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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
2
U S Marines artillery and aircraft pressed a daylong chase south of Khe Sanh killing 128 North Vietnamese regulars and forcing a withdrawal. Eleven Marines died and 30 wounded as the push cleared paths for renewed attacks.
North Vietnam accuses the United States of bad faith in the Paris talks while the U S delegation charges North Vietnam with distorting American aims. Ambassador Thuy cites rising U S air strikes from 2500 in March to 4700 in May. Harriman says the session will focus on the 1954 Geneva accords and their relevance to current deadlock.
A humorous quote reads that due to lack of interest tomorrow has been canceled. The line reflects a playful take on attention and scheduling with a quirky sign idea.
A strong earthquake struck northern Peru affecting the Amazon basin. Initial reports list at least 27 killed and 100 injured with heavy damage in Chachapoyas and Moyobamba. Police and telegraph sources confirm multiple fatalities and extensive destruction in the towns.
Army doctors at Walter Reed reported Dwight D. Eisenhower has newly experienced occasional irregularities in his heartbeat during his recovery from a major heart attack. The bulletin described extra isostoles as premature contractions but noted the condition is responding to therapy. The general remains comfortable with no heart failure signs and with good spirits. Mrs. Eisenhower visits him regularly and son John is expected to visit.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee cut about 536 million from the Johnson administration's 2.9 billion foreign aid bill. In a 24 to 9 vote the panel approved a program authorizing just over 2.3 billion for the new fiscal year starting July 1, below the administration request.
Thousands marched on Washington as the poor peoples campaign converged on the Lincoln Memorial. Coretta Scott King urged nonviolence while security beefed up with 1150 guards and federal troops on standby. Leaders and lawmakers voiced commitment to addressing hunger, housing, jobs, and income disparities amid a large, orderly crowd.
Senate judiciary committee postponed its meeting to Thursday to consider a Johnson administration bill banning mail order sales of rifles and shotguns. The delay followed a clash with a Republican platform committee session chaired by Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen, who also sits as the top Republican member of the judiciary committee. Both chambers’ judiciary panels will convene Thursday at the same time.
Atlanta AP Ray's lawyer Arthur Hanes says he will not oppose extradition to the United States for James Earl Ray, accused of King’s assassination. Hanes boards for Washington to arrange travel to England and cites faith in Memphis jurors and Tennessee justice.
West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt reported to Bonn on an eight hour surprise trip into East Berlin to meet Soviet ambassador Pyotr Abrassimov. The visit challenged East German travel bans and underscored Bonn’s aim to protect economic ties with West Berlin amid East German belt tightening.
Senator Eugene McCarthy captured more than 50 of 123 New York delegate seats as he defeated rivals for a strong presidential victory. Backer Paul O Dwyer won the Democratic Senate nomination over Nickerson and Resnick, while Rockefeller led Republicans with 71 delegates amid Nixon challenge.
President Thieu announced to Armed Forces Day crowds in Hue that South Vietnam will not seek additional U S or allied troops. He said the general mobilization will add about 125000 personnel to bring total forces to nearly 875000 by year end.
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