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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
2
The US command announced 244 Americans killed and 1,409 wounded last week in Vietnam, the highest weekly death toll since mid June. Two infantry companies killed over 100 North Vietnamese near Da Nang as heavy fighting continued in the foothills and evacuations rose with medevac helicopters active.
Western Virginia towns face a rising death toll as floodwaters from remnants of Hurricane Camille inundate communities. By Wednesday 38 people had died and 32 were missing, with scenes of destroyed bridges, isolated towns, and mass evacuations across the James river basin and surrounding counties.
In Prague 15 000 to 100 000 protesters jammed Wenceslas Square to denounce the 1968 invasion. police used tear gas and clubs as crowds battled around the area. Across Moravia 2 000 youths faced water cannons in Brno while electricity and shops paused in show of mourning and defiance.
Defense Secretary Laird announced up to 3 billion in cuts for the current year, with a 100000 military personnel reduction and civilian layoffs. He said the moves will reduce readiness but are required by Congress, detailing 1.5 billion in cuts including laying up 100 navy ships and trimming air force training and army spending. The plan also targets non Southeast Asia operations and maintenance, and includes potential base closures to be announced later.
The United States accused a Cuban diplomat at the United Nations of attempting to recruit a Cuban refugee for a mission related to the security of the U.S. president. The diplomat was expelled. State Department spokesperson Robert McCloskey initially declined to elaborate, then said the mission did not involve the president’s personal or physical security. The exact nature of the mission was not disclosed.
The three eight U. S. Special Forces officers accused of murder in Vietnam face a pending decision after Col. Harold Seaman's preliminary probe at Long Binh. He will forward recommendations to Maj. Gen. Mabry who can order trial, court martial, or dismissal. Attorney Henry Rothblatt expects a ruling within a week.
A witty line notes that most people accept good advice gracefully as long as it does not disrupt their own plans. The sentiment captures a common resistance to unsolicited counsel with light humor.
First Avenue East will close at the Fourth Street railroad tracks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday for crossing reconstruction. Detours run via Third and Fifth streets. Police will station officers on First Avenue to assist motorists.
Senate Democrat Eugene McCarthy relocated from his Washington home to a nearby hotel. A spokesman said he is not considering divorce. The McCarthys, Catholics, have four children aged 14 to 22.
At Panmunjom a North Korean delegate refused to provide information on three US servicemen aboard a helicopter shot down Sunday. Marine Major General Arthur Adams stated the pilot lost bearings on a training flight and radioed for help before being fired on. The crew included WO Malcolm Loepke, Capt. David Crawford, and Sp4 Hervan Hofstatter, with Crawford arriving in Korea only two days earlier.
Hurricanes Debbie and Camille moved away from Bermuda as forecasters predicted gale winds but not full hurricane force. Debbie weakened after seeding efforts while Camille strengthened and veered away, with scientists unsure of long term effects. Mississippi cleanup made progress as rescue teams worked under martial law conditions.
President Nixon assured President Park Chung Hee of continued American backing against the northern danger. Meeting at the Presidio San Francisco, Nixon praised Korea's economic gains and the strong U S Korea alliance, noting 50 000 U S troops remain as long as the threat lasts. He highlighted Korea's Vietnam role and earned acclaim for its service record.
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