15 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
1
Unidentified air raids hit a Vietnamese village near the DMZ in a weeklong spike of air strikes. Two U.S. F105 Thunderchiefs were reported down near Hanoi as aerial operations continued. officials confirmed civilian casualties and a review of strike procedures.
Rogersville reports Hawkins County School Board closes remaining all Negro schools as integration proceeds. New Canton pupils may choose between Carter's Valley or Surgoinsville schools while 145 students attend the two teacher school. The board approves bus hires, custodians for the coming year, and requests for repairs and equipment at several schools.
Reports from Jerusalem say Israel and Syria fought near Galilee with air clashes and naval exchanges. A Syrian spokesman claimed two MIGs were shot down and eight Israeli boats or vessels were set on fire or destroyed, while Israeli sources disputed losses and described the action as part of a larger border clash lasting about three hours.
A 39 day airline strike ended in a tentative $90 million settlement after 20 hours of talks. IAM members must ratify while Congress weighs a bill to prevent a repeat if the deal is rejected. Key airlines include Eastern Pulte National Northwest Trans World. Ford supports broad legislation to address future strikes.
In San Antonio, President Johnson and General Westmoreland stated Communist victory in Vietnam is impossible but more American troop commitments are required. They signaled future increases in manpower beyond the current 281,000, with timing to be kept secret, as Vietnam actions and Hanoi's stance loom large.
Public Works Director M L West said crews cleared streets in the Sherwood and Grenacres area after Mad Branch spilled over washing in silt and debris. No city property damage reported though several residents left debris at homes. Weather Bureau expects more rain, with a heavy shower period and a hot humid night with cloudiness. Fort Henry Drive area reports flood of water and evacuation of patients on the ground floor. ground floor equipment damaged with no loss estimate yet.
Armed detectives from Scotland Yard raid several London homes in search of the three unarmed policemen killers. A witness saw a suspect park a blue-green sedan Friday. Victims were Detective Sergeant C T Head, Detective Constable D B Wombwell, and Police Constable G R Fox. Two London men are named as possible suspects with one noted criminal record.
Partly plowdy and warm to night with showers and thundershowers and a few of 68. Tuesday remains warm with scattered thundershowers. High Tuesday and Wednesday partly cloudy and moderately warm. Tonight and Tuesday, measurable precipitation possible at 20 percent.
An 18 year old horse accident in Dunganon Virginia left Edward Bumbles Hartsock dead after a fall while trying to retrieve a cap. He died at Holston Valley Community Hospital at 2 am Sunday after failing to regain consciousness. He is survived by his mother Mrs Kate Hartsock five sisters and three brothers with funeral arrangements pending Gale City Funeral Home.
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