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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1966

Page

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Negotiators Urged To End Airline Strike

Washington AP report on a House Commerce Committee hearing where Rep. Harley Staggers urged ending the five airline strike. The bill would force a 30 day moratorium and allow 150 more days under presidential authority. Wirtz and Curtin showed limited prospects for immediate talks.

Washington House Commerce Committee Congress Harley O. Staggers DW. Va Senate Staggers Machinist’ Union W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz William J. Curtin Aflcio International Association of Machinists

Marchers confront Klansmen in Hopewell protest gathering

About 40 Negro protesters marched two miles to Hopewell City Hall where they delivered grievances to Acting City Manager Peterson amid jeers from robed Klansmen. Rev. Curtis W. Harris led prayers and songs as several thousand spectators watched the tense scene with no violence reported.

Hopewell

SIU Restricts Motorbikes on Carbondale Campus

SIU moves Saturday to limit motorbike use by students amid rising counts and accidents. Freshmen and new students face immediate rules while existing riders, depending on enrollment, may keep bikes with limits. A five point plan covers motorbikes under campus vehicle regulations and parking restrictions.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ralph W. Ruffner SIU D. W. Morris Ruffner John S. Rendleman Robert W. MacVicar SIU Last Bob Drinan Drinan

Waukegan Congressman Apologizes Over Wedding Invites

Congressman Herbert Hub Stern of Waukegan says he apologized to President Johnson after public complaints he was not invited to the Luci Johnson-Pat Nugent wedding. The remark adds to campaign discourse in the period.

Herbert L. Hub Stern President Johnson Luci Johnson Pat Nugent

Luci Johnson Weds Patrick Nugent in Washington Ceremony

Luci Baines Johnson, 19, daughter of President Johnson, married Patrick J. Nugent, 23, in a Nuptial Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Patrick A. O’Boyle presided and invoked blessings, as Luci and Nugent exchanged vows amid a formal Washington ceremony with family and friends present.

Luci B. Johnson Patrick J. Nugent Johnson Luci Washington National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Patrick A. O’boyle Paul VI Wauke Chicago Pat Nugent Waukegan John Kuzinskas Patrick John Nugent Luci Baines Johnson

Freight train derails in Marion

Freight train derailment disrupts Marion traffic on main line. Authorities investigate cause as crews assess track damage and hazardous material concerns. No injuries reported, but local services experience delays while repairs proceed.

Hiroshima Commemorations Mark Antiwar Protests Nationwide

Thousands protest Viet Nam war and commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In New York more than 5 000 march from Times Square to Park Avenue while 100 counterpickets clash. Washington near the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception sees a demonstration tied to Luci Johnson’s wedding. Niagara Falls peace leaders pledge cross border solidarity as Hiroshima lanterns drift on the rivers.

Viet Nam Hiroshima New York Times Square 40Th 47Th Streets 48Th Street Park Avenue Washington National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Johnson Luci Patrick J. Nugent Pat Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge

4th Division Brigade Flown Into Central Highlands

A 3000 man U S infantry brigade from the 4th Infantry Division arrived in the central highlands of South Viet Nam after sailing from Fort Lewis Washington. They join a 10000 strong force in the highlands as U S manpower in the country climbs toward 290000. Air strikes hit a southbound truck convoy and supply lines as ground action remains light.

United States Central Highlands South Viet Nam U.S. 4Th Infantry Ivy Division Omaha Beach Qui Nhon Fort Lewis Wash Highlands U.S Pleiku U.S. Air Force Viet Nam U.S. 7Th Fleet Thailand North Viet Nam Acros da Nang Hue Saigon U.S. Marine 4Th Division 1St Air Cavalry Division 101St Airborne

Polish protest over U S bombing near ICC members

The Polish government protested Saturday that U S planes bombed and strafed a Cambodian village last Tuesday, endangering International Control Commission members on site. Polish sources said bombs fell within 100 yards of ICC members during the attack on August 2. The State Department had no immediate comment.

U.S International Control Commission ICC Washington State Department USS Poland India Canada Commission Laos Cambodia

Contractor quits pier work on interstate bridge project

Dravo Corp. of Pittsburgh quits the $30 million interstate bridge pier job in E. St. Louis and turns the project over to J. S. Alberici Construction Co. of St. Louis. Labor violence and engineering problems cited. Alberici to finish under subcontract as work stands 90 percent done.

Lindsay-Schaub E. St. Louis Dravo Corp Pittsburgh J. S. Alberici Construction Co St. Louis

Chicago Violence Strains City as King Delays March

Racial unrest in Chicago leaves two white teens wounded by Negro youths on the Far South Side while riots erupt in Chicago Lawn. Dr. King, struck by a rock, heads to Atlanta then Jackson for SCLS duties as police urge calm and mayoral critics call for halting marches.

Chicago Lawn Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta Jackson Miss Southern Christian Leadership Conference Scls Belmont-Cragin O. W. Wilson John J. Hoellen Richard J. Daley King

Bouquet toss sparks wedding lore at White House

Lynda Nugent threw the bridal bouquet from the White House balcony on Saturday and it landed at her sister Lynda Bird Johnson Nugent. Actor George Hamilton observed the moment as Lynda Bird was widely noted as the longstanding escort in recent months.

Paddy Luci Pat Lynda Gerard P. Nugent Sr Marine Corps Viet Nam Carbondale Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Southern Illinois University Nugent Marquette University Milwaukee Wis Luci Johnson Nugent White House Lynda Bird George Hamilton

Weather outlook with warm, stormy spells ahead

Cloudy and warm with a high near 90. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon or tonight and may persist into Monday. Tonight’s low in the mid to upper 60s. Weather details and map page.

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Hopewell, Va LBJ Mr., Mrs. New Gan Ill Husband Mrs. Nugent Marion Charles Whitman L. D. Norman Frankfort Herrin New York Times George McArthur Saigon South Viet Nam
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