29 Mar 1966
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1966
Page
1
Jakarta streets brace for planned student protests against the new Indonesian Cabinet as Brig. Gen. Amir Mahmud warns the military will block vigilant aims to seize control. Kostram coalition criticizes the cabinet as ineffective and not free of Communist influence while pledging no support.
Peking denounced Washington for hostile Taiwan policy and refused closer relations. The People's Daily argued U S leads with force in Formosa and dismissed any exchange of visits or normalization while troops remain in the Taiwan Strait.
Winchester hosts the 39th Apple Blossom Festival with Valley area visitors arriving for Rally Day events. The afternoon features SVI executive luncheon and board meeting at the George Washington Hotel, followed by a downtown parade at 7 30 p.m. with school bands, drum corps, antique cars and Scouts. The Rally Day program at 8 p.m. includes a Handley Vivace Club concert and a cake cutting ceremony honoring the festival’s executives.
Soviet First Secretary Leonid Brezhnev opened the 23rd Communist party congress in Moscow urging fresh efforts to end the Sino Soviet split. He condemned U.S. actions in Vietnam and pledged peaceful coexistence with all nations while denouncing imperialism.
Miami police stepped up a large search for Daniel Goldman an 18 year old abducted from his home as the kidnapper warned the family of a ransom increase to 50000 if payment is not made by dawn. Investigators mounted surveillance at the Goldman residence with extra phone lines while five detectives stayed with the family.
U S forces press the Communists by land air and sea in a three hour Marine battle on the central coast near Quang Ngai City. About 150 enemy killed in the engagement, with moderate casualties to U S pilots and troops. Premier Ky warns of strong action against Buddhist protests as 1 000 students rally in Saigon.
An article in a five part series informs Virginia residents about water sources and contamination risks. It advises annual water testing for wells and springs, chlorinators if bacteria remain high, and cautions about cisterns catching roof runoff. It explains benefits and limits of water softeners and notes hard water is a mechanical issue.
Miss Elizabeth Jane Henderson the daughter of Admiral Sir Nigel Henderson and Lady Henderson with ties to the British Defense Staffs will be Queen Shenandoah at the 39th Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. She studied in Massachusetts and is preparing for a diplomatic career in Europe. The event draws over 150,000 visitors for coronation, pageants, and parades in the Apple Capital.
A high pressure system covers most of the eastern states bringing clear skies and sharp cold in Virginia today. The ashy air is expected to stay until warmer air returns later in the week.
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