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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

18

Blood clashes in China kill scores near railway hub

Reuters reported more than 180 people died in factional fighting in China's Guangxi region centered on the important Fanchon railway near Nanning. The Red Guard publication said clashes involved rival groups including the Lien Chih and Kwame and claimed peasant uprisings as the area reeled with railway disruptions.

Hom Reuter China Kenge Herderme Vietnam Accure Ing i Red Guard Whoch Nanning Het Peking Radio

Ulbricht opens talks in Karlovy Vary with Czechs

Walter Ulbricht the East German Communist leader arrived in Karlovy Vary for talks with Czechoslovak leaders on future relations between the two states. Czechoslovak party chief Dueck arrived minutes earlier. Tito had left Belgrade after a visit. Prague faces Moscow backed pressure.

Karlovy Vary Crachontut Aap-Reuter Walter Ulricht Fasman Communist Party Landost Dueck Poer Have 0 Me Ulbricht Tito Yugoslavia Moscow Ariumphal Czechoslovakia Soviet Union Coch Albright Rvinth Prague Rong East Germany Caechimlovik Remme Typi Dibachte Teva Camenry Wvereien Econamiie Comecon Cvechda West Germany Germany

Czechoslovakia West-East tensions amid Prague talks

In Prague leaders seek to soften Soviets influence and expand ties with the West while maintaining unity with Yugoslavia and the Warsaw Pact. Ulbricht and Ceausescu push reforms and cautious diplomacy as Czechoslovakia appears to pursue a new communism bridge to Western social democrats.

Hanoi denounces Nixon Vietnam policy in Paris briefing

North Vietnam condemned Nixon Vietnam policy calling him impudent and accused his campaign of aiming to sell Vietnam as U S property. Hanoi spokesman Me Nguyen Than Le critiqued Humphrey remarks, saying peace talks show no commitment to real progress and warned against loose talks that could weaken the Paris process.

Paris North Vietnam Richard Nixon Hanoi Me Nguyen Than le Humphrey Vietnam Ty Washington Humphrney Vietrary Cral Beach Nison Nixon Viete Nam South United States Republican Party Vietnam Hiami Beach South Vietnam Smigon Heald Everett Dirksen Minnis

Raids Signal Possible Prelude to Bomb Pause in Vietnam

In Saigon, U S raids with heavy B 52 bombers pressed targets in North Vietnam amid reports of a possible bombing halt. Officials indicated hesitancy to confirm a finalized pause while White House pressure mounted. Ground actions near Hue yielded captives, prisoners and destroyed tunnels as Vietcong losses rose.

Saigon United States North Vietnam United Press International State Department Mision Jourcen White House Consid South Vietnam Johnson North Vienam Paris Imperial Hue Todtay Saigo

Maddox hints at running for president in Democratic race

Governor Lester Maddox said he might enter the Democratic presidential contest in Chicago. He would gauge public reaction over several days before seeking the nomination, saying his chances were slim but not zero. His remark could split votes and threaten front runner prospects.

Atlanta Georgi Lester” Maddox National Democratic Party Georgia Chicago

Atlantic balloon trip ends in sea rescue near Halifax

Two Toronto actors attempting an Atlantic crossing in a 13 foot plastic sailing balloon were picked up by a fishing vessel off Nova Scotia after drifting at sea. The men, Mark and Jerry, were reported in good condition and aboard a Halifax-bound vessel. Sponsors included O Keefe Breweries, Canadian Marconi, and Gram fan Marine.

Halifax Nova Scotia Reuter Tlying Atlantic Mark Jerry Novacota Reycue Toronto Horton's Point Dartmouth Nova Sona Britain Imperial Quebec O'Keefe Breweries Marconi Gram Fan Marine Oakville Spntario

Briton Faces Haitian Court On Espionage Charges

Port au Prince Haiti Reuters reports Bahamas Government Information Director David Knox, 46, to appear before a military tribunal on espionage charges tied to an alleged invasion plot. Held since June 1 after leaving Nassau for Jamaica, he faces the same tribunal that sentenced 10 men to death last week for the May 20 landings from Bahamas’ Myra island.

Port AU Haiti Reuter

Mysterious poison seals off Fort Myers fish plant

Five men died of a mysterious poison aboard the 125 foot trawler Novelty while unloading a cargo of fish at Fort Myers. Investigators sealed the Protein Pros plant as crews worked to pump out water and fish and identify the toxin. Clyde Parish, Roy McNeely and shipmate Lawrence Finley acted to aid victims.

Fort Myers Florda James Loetfiers Department of Labour Protein Projets Company Wiaheries Lee Franc Wintern Joseph

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