North Vietnam presses carrot and stick in Paris talks
Hanoi releases a military communique and a Giap broadcast signaling possible acceptance of troops in the South while denying a direct admission. The approach aims to erode U.S. public patience and pressure Washington to halt attacks on the North as Paris peace talks drag on.
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Man Killed by Train Near Capels
Connard A. Christian 53, of Roderfield, was killed Thursday morning when struck by a Norfolk and Western locomotive on a Capels trestle in McDowell County. Police say he stepped from one track to avoid an oncoming engine and was hit by a train on the other track. The mishap occurred about 9:55 a.m. at the Capels trestle between Welch and Davy on West Virginia 7.
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Man Is Found Shot To Death In McDowell County
Police report a 53 year old Newhall man Harley Graham was found shot to death in a field near his home near a strip mine. State police say the wound appears personal safety related. Graham’s body was moved to Douglas Funeral Home and slated for transfer to Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton.
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Thousands Of Frenchmen Back At Work After Turmoil
Paris returned to work as thousands resumed duties after 20 days of upheaval. Pickets and protests lingered with subway track obstructions and street blockades, while industries like automotive and aviation faced ongoing disruptions and unions staged strike votes.
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Rockets Strike Near Westmoreland Home in Saigon Shelling
Rockets hit near Gen. William C. Westmoreland’s Saigon residence as Viet Cong renewed shelling of the capital. The death toll rose with 74 civilians killed and 333 wounded in the ongoing bombardment tied to Paris peace talks. US battle deaths averaged 471 weekly in the fight and talks phase.
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Kennedy's Body Flown To New York Burial Saturday
Robert F. Kennedy's body arrived at LaGuardia Airport in New York after a 4½ hour flight from Los Angeles. The assassination of the senator echoes the 1963 death of his brother John F. Kennedy. Burial plans were slated for Saturday in New York.
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Kennedy Widens Role in Humphrey Ticket Debate
With Robert F. Kennedy's death, Hubert Humphrey gains momentum as a possible running mate for Ted Kennedy. Democratic leaders weigh unity against McCarthy opposition while speculation about a Humphrey Kennedy ticket continues amid party realignment and funeral events.
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Day Of Mourning Declared After Kennedy Assassination
President Johnson proclaimed Sunday a day of national mourning after the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Tributes poured in from leaders across parties as the nation faced a second Kennedy family tragedy in years.
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Russians Resume Military Diplomatic Trade Efforts In Africa
Moscow shows renewed push across Africa and the Indian Ocean with military aid in Nigeria and Uganda, a cultural center in Lagos, and deals in Sudan Congo Brazzaville Senegal Mali Guinea and Cameroon. Russia extends credits and technical cooperation while expanding planes and training programs.
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