 year old Charlotte man died in a Greensboro hospital from injuries from a three car crash on Interstate 84 north of Greensboro. The wreck also killed another person. occupants include the Wagners and Mrs Ring riding in separate cars.
The article recalls pilot Thomas surviving a crash and 24 hours aloft amid cold night and gunfire, aided by rescue team members. He crawled to a canyon clearing where a 240 foot hoist lowered to retrieve him, then hugged a sergeant upon recovery. Crews included Capt Henry, Sgt Watson, Laverne Kellerman, and Capt Deporter directing Skyraiders.
A short stocky gunman forced his way into the wealthy Goldman home in Miami waking the couple, tying and gagging them, and abducting their teenage son Daniel on his 18th birthday. He demanded 25,000 dollars with a 6 am Tuesday deadline and threatened the boy’s life if not paid. Neighbors heard cries, police said no payment method details.
Former Rep. Walter Judd urged rapid bombing of North Vietnam during a Senate Foreign Relations hearing. He called for targeting war plants and power facilities to curb Hanoi’s war capacity, while opposing recognition of Communist China and advocating continued containment.
Harris Survey shows Americans expect higher federal income taxes due to the Vietnam War, but oppose tax increases by a 4 to 1 margin. Opinions vary with war stance. price controls draw support if needed to curb inflation. About a third expect controls, with 68 percent backing them to avoid inflation.
An unidentified flying object was seen over North and South Carolina early today. Police in Union and several western North Carolina towns reported a bright blue ball moving east to west at about 2 am with sparks and a tail eight to ten feet long, which appeared to disintegrate near Newton.
Warren Brothers Inc of Boston says it has agreed in principle to buy Thompson-Arthur Paving Co of Greensboro for cash and stock. Warren is being acquired by Ashland Oil in exchange for stock. About 16 percent of the price will be in Warren stock, roughly 35,100 shares, with the rest cash. Purchases value near 6.3 million dollars. John W. Thompson Sr., president of Thompson-Arthur, says the deal awaits stockholder approval.
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