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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1966
Page
1
A Buddhist nun named Dieu Quang, aged about 45 to 50, burned herself to death before dawn at the Dieu De pagoda in Hue Viet Nam to protest President Johnson's responses to dissident letters. About 80 people were present as monks formed a square with benches and lit candles around the site.
The United States charges Cuba with deliberate unauthorized entry by Cuban military personnel into Guantanamo base and warns of grave consequences. Cuba denies the claim as Premier Fidel Castro mobilizes troops and rejects the protest note.
Louise Ceraso 63 at Maimonides Hospital Brooklyn suffered a cerebral stroke after 11 days on an artificial heart pump. She is unconscious and in critical condition per hospital spokesman.
U S and Vietnamese forces expand spring search and destroy efforts with 1500 troops combing the Quang Ngai Province coast. The operation along Highway 1 north of Quang Ngai City yields 15 Viet Cong killed and 20 suspects seized as amphibious tractors and helicopters support the sweep.
A quirky item notes humorists tasked with suppressing or redirecting laughs and jokes about the planet. The piece uses playful language to lampoon censorship culture and the idea of controlling humor tied to environmental topics.
The forecast for Middletown and area calls for mostly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers today. This evening will clear and cooler temperatures follow. High near 75, low in the 50s. Monday will be sunny and mild.
South Vietnam's military government pledged no official interference with Buddhist celebrations for Buddha's birthday, set for Friday June 3, signaling tolerance amid Buddhist leadership strains after crackdowns in Da Nang and Saigon. Premier Ky urged observance per religious freedom as security units were ordered to observe solemnly. About 75 percent of the 15 million population nominally follows Buddhism, with a small but active opposition minority.
London A P reports traffic accidents in Britain during Pentecost weekend killed 16 people and seriously injured 245 on the first day, as the Ministry of Transport announced. Last year for the same period ended Friday midnight saw 18 dead and 311 seriously injured.
U Thant’s serious ulcer condition, once requiring a strict milk diet and medical care, is reported fully cured. Ramses Nassif, his press secretary, said Friday night the bleeding ulcer is completely healed and no longer a health concern.
Ohio officials urged teens and parents to avoid risky graduation party behavior. State liquor control director Donald D. Cook and Highway Safety Director Warren C. Nelson urged caution with drinking and driving and stressed parental responsibility to deter illegal drinking and risky teen activities to prevent pain, death, and social problems.
Senator Stuart Symington asserts the Soviet naval threat in Europe is real and growing. He cites a 95 page report from a recent European trip noting submarines and surface units moved into European waters and a warm water port goal, while stressing the U.S. and allied navies remain ready and without interference.
A historical recount marks America's first Unknown Soldier ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 1921. The piece frames the event as a Memorial Day tribute and notes related features on other pages.
General Hershey said congressional calls for a draft inquiry reflect election pressures on Capitol Hill and noted any improvements to the system are welcome. He welcomed a congressional probe and argued criticism stems from divided war views. The Pentagon said a draft study is revising methods, with lottery among options considered. Harold Howe II praised the current system as orderly and useful.
Washington AP reports that Pentagon records show no unknown American soldiers killed in Vietnam so far. Pentagon historians note this may be unique in U S military history though they cannot rule out unknown casualties in past wars.
Traffic deaths rose on the first full Memorial Day weekend day with at least 141 fatalities in crashes, 15 in a boating mishap, and 8 drownings. The National Safety Council cited early rates below last year but ahead soon, forecasting 460 to 540 deaths over 78 hours. Arkansas reported four deaths in a head on crash near Clarendon, adding to six deaths in 12 hours there.
Russell Wolden San Francisco assessor for 29 years was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of eight counts of bribery and one of conspiracy for taking thousands of dollars to reduce property assessments for corporate clients. He faces 1 to 14 years per count, must forfeit his office, and is disqualified from state office. sentencing set for June 20.
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