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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1966
Page
2
Reported air strikes near Hanoi claim U S bombers hit military targets and a truck depot south of the city. North Vietnamese spokesmen asserted raids included areas around Hanoi and a rail yard northeast of the capital, while Washington refused to confirm specifics.
A fierce northeast snowstorm disrupts major cities from Maine to New York with heavy snowfall, flood warnings, and coastline gale advisories. Concurrent Viet Cong attacks near Saigon and Hanoi trigger aerial clashes as U S forces report downed planes and ongoing ground fighting in South Vietnam.
U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge and his wife Emily spent Christmas week in Boston denying rumors he will quit his post in Saigon. Lodge said he will return to Saigon after January 1 and report to President Johnson before then. He previously resigned as ambassador in 1964 to support Gov. William Scranton's presidential bid.
Yale University arrests sweep up three students and a 20s year-old woman in a marijuana operation described as the largest in the state. John Chernoff, 19, of Pittsburgh, was charged after being nabbed in his dorm. William Altman Jr., 20, of New Haven, Stephen Mullen, 19, of Los Angeles, and Ruth Miller, 20s, were also charged. A two-pound block of marijuana was seized in the case.
Washington announces a jointly managed anti poverty labor program to run with Labor Department operation and OEO monitoring. Incal Community Action Agencies will run local work programs while funding comes from federal sources. The four programs include Neighborhood Youth Corps and three Kennedy Javits Nelson Schauer initiatives with a $423 million current budget.
Jackson County Atty Loys Criswell said he awaits further evidence from California before filing a bigamy charge against a Texas nurse who married 95 year old billionaire Albert Dirch in Altus Oklahoma. California records show nurse Pearl Choate married Houston Perry in Mexico in 1965, while Birch’s former wife Estell Birch died in 1969 and custody disputes surface over Birch’s $200 million fortune.
London dispatch says singer Liza Minelli, daughter of Judy Garland, has not yet produced proof of a living husband for bigamy charges. Criswell indicated more evidence is needed. St George's Hospital reported Lynch's letter and updated condition but details remain unclear.
The piece notes Jacqueline Kennedy's concern over the JFK death book by Manchester. It says the work could strain Johnson Kennedy ties if seen as the family version. Harper & Row delays Death of a President to April amid revisions as Look Magazine preps a large serial deal.
The president praised American culture while guests arriving amid heavy snow to the White House for a Christmas ball. New York arrivals, such as Stanley Youngs, Harold S. Prince, and Howard Taubman, faced travel delays or dress surprises. Johnson and Lady Bird appeared weary yet festive as guests stayed past 1:30 a.m. with quips about late arrivals.
Life magazine Asia edition faced censorship as a Life International distributor partially obscured a picture showing two Chinese Communists beheaded during Chiang Kai-shek’s purge in Nanking. Time-Life International argues the image has documentary value and should not be altered.
At a National Conference on Air Pollution two California officials clashed on reducing vehicle numbers in congested zones. Fuller favored possible influx limits by 1980 amid rising Los Angeles County vehicle totals, while Grant projected advancements in engine design reducing emissions, arguing against drastic auto restrictions.
In Washington on Aug 23 mayor Sam Yorty pressed for power to hire and fire seven Los Angeles department heads. He cited a 1965 charter amendment granting appointing powers but faced criticism from council members. The issue, tied to city improvements and civil rights concerns, will be studied by the council amid warnings of graft risks.
Bill Moyers resigns to assume a publisher role after serving as deputy director of the Peace Corps and a Baptist minister with a Texas base. Christian, a Texas native and University of Texas alumnus, held editorial and press roles including Temple Daily Telegram sports editor and Austin correspondent for International News Service before joining political staff.
Mayor Sam Yorty signed an ordinance approving construction of a downtown Los Angeles convention center on Pico Boulevard and Figueroa Street. City Council had voted in favor of the financing agreement, moving the project forward.
A classifieds listing promotes new and used rugs and carpeting options including wall-to-wall and throw rugs, inviting shoppers to browse the section for deals.
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