Soviet generals gain leverage in Czech crisis study
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan notes strained Kremlin balance as marshals and generals appear to shape decisions after Soviet leadership shifts since Stalins era. Invasion of Czechoslovakia signals military clout and possible civilian friction, with Pravda warning against Warsaw Treaty breaches and sighs of a power struggle within three Kremlin factions.
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Wallace Says Both Parties Ignore Individual Rights
Wallace criticizes Republicans and Democrats for neglecting individual and state rights during his stop in Rapid City. He tracks from Detroit to Portland, urging ballot access in 42 states, and claims his third party attracts dissatisfied voters nationwide. He supports staying in Vietnam while American troops remain, calling antiwar demonstrations treasonous and promising jail for demonstrators.
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George Wallace
American Independent Party
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Ellsworth Air Force Base
National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Detroit
Oregon
Portland
Vietnam
Grand jury probes plot to kill Humphrey and disrupt convention
A federal grand jury opens an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Vice President Hubert Humphrey and two senators and to disrupt the Democratic National Convention. Subpoenas issued for South Side gang members and others linked to a peace march. Illinois National Guardsmen and thousands of police and guards prepare to secure Chicago during the convention.
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Humphrey Attends Brother-in-Law Funeral in Edina
Vice President and Mrs. Humphrey flew from Washington to attend the funeral of William C. Baynes 61, Edina, Fern Baynes and family present. Services were in Excelsior and the couple returned to Washington. Dr. Richard P. Bailey speaks at UMD commencement. City may repay police trial costs in certain cases.
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NSP Finds Cause of Power Outage Near Minneapolis
NSP cites a switching malfunction at its St. Louis Park substation for a large outage that left about 25 000 customers without electricity for over two hours in southwest Minneapolis and nearby cities. High heat and many air conditioners increased demand. one feeder overloaded and a breaker tripped, but the switch fault caused transformers to blow. Cause of the switch problem was not determined.
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Czech Invasion Derails Johnson Kosygin Summit Plans
Washington AP reports that the Prague invasion by Soviet forces derailed Johnson and Kosygin summit talks planned for Moscow or nearby. Johnson had hoped for missile curb discussions and a fall Kremlin visit, with White House aides signaling continued pursuit of peace despite events in Czechoslovakia. Senate leader Mansfield indicated US troop withdrawal from Europe would not proceed due to the crisis.
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Minnesota GOP Central Committee to honor Eisenhower
The Minnesota Republican State Central Committee meets in St Paul with a tribute to former President Dwight Eisenhower on the opening agenda. National Committee member George Etzell will pay respects as Eisenhower remains critically ill in Washington, D C after heart seizures.
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Republican State Central Committee
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GOP
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Washington, D.C
Newton Says He Didn’t Shoot
Huey P. Newton, Black Panther leader, testified in Oakland that he did not shoot anyone and has never shot anyone. The 26 year-old founder faced cross-examination about events Oct 9 8 the day of the killing as the prosecution questioned him before a recess.
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Calif
Huey P. Newton
Black Panther
Militant Negro Organization
Minnesota Five Day Forecast With Warm Temperatures
Five day period from Saturday to Wednesday shows temperatures four to six degrees above normal. Cool weekend then a return to warmth early next week. Highs range 71 to 80 north and 77 to 81 south, lows 48 to 55 north and 54 to 58 south. Rain totals about a quarter to a half inch with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible near period end.
Secret Paper Warned U S Officials Three Weeks Early
A secret briefing in August warned President Johnson and about 30 top officials that a Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia was probable. By invasion day, Johnson and senior aides were told at a strategy luncheon that military action was likely.
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Johnson
U.S
Czechoslovakia
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Iso
Charles Bohlen
Russia
Dean Rusk
Clark M. Clifford
Oth
Coronation Opens State Fair Today
The Minnesota State Fair in St Paul opens tonight with the coronation of Mrs America as the opening night grandstand show. The 10 day fair runs through Labor Day and features car races Hippodrome events horse shows a rodeo and the Dairy and Animal Products building dedication. More than 1500 fine arts entries compete with 443 in the Fine Arts Gallery.
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St. Paul Fairgrounds
Smallpox Drive Set in Brazil
Brazilian Health Ministry with World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization launches a large campaign to eradicate smallpox in the country within three years.
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Rio DE Janeiro
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World Health Organization
Pan American Health Organization
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