26 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1966
Page
1
A U S Air Force C47 transport crashed and burned near Tan Son Nhut airport killing all 27 aboard. The plane, en route to Pleiku, may have lost power in one engine after takeoff. Most aboard were military personnel.
Early Australian election returns indicate Prime Minister Harold Holt's Liberal Country coalition likely to retain government with a 71 of 124 seats. Labor leader Calwell vows to withdraw conscripts and bring troops home after consultation. Voter turnout expected around six million.
Jerusalem and much of the Jordanian Holy Land were placed under siege as Arab Legion forces took over, patrolled streets, and sealed gates after deadly anti government demonstrations in the old city. Curfew began at sundown as funeral processions escalated tensions. Tel communications were cut, and other towns including Nablus Ramallah Hebron Bethlehem and Jericho were sealed off with residents confined inside. Continued on page 5.
President Johnson urged a program reduction exceeding three billion dollars for next year after talks with Senate and House leaders at the LBJ Ranch. GOP Leader Dirksen and Ford praised the move as steps toward easing inflation, while Johnson noted war costs and Viet Nam issues as considerations.
A weather map update shows increasing cloudiness and mild conditions in Terre Haute and Illinois. The forecast calls for rain or showers late today into Sunday, turning cooler Sunday with southeasterly winds 8 to 18 mph. Highs reach the mid fifties to sixty, lows in the forties, and precipitation chances rise to about 60 percent tonight and Sunday.
Wellington AP reports Prime Minister Keith J. Holyoake's National Party secured a parliamentary victory in New Zealand with 44 of 80 seats, as Viet Nam policy influenced voters. Continued on page 5.
The text notes Jordan’s official constitutional name as Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It explains Hashemite as a family name honoring the original holder, a disciple of Mohammed, and guardian of Mecca.
Nationwide Thanksgiving weekend traffic deaths rose to 333 since Wednesday 6 p.m. local time including 69 under 18. Indiana adds at least 10 with Nancy Sendler 30 of New York City among the dead in a Bloomington crash. Other fatal incidents occur along U.S. 46 in Bloomington and U.S. 41 in Schererville plus a car-truck collision on U.S. 30 near Columbia City. Kentucky sees a Madison County incident, leaving a tally of injuries and deaths among families and drivers.
The Associated Press reports on November 26 last year with coverage spanning various briefs. One highlighted figure is 1,337, reflecting a key statistic cited in the article.
A New York Central freight derailment near Elkhart's depot toppled tracks and damaged a vault, knocking out about 2000 General Telephone lines and 553 Indiana Bell circuits. Crews set up temporary poles to splice cables as restoration efforts continue and AP service to local papers and stations is affected.
Five newborn girls born prematurely at Magee Women's Hospital to 22 year old Patti Aronson and her law student husband Michael. Weighing from 1 pound 7 ounces to 1 pound 12 ounces, all placed on oxygen with breathing problems. Doctors warn the critical 72 hour window affects their chances as the family awaits further updates.
Rain fell across the smog plagued northeastern seaboard easing a three day air pollution crisis. A Weather Bureau spokesman said rain clears fine dust particles and a cold air mass is expected to replace the stagnant layer. Governors mobilized alerts. New York and New Jersey issued first alerts while higher levels could force factory shutdowns and vehicle bans. Health officials urged indoor protection for those with heart disease COPD and bronchitis as the inversion eased slightly with smog levels varying by city.
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