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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

3

Connally labels Kennedy a discord source over Vietnam stance

Texas Governor John Connally criticizes Senator Robert Kennedy for his Vietnam remarks calling them detrimental to national attitude and harmful to U S foreign policy. He spoke in Atlanta at a Georgia Democrats event with Governor Maddox attending and tied to Johnson administration politics.

Atlanta, Ga Texas John Connally Robert Kennedy D-N.y Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Connally Kennedy Atlanta Georgia Lester Maddox Fulton County Georgia State College Maddox Alabama George Wallace Wallace Johnson

Heart Transplant Attempt Marks Asia’s First

King Edward Memorial hospital in Bombay announced that surgeons performed Asia’s first heart transplant last Sunday. A 95-year-old man with cardiomyopathy received the heart of a 20-year-old woman who died after a brain injury. the graft beat for about three hours before fatal lung complications ended the surgery. Prof. K. Sen said another transplant would be attempted soon.

Bombay King Edward Memorial Hospital Asia K. Sen

Kin of Pershing Dies in Vietnam

New York AP Lt. Richard Pershing grandson of Gen. John Pershing was killed in action in Vietnam. He belonged to the 101st Airborne and arrived in Vietnam December 13. He died after coming under small arms and rocket fire while searching for a missing unit member. His father, Francis Warren Pershing, a stockbroker, received the telegram from the defense department.

New York Richard Pershing John Pershing Vietnam Francis Warren Pershing Defense Department Pershing 101St Airborne Division General Pershing

Britons Fear Rush of U S Draft Dodgers to Britain

Britons fear a surge of new arrivals after education deferment curtailment prompts draft dodgers to seek visas. Tony Smythe of the National Council for Civil Liberties cites immigration strain and warns against automatic stay. Endorsed cases seek to set precedents for about 40 others, while officials reiterate visa rules based on self-support, job needs, or student status.

London Tony Smythe National Council For Civili Liberties Home Office Smythe Britain

Thrifty Want Ads Promise Quick Results

A short promotional note urges readers to place a low cost want ad by dialing 369 1234, promising effective results for buyers and sellers.

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Marine Lieutenant Donates Last Paycheck to College Band

Abilene Christian College received the $300 monthly paycheck of 2nd Lt. Bill Reese, a 24-year-old Marine and music education graduate who was killed in Vietnam. Reese had endorsed the pay to his alma mater after serving in Vietnam since November.

Abilene Texas Bill Reese Reese Vietnam Abilene Christian College

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