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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1968

Page

28

Kennedy signals plan to push party unity and issue debate

Senator Kennedy, in response to questions, says he will continue presenting ideas on national problems and believes the Democratic party can win in November. He notes the path to Chicago is long, discusses Johnson's withdrawal, and pledges to address violence and disorder with new proposals.

Kennedy Johnson White House Democratic Party Republican

Kennedy outlines priority issues for nation in 1960s address

He speaks of depen dence on nuclear weapons and the role of the United States in relations with other countries. He predicts Vietnam will improve while Africa Europe Latin America and China pose ongoing challenges. He cites domestic racial tensions as a prime concern risking Americans’ living conditions and urges urgent national reflection.

America Vietnam Africa Latin America Europe China Kennedy

Lifelong Central City Resident Dies at 79

Eugene J. Drexler 79 a lifelong Central City resident died Sunday at his home He was born September 25 1888 in Central City He married Edna Dunn March 15 1928 He retired in 1964 from farming in the Central City area Surviving wife three daughters two sons five grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers and a sisterServices 3 pm Wednesday Murdoch chapel Central City burial Mt Clark cemetery Friends may call after 6 pm Monday Casket not opened after service

Central City Eugene J. Drexler Edna Dunn Drexler Joshua Fuller Manchester Richard Craig Vera Drexler Wilbur Elmer Drexler Cynthia Drexler Marion Murdoch Mt. Clark

Want Ads Prompt Sparks Quick Solutions

A brief urging to think of want ads first as a fast way to fill needs. The guideline emphasizes using classified-style listings to match wants with available items, services, or opportunities quickly.

Vietnam’s War Expands as Tet Approaches and Mobilization Moves

President Johnson signals continued air strikes against North Vietnam including the Red River valley while Hanoi Haiphong is shielded by monsoon. Thieu announces general mobilization with 340,000 regulars and 342,000 regional forces. Draft ages expand to 18 through 33 men and 17 to 45 for conscription, with women also eligible.

U.S North Vietnam Red River Valley Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos South Vietnam Westmoreland Ellsworth Bunker U. S Vietnam Long Hanoi-Haiphong Johnson Nguyen van Thieu

Johnson declares offer of unity and pauses in Vietnam war

President Johnson announced a partial halt in bombing North Vietnam and outlined troop and funding plans while calling for national unity. He said he would not seek re election and urged Americans to unite to defend peace and the country’s economic role. In Saigon crowds cheered the speech as a GI voiced disbelief at the decision.

Viet‘nam Johnson U.S Congress W. Averell Harriman North Vietnam Geneva America

Billy Graham Arrives in Sydney for Crusade

American evangelist Billy Graham arrived in Sydney to launch his second Australian crusade beginning Monday. He is set to conduct series of citywide meetings with plans to reach thousands of worshippers across Australia. organizers hope to boost religious revival and public engagement.

Sydney Australia Billy Graham

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