Wallace Launches Third Party Presidential Bid
George C. Wallace announced as a third party candidate for president, pledging to end lawlessness and federal interference with free enterprise. He said he would campaign in all 50 states if ballot access and money allow, with Ohio as the main uncertain state. He softened segregationist rhetoric, promoting integrated schools and home rule for Washington, D C, and urged European support on Vietnam.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
Lurleen Wallace
Ohio
Wallace
White House
George Christian
Virginia
District of Columbia
Vietnam
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, D. C
Jordanians and Israelis clash across Jordan River
Jordanian and Israeli troops fought an artillery and machine gun duel across the Jordan River on Thursday, according to the Israeli army.
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Tel Aviv
Jordan River
Deaths in Vietnam Reach New Week High 416 Americans Die
SAIGON UPI reports a record 416 Americans killed last week amid the communist New Year offensive as U.S. troop strength surpasses 500,000. Communists lose about 15,515 during the week, while 4,987 allied personnel and 2,797 U.S. troops are wounded. Total American deaths since Jan 1, 1961 reach 17,296 with 108,428 wounded overall. Casualties reflect early 1968 fighting across cities.
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Saigon
U.S
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Khe Sanh
Khe Sanh Attacked as North Vietnamese Hit Base
North Vietnamese forces launched a heavy artillery and ground assault on the U S marine base at Khe Sanh after capturing Lang Vei camp nearby. Reports say over 300 rounds were fired and Marines were driven from part of a hilltop outpost before counterattacking with artillery and air support.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Khe Sanh
Lang Vei
Johnson frees bombing restraints amid Laos and Hanoi actions
Report says President Johnson ended limits on bombing Hanoi and Haiphong during a peace probe. Lang Vei siege near Khe Sanh expands as Marines fear a major assault on the base and airstrip. Casualties run high with dozens killed or missing among Americans and allied forces, plus Laotian and Montagnard units involved.
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Washington
Johnson
Hanoi
Haiphong
U.S
Stocks Take Sharp Drop New York Market Dives on Tension News
Far East tensions sparked a broad stock market decline on Thursday. Glamor stocks fell more than ten points, blue chips retraced, and volume reached 9,660,000 shares. Traders linked the selloff to reports that President Johnson lifted bombing restrictions on North Vietnam and North Korea's premier warned of possible war.
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New York
UPI
Far East
Johnson
North Vietnam
North Korea
Puppies Save Girl From Field Frostbite Case
A 214 year old girl Nelda Parrish fighting for life after going missing near Hamilton Alabama. Her two German shepherd puppies shielded her as 750 searchers braved freezing weather. Found face down in a field, she was conscious but whimpering and hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs and severe frostbite to her right leg and foot.
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Hamilton
Ala
Nelda Parrish
Ronald Spencer
Nelda
Fire and explosions devastate Sausage factory in Chicago
A Chicago sausage factory was struck by a fire and a series of explosions on Wednesday, killing six people and injuring 78. Roy Laidly, 61, president of the firm, was found dead in the rubble, with one person missing and feared buried. Three of the dead and 18 of the injured were firefighters. Police said the blast hurled bodies across the street as panicked crowds fled.
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Chicago
Roy Laidly
Fran Shear
Kennedy Says Vietnam Truth Slams Johnson Policies
In Chicago Sen Robert Kennedy challenges President Johnsons Vietnam approach calling it based on illusions He says the Viet Cong offensive was not a military failure and enemy losses may be far lower than Pentagon figures He urges ending the illusion of a clear victory and questions U S intelligence reports and progress claims. Page 12 continued.
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Chicago
Johnson
Vietnam
Robert Kennedy
D-N.y
Kennedy
South Vietnam
Pentagon
New York Sanitation Strike Sparks Citywide Crisis
New York City's 10,000 striking sanitation workers ignored orders to return to duties as Mayor Lindsay sought state aid and possibly the National Guard to remove 60,000 tons of garbage. Governor Rockefeller ordered temporary release of jailed union leader John DeLury for negotiations. 3,000 city workers were moved to emergency sanitation duty. Health officials declared a city health emergency as garbage piles grew and the city faced fires and rat problems amid winter weather forecasts.
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New York
Lindsay
Board of Health
Emergency Control Board
New York City
Upper Iowa students walk out over convocation clash
About 800 Upper Iowa college students left a Thursday convocation to protest a policy change and Edward Hoffmans speech. The event followed a letter by academic dean Charles Clark declaring the convocation optional. Students cited librety concerns and veterans booed as Hoffmans condemned the draft and selective service.
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Fayette
Upper Iowa College
Edward Hoffmans
University of Northern Iowa
Vietnam
Upper Iowa
Hoffmans
Charles Hoffmans
Clark
Selective Service
North Korea Warns War Could Break Out At Any Moment
North Korean Premier Kim U-sung told a banquet marking the red army anniversary that recent developments suggest war may erupt any moment in Korea and ordered stronger combat preparations. Defense Minister Kim Chang Bong urged full combat readiness as the Pueblo incident underscored U.S. reckless scheming to ignite a new war in Korea.
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Tokyo
Kim U-sung
Korea
KCNA
Kim
Kim Chang Bong
Pueblo
U.S
Plane Missing Over Seas Disappearance Reported
A U S air force reconnaissance plane with two men aboard vanished while on a mission near Seoul. No further details were provided, and the incident prompted an immediate search by military authorities.
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Seoul
Johnson proposes 2.9 billion foreign aid plan with 100 million for S Korea
President Johnson asked Congress for 2.9 billion dollars in foreign aid for fiscal 1969 including 480 million for Vietnam reconstruction and immediate 100 million military aid to South Korea to deter North threats. He stressed prudent, economical administration and strengthens Korea with aircraft, anti air equipment, radar and armed support to secure victory both on battlefield and in peaceful efforts.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Congress
South Korea
South Vietnam
Defense Department
South
Plane Crashes Into House Near Indianapolis Airport
A jet crashed onto a house near a municipal airport runway in Indianapolis, igniting a fire. Four bodies were recovered, two from the aircraft and two from the home of the retired couple Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clark.
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Indianapolis
UPD
Harold Clark
Today’s Chuckle Politicians Swept In Should Have Been Brushed Aside
A brief cartoon style line questions politicians swept into office and suggests they should have been brushed aside, reflecting a satirical comment on current governance.
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