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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
1
UPI reports Billy Graham began a month long crusade in London at Earl's Court, a 21 000 seat venue also used for fairs and conventions. The tour aims to spread evangelism with large crowds and high energy.
In Congress the House housing subcommittee prepared to act on a bill that diverges from President Johnson's six year plan for grants and loans to create demonstration cities. The $2.3 billion program, deemed barely alive, aims to spur urban renewal in 1966.
A Black man refused service at a segregated Baltimore tavern shot a white patron to death and wounded another, police reported.
Two Ohio men Andy Ball Jr. and Donald E. Chamberlain will appeal their cruelty to animal convictions in Lexington on July 11. They were fined $100 each on May 6 by Police Judge Walter Tackett after being arrested for hauling a truckload of dogs on April 5 and were fined in absentia after charges were amended.
Mostly sunny and warmer with a high around 64. Tonight cool with a low near 40. Tuesday high 61 and low 35. Sunrise 4 56 a m Sunset 7 54 p m. Births report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Deichler Berlin Heights and a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Gibson Old State Road. Death notices include Mrs Myrtle Bruce 85 New London Mrs Elizabeth Sweet 86 Milan and Peter Bohland 68 Greenwich.
Washington sources say pressure on President Johnson to end the Viet Nam war grows. Factors cited include South Viet Nam political turmoil, U.S. domestic criticism, neutralist calls to halt bombing, and doubts about a peace feeler. Moyers said no confirmed offer to talk exists. Officials doubt a peace move while South Viet Nam chaos persists.
The military government and Buddhist hierarchy reached a fragile agreement to end Saigon’s political crisis. In Hue, mobs burned the U S consulate as monks threatened self immolation over reforms. Thich Ho Giac urged a peaceful solution and set a Sunday deadline for government action.
Technical problems forced the Gemini 9 flight delay for Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan at Cape Kennedy. The next launch window was set for Friday, as ground systems and a 1700 pound target satellite named Glob faced separate issues delaying a rendezvous plan.
Washington reports Lynda and Luci Johnson prepare for a busy summer. Luci plans wedding arrangements after graduating from Georgetown University School of Nursing and may pursue further study or a job after marrying Patrick Nugent. Lynda graduates from the University of Texas June 4 and will travel to Europe, starting in Spain, with plans under consideration for work or further study. The White House weighs televised nuptial mass and guest lists for an inside reception limited to about 850 guests.
Pasadena reports America's Surveyor spacecraft on a near flawless voyage toward a gentle landing in the Sea of Storms. The 2194 pound vehicle, designed to transmit television pictures, is expected to touch down at 11 17 34 pm PDT on the Moon's western equatorial region.
Congressional Republicans charged Texas with not supplying its fair share of draftees. They blamed inefficient draft boards and said current draft calls may not fall evenly across states. The statement was issued by 23 Representatives and Senator Robert Griffin of Michigan.
Washington lawmakers held a Senate debate on truth in packaging to curb Madison Avenue influence on labels for home goods. Senate Republican Leader Dirksen signaled likely votes against delaying the measure though administration forces seek Thursday approval. The compromise bill demands immediate label changes and prompts industry to devise its own rules on weights and measures. Senator Hart originally introduced the bill in 1961 and pressed for committee passage after significant revisions.
Former President and Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on July 1 in New York. They will be the first presidential couple to reach a golden anniversary since the Adams family in 1847.
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