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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1965
Page
1
Space center Houston AP reports Gemini 5 pilots warmed from chilly suits to continue their world record eight day mission. Conrad and Cooper logged 46 orbits at 10 12 am CDT as Texas ground fires aided navigation. Cooper set American space time record with 98 hours in space across two years.
MADISON AP Gov. Knowles approved 2,668,492 in contracts Monday for construction of three dormitories at La Crosse State University. The general contractor is Orville E. Madsen & Son Inc, Minneapolis.
Three migrant workers face trial September 27 on first degree murder charges in the slaying of 20 year old Peter Stewart of Montello. Rogelio Buhat 29 of Phoenix changed his plea to innocent after consulting a UW interpreter. Ricardo Pastor 20 of San Francisco and Edwardo Saya 23 of El Paso entered innocent pleas at arraignment before Circuit Judge Robert Gollmar.
US Strategic Air Command B52 bombers hit a Viet Cong installation 55 miles south of Da Nang in Quang Tin Province. The number of planes and bombs were not disclosed under new security rules. Separately, Viet Cong mortared Bien Hoa air base near Saigon, damaging 45 aircraft. no deaths, four helicopters reportedly lost earlier, and a sweep began southwest of the base with two suspects captured.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says Red China speaks tough on Viet Nam but avoids general war, urging caution. President Johnson and adviser Bundy stress prudent surveillance to prevent escalation, while U.S. seeks peace on Geneva terms with unconditional talks. Ho Chi Minh voices long war, but U.S. pushes immediate negotiations.
The death of 72 year old Ardella D. Aarts of Kenosha from a two car collision on Highway 50 near Kenosha County trunks pushes Wisconsin 1965 highway toll to 66, compared with 69 on this date last year.
Fifty eight U S servicemen, mostly Marines, aboard a C130 Hercules were feared dead after a Hong Kong harbor crash shortly after takeoff for Da Nang and Saigon. Only 18 survivors confirmed, with at least 20 believed still inside the wreckage. Divers recovered bodies, barge workers pulled seven from the water, and survivors were treated for shock burns and fractures at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kowloon.
PITTSBURGH AP An apparent deadlock in steel contract talks persists with eight days left before USW strike rights activate. Union and 10 major steel firms have met 144 hours, both sides sticking to bargaining positions. The USW could call 450,000 members out on Sept 1 if no deal is reached.
Washington AP reports the Senate approved a $4.3 billion public works appropriation by voice vote, rejecting two Wisconsin amendments. Proxmire’s bid to delete $10 million and halt the Cross-Florida Barge Canal failed, while Nelson’s effort to remove $10 million for the Westlands Irrigation District was defeated 24 to 50.
A federal mediator joined talks to end a United Auto Workers strike halting 1966 Rambler production at American Motors plants in Kenosha and Milwaukee. Over 11,000 Local 72 members walked out, pausing Milwaukee body plant output and prompting discussions to resume negotiations next with C. K. Call of the FMCS.
In Heidelberg Germany AP report shows over 2,000 American servicemen in Europe sought assignment to Vietnam. A US Army European HQ spokesman said 500 volunteer applications were approved and a few may be drafted from Europe. Replacements would come from the United States or other short tour areas.
Clarence Wayne Smith, 54, was jailed on reckless driving and DUI after police found him driving around with a horse in the back seat. He told officers the horse was lonely and he took him for a ride.
The final Senate vote on a one year 336 billion foreign aid authorization bill faces threats from Sen. Wayne Morse who calls it a blank-check vehicle for the State and Defense Departments. House conferees trimmed two key amendments, including a two year authorization and Morse’s plan to end the program in two years with a revived review. Fulbright urges timely thorough review, while Morse labels the compromise as a capitulation to the House and administration amid a push to fund military and economic aid, including Southeast Asia development.
President Johnson faces off with Republicans as both sides prepare white papers on Viet Nam. The White House released Why Viet Nam, a 27 page compilation of letters and speeches, while GOP leaders plot a rival academic pamphlet. Eisenhower is cited on past commitments, with Johnson now leading the national debate. Johnson holds a potential Wednesday news conference as Moyers notes.
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