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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
2
Baraboo Wisconsin police report eleven injured when an explosion and fire hit two buildings at the Badger Ordnance Works delaying Viet Nam era small arms powder production for two to three months. Five hospitalized six treated on site with damage estimated at $500000. cause under investigation to be studied by a government board of inquiry.
Vietnamese officials reported Viet Cong death traps on posters opposing the election with six posters removed by demolition squads and no injuries. Mimeographed threats were mailed to candidates to withdraw, while communist teams toured villages across Gia Dinh near Saigon, warning voters and listing names. The message warned of danger if they vote, with officials confirming broad insurgent activity and aims to influence the political process.
Governor Brown defends a welfare reform aimed at reducing relief rolls by training employable recipients for available jobs. He cites 40,000 jobs begging in California and says the plan could cost 60 million dollars with state and federal funds, pending legislature approval. He mentions federal tax revenue relink proposal and notes political tension with CDC allies.
Sen Murphy, recovering from a throat operation, plans a Reagan campaign, saying he aims to regain his voice to attend a 90 minute event. In South Viet Nam allied and U S forces reported multiple clashes with Viet Cong, with casualties on both sides and air strikes targeting supply routes near Saigon and Thanh Hoa.
UPI reports a second soldier faces court martial for refusing to obey orders to board a plane to Viet Nam. Pvt. James Johnson, 22, a New Yorker, pleads not guilty to refusing to report for duty amid legal arguments over war legality. Pvt. Dennis Mora, 25, of New York, was convicted. Pvt. David Lamas, 20, of Modesto, Calif., awaits trial.
Los Angeles AP reports Applied Technology Inc won a prime Air Force contract totaling more than five million dollars. Company president Dr. William E. Ayer announced the award on Thursday.
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