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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1966

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B52s Bomb Viet Cong Camp Near Saigon Uncover Ammo Cache

B52 bombers attacked a Viet Cong base camp 25 miles northwest of Saigon. U.S. 25th Division troops swept the area and found 90,000 rounds of ammunition, mines, booby traps, and submachine guns. Two helicopters were damaged but no casualties reported. Meanwhile North Vietnam casualties and aircraft losses rose in ongoing air operations across the region.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S. Air Force Hanoi South Viet Nam Highlands 25Th Division Pleiku City North Viet Nam U.S Air Force

Mansfield sees cautious Soviet openness on Viet Nam talks

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield expressed guarded hope that Soviet leaders may move toward pressuring Hanoi to negotiate. He praised Harold Wilson for communicating the U.S. position in Moscow and said the visit yielded less gloom than feared. Senator Aiken backed the stance, noting B52 strikes target ammo dumps and fortifications without widening the war.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Harold Wilson Moscow Viet Nam Hanoi Montana White House Wilson U.S Aiken

Gunman Holds Up 3 Service Stations in Cincinnati Area

A gunman robbed three service stations in the Cincinnati area Sunday night, with police suspecting one assailant in all. Loot totaled around 108 dollars from Paul Dudley in Cincinnati, 71 dollars from Charles Kohn at a Marathon station, and an undetermined amount from Charles Williams at a Star station in Covington, Kentucky.

Cincinnati Paul Dudley Charles Kohn Charles Williams Star Covington

Fish kill at Port William area shocks locals in Ohio

A large number of Rock Bass and Smallmouth Bass, some trophy size, were found dead below the Port William village dump at Anderson's Fork after a Sunday fish kill. The Ohio Division of Wildlife investigates with water samples taken. unofficial estimates range 200 to 400 fish killed. DEBT PAID-Sam Davis receives a remorseful check for merchandise once taken by his daughter.

Port William Anderson’s Fork Ohio Division of Wildlife Sam Davis Litts

Dem Caravan To Hit Two Ohio Districts

State Sen Frazier Reams Jr Democratic nominee for governor leads a three day campaign caravan through southeast Ohio with 21 stops in the 6th District and into the 10th District. The tour begins in Batavia and includes Georgetown Brown County West Union Adams County Portsmouth Scioto County and circles Circleville Chillicothe Logan and Lancaster before continuing in other areas.

Columbus Ohio Frazier Reams Jr Batavia Clermont County 6Th Georgetown Brown County West Union Adams County Portsmouth Scioto County Waverly Pike County Hillsboro Highland County Washington Court House Fayette Circleville Chillicothe Logan Hocking County Lancaster

Ohio weekend highway crashes claim 23 lives

In Ohio over the weekend, traffic accidents resulted in 23 fatalities across multiple incidents. Authorities reported dense traffic, severe weather factors, and ongoing investigations to determine exact causes and contributing conditions.

Columbus Ohio

Army Eyes Basic Training For Guardsmen Reserves

The Army seeks ways to train over 130000 National Guard and Reserve recruits stuck awaiting active duty basic training. Backlog, precipitated by 1965 Viet Nam buildup, has grown since 38000 in mid 1965 to about 133000. The Army considers various measures, with suspension of enlistments not yet approved.

Washington Army National Guard Guard Johnson

Civil Rights Bill Moves Toward Jury System Change

The House advances a civil rights bill section proposing a uniform federal jury selection from voter rolls amid a long week of action. Aimed at ending district disparities, it faces votes on housing discrimination amendments. FBI Chief Hoover predicts the Communist Party will run independents in November and push class revolt.

Washington House FBI J. Edgar Hoover U.S Communist Party

Chicago clash as 3000 white protesters clash with civil rights marchers

In Chicago's southwest side more than 3,000 white demonstrators shouted White power and hurled rocks and bottles injuring 60 people including three policemen and a nun. Hundreds more were arrested as priests nuns and families faced off against the march organized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Chicago Gro Martin Luther King Jr Dr. King Southern Christian Leadership Conference King

Texas Campus Sniper Murders at Least 5

New York AP reports a string of incidents and fear as a campus killer is linked to at least five deaths in Texas, triggering warnings and investigations amid a tense energy on campuses. Police search for a suspect as public safety officials coordinate with local and state agencies.

Texas

Stock Prices Sink Sharply on Blue Monday

NEW YORK AP report shows a sharp midday decline with airline stocks leading losses after union rejection of a proposed strike settlement. The Dow industrial average fell 9.75 to 837.63, and the AP 60-stock average dropped to 302.9 as most sectors weakened.

New York Johnson Aflcio International Association of Machinists Wall Street Associated Press Dow Jones

Weather forecast for Ohio adds warmth then showers

MRS. ETHEL HAYES reports a warmer day with increasing clouds and scattered showers this evening. Tuesday brings considerable cloudiness with more showers and thunder. Lows tonight near 60 with highs Tuesday from 78 to 90 depending on location across the northwest north and southeast regions.

Ohio

Congress May Force End To Air Mechanic Strike

The United States House and Senate races to resolve the airline mechanic strike as President Johnson considers emergency powers. Union leader Roy Siemiller urged immediate wage and benefit payments, while industry negotiators push for swift legislative action to order crews back to work.

Congress Washington Machinists Union P. L. (Roy) Siemiller House Labor Committee Siemiller William J. Curtin House Committee Senate Labor Committee Union Rank and File White House Mike Mansfield D-Mont Senate Curtin

Public School Prayer OK Is Solon's Goal

Hearings begin today on a proposed constitutional amendment to permit voluntary prayers in public schools. Sen. Everett M. Dirksen says the move follows court decisions sparking wide protest. The subcommittee led by Sen. Birch Bayh schedules eight days of hearings.

Solon Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Judiciary Committee Birch Bayh D-Ind Dirksen Congress Bayh

Prayers Not Parades Urged for Viet Nam Veteran Moore

Bardstown welcomes Col Hal G Moore Jr and other Vietnam veterans with a private reception. He asks for prayers for the living and fallen, then asks for a moment of silent prayer. Army Spec. 4 Michael Davenport, Moore’s former driver, praises his leadership and dedication.

Bardstown, Ky Hal G. Moore Jr Viet Nam Moore Army Michael Davenport Greensburg Davenport Col. Moore

Sniper Kills And Injures Crowd From University Tower

A UT Austin sniper on the 26th floor of the University of Texas tower killed at least five and wounded about 12 others. Ben Tobias of Breckinridge Hospital said four victims there were dead and total victims brought to the hospital reached 13. Police Chief Bob Miles announced at 1 20 p m that the shooter was captured ending the sniper siege.

Associated Press Robert Heard Texas Rangers Ernest Stromberger The Dallas Times Herald Susan Bradshaw University Art Batman Texas Water Development Board Vera Palmer Tower Observatory Edna Townsley Austin, Tex University of Texas Ben Tobias Breckinridge Hospital Austin Tex Bob Miles Serge

Big Plane Hauls Smaller Craft To Moscow

In Findlay Ohio a Lockheed Hercules carried three of the four U S entries in the World Aerobatic Championships to New York bound for Moscow. The big cargo plane loaded the small airplanes on Sunday in preparation for the competition.

Findlay Ohio Moscow U. S New York

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