Early US warning on Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia
U S officials say a secret paper circulated in August warned Johnson about a probable Soviet led move against Czechoslovakia. By invasion day, lunch with top aides noted the likelihood of military action, contrasting earlier surprise at the event. Officials cite Dobrynin’s meeting as first word received in Washington.
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Russia
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Anatoly Dobrynin
U.S. Autapritietion
Johnson-Dorbrynin
Radio
Moscow
Soviet Military Influence Shapes Czechoslovak Crisis
Analysis notes the Czech invasion as a military decision with factions in Moscow divided over pace. It argues the generals hold decisive sway, undermining civilian leaders, and cites Pravda warnings against breaches of the Warsaw Pact as the Kremlin contends saboteurs and spies move from the West into Czechoslovakia.
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Reactions To Czech Take Over By USSR
Prague reports a one hour protest strike urged by liberal Communists as President Ludvik Svoboda plans talks in Moscow to discuss the Soviet occupation. US and UN reactions inclines toward summit delays and a Soviet veto on a Security Council resolution condemning the invasion. Shirley Temple Black travels from Prague with Americans in a motorcade to West Germany. Far East communists divide over the invasion with China denouncing the act and North Vietnam and North Korea giving varied support.
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Paul VI hailed as Pope of hope in Colombia visit
Thousands in Bogota welcomed Pope Paul VI with emotion as he kissed the soil marking a historic stop. He travels by helicopter to San Jose Field near Mosquera for a Mass and talks with Latin American peasants. The visit underscores Church plans to bolster aid amid declining vocations, with 161 priests and 41 deacons ordained.
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Democrats Split On Vietnam Peace Plank At Convention
The Democratic platform faces possible on floor drafting as delegates debate a strong peace plank. A minority favors a rapid disengagement from Vietnam while scientists and leaders like Gov. Connally clash with rivals McCarthy and McGovern over how to steer policy. Sorensen backs a forceful peace position and plans to present a strong plank to the platform committee.
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Pueblo Hope Dims For Quick Release
Washington AP reports the Pueblo crew of 82 remains imprisoned in North Korea on its eighth month as North Korean hard line demands for a formal U S apology dim any chance for early release. Diplomats say Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia strain West Le vantage and hinder a swift settlement.
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Second Time For Decline In Smoking
AP reports a rare decline in cigarette smoking with 543.5 billion cigarettes consumed in the year ending June 30, down from 545.1 billion last year. Doctors attribute the shift to lingering anti smoking campaigns, while tobacco industry spokesmen question whether production factors or true behavior change caused the dip.
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Major US Political Picture Summary
Democrats face a floor fight over platform and seating at the National Convention with Theodore Sorensen pressing for strong Vietnam peace plans. The Credentials Committee splits Georgia’s delegation between regulars and civil rights interests. Nixon vacations in Florida while George Wallace travels to Oregon to accept his party’s nomination.
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