Rogersville Man Killed In 11-W Crash
A Rogersville man was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash at 5 pm near Highway SW and Bear Tolley Road. The car collided with a Halbech trailer truck. driver Grady Shields, 22, of Mount Olive, NC, stated he could not avoid the impact. Shields, the truck driver, would be charged with involuntary manslaughter. The deceased was Willard Price of Rogersville Route 2, and the injured man, Hugh OP Staulds of Rogersville Route 3, died instantly according to reports. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at 2 pm at Colbach Price Funeral Home. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Families to gather Thursday evening.
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Thant announces he will not seek second UN term
United Nations Secretary General U Thant said he will quit after one five year term and will not offer for another. He cited frustration with the UN's effectiveness and urged the Security Council to choose a successor unfettered by his term. He noted strong support from world leaders including President Johnson as he returns from a Mexico Chile trip.
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Public safety riot after fatal hit sparks racial tension
A Wegre man was struck by a speeding car triggering clashes in Benton Harbor Michigan where four white youths were later arrested. Police faced brick throwing and car vandalism as National Guardsmen stood by. Governors and local officials tightened security amid nationwide Black rights protests and parade permit delays.
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Auto Safety Law Goes To White House
Washington action reports the House vote 35 to 0 to approve the auto safety bill, with the Senate approving by voice vote, sending the measure to the White House for presidential approval. The bill would set federal safety standards for vehicles starting in 1968.
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Infiltration and conflict in Vietnam era tensions
Amid stalled legislation and military measures, the United States and South Vietnam face intensified Viet Cong sabotage and combat incidents. A government push to disrupt Hanoi’s influence follows a wave of attacks, with casualty figures showing weekly Americans killed and wounded, and reports of missing and captured personnel.
Virginia Sales Tax Takes Effect in Gate City
GATE CITY Virginia launches a 2 percent state sales tax with a 1 percent optional county levy amid strong support for better education and fair taxation. Local merchants report rush sales to avoid the tax while residents see broader gains in school funding and equity despite some calls for income tax relief. Community leaders say tax proceeds aimed at education will eventually be accepted as Kentuckys and Tennessees tax regimes anchor the move.
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Plane Falls Near Ljubljana Kills 90 Britons
A Britannia Airways four engine turbo-prop crashed two miles from Brod Airport near Komend Ljubljana killing 90. Survivors reported around 25 to 27. Wreckage scattered, many burned. Investigators in Yugoslavia and Britain assess cause as bodies are treated in Ljubljana hospitals.
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Sullivan County Officials Sworn In at Blountville Ceremony
Newly elected county judge Lon V Boyd is sworn in at the Sullivan County Court in Blountville before a special session to address airport funding. Sheriff Bill Wright and other officials take oaths in separate ceremonies, with courthouse ceremonies led by Chancellor Dayton P Phillips and other judges.
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Soviets Blame Mao For Commie Split
Moscow accuses Mao Tse-tung and top Chinese Communist leaders of causing the split in the world Communist movement. The Central Committee resolution blames Beijing for the ideological rift and the anti-Soviet campaign tied to China’s cultural upheaval while praising Brezhnev and Kosygin as new leaders.
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Weather Outlook Shows Mild Nights and Thunder Showers
Weather forecast indicates generally fair and mild nights and days with a few late afternoon thundershowers Friday and Saturday. Low tonight around 64, high Friday near 87.
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