Mao Mystery Sparks Talk of Chinese Power Shift
AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports growing speculation in Washington that Mao Zedong’s possible illness hints at a leadership transition in China with global repercussions. U.S. and Soviet observers watch for shifts as Liu Shao-chi Chou En-lai Lin Piao and Chen Yi are named potential continuators of aggressive communist policy, while younger officials may contend for influence during any post-Mao era.
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John M. Hightower
Washington (Ap
Mao Tzé-tung
U.S
Red China
Johnson
United States
Peking
Washington
Soviet Union
Mao
China
Liu Shao-chi
Chou En-lai
Lin Piao
Chen Yi
Primaries Open Elections Drama
The 1966 elections begin with six state primaries dominated by Gov George C. Wallace’s influence in Alabama as his wife Lurleen runs for governor among ten candidates. Ohio features Robert Taft Jr in a GOP bid aided by a challenger. Florida’s Gov Hayden Burns faces two rivals in a tight race with a possible runoff. Indiana New Mexico and Oklahoma also hold nominations with varied stakes.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Lurleen
Statehouse
Florida
Indiana
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
Senate
Robert Taft,Jr
William Howard Taft
GOP
Congress
William E. Flax
Cincinnati
Taft
Flax
Stephen M. Young
House
John J. Gilligan
Hayden Burns
Robert King High
Miami
Scott Kelly
Lakeland
Sam Foot
Burns
High
Missile Site Hit Near Vinh in North Vietnam
U S Navy pilots attacked a missile site 34 miles northeast of Vinh, destroying launchers and missiles. Two Soviet built launchers were reported destroyed while 300 plus sorties were flown against Communist targets as weather limited North Vietnam operations. Two planes were lost but pilots rescued.
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South
Viet Nam
Guam
Hancock
Vinh
North Vietnamese
U.S
North
AMA President Attacks Johnson Health Plan As Government Takes Charge
Asheville AP The president of the American Medical Association accuses the Johnson administration of moving toward total government responsibility for health care. Dr James Z Appel of Lancaster Pa labels the plan an open ended affair and notes Medicare and heart cancer stroke laws. Dr Robert A Ross of Chapel Hill named president elect for 1966 67 and Dr Frank W Jones of Newton named president for 1966 67.
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Asheville
American Medical Association
Johnson
The
Medical Society of North Carolina
James Z. Appel
Lancaster
Society
House of Delegates
Robert A. Ross
Chapel Hill
Morganton
Frank W. Jones
Newton
Ross
Shooting death in Dunn linked to rifle discharge
In Dunn North Carolina an 11 year old girl Gail Robinson was killed when a gun discharged in her home. The weapon was in the room with Gail and William Robinson 22 who was inspecting a foreign military rifle. Phyllis Ann Massey 12 was injured. William held for investigation. coroner to hold inquest when Phyllis testifies.
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Phyllis
Gail
North Carolina Memorial Hospital
Chapel Hill
William
Paul Drew
Harnett County
William Robinson
Army Tightens Rules on Reservists for Missing Drills
The Army orders demotion for reservists and National Guardsmen who miss too many drills. Three unexcused absences in a year trigger penalties, with potential designation for two years of active duty. High priority units require 72 drills yearly as Viet Nam drives top readiness.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington (Ap
Harold K. Johnson
Army Chief of Staff
Johnson
Parachutist Piantanida Falls From Balloon in Oxygen Crisis
Parachutist Nick Piantanida, plunging from 57,000 feet after an oxygen loss, fought for life in Minneapolis after a balloon mishap from Sioux Falls. Doctors report brain damage undetermined as he receives hyperbaric oxygen therapy and air-medical transfer continues. His May Day goal was to surpass the 85,523 foot record held by Eugene Andreev.
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Minneapolis
Claude Hitchcock
Leonard Thompson
Piantanida
Thompson
Worthington
Sioux Falls
M.D
Ed Yost
Raven Industries
Yost
Eugene Andreev
Janice
Pilot evades Communist pursuers in North Viet Nam rescue
U S Air Force pilot Capt. Jamies M. Ingalls parachuted into North Viet Nam near the Laos border. Ground fire wrecked a Skyraider and three rescue attempts failed before dawn. Ingalls eluded attackers overnight, guided by radio beepers, and was finally plucked to safety by The Jolly Green Giants helicopter crew at dawn.
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Saigon
North Viet Nam
Jamies M. Ingalls
Palo Alito
Calif
Ingalls
U. S. Air Force
3Rd Aerospace Rescue Recovery Group
Dogm
Viet Nam - Laos
Air Force
HSE Sikorsky
Arthur W. Beal
Orlando
Fla
3Rd Aerospace Recovery Group
Beal
Aero
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Moscow
Cambodia
William T. Peacock
Associated Press
South Viet Nam
U. S. Navy
U.S. Command
Panartad Tadaw
Spuipou Wuday
Yui X
Lie LE Eit
Financial
2Nd Infantry
Rach Beng River
Joe Secqurity
Galary
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