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Volkswagen recalls 700,000 '66 models, including about 197,000 in US, to probe safety defects, especially possible moisture seepage into front axle ball joints; illus; some 80,000 'sq back' sedans recalled for check of rear luggage compartment lids; repair costs to co may total $5-million
SAIGON, South Vietnam, July 6 North Vietnamese defenders launched an unusually large number of surface-to-air missiles at attacking American planes yesterday, a United States military spokesman said today. None of the missiles hit a target.
sr US officials say US will make another diplomatic peace approach to N Vietnam when furor over bombing subsides; Hanoi newspaper Indicates N Vietnam still hopes pub opinion will force change in US policy; S Vietnamese Liberation Front spokesman scores bombing, message to Hanoi
Prime Min Wilson to visit Moscow in what is expected to be renewed attempt to start peace talks; reptdly informed US in advance; visit seen designed to appease Brit critics of his policy; he puts down Laborite pol uprising in Parliament, brings about defeat of dissident motion to end support of US policies; Lord Avon comments, s, Lords
Prime Min Wilson to attend Brit trade fair, Moscow
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of July 6, 1966, covering July 7, 1966.
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
The Mamas & The Papas
Frank Sinatra
Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass
Soundtrack
1966Jim Gaffigan, American comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter[†]
James Christopher Gaffigan is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His material often addresses fatherhood, laziness, food, religion, and general observations. He is regarded as a "clean" comic, using little profanity in his routines, although he does use it from time to time. He has released several successful comedy specials, including Mr. Universe, Obsessed, Cinco, and Quality Time, all of which have received Grammy nominations.
In 1966, the world population was approximately 3,404,041,125 people[†]