13 Apr 1966
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1966
Page
1
The report notes that two raids were counted toward a total load of about 300,000 pounds for the strike force. It was understood that the bombs were counted to start landslides, with continued coverage on page 16.
Fairbault high school finalists Mark Ericson and Sam Wunderlich left a staying awake contest after reaching 62 hours. They said they were bored and tired of the endurance test.
President Johnson will fly to Mexico City for an informal 24 hour trip featuring ceremonies including the unveiling of a statue of Abraham Lincoln and a private meeting with Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. The voyage aims to showcase diplomacy and will coincide with holidays Johnson enjoyed during Congress.
A giant wave over 130 feet high swept the Italian liner Michelangelo during a storm off Newfoundland. Three people died including American John Steinbach, 58, and German passenger Werner Berndt. eleven others injured. The ship, 44,000 tons, was returning to New York and one day late. The captain reported a fierce wind of about 70 knots. Two other men were lost from a British freighter in the same storm.
UPI-Sig reports outside a church in London that a spur of advice urges a practical response to nervousness. The tip suggests kneeling on the knees to steady oneself when anxiety rises.
Police clash with demonstrators after a rally in Berkeley near the municipal building. VDC leaders spoke from a sound truck as a few hundred move to the Berkeley Albany line, chants of fascist and police state tactics echo. The VDC uses UC Berkeley as a forum amid ongoing antiwar action.
UPI reports a Viet Cong mortar and small arms attack on Tan Son Nhut airport near Saigon killed eight people and wounded 128, with millions of dollars in aircraft damage. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces chased guerrillas after the predawn strike as the base's defenses were reinforced and restoration work began.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports about 58,000 miners continuing a walkout in defiance of union orders. Union leaders describe some as belligerent and disappointed they lack a contract. Negotiations with Bituminous Coal Operators Association resume in Washington as owners threaten court action.
Washington AP report: Senate investigations find Comptroller James J Saxon’s liberal bank charter grants raise risk in the banking industry and draw people of questionable character. Subcommittee urges stricter laws with criminal penalties, warns failures may worsen if policy persists, tied to 1965 hearings on federally insured banks.
Athens Greece AP reports a six month old government shaken by resignations of foreign and social welfare ministers in a row over Cyprus policy. Prime Minister Stephanopoulos retained confidence only if parliament votes. The three party coalition held a three seat majority in the 300 member House before the crisis.
Neenah city committee recommends a flat underwriting fee for ambulance service with Menasha at $3000 and Winnebago County at $1000, to be guaranteed by both. Also urged is buying a 1966 Ford Econoline Supervan from Neenah Menasha Motors for $2381.80. Crossing delays by trains and noon-hour switching were discussed.
Paris authorities bar the use of the Invalides national shrine for the annual commemoration of American soldiers jailed in Paris liberation. The ceremony, held there for 20 years, will move to an American military cemetery in the suburbs.
Winston Lackey reported the loss of his shrimp boat Victor valued at $30,000 in Freeport Texas. Police were alerted and investigated the theft claim as of the UP I dispatch.
Moscow reports Tass protest alleges United States attempted to kidnap First Secretary Georgy Pokrovsky of the Soviet Embassy in Tokyo. Soviet News agency Tass said the protest was made to the U S Embassy in Moscow Tuesday and the embassy declined comment.
Fair and cool weather prevailed across Wisconsin with breezes off Lake Michigan in the east. Highs ranged from 40s to mid 50s with La Crosse at 55 and Milwaukee 44 while park falls 48 and Beloit Rockford 33. Lows fell to mid 20s in Park Falls Madison and Eau Claire as Milwaukee and Racine logged 34.
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