Lyndon Johnson Dies In Texas After Heart Attack
Former President Lyndon Baines Johnson dies at 64 from a heart attack in San Antonio. His body will lie in state in Washington and be carried to Capitol Hill in a horse drawn caisson. Services and burial plans follow in Washington and at the LBJ Ranch in Texas.
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Nixon Leads Nation in Tributes To Former President Johnson
President Nixon led national tributes to Lyndon B. Johnson praising his civil rights achievements and social progress. Senators and former officials lauded Johnson's leadership on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 while acknowledging the Vietnam era hardships and his sacrifices for peace efforts.
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Mixed Catholic Reactions to Abortion Ruling
Catholic leaders split over the Supreme Court decision upholding a woman’s right to early abortion. Cardinal Krol and Cardinal O’Boyle condemned the ruling as a grave threat to society while stressing the life question and state restrictions on the procedure. The decision struck down Texas and Georgia abortion limits and hinged on the right of privacy and medical considerations in early pregnancy.
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LBJ Visits Southeastern Ohio Twice During Presidency
Lyndon B. Johnson made two trips to Ohio as president. On May 7, 1964, he spoke at Ohio University Athens with Lynda Bird present to address 15 000 on College Green as part of the university 160th anniversary. The visit followed a broader Appalachian poverty program review. He returned September 5, 1966 to Lancaster for a brief Buckeye State visit with Rep Walter Moeller on the platform.
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Kissinger Leaves Paris After 3 Hour Vietnam Talks
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho concluded a 3 hour 45 minute session in Paris at the International Conference Center. Kissinger then flew to Washington leaving uncertainty over the cease fire and final agreement. White House said Kissinger would return to Washington as talks continue with South Vietnam and Hanoi.
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Ohioans React to Lyndon Johnson Death Tributes Pour In
Ohio leaders from both parties mourned Lyndon B Johnson after the former president died of an apparent heart attack. Gov John Gilligan, former Gov James Rhodes, and Sen Robert Taft praised his civil rights and social welfare legacy and called him a loyal American and tireless public servant. Frank King of the Ohio AFL-CIO also expressed shock and sorrow.
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U S Uses Heavy Bombing as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Saigon reports show the United States launching its heaviest bombing in five months across South Vietnam. Over 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. today U S fighter bombers flew 374 strikes and B52s added 80 as part of a joint allied push amid cease-fire expectations. The total marks the largest activity since August 22.
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Teachers Walkout Continues in Licking Valley District
Newark Ohio AP reports the Licking Valley School District teachers strike persists with no negotiations set. Since Friday the walkout has closed all six district schools indefinitely.
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Iceland Volcano Erupts For First Time On Heymaey Island
An eruption on Heymaey Island prompts an evacuation of about 5 000 residents from Vestmannayjar after lava reaches its outskirts. A large fleet and aircraft ferry stranded islanders to safety as the eruption unfolds at dawn.
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