Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia reopens Cold War concerns
The August 1968 invasion by the Soviet Union of Czechoslovakia challenges hopes for reduced tensions. The piece argues Moscow will not withdraw, risks widening the Soviet China split, and heightens fears of Communist expansion while the United States faces renewed containment priorities in Europe.
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Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Johnson-Humphrey
Johnson
South Vietnam
United States
Southeast Asia
Europe
Asia
Finland
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Alexei N. Kosygin
Patrol chief vents anger over highway deaths and speeding
Colorado State Patrol chief Gilbert R. Carrel lashes out at reckless drivers who rush to beat traffic, recounting fatal crashes and urging stricter behavior. He questions the value of speed and warns that ignoring safety can cost lives and families dearly.
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Gilbert R. Carrel
Colorado State Patrol
Invasion Reveals Hawks and Doves In Czechoslovakia
The invasion shows Moscow's hawks prevailing over doves and signals a major cold war reassertion. It harms hopes for East West détente, unsettles Romania and Yugoslavia, and strengthens American unity while complicating Soviet plans and internal power balance.
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William L. Ryan
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Kremlin
Romania
Yugoslavia
Korea
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
Czechoslovak Communist Party
Kennedy rails against Vietnam policy and calls for end to bombing
Senator Edward Kennedy criticized the Johnson administration's Vietnam strategy in a speech that urged an unconditional halt to bombing North Vietnam and a mutual withdrawal of forces. He aligned with Eugene McCarthy's stance, did not rule out a future run, and signaled a dovish tilt for the Democratic Convention. The remarks contrasted with Hubert Humphrey's position and the Johnson team.
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Sen
Edward Kennedy
Johnson
Vietnam
Kennedy
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Democratic National Convention
Hubert Humphrey
LBJ
Ilar
Robert Kennedy
Massachusetts
Sen. Kennedy
Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
McCarthy
MacGovern
Shriver
John F
Robert F. Kennedy
Prison Visitation Pilot at Tehachapi Offers Family Time
Officials at the State Correctional Institution Tehachapi California report a tentative success for a new family visitation pilot. Minimum security inmates with less than three months to parole may spend weekends with wives and children in former officer apartments as a step toward rehabilitation. A two year follow up will assess impact on release.
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Tehachapi
Calif
United States
America
Chicago Daily News
Albert Lea and Austin poised to open vocational school
The Albert Lea and Austin communities have cleared barriers to a unified area vocational-technical school. The State Board of Education decision in September will confirm designation, with site condemnation and bond passage still to come. Courses include visual communications refrigeration and more, aiming to be a state model.
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Albert Lea
Austin
Tred
Joint
Albert Lea and Austin
State Board of Education
State Department of Education
Albert Lea Tribune
Economic View Forecast Shapes Incoming Presidency
Washington economists warn unemployment could rise to about 4.5 million next year as demand slows. They cite rising living costs, social security tax hikes, and a projected 6 billion in reduced government expenditures as factors dampening housing, steel, autos, and exports.
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Washington
NEA
Vietnam
United States
White House
U.S
Today in History August 23 Highlights From 1500 to 1968
Today marks the 235th day of 1968 with notable events including Columbus’s arrest in Haiti in 1500, open rebellion proclaimed by King George III in 1775, the Church of Christ, Scientist charter in 1879, Japan's 1914 war declaration in World War I, radio’s Happiness Boys debut in 1923, Rudolph Valentino’s death in 1926, Marseille occupation by Allies in 1944, Quemoy clashes in 1954, UN ceasefire appeal for 1959 Sino-Israeli tension, and France aiding Quebec in 1967.
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Christopher Columbus
Haiti
Spain
George III
England
Mary Baker Eddy
Lynn
Mass
Church of Christ, Scientist
Japan
Germany
Billy Jones
Ernie Her
New York
Rudolph Valentino
France
Marseille
China
Kennedy or McCarthy Favored as Humprey VP Pick
Chicago based analysis notes polls show only Edward Kennedy or Eugene McCarthy could boost a Hubert Humphrey ticket. Kennedy would be a strong asset but has excluded himself. McCarthy offers a modest net plus with risks. Other figures would hurt Humphrey’s standing against Nixon Agnew. Lawerence O'Brien emerges as a potential acceptable but lesser known alternative.
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Chicago
NEA
Edward M
Ted) Kennedy
Minnesota
Eugene McCarthy
Hubert Humphrey
Kennedy
McCarthy
Humphrey
Nixon- Agnew
Richard Hughes
New Jersey
Harold Hughes
Iowa
George McGovern
South Dakota
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Sargent Shriver
U. S
France
Ted Kennedy
Famed Autograph Dealer Recalls Highs and Controversies
Charles Hamilton, a noted autograph dealer and auctioneer, recounts his career from collector to dealer to auctioneer. He recalls clashes with the White House over Kennedy letters, aiding the FBI in cases including the Matz theft, and outlines fake signatures, forgery tricks, and tips for new collectors.
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White House
Jacqueline Kennedy
FBI
Sam
Elizabeth Matz
National Archives
Hamilton
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