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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
5
Rescue teams in eastern Turkey battle rugged terrain to reach shattered villages after a Friday quake. Officials fear deaths exceed 3,000 with Varto at the center where hundreds of bodies are recovered and many villagers are reported missing or trapped.
An earthquake in four eastern Turkey provinces Erzurum Mus Bingol and Bitlis leveled most buildings in Erzurum city and towns including Hinis. The death toll may exceed 3000 as Turkish authorities with U S. aid mobilize a large rescue and relief operation deploying troops, vehicles, and medical supplies to the mountain villages and ruined areas.
Washington AP report notes legislation to curb anti-Vietnam War activity headed for strong House approval after tumultuous hearings by the Committee on Un American Activities. Rep. Joe R. Pool said he would push a bill with up to 20 000 fines and 20 year jail terms for aiding the Viet Cong or hindering U.S. personnel and materiel to Viet Nam. Senate leaders eyed House action before deciding on hearings. bill could pass Senate if brought to floor before session ends.
President Johnson said Hanoi leaders were told the United States would halt bombing of North Vietnamese military targets if troops are stopped from entering South Vietnam. He spoke across New England on a five state swing and tied civil rights to peaceful conditions. He urged unity in facing riots and noted the URI convocation in Kingston. In Keokuk, 8 bids will be sought for rebuilding the National Guard Armory damaged in last November’s deadly explosion.
Australian infantry hunted remnants of a North Vietnamese battalion 40 miles southeast of Saigon after artillery fire left at least 227 killed. General Westmoreland called the action a significant victory as US pilots struck oil depots in the southern panhandle and new U.S. troops landed at Qui Nhon, bringing total American manpower to 297,000. In Iowa, Amish fines were forgiven and costs paid in Buchanan County after school law violations.
Unrest among skilled tradesmen grows as auto industry leaders plan talks with the United Auto Workers about immediate raises for skilled workers. GM Ford and Chrysler contracts expire in a year. industry expected to reject reopening. Ford cites absenteeism at Woodhaven stamping plant during 1967 model production. Weather forecast for Iowa shows showers and storms through Sunday with highs in the 60s and 70s.
Civil rights leaders face a temporary restraining order limiting open housing marches to 500 people, daylight hours only, with 24 hours notice to police. King says Sunday will be a big day. vows to mobilize if needed and may defy the injunction.
Des Moines police faced potential new demonstrations after a Friday night march by about 60 Negro youths through downtown. About 200 people gathered near the police station, with a few white participants. Capt. Nichols met a delegation as tempers flared, while threats of more demonstrations circulated. The march followed a Monday burglary suspect shot and killed by Patrolman Charles Park at a laundry. Dwight Green, 20, was fatally wounded.
Steven H. Caouette, 18, an ex Marine with mental illness history, was held on a fugitive charge in Winchendon Massachusetts, accused of abducting 13 year old Marie Couture at rifle point from her home. He was captured Friday at Fitzwilliam Depot nine miles from the MA NH line after a resident recognized him from photos. The girl was unharmed and returned home.
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