Prague mass protest as tanks clash with crowd
About 20,000 Czechoslovaks demonstrated in Prague near the Vitava River amid sporadic shooting as Soviet tank troops blocked bridges. Citizens demanded the release of liberal Communist leader Alexander Dubcek and the withdrawal of foreign troops, while a general strike was threatened. The clandестine radio urged calm, and embassies evacuated Americans and other nationals through Rozvadov. President Svoboda urged free capture of a democratic path and troop withdrawal.
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Rockets Rain On Saigon And Cities In Fifth Straight Attack
War report says rockets and mortars hit Saigon and more than a dozen cities with ground fighting at several points. Civilian deaths reach 45 with 117 wounded. one Japanese correspondent killed. U S losses total six dead and 30 wounded. Viet Cong offensive tempo rises as bases near Tay Ninh come under attack.
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Johnson would travel anywhere for peace during Czech crisis
White House said President Johnson would go anywhere even Moscow if needed to advance peace amid the Czech crisis. Press secretary George Christian rejected a columnist’s report that Johnson planned a Moscow trip next week, noting the plan reportedly fell through before the invasion.
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Nixon Builds Lead Over Humphrey in Gallup Poll
Nixon holds a 45 to 29 per cent lead over Humphrey in a Gallup Poll taken after the GOP convention. He also leads McCarthy 42 to 37 with Humphrey and McCarthy vying for the Democratic nomination. The survey notes Nixon gains post convention, especially in the South where he trails Wallace by three points.
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Johannesburg police probe pigeon racing gamblers in sport
Johannesburg police investigate pigeon racing to determine if gamblers have infiltrated the popular sport. The inquiry focuses on possible links between racing events and gambling activities in the city.
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South Africa
Western powers urge UN to condemn Soviet Czechoslovakia action
The United States Britain France and four others asked the UN Security Council to condemn the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact for armed intervention in Czechoslovakia. They urged immediate withdrawal without violence or reprisals, facing a likely Soviet veto but seeking up to 13 votes to influence world opinion.
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Minnesota Ducks Set 27 Day Split Season This Fall
Minnesota duck hunters will enjoy a nine day first period from Oct 5 to Oct 13 and a second period from Oct 26 to Nov 12 totaling 27 days. Daily bag limits include one canvasback one redhead one mallard two woodducks and two black ducks with possession limits of two mallards four woodducks and four black ducks.
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McCarthyites Push Talks as Debate Fails at Convention
McCarthy forces demand that Democratic presidential hopefuls address the next national convention after plans for a McCarthy Humphrey face to face debate collapsed. Mitchell to push rules change while Muskie backing for Humphrey grows and Nixon leads in polls.
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Chicago
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McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
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Romania Leader Denounces Czechoslovak Intervention
Romania President Nicolae Ceausescu told Parliament that Czechoslovakia’s actions were a tragic mistake with serious Communist movement consequences. Parliament adopted a resolution denouncing the Soviet move and urging noninterference among socialist states while he urged negotiation to resolve differences.
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Moscow
Demonstrators march outside UN during emergency Security Council
Demonstrators tote a Czechoslovak flag as they march outside the United Nations building on Wednesday night amid an emergency Security Council session. Local police monitor the scene.
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United Nations
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