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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1968

Page

2

Rusk denies U S agreement on spheres of influence

In New Haven 11000 antiwar demonstrators circled Yale as Secretary of State Rusk spoke to the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut. He rejected claims of any US Soviet spheres of influence agreement, urged active regional security role, and warned of general war if Vietnam bombing ends. Outside, Rennie Davis led a protest chanting peace now and calling to draft Rusk.

New Haven Conn UPI Dean Rusk Yale University Woolsey Hall Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, Inc Rusk Johnson Manufacturers’ Association U.S Czechoslovakia Europe United States Russia Charles de Gaulle Vietnam Hanoi Rennie Davis National Mobilizang Committee

Doctor Gives HHH Clean Bill of Health

SEA GIRT NJ Hubert H. Humphrey is in better physical shape than Kennedy or Johnson for the grueling campaign according to his physician Dr Edgar Berman who says Humphrey is genetically and physiologically sound. Berman notes Kennedy had Addison disease and back issues while Johnson suffered a major heart attack. he suggests Humphrey slow down for rest but the vice president is unlikely to. The day included a rest period and a late fundraiser in New Jersey.

Sea Girt Hubert H. Humphrey Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy White House Berman Humphrey Kennedy Addison Johnson Vietnam Medico Laong Tom Dooley New Jersey State Committee

Wallace Backers Outshout Hecklers in Milwaukee Speech

George Wallace faced hecklers as boos drowned his Milwaukee audience of more than 6,000 at the auditorium. He paused and smiled, while his supporters shouted down protesters for about 10 minutes as Rev. James Groppi urged restraint.

Milwaukee Wis UPI George Wallace James Groppi Naacp Youth Council Wallace Cincinnati Charleston W. Va Sheraton-Schroeder

Nixon challenges poverty as crime cause in Indianapolis speech

Richard M. Nixon said the Johnson Humphrey view that poverty drives crime is naive and urged a focus on crime regardless of poverty. He cited rising crime despite rising incomes, called for tough law enforcement and warned against treating poverty programs as a substitute for a crime fight. He downplayed cabinet talks with Thurmond and stressed Senate needs over executive posts.

Indianapolis Ind UPID Richard M. Nixon Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Nixon Humphrey America American Legion New Orleans Cleveland Ohio Strom Thurmond South Carolina Thurmond Senate

Albania joins the Warsaw Pact withdrawal vow

Albania pledges to quit the Soviet led Warsaw Pact amid Cold War tensions. Premier Mehment Shehu calls Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia proof the pact has become a weapon against socialist states. Parliament expected to approve withdrawal, Albania sits near Italy with no border to the USSR.

Belgrade UPD Albania Hungary Mehment Shehu Shehu Tirana Withdra Wal Czechoslovakia Kremlin Balkan Adriatic Sea Italy Soviet Union Yugoslavia Bulgaria Greece

Rebels Move to Speed Congressional Reform

Washington United Press International reports House Speaker John W. McCormack favors a congressional reform bill but doubts all viewpoints can be reconciled this year. Republican rebels led by Donald Rumsfeld delay procedures to push for freeing reforms from the Rules Committee, joined by five Democrats who prefer a discharge petition to force floor action. The measure would tighten lobbyist registration, cut patronage, open committee hearings, and expand minority staff.

Washington UPI John W. McCormack Donald Rumsfeld Bill House Rules Committee Thomas J. Rees Callif Brock Adams Wash William Hathaway Maine Andrews Jacobs Ind James Scheuer N.Y Committee For

Soviet ICBMs double while US leads in submarines

London dispatch reports the Institute for Strategic Studies finds the Soviet Union has doubled its ICBM arsenal in a year, eroding the US lead in long range missiles. The US still dominates submarine-launched Polaris missiles, with the survey noting China’s nuclear program slowed by the cultural upheaval.

London UPI Soviet Union America United States Institute For Strategic Studies Russia China Mao Tsetung Peking Strategic Institute Czechoslovakia Europe

Actor William Talman’s one minute smoking warning aired

New television stations nationwide broadcast a one minute taped message by actor William Talman who died of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society noted he smoked three packs daily and urged: if you haven’t smoked, don’t start. if you do, quit. He spoke of losing his battle to save his wife and six children.

New York UPD William Talman American Cancer Society ACS Talman Society

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