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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1966
Page
3
A military spy plane exploded and crashed with the pilot killed. Officials refused to clarify details or confirm the location as investigators began inquiries into the incident.
President Johnson outlined a two form federal aid program aimed at revitalizing cities. He proposed planning grants of 12 million and total appropriations over six years exceeding 2.3 billion, spanning housing, renewal, transportation, education, welfare, and economic opportunities.
A dump truck plowed into a 200 person pilgrim column of 83,000 walkers en route to the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Driver Manuel Vargas said he lost control. 12 died and 10 injured as the march resumed to pray at the basilica.
A winter storm brings heavy snow and freezing rain to the south and southeast, with subzero temperatures and icy roads spreading through Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and beyond. Atlanta schools close as up to ten inches expected in some areas. Chicago suburbs see five inches, while parts of the Great Plains endure subzero cold.
A volcanic eruption near Drift River, Alaska, melted snow causing a water surge that flooded the south campground. An Air Force helicopter and personnel evacuated workers as lava and ash spread, with reports of ice chunks breaking loose and emergency rescues underway near Anchorage.
Police say Jarré Banks opened fire near a house after Mathews drove up with Frank Walters to confront a estranged wife. A car window shot injured Mathews as he fled. Banks then approached and fired three more shots, saying quote Sarry, that's the way it had to be.
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