12 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1966
Page
1
Flying Lab Lunar Orbiter, the USA space rover, appears set to reach the moon in an adjusted path after mid course corrections. Engineers report success in key objectives, with a noon EDT briefing to outline findings.
New York dispatch cites a Chicago Association estimate of at least 1 billion dollars in cost to American business from the airline machinists strike. Los Angeles and other cities report mail and travel disruptions, with airlines rerouting to Scotland and Europe. Thos Cook & Son warns Europe’s tourist season suffers while Washington sees demand for seats amid funeral travel claims.
In Shelbyville Tennessee two Bedford County jail escapees triggered a police chase. Lt Sam Gibbs died from a stomach wound after Hancock Presley and Gillard Presley engaged officers. Hancock, 24, and Presley, 24, were wounded and captured after a gunfight at Edwards paint store.
Civil rights leaders schedule their first open housing march into Chicago's all white Bogan area on the southwest side. The neighborhood has long resisted integration, and police report some residents may be armed. A water supply and security measures are planned near Bogan High and Anes School for the march.
In Leetsdale along the Ohio River, about 25 motorcyclists allegedly attacked a teen girl after forcing her into a riverbank area near a steel firm. Ten suspects faced arraignment with bonds set at $10,000. others were later brought in. Names include Cotter Jr and several from Ohio and Beaver County.
Luci and Pat Nugent surfaced from behind Secret Service protection for their first public outing in Nassau Bahamas. They visited the colonial government house to meet Governor Sir Ralph Grey, then posed for photos at the oceanside Capricorn villa. Luci wore a pink dress with a polka dot turban and white accessories as the couple appeared together after arrival.
Washington lawmakers push a federal order to end a 36 day airline walkout amid grounding of about 60 percent of flights. House Commerce Committee aims to compel airlines to resume work, with President tied to possible back-to-work date, while negotiations stall and no national emergency declared.
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