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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
1
Deputy Sheriff Francis Sharpe, 38, of Conemaugh near Johnstown Pennsylvania, lies in Chambersburg hospital recovering from a Wednesday gunshot wound after he surprised an assailant. Authorities say the officer was struck during the encounter and is listed in stable condition as investigators pursue leads.
Arkansas dog trainer Thomas McGinn says his German Shepherd Weid died after grabbing the killer during the gun battle that killed FBI Agent Terry Ray Anderson near Shade Gap. Anderson, 42, father of four and a PBS veteran, will be buried Saturday in Washington. McGinn also brought his other tracking dog King to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital for treatment of a separate wound from the shootout.
Cedar Rapids reports Kaye Pritchard, 19, of Buckingham, chosen as "Iowa's favorite farmer's daughter" from 200 nominees in the ninth annual contest. She wins a trip for two to Washington plus other prizes.
In Boston the United Presbyterian Church in the U S A faces a year long debate over a proposed 4600 word confession of faith. It would be the first creedal revision in over three centuries and shapes church beliefs for 3.3 million members. The General Assembly heard the proposal with applause signals support as action is not expected until near the meeting's end.
Iowa Republicans opened 99 county conventions as State Chairman Robert D. Ray urged optimism for 1966. He noted polls show Democrats waning and outlined four factors behind a GOP comeback while warning not to overestimate victory. Delegates will be chosen for the June 18 Des Moines state convention.
Washington reports rising Senate support for Mansfield's plan to pull most U S troops from Europe. Senator Symington and Senator McIntyre criticize NATO allies for not sharing defense costs and suggest redeploying forces to South Vietnam while boosting Polaris submarine readiness as a deterrent.
Anti American slogans echo as Buddhists march through Da Nang near the Saigon heart. Rioters confront police amid smashed windows and Molotov fire while Brig. Gen. Dy Quoc Dong becomes acting commander of First Corps replacing Maj. Gen. Huynh Van Ceo in a two month turnover. Buddhist leaders urge Lt. Gen. Lewis W. Walt to press Ky government withdrawal.
State Department officials said the United States considered ordering about 400 American civilians to leave the strifecorn Hue Da Nang area as U S and Vietnamese forces battle Buddhist dissidents. In Da Nang, fighting erupted for a second day around markets pagodas and a government-held air base as Ky's forces press the rebels. In the hills near An Khe the U S 1st Air Cavalry clashed with Viet Cong main force units, with at least 34 Viet Cong reported killed by American helicopters.
Washington AP reports about 40 million in government contracts will be offered for bid next Thursday at an industrial procurement conference in Chicago area. Rep. John R. Schmidhauser and Illinois lawmakers arranged the meeting to aid area businessmen in obtaining government work.
Twenty five cars of a Rock Island Railroad freight train derailed on the edge of the switching yards in western Davenport. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated over 100000 dollars. Tracks were expected to be restored by nightfall with routes rerouted for perishables and passenger trains.
Houston Tex, Walter I McCans, the second patient at Methodist Hospital to receive a partial artificial heart, died today. The hospital bulletin cited pulmonary insufficiency and related complications in the last 48 hours. The unit was removed after 27 hours of function, with the heart segment healing enough to operate.
Congressional critics pressed for an exhaustive re-examination of the military draft, calling procedures inconsistent and outdated. Two House resolutions seek special investigative committees, while Sen. Nelson urges a presidential commission to probe inequities, as Pentagon officials report McNamara opposes substitutes like Peace Corps service.
Washington AP reports U S living costs increased four tenths of one percent in April, yielding the largest January to April rise in 15 years. The Labor Department notes consumer services led the April jump while food prices were nearly flat. The overall consumer price index reached 112.5, reflecting a 14 percent rise over the past three months.
Detroit AP Frederic G. Donner andRobert M. Roche told GM stockholders at the annual meeting that the industry’s future looks bright. They cited auto safety publicity as a factor in a May sales dip but did not confirm signs of a recovery.
The State Board of Public Instruction approved proposed area school districts in the northwest and southeast corners of Tawa. County boards have 70 days to ratify before elections. southeast district covers Henry Des Moines and Lee counties and half of Louisa. Henry County previously objected and attempted withdrawal after the deadline.
In Prosser Washington an annual rain dance sparks a cultural clash with Granger as the dry Yakima Valley seeks rain for wheat and sun for a cherry festival. Granger plans a counter dance with two Yakima Indian dancers hired to negate Prosser’s supposed weather magic tonight ahead of Granger’s festival.
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