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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
1
Viet Cong launched a dawn attack on a Tam Ky refugee camp housing 2,000 Vietnamese, killing 33 and wounding 54. U.S. and allied forces remained on full alert with a 78 hour cease fire in effect. American air power conducted 49 sorties as operations Buckskin continued.
U S advisers described raids that set thatched huts on fire and killed entire families on the spot while detaining nine men. Leaflets accused U S operations as a dirty war of aggression against the people of Viet Nam. One intelligence source said GIs would not be included in any Viet Cong cease fire.
Washington reports that the United States is surveying foreign governments about the Vietnamese peace effort. The findings will guide a policy review by President Johnson and advisers on resuming bombing North Vietnam. Advisers split between early air strikes and extending the pause. The lunar New Year truce ends soon and will indicate Communist response to Johnson's call for reduced hostilities.
Ohio's liberal wage garnishment law allows creditors to claim part of a debtor's wages after a five day demand. Employers often enforce strict policies, reducing personal debt incentive but contributing to high personal bankruptcies. Wages can be garnisheed for a wife's debts, but not typically the husband's, contrasting with nearby Pennsylvania rules.
The U S government will raise interest on savings bonds to the 4 percent ceiling without requesting congressional approval to exceed it. Current bonds totaling 49 billion dollars in series E and H earn 3 percent. Secretary Fowler said Johnson ordered the boost to support bond sales, with no details on the size of the increase.
Indira Gandhi daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru was elected today as India's prime minister, the first woman to head a major nation. She won 355 votes to 169 for Morarji Desai, inherits ongoing Indian crises including hunger, Kashmir tensions, and economic chaos.
In Columbus AP reports the party hovers over governor candidates as veteran chair William L. Coleman circulates petitions to run for lieutenant governor. State Rep. Harry H. McIlwain says he will file for governor Monday and vows to overhaul the party if nominated.
Providence officials report the 20 million dollar mechanized post office is functioning well with future installations planned in 109 city offices. Postmaster General O'Brien aims for next day delivery nationwide. ZIP code readers and CCTV are part of the system, while unions note no staff cuts and a net gain of about 250 central office workers.
The U S Weather Bureau predicts partly cloudy and cold conditions tonight with a low around 18. Thursday remains partly cloudy and cold with a slight chance of snow near the Ohio River. Yesterday’s high was 27 and overnight low reached 9 this morning. A long range forecast calls for 4 to 8 degrees below normal with a slow warming then colder by early next week and light snow possible Sunday.
Washington reports President Johnson plans a broad travel program in 1966, seeking to meet voters nationwide after gall bladder surgery and a stalled 1965 schedule. He aims to promote new programs, raise campaign funds, and attend nonpolitical events, with possible trips to Western Europe and Latin America under consideration.
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