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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1966
Page
19
A U S Army officer describes a napalm misfire that killed about 20 in the 1st Division as a near miss and not the Air Force fault. The report notes extensive air strikes against North Vietnam, including B52s, with Marines and South Vietnamese pilots across multiple operations and a rising casualty count.
President Johnson continues a three week pace of voter outreach with stops in Idaho Denver Pryor and Tulsa. He appeals for bipartisanship while addressing Viet Nam living costs and prosperity noting tax cuts and rising prices as he heads to his Texas ranch for the weekend.
The FBI announced the arrest of four Canadian men in Boston on charges tied to a Lynn branch bank robbery earlier the same day. Suspects Rene la Chappelle William C. McAllister Frank Peter Ryan and Difford Piva, all Montreal or Quebec residents, were seized in a Revere Beach raid.
UPI reports Sen. Abraham Ribicoff charges Cleveland Mayor Ralph Locher ignored slum residents in the Hough area aiding riots. Locher denies blame, cites lack of urban renewal and race relations issues.
Actor Art Baker known for TV announcer roles collapsed in a bank and died of an apparent heart attack in California. He was pronounced dead at Central Receiving Hospital, authorities said.
The World Methodist Conference in London urged liberal policies on civil rights Rhodesia Communist China and the Vietnam War. The final message strengthened after hours of debate condemns apartheid racism and calls for expanded rights for all humans. It urges peace talks and a stop to bombing North Vietnam and South Vietnam infiltration, and backs including the National Liberation Front at talks.
Casablanca officials rename Boulevard Franklin D Roosevelt to John F Kennedy Boulevard to honor both leaders. They emphasize FDR remains on a main city square and note no intention to drop his name, citing Roosevelt Churchill wartime conference in January 1943.
Richard C. Briggs a 54 year old Amesbury Massachusetts resident disappeared after leaving Porters Point Colchester to fish on Lake Champlain His 14 foot boat was found drifting ashore on the East Shore of South Hero but Briggs was not located A search was ordered in the Winooski and Grand Isle area of Vermont
John W. Burgess, 23, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the Palm Sunday rape slaying of Lena Alexandroff, a 79 year old West Philadelphia grandmother. He pleaded guilty to homicide earlier and faced two co defendants awaiting trial who deny involvement.
Robert Wallace of Menlo Park California a US Geological Survey scientist is expected to arrive today to study the earthquake disaster in eastern Turkey.
The Regents urged against funding schools via a lottery, arguing uncertain revenue and moral concerns. They projected total enrollments reaching 4,170,000 in the new academic year, up 86,000 from last year, with public schools at 3,250,000 and non-public at 920,000. Francis I. Keppel to speak at the 92nd convocation in Albany on Sept. 21.
The funeral of Mrs. Robert J. Armstrong Sr. of 2606 Lavin Ct. was held Thursday from Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Robert M. Marsano officiating. Bearers were James T. Viger P. Richard Toohey Morton D. Shulman William Kalbaugh Roger Nelligan and James I. Hart. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery with Mr. Mariano officiating.
Glenn Rowing, nine, died Thursday after being struck by a truck while bicycling near his Gates home in Rochester. The accident is under investigation with no further details released.
Rep. Melvin R. Laird said a new law is needed to complete the NFL AFL merger, arguing antitrust laws block it. He urged Congress to act and planned an amendment to bar national Friday night TV of NFL AFL games during high school football season.
Canadian rail workers walk off jobs triggering curtailment of cross border traffic through Vermont. Trains from St. Albans to Montreal and services from Washington and New York were halted while negotiators continued talks. Canadian National and Canadian Pacific freight routes to northern Vermont are affected. Grand Trunk Maine line remains operational.
Irrigation Minister F A Ahmed told Parliament torrential rains and floods after a regional drought ravaged four million acres, killed 50 people and 8 700 cattle, damaged 25 500 homes and cost about 30.1 million dollars.
King and Daley reach a landmark accord with civil rights leaders and the Chicago Freedom Movement promising a pause in neighborhood demonstrations on open housing while commitments from city real estate, churches, and unions are pursued. National Guard units stand ready to protect marchers if resumed.
Friends at the Courthouse honored Joseph W. Graham marking his 84th birthday. For 14 years he has served as court attendant and confidential investigator in the county judge’s chambers. Appointed in 1952 by County Judge DeForest C. Pitt, he later served County Judge John T. Casey. Graham, a former First Ward alderman, was the ward’s first Republican and its last before the city moved to council city manager government.
Corine A. Merritt eight year old of Boonville was struck by a car while crossing a road near her home on Potato Mill Road and died. The incident occurred in Boonville, a village north of Utica.
Washington AP Selective Service announced two more opportunities for registrants to take the college qualifier test on Navy dates 18 19. The tests are the fifth and sixth sessions this year and are open only to those who apply and have not previously tested.
Leslie M. Fry a 53 year old Reno Nevada attorney was elected commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 67th annual convention succeeding Andy Borg of Superior Wisconsin Fry vowed to push veterans rehabilitation and legislative programs He warned that if South Vietnam falls to communism the U S must fortify Pearl Harbor and bolster defenses of the West Coast and Alaska Also elected were Joseph A Scera Richard Homan Ray Gallagher Dr Joseph H Lieberstein and Rabbi Oscar Kramer as senior and junior officers judge advocate surgeon general and chaplain respectively
TORONTO AP Nine former players will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame today led by American goalie Frank Brimsek of Eveleth Minnesota. The class includes Ted Lindsay Max Bentley Ted Kennedy Babe Pratt Toe Blake Elmer Lach Butch Bouchard Ken Reardon and NHL president Clarence Campbell. Brimsek is the third U S inductee joining Hobey Baker and Frank Goheen. The ceremony marks the largest class since the Hall opened in 1961 increasing membership to 158.
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