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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1966
Page
4
U S pilots report first public air encounter with MiG 21s over North Vietnam. Two MiG 21s attacked four F 4Cs escorting RB 66 reconnaissance jets. Phantoms fired but missed. Analysts warn MiG 21 could challenge U S air superiority and pressure bombing north of Hanoi.
An article explains questions raised by the artificial heart operation on Marcel L. DeRudder a 65 year old coal miner. Dr Michael E DeBakey and team face ethical legal and medical issues about life extending devices and criteria for use and when to terminate support as they anticipate broader use to prevent many heart deaths.
Charles B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation argues federal subsidies mainly aid large farmers, inflation pressures rise, minimum wage proposals would lift farm payrolls, and Washington actions hurt farm prices. He says federal planners are hexing the rural economy.
In Quang Duc Province near the Cambodian border six Viet Cong guerrillas surrendered in a month. Officials note this rise follows hamlet relocations that push VC units closer to government patrols, severing secure family access. Families advised deserters to return, and new farming prospects aided conversion. Similar defections spread south of Saigon as recruiters shift units toward central Viet Nam, loosening ties to home. The change in promises to stay near family undermines VC recruitment and increases desertions.
Two letters discuss the Cooper-Hughes tax reform, praising its thorough study by the University of Maryland Bureau and state groups, urging informed voting and noting Baltimore City’s need for relief. They cite public meetings and LWV Frederick County support, while urging citizens to seek truth and knowledge. A second note commends the Frederick Memorial Hospital drive and Thespian Troupe 1277 for sending performers to Portland, praising local talent and dedication.
Fifty years ago the News-Post notes Emperor Wilhelm will make a personal plea for peace with the United States through American ambassador Gerard to convey to President Wilson the desire of the German people to remain on unbroken friendship. Also announced is E Austin Baughman sworn in as Maryland Motor Vehicle Commissioner with plans to enforce auto laws, plus church leaders and local officials changes in Frederick Maryland including Rev Paul Althouse becoming pastor at Evangelical Reformed Church and Youth Week plans with student officials at Frederick High School.
In Washington, a Vatican dialogue signals potential peace moves as Soviet Russia engages with Pope Paul VI. Meanwhile 160 American youths perform Sing Out 66 at Constitution Hall highlighting a public mood shift and moral rearmament on college campuses and military bases.
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