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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

Page

5

Reservists Lose Suit Against Active Duty

A federal judge denied 113 Ohio Army reservists’ petition to be released from active duty. Judge Frank A. Kaufman ruled the 1966 law authorizing presidential callups applies to them, since they enlisted before its effective date. The reservists, stationed at Ft Meade, argued contract, equal protection, and separation of powers claims. An appeal was signaled by attorney Nathan R. Zahm.

Baltimore Ohio Frank A. Kaufman U.S. District Court Ft. Meade Congress U.S Kaufman Cleveland Nathan R. Zahm Sherman Oaks Calif

Poor People Delegation Admitted to Convention

A wagon led by two black mules and 70 denim clad protesters from the Poor People’s Campaign arrived at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach to seek a hearing at the Republican national convention. Rev. Ralph David Abernathy led the group inside and obtained convention tickets while protesters outside urged action on hunger unemployment housing and desegregation. Sen. Everett M. Dirksen addressed the hall as Abernathy pressed for a speech but did not receive one. tickets were later arranged by party officials for continued access.

Miami Beach Fla Fontainebleau Ralph David Abernathy Florida Gold Coast Abernathy Sen Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Miami G.O.P Charles H. Percy Ray C. Bliss Ogden R. Reid New York Clarence Towns G.O.P. Minorities Committee Reid

U S Plans 600 Guard Dogs For Thai Air Bases

Deputy defense minister Dawee Chullasupya said the United States will supply 600 dogs to Thailand to guard six U S air bases with 200 of the animals arriving soon. He described them as of the best pedigree and trained to attack and trail communist terrorists. Udorn base was attacked two weeks earlier.

Bangkok United States Thailand U.S. Air Force Dawee Chullasupya Dawee Udorn

Canoe Hijacked From James River Home

James Carneal reported two men in scuba gear hijacked his 12 foot canoe near his Richmond Virginia home. The suspects slipped from the James River into his yard pulled the craft into the water submerged it and swam away.

Richmond, Va James Carneal James River

New Diary Claims 13 Cuban Officers Died With Guevara

New Bolivian diaries of Ernesto Che Guevara describe 13 Cuban guerrillas killed alongside him, including four members of Cuba’s Central Committee. Sol Stein of Stein and Day says the published edition contains Guevara and three lieutenants’ diaries, while a pirated Castro edition circulated earlier. The book argues Castro valued Guevara as a dead martyr, presenting the 1967 Bolivian execution as a result of internal sabotage.

New York Ernesto Che Guevarra Guevara Communist Party Sol Stein Stein and Day Publishing House Stein Fidel Castro Ramparts Magazine Bantam Books Bolivia Central Committee Che Guevara Daniel James Latin America New Leader James Castro Che

Viet lawmakers urge Thieu to allow exiled nationalists to return

A majority of South Vietnam's lower house asks President Thieu to permit several exiles to come back. The unsigned letter named no individuals but is believed to reference generals Duong Minh Nguyen Chanh Thi and Nguyen Huu Co.

Saigon South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Duong van Big” Minh Ngo Dinh Diem Bangkok Nguyen Chanh Thi United States Nguyen Huu Co Hong Kong Formosa

Belgium Communist Party Leader Burnelle Dies at 60

Ernest Burnelle longtime president of the Belgium communist party died Tuesday in Liege after suffering a stroke. The 60 year old political figure led the party for several years and was known for his work in Belgian leftist circles.

Liege Belgium Ernest Burnelle Belgium Communist Party

Presidential Runner-Up Dzu Now An Ordinary Prisoner

Truong Dinh Dzu, once a South Vietnamese presidential hopeful, serves five years hard labor in Saigon's Chi Hoa prison for urging talks with the NLP and a coalition government. His wife visits weekly with food. U.S. stance remains hands-off.

Dzu Saigon Truong Dinh Dzu South Vietnam Chi Hoa Viet Cong National Liberation Front NLP

San Francisco Library Hosts Concert Series in Literature Room

The San Francisco Public Library will host concerts by local rock groups in the literature room on four consecutive Wednesdays, inviting readers to enjoy music in the reading space.

San Francisco UPI San Francisco Public Library

The Caddy Stars Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis on TV

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis headline The Caddy airing at 6 30 p m Wednesday on KCRG TV Channel 9 audiences are invited to tune in for the comedy pair in this 1950s feature presented by the local station.

Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Kcrg-Tv

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