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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1966
Page
1
Amid West Side riots residents describe unclear causes and patterns. A Chicago cab driver and others say youths sparked looting and arson with no clear motive, while National Guardsmen restored order. Some whites and Black residents report no racial animus, emphasizing randomness and fear.
National guardsmen and Chicago police restored order in a 140 block West Side area after violent rioting. Gov. Otto Kerner mobilized 3,000 guardsmen at Mayor Daley’s request, with Maj. Gen. Kane’s force including 1,500 troops in action and 1,500 in reserve. Daley blamed King staff for inciting violence. King defended the call for law enforcement and supported measures to ease tensions.
The Civil Aeronautics Board granted 13 supplemental carriers authority to operate nearly 100 routes from the five struck carriers for 30 days. Reservations begin immediately on major coast to coast flights as union talks continue with no settlement in sight. The move aims to ease heavy air traffic during peak tourist season and may be revised or canceled without a hearing.
Cape Kennedy reports improved weather for Monday launch. Gemini 10 astronauts John W. Young and Michael Collins plan a day of rest but will review the flight plan in quarters as officials monitor conditions and discuss previous concerns.
Aboard the USS Guadalcanal, 41 youths aged 12 to 16, sons of crew members, sail as VIP observers for Gemini 10 recovery. They tour the ship and watch the astronauts’ return as John W. Young and Michael Collins prepare to be picked up north of Florida.
Ambassador Harriman told Hanoi such abuse would alter the war’s public support and hinder future U S North Viet Nam relations. He noted President Johnson offered North Vietnam economic aid after peace and warned of strong U S reaction if airmen are executed. Senator Aiken echoed threats of drastic action.
Justice William O Douglas, 67, wed Cathleen Curran Heffernan, 23, a Portland Oregon sociology major and Marylhurst College student, in a private Encin o California ceremony. The couple plans a Pacific Northwest honeymoon near Yaki ma Washington.
Eugenie M. Anderson of Red Wing Minnesota becomes the first woman to serve as alternate U.S. representative on the United Nations Security Council. She will also continue as U.S. representative on the U.N. Trusteeship Council, with the appointment announced by Secretary-General U Thant.
North Vietnamese radio hinted an important broadcast set for 8 45 a m Hanoi time Sunday 9 45 p m EDT. The note to editors said a special transmission will run in addition to regular broadcasts and did not reveal the topic.
Weather Bureau forecasters predict a welcome break from the summer heat lasting through Sunday. Tonight's low around 60 degrees, with sunny skies and a Sunday high in the mid eighties.
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