03 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
A long reader column from Independent Star-News addresses questions on California political recognition for the Socialist Party, write-in rules, and campaign filings. It also offers practical tips on repairing typewriter ribbons and outlines local resources for employment for older workers in Pasadena.
A car owner describes a negative experience at a supposedly reputable service in Arcadia. After five new tires, the shop allegedly pushed unsafe repairs including faulty shocks, relining brakes, worn ball joints, and a misaligned steering rod. The owner later had the car checked elsewhere and found brakes and ball joints sound, with the alignment corrected.
Mrs Sheila Ann Thorns of Girmingham England gave birth Wednesday to sextuplets. One girl died and the remaining five survive after fertility drugs were used. The article notes the last-born girl died while the others faced a 50-50 prognosis. Page references included.
Five waves of B52 bombers pounded positions around Thuong Duc camp near Da Nang as 23 Green Berets and 300 South Vietnamese held the outpost against a surrounding Communist force. U S. jets hit suspected Viet Cong positions 19 to 27 miles southwest of Da Nang. Three American helicopters carrying wounded troops crashed under heavy fire, with six U S. aircraft downed and at least 10 Americans wounded.
A five man Czechoslovak delegation led by Alexander Dubcek will fly to Moscow for talks on the Soviet occupation. The team includes Ludvik Svoboda Gustav Husak Zdenek Mlynar and Josef Spacek. The move follows earlier reports of pro Soviet pressure and marks a cautious stand by reform era leaders. The Budapest conference overshadowed by a push for a world Communist summit in Moscow with a tentative November 4 date.
A reader reports selling a 1964 Corvair fast through a newspaper classified ad. The notice promotes placing ads by calling numbers 796-0311 681 4871 or toll free 334-2434 from exchanges for quick local sales.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk denounced the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia as repugnant and dangerous to peace and challenged the USSR to fulfill promises of military withdrawal. He urged an end to the Vietnam war threat and pressed for progress toward peace in the Middle East, while noting the nearing end of an administration. Six protesters shouted during the UN address as Gromyko sat silent awaiting his own speech.
The Senate held a two hour secret session and voted 45 to 25 to proceed with the Sentinel anti-ballistic missile system, rejecting a one year delay. Debate focused on Red China’s nuclear progress and potential Soviet reactions, with calls to deploy defenses amid Cold War tensions.
Harriman denied Nixon suggestion that Humphrey bombing plan would disrupt negotiations in Paris. North and South Vietnamese teams accused each other of threatening military moves in the demilitarized zone as Cyrus Vance headed to Washington for unannounced consultations. Negotiators warned the deadlock could force action by the next administration.
The Pentagon plans to release about 100 Air National Guard members and reservists called up after North Korea's Pueblo incident and the Tet offensive. Releases begin in late 1968, with the last depart from active federal service by June, as six squadrons complete overseas tours.
In St. Louis, Rod Gibson fanned 17 to overpower Denny McLain and spark the Cardinals to a 4-0 World Series opening win. The crowd of 54,692 at Busch Memorial Stadium roared as Gibson struck out the side in the ninth, potentially setting a new World Series single game record.
Associate Justice Abe Fortas withdrew Wednesday as President Johnsons nominee for chief justice. Johnson may submit a second nomination or leave the matter to the next president. Fortas stated his letter urged fairness and justice, while noting the continued attacks on the court. Capitol Hill awaited Johnsons next move with potential nominees discussed.
Chicago reporters note Americans spend over two billion dollars yearly on quack remedies surpassing health education and medical research. AMA leaders urge a nationwide educational push. warnings come from Harvard and USC experts on fad diets, unsafe treatments, and cosmetic quackery.
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