10 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1967
Page
1
Washington AP reports a new fight over highway beauty as Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson backing prompts removal of more than 1 million billboards on interstate and primary highways. Regulations set size, spacing, and bans on flashing signs guiding Congress scrutiny and industry protests.
A new snowstorm dumped up to 14 inches along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to New Jersey worsening transportation and adding to the blizzard toll that already left New York and New England digging out from 16 inches. Deaths rose to at least eight from storm related crashes and authorities warned of slick roads as snow began tapering off toward noon.
U S officials report a large North Vietnamese supply buildup during the four day ceasefire while air strikes may resume if the buildup becomes intolerable. Traffic and truck movement surge as planners estimate up to 35000 tons moving toward the demilitarized zone if the trend lasts through Sunday.
Chicago sent nearly 40 inches of snow south by freight cars to melt in warmer climes. Illinois Central yard master A W Pirtle said the move aimed to clear Chicago and use snow in McComb Mississippi and New Orleans.
In Detroit rank and file members of the United Auto Workers show strong, near unqualified support for Walter P. Reuther as the union nears breaking with the AFL-CIO. An AP spot check finds working men largely behind their leader with minimal reservations.
The United Auto Workers move toward possible withdrawal from the AFL-CIO as the April convention considers the step. Henry Mason, a Chrysler inspector, supports Reuther and backs strong action for UAW members amid leadership tensions and charges of labor movement obstruction.
American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne stormed a jungle prison camp near Saigon and freed 51 emaciated, malaria‑ridden Vietnamese prisoners. The camp, hidden under dense jungle, housed detainees since 1964 and included crude stocks and jails with two on site dispensaries.
A brief Chillicothe blackout left downtown and the Carlisle area without power for about an hour on Thursday as a power line fault cut electricity to most of the city. Traffic lights failed, causing jams, while electric heating units also stopped in near-freezing temperatures.
Washington officials say 354 Americans are possible prisoners in North Vietnam including 113 confirmed prisoners, 48 suspected captives, and 193 missing. They report no official count for POWs in South Vietnam and note North Vietnam restricts Red Cross access. Visitation by groups yielded no clear camp details and prisoners appeared in good spirits and health.
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