GM cuts back at 23 plants as orders ease
DETROIT AP General Motors Corp cut back this week at four of its 23 assembly plants as industry sales reports indicated an easing in demand for new cars, prompting adjustments to production.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1966
Page
7
DETROIT AP General Motors Corp cut back this week at four of its 23 assembly plants as industry sales reports indicated an easing in demand for new cars, prompting adjustments to production.
Washington AP reports three Ohioans were among military personnel killed in Vietnam in the week ending last Saturday. The fallen are Army Pfc. Terrence D. Scott of Cleveland, Pfc. Amatio Gonzales of Youngstown, and Marines Pfc. Harry D. Haskins of Dayton. Also noted are GM cutbacks with three day and four day workweeks at several plants and Ward's Automotive Reports estimating auto makers cut May through July schedules by about 100,000 units affecting around 10,000 workers.
Jim Cimprich, 15, Fenwick High School sophomore in an accelerated math track, received a seven week National Science Foundation grant for summer study in topology and linear algebra at the University of Notre Dame. He earned superior ratings at Miami University regional Science Fair and excellent at the Columbus state fair. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dimprich of Trenton. sister Marja teaches Fenwick math and will study advanced algebra and analysis at Notre Dame under NSF support.
Vacationing pastor Marshall M Wright of the Seventh day Adventist Church announces that Reuben Beck, manager of the denomination s Ohio Book and Bible House in Mount Vernon, will occupy the pulpit at the 9 30 worship service tomorrow morning Sabbath school will follow Mothers of the church will be honored tonight at the youth vesper service at 7 30 led by Lowell Reynolds
Ha Thuc Ky of the Dai Viet party says South Viet Nam's promised elections cannot be free or nationwide. He argues only cities could vote now, that the Viet Cong may infiltrate, and foresees a Buddhist dominated National Assembly. He calls for six months to organize an interim civilian government and notes U.S. aid is essential to Viet Nam's survival.
Sen J W Fulbright defending his Senate Foreign Relations post launches a critique of Saigon society as an American brothel The Arkansas Democrat cites the impact of wealth and American money on South Vietnam noting bar girls prostitutes and rents rising The remarks link U S involvement to social and economic upheaval in the capital of South Vietnam leaving some families evicted or unable to afford housing
Perth Australia AP reports West Australian University Senate banned the frug and watusi at the graduation ball to protect a $77,200 organ in Winthrop Hall. Students defied the ban by hiring Perth City Hall for the event, continuing the dance choice.
Los Angeles AP Scott Paper heir Donald Scott sues actress Corinne Calvet for 878000 dollars. He claims he was compelled to give her costly gifts to prevent disclosure of their affair to his wife.
The Ohio Department of Highways will hold a public auction on Saturday May 14 to sell miscellaneous used equipment to the highest bidder. Director P E Masheter said bidding starts at 10 30 a m at the Division 8 garage 3701 Tytus Ave. Items include 12 passenger cars 20 dump trucks 4 dump bodies 16 pickup trucks and assorted gear. Inspection begins after a m on sale day.
A short feature describes a pleasant game that gives a daily message. It explains counting letters in a first name, applying a rule to get a key number, then checking that many letters across a rectangle to read a hidden fortune. The item is credited to 6-6 1966 by William J Milter and distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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