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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1969

Page

4

Bonn Rejects Soviet Threat in Vietnam War Talks

An AP analysis circulated in the Nixon era says North Vietnam will continue military and political pressure on South Vietnam for months, with no major Tet-scale offensive. It predicts minimal Paris concessions, a long-haul strategy, and attempts to keep American hopes alive without a diplomatic breakthrough.

Washington South Vietnam Paris Nixon U.S Hanoi Saigon North Vietnam National Liberation Front Thieu

Westmoreland defers U.S. troop exit to Paris talks

Army Chief of Staff Gen. William Westmoreland said no definite plans exist to withdraw troops from Vietnam and any decision will be addressed at the Paris peace negotiations. He spoke at the American Association of School Administrators meeting in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City N. J UPI William Westmoreland U.S Vietnam Paris Westmoreland Teacher's College of Columbia University

Explosions Hit San Juan Bank Motel and Police Station

Planted explosives blew up at a bank a beachfront motel and a police station in metropolitan San Juan on Saturday. A policeman suffered a minor injury and several motel guests were shaken by the blasts in the first major bombing since last year’s wave blamed on anti American leftists.

San Juan P. R

Chuckle Says You Are Young Once Yet Immaturity Persists

A light quip notes youth fades with time but keeps a playful edge. The joke hints at staying immature as a lifelong trait and ends with a wink about copyright humor.

Reds Down Three U S Helicopters Near Cambodian Border

Communist fire shattered a Viet Cong truce as three U S helicopters were shot down near the Cambodian border during a lunar New Year ceasefire lull. Five Americans were killed and 18 wounded. two rescue helicopters were also shot down while evacuating survivors.

Saigon UPS U.S U.S. Calvarymen

Peru Orders Envoy Home From U.S.

Peru's military government orders Ambassador Fernando Berckemeyer home for consultation and recalls Luis Alvarado to Lima. Guards reinforce U.S. facilities after anti-American demonstrations and two Friday bombing attempts. U.S. tuna boats reportedly return to Pacific grounds near Peru after being fired on Friday.

Lima Peru Washington U.S California Pacific August Felando American Tuna Boat Association San Diego Fernando Berckemeyer Luis Alvarado Organization of American States

Gunman In Bordeaux Seizure Enters 14th Day

Police in Bordeaux widen security as siege with gunman Andre Forquet enters day fourteen. He holds his two children inside the house and has demanded three rifle shots signaling surrender. Authorities delivered food and milk to the children while monitoring threats and crank letters.

Bordeaux France UPI Andre Forquet Forquet Social Services

Aid Cuts for Disruptive Students Not Enforced

Federal laws intended to bar funds for unruly undergraduates have not been enforced. No student has lost federal scholarships or loans, and universities control proceedings, leaving gaps that hinder removal of aid for disruptive behavior.

Washington U.S. Office of Education Duke Wisconsin Chicago Health, Education and Welfare Department Office of Education

Consumer bills face Nixon as lawmakers demand strict enforcement

Senate Commerce Committee vows rigorous oversight of Johnson era consumer laws and agency duties. Chairman Warren Magnuson warns against industry pressure and conflicting programs while reviewing auto safety packaging warranties and consumer grievance remedies amid calls for tougher FTC powers.

Nixon White House Miss Rogers Senate Commerce Committee Warren Magnuson D-Wash Senate Rules Committee Magnuson John

Iowa to spend record seven to eight million on snow removal

Iowa Highway Commission maintenance chief Foster Smiley says ice and snow will cost the state seven to eight million dollars this winter. He notes overtime already totals 578000 and 70000 tons of salt have been used, comparing to 1964 65 when six million was spent.

Des Moines Iowa The Highway Commission Foster Smiley Smiley

Kiesinger Rebuffs Soviet Warning on West Berlin Election

West German Chancellor Kiesinger rejected a Soviet warning of undesirable consequences if the West Berlin presidential electors meet as scheduled. State Secretary Diehl said Kiesinger gave a brief reply to the Soviet note delivered by Ambassador Tsarapkin. The Soviets argued the move violates four power accords and labels the Neo Nazi party inquiry as political subterfuge in divided Berlin.

Bonn UPI Kiesinger West Berlin Guenter Diehl Diehl Tsarapkin West Germany National Democratic Party Moscow Tass Heinrich Luebke

Moscow Doctor Sees Hong Kong Flu Peak Passing

A Moscow public health specialist said the Hong Kong flu outbreak had passed its peak, noting the illness had been nicknamed the Chinese pestilence in the city.

Moscow UPI

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