28 May 1969
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1969
Page
1
A one hour demonstration by Attention Getter Variety Artista drew tourists who described portions as a four tray show while promoting the group’s demands. The event showcased the 700 den project and captured mixed reactions from onlookers.
The House Ways and Means Committee moves to curb free-wheelers among foundations and wealthy donors who erase tax by charitable gifts. The plan includes a 5 percent investment income tax on foundations, limits on grants to individuals, and prohibition on self-dealing, with strict public reporting and penalties.
New York AP reports a Penn Central commuter train fire in a river tunnel disabled the train and forced passengers to walk about a half mile through smoke. One conductor William J Thompson, 63, of Rahway was killed after being struck by the train as it lurched backward. Over 200 passengers endured a 20 minute darkness walk to the New Jersey end, with more than 100 injured, few hospitalized. Fire blamed on faulty electrical mechanism.
New York plate shows a downbeat open as the Dow Jones industrial average hovered around 239.95 at 10 30 a.m. with losses leading advances. Atlas Corp. block traded up about 7 percent, Americal Telephone slid, and steel, motor, aircraft, and electronics sectors weakened amid mixed opening prices for Mobil Oil GM United Airlines Benguet and Commonwealth Oil shares.
Hollywood AP reports actor Jeffrey Hunter died at age 42 after a brain injury from a fall at his Van Nuys home. Police said he was injured Monday and died Tuesday, noted for portraying Jesus in the 1960 film King of Kings.
Baltimore AP report states state Insurance Commissioner Newlon J. Steel denied both Blue Cross and other insurers requests to raise auto insurance rates in Maryland. Blue Cross sought a 28.7 percent increase for about 150 000 non group subscribers and cited losses of 224 000 in non group Blue Cross data. The commissioner said no sufficient supporting data was provided and also rejected higher rating requests from the Insurance Rating Board for private autos and commercial cards and garages.
Nine state troopers were found not guilty of civil rights violations in the Orangeburg case that followed college student protests at South Carolina State College. A U S Department of Justice attorney argued the troopers fired after being attacked by a mob. The defense contended officers acted in self defense as snipers and missiles were hurled.
U S paratroopers completed withdrawal from the crest of Dong Ap Bia after a 30 day siege and 3,000 foot mountaintop operations. Officials said the enemy forces on the mountain were defeated and no further stake remained to hold the position. The operation Apache Snow continues in the A Shau Valley with attacks aimed at Laos bound North Vietnamese troops and supplies.
President Nixon seeks to convert the Post Office into a government owned self supporting corporation with a nine member board and new financing powers. Opposing lawmakers mailers and postal unions signal a tough fight ahead as lawmakers forecast lengthy negotiations and continued congressional control.
Senator Mo Demcratic Mansfield plans to revive a resolution urging substantial U.S. troop reductions in Europe, backed by Senator Symington and Senator Fulbright who opposed the original. He cites Soviet actions and awaits Defense Department input before any action. The debate touches Okinawa status and Japanese negotiations as Nixon visits Washington with Japanese Foreign Minister Kiichi Aichi.
Critics challenge the U S space program amid talk of vast costs and domestic needs yet defenders cite widespread benefits from NASA research. Medical devices, imaging tech, patient monitoring, wheelchair controls, infant care sensors, and space helmet improvements all trace origins to space work. Satellite weather and future manned missions promise added safety and industrial advances.
Laotian government forces and Communist Pathet Lao fighters clash for control of Xieng Khouang near Plaine des Jarres. Government troops reportedly withdrew after a month’s occupation as heavy US and Lantian bombing hindered a likely advance. About 15,000 residents fled to government towns. The plateau sits at a strategic crossroads linking routes toward North Vietnam.
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