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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1965
Page
1
U.S. troops in South Vietnam face a growing burden as fighting intensifies across the country. The la Drang Valley clashes mark a turning point with heavy casualties and increased American involvement alongside Vietnamese forces, who still bear the brunt of combat.
AP reports Allied pincer moves bruised North Vietnamese troops in the La Drang Valley as US B52 bombers hit the center. Fresh South Vietnamese paratroopers fought a three hour clash west of the valley, counting 188 enemy dead. US 1st Cavalry operations continued against light sniper fire. B52s bombed near Chu Prong Mountain. Government forces claimed 175 Viet Cong killed in four actions from 185 to 300 miles from Saigon. Marine artillery hit Viet Cong with eight killed in Da Nang area. An ambush blast in Chu Lai killed two Marines and wounded 13, ruled as enemy mine.
About 10,000 demonstrators marched from Berkeley to Oakland in an orderly protest against U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Beatrice Whitnah, 84, Berkeley, in a wheelchair and a Gold Star mother, attended amid police presence of over 700 officers ensuring order. The Vietnam Day Committee fell short of its 15,000 target as banners and signs filled the five mile route.
AP dispatch from Cincinnati reports Sp. 4 James R. Sadler of the First Infantry Division writing home to his parents in Oakley. He argues against protesting U S involvement, urging critics to witness South Vietnamese citizens’ suffering and expressing resolve to help suppress communist aggression.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after heart attack on Nov 9, makes first public outing at Ft Gordon and Augusta National. He jokes he will argue with doctors if told to stop golf, plans Monday move to Walter Reed for continued recovery. Eisenhower, 75, wheelsd in on porch with Mrs. Eisenhower by his side, speaks of readiness and doctors’ schedule.
The Tolbert Godsey family faced a dilemma when a mama pig refused to nurse her newborns. Their cocker spaniel Sandy jumped into a box with the piglets and began nursing them, a "motherly" act given her past litters. The dog and piglets were reportedly doing fine.
President Johnson, under doctor’s care, walked at his Texas ranch while officials say he is hopeful the McDonnell Aircraft machinists strike will settle soon. Jack Valenti says Johnson is not directly involved, with talks led by the Federal Mediation Service and labor and defense department heads. Johnson spoke by phone with Wirtz on the dispute and other labor issues.
Atty Gen Katzenbach and aides Califano and Cater spoke with Valenti by phone about departmental matters. President Johnson received assurance of complete cooperation from John A. Hannah of the Civil Rights Commission in a study of segregation in education. Hannah said the commission will meet Dec. 2 to review plans and resources. Johnson also rose early and walked at the LBJ Ranch family cemetery.
Partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures are forecast for today with highs in the 60s. Monday should remain partly cloudy and mild, while there is a chance of showers tomorrow.
Tacoma carpenter Tilford G. Baker admitted kidnapping Charles Hyde III, leads to $34,360 of a $45,000 ransom found in a bowling alley locker. He named two others, Dean Bromley and James Evans, as co-conspirators. Bail set at $25,000. preliminary hearing scheduled for Dec. 6.
A glimpse inside Kennedy era governance shows President Kennedy shaping his cabinet and staff with his own brand while veterans remain present. The paper notes two forthcoming Kennedy memorials, one for culture and one for government, and highlights a Middletown woman working a gas station job with curiosity and job satisfaction.
At United Nations Security Council action, a worldwide boycott against Southern Rhodesia was urged. President Johnson ordered rejection of 9,500 tons of Rhodesian sugar en route to the United States, following a council vote to tighten sanctions and an embargo threat on oil and petroleum products.
London reported bread shortages as a bakers strike triggered rationing for the first time since 1948. Housewives formed lines across Wales, the Midlands, Liverpool and northeast England, affecting over a million homes. Bakers seek higher wages, with current pay at 32.20 for a 42 hour week and demands for 42 for 40 hours. Ireland followed with a one day strike in Dublin Cork and Limerick for a shorter week.
A light quip notes that the simplest way for a man to gain his wife’s notice is to appear at ease and comfortable, humorously suggesting calm demeanor wins attention more than effort or fuss.
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