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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1966
Page
2
A powerful explosion at a Harvey County aluminum foundry injured 13 workers, with Ted Duver describing the blast as “like a bomb went off.” Others, including Dwyer and Mergeron, recounted falling debris, burning gloves, and collapsed walls as crews raced to safety before the lunch break.
KING a furnace operator for 15 years described a blast at the plant. His 40000 pound alloy vat half full exploded as he left the furnace and headed to the loading dock. He was knocked down by dust and smoke, saw hot metal on the floor, and escaped with burns to face and hands as coworkers tended the injured.
President Johnson plans a Texas trip with only the White House medical staff, holding budget talks with officials in Austin and likely speaking with Dean Rusk. Moyers noted travel from Andrews to Austin, then to the LB Ranch, with media quarters shifted to Austin. Meanwhile in Vietnam, Viet Cong attacks near Saigon prompt heavy U S responses and cabinet reshuffles in South Vietnam.
U S military sources say most top South Vietnamese troops will be withdrawn from combat for a large pacification drive in rural areas starting next month. The plan aims to focus on protecting development cadres and steering peasants to support Saigon, with 90 percent of the effort to be Vietnamese led and supported by American troops.
Beginners invited to learn rapid Hammond Organ playing at Ham mond Organ Studios. Staff will have newcomers playing a melody on first session, pledging ease for those who never studied music. The piece also touches on Vietnam era context with officials discussing training and concerns about corruption and pacification efforts.
Ten crewmen were rescued after a 46 ton Scot fishing vessel sank in a fierce North Sea storm near Horse Island Seothind. A second vessel, the Silver Spr, aided the rescue and shared details of the dramatic, miraculous escape.
No purchase, obligations, or devices required. Walk in any time 9 to 9 Monday through Friday, all day Saturday, or 10 to 5 Sunday for a new rapid learning method promised to bring joyful organ playing to everyone in town.
Italy calls for a high level UN General Assembly study committee to find a formula ending a 16 year standstill over Red China seating. Sen. Attilio Piccioni outlined a plan for limited members to discuss whether the Peking government would abide by the UN charter and to draw concrete conclusions.
Washington reports health officials warn that entry controls are needed to prevent malaria exposure as U.S. arrivals from Vietnam and other areas rise. Dr. David Sencer of the Public Health Service cautions that tourist movements could spread malaria, urging tighter measures while noting current risk remains relatively low.
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