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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

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Johnson consults advisers after Dobrynin reports Czechoslovakia invasion

President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey held a late night session in the White House after Soviet envoy Anatoly Dobrynin informed them that Soviet, Polish, and East German troops were entering Czechoslovakia. The NSC met, then Rusk was asked to summon Dobrynin to the State Department for further talks.

Washington Johnson Anatoly Dobrynin Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Hubert H. Humphrey White House National Security Council Humphrey Presidential NSC Dobrynin Poland East Germany Tary Dean Rusk Dobrynia State Department Fur Prague U.S Prague Radio Czechoslovak Radio ADN

Guard Faces Possible Confrontation In Ohio Penitentiary

Ohio Adjutant General Del Corso said about 150 guardsmen and 35 inside the prison stood by as hostages held under threat of death by fire entered the second day. Warden Koleski cited an impasse while inmates demanded amnesty and a federal probe of the outdated parole board amid a large inmate population.

Columbus Ohio Sylvester T. del Corso Ohio Penitentiary del Corso Penitentiary Marion J. Koleski Koleski Parole Board Legislature Ohio National Guardsmen

Vietnam helicopter losses and U S political tension

North Vietnamese troops reportedly shot down nine U S helicopters near Quang Tri as U S forces closed a cordon around 100 insurgents. Senator Edward M Kennedy prepared a televised Southeast Asia speech amid the Chicago convention. May Britt filed for divorce from Sammy Davis Jr in Santa Monica. An Ohio soldier recovering at Fort Dix said marijuana is plentiful in Vietnam.

Saigon Demilitarized Zone U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division Quang Tri City Worcester Mass Edward M Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Chicago Worcester Chamber of Commerce Southeast Asia Hollywood May Britt Sammy Davis Jr Santa Monica Superior Court Davis Frank Sinatra Mia Farrow Juarez Mexico FT. DIX N. J Ohio Watson Army Hospital Vietnam Dennis Pallardy Elyria

Pre College Counseling at Ohio University Gets New Look

Inside Today reports a revamped pre college counseling program at Ohio University this year. The item notes changes aimed at guiding students more effectively through college planning.

Ohio University

McCarthyites Prepare Three-Pronged Challenge at Convention

McCarthy supporters plan a three pronged floor campaign to undermine Humphrey's hold on the Democratic convention. Stephen A. Mitchell says issues include a Vietnam war plank delegate seating and anti rule voting as McCarthy targets the platform and floor battle in Philadelphia and Washington. Moscow's move into Czechoslovakia may affect East West tension and Vietnam peace prospects.

Chicago Eugene J. McCarthy Hubert H. Humphrey Stephen A. Mitchell Minnesota Philadelphia McCarthy Platform Committee Washington Czechoslovakia Moscow Vietnam

Eisenhower's Condition Remains Critical Despite Encouraging Signs

Army doctors at Walter Reed said Eisenhower spent a comfortable night and showed a continued decrease in cardiac irregularities though his overall condition remains critical. A report indicated an experimental drug might aid the irregular heartbeats, as Nixon visited the hospital to consult with doctors and the general's family.

Washington Army Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Washington Post Richard M. Nixon John

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