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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1966
Page
1
Space officials targeted Lunar Orbiter 1 for destruction to avoid interference with a new moon probe, firing its velocity control engine in Australia for about 90 seconds to slow by 400 miles per hour and direct the craft toward the far side of the moon.
A blaze under investigation caused extensive losses at Hurwitz House. U.S. helicopters were shot down in Vietnam as North Vietnamese forces attacked 4th Division positions 6 to 15 miles west and northwest of Plei Djereng. American casualties were described as moderate amid ongoing operations in the central highlands.
A fire at the Arts In Middletown building, the old Hurwitz House on Broad Street and Van verv Street, caused about 8000 dollars in building damage and several hundred dollars to contents. Fire officials said wiring helped spread the blaze, which began around 10 35 p m and required multiple companies to fight it through the night. Most valuable art items had reportedly been sold. some archives survived. The historic home traces to the McKnight and Harwitz families and once housed antiques and notable furniture.
Nearly 4 000 police guard Kuala Lumpur as President Johnson arrives for a Asian tour. Demonstrations include a Tropicana Hotel stoning and student burnings of Johnson and U S officials images. Authorities seize anti American pamphlets and plan ahead for a peaceful welcome. The Straits Times editorial backs U S aid to South Vietnam and Malaysia’s support.
President Johnson addresses a sedate Bangkok audience at Chulalongkorn University praising Thai leaders for recognizing the need to counter Communist subversion and urging North Vietnamese leaders to renounce death. He meets Thanom Kittikachorn at Government House and later hosts a reception for the Thai premier and a dinner for King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.
New York AP reports Dr. Serge Korff of NYU Cosmic Research Society says over 119 upper atmosphere balloon flights in 30 years may be mistaken for flying saucers. Balloons about 35 feet across, launched at low inflation, can appear strange as they ascend. He notes not all UFO sightings stem from balloons but many saucer reports coincide with such flights.
A concise note on Chuckle brand fashion showing that while styles rotate, core design elements persist across collections. The text emphasizes consistency in branding and garment silhouettes despite seasonal updates.
An all-out effort used the city’s fire equipment last night. Three companies plus the ladder wagon and emergency squad fought a blaze at Hurwitz house. At 10:45 p.m. an alarm from Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Street drew units from No. 5 Station and No. 4 Station to a false alarm in the south end.
A cold snap enters the Miami Valley with temperatures dropping to around 30 tonight and only near 50 tomorrow. Most of Sunday is expected to be sunny with limited cloud cover and mild wind.
An early dawn earthquake in Agrinion central Greece killed one person and seriously injured 11, with authorities warning tolls may rise as landslides blocked access to several towns. The 5.8 magnitude tremor toppled a 300-yard bridge and destroyed 80 percent of farm dwellings in Fi t es Katuna Xiromeri, sending hundreds fleeing in nightclothes.
A three alarm blaze hit the McMillan Manor office building in Cincinnati late Friday night causing damage estimated at over $100,000. Firefighters battled flames through several hours as crews from multiple districts responded to the emergency. No injuries were reported and authorities assessed the scene for hotspots and structural safety.
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