22 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1966
Page
1
Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler said the administration does not plan price controls to curb inflation. He warned further fiscal steps could include tax increases if inflation persists while urging industry and labor to restrain wages and prices.
Mother with unplaced daughter or reorganized troop invited to meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the fellowship hall Market Street Methodist Church. Adults willing to work with girls also invited. Chartering Ceremony of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Berryville postponed due to death of Harry F Byrd Sr.
President Johnson toured Sydney and Brisbane amid mass crowds and anti war demonstrations. He praised Australia’s wartime ties, recalled WWII service, and prepared for a Manila summit, with security and local officials naming Lyndon Johnson Park near Brisbane Airport.
Reports from Saigon say President Johnson may visit the war front next week amid ongoing small patrol clashes in South Vietnam. U S officials neither confirm nor deny, while air forces report 154 Vietnamese cargo barges sunk along the North Coast and 120 bombing missions.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk met Philippine Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos in Manila to shape a seven nation conference accord on Viet Nam aimed at peace while keeping allied unity. Officials said Johnson would not pause bombing North Viet Nam, hoping to pressure negotiations, with summit sessions set for Monday and Tuesday.
A moving 800 foot slag heap at Merthyr Vale mine collapsed on Aberfan killing 130 children and trapping many others. Rescue workers labored through the night diverting water and removing bodies as officials described a national tragedy with Prime Minister Harold Wilson visiting the scene.
A 20 year old Pennsylvania youth is held on three counts of negligent homicide after a crash that killed Gerald Walls and Susanne Weaveling and Nancy Shaffer, all in Everett Pennsylvania. Three others were injured and a teen passenger in the other car was treated and released.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says a quorum exists to do business as the chamber aims to end the 1966 session. The tax bill on foreign investors and a final $5 billion supplemental appropriation falter amid many amendments and a campaigning public. Senate members travel to Washington to restore a quorum, with Albert Gore criticizing the cost of the effort.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launched its 12th lunar spacecraft to study the moon and near lunar space. Officials indicate Luna 12 aims to test artificial satellite systems and conduct further lunar exploration, following Luna 10 and Luna 11 which orbited the moon but did not return.
The United Nations General Assembly plans an unusual Saturday session to consider an African Asian backed resolution criticizing Britain and Rhodesia talks. The Trusteeship Committee approved the measure and nine countries abstained while Portugal and South Africa voted no. The resolution urges grave concern over negotiations that threaten Zimbabwean rights.
Police plan to manage traffic for the funeral of Harry Flood Byrd Sr in Winchester. Chief Thomas Boyd said Boscawen and Washington Streets near Christ Church will be cleared before the 3 p.m. service. Notables including Hubert Humphrey Henry Fowler Mills Godwin Jr and others attend with burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Gates open for walking traffic and parking lots near the bus terminal will be used.
Radio station WINC will provide continuous on the scene coverage of the Byrd funeral. Mira Manager Philip Whitney says special programming starts about 2 15 on AM and FM with live reports from Vice President Humphrey arrival and dignitaries at Christ Episcopal Church plus a complete broadcast of the service.
A dry mild airmass from the southwest and a large high off the mid Atlantic coast bring sun filled skies and pleasant temperatures across Virginia today. Wanted Experienced Alteration Lady for ladies apparel. Write Box 25 c/o Winchester Evening Star. Give age and experience.
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