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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1969
Page
7
President Nguyen Van Thien said the enemy is weakening but U S troop withdrawals depend on South Vietnamese force buildup and progress through 1969. He noted transferred U S equipment and an operational Huey squadron as Vietnameses forces grow, while U S commanders cited three conditions for any reduction.
Washington United States senator William Proxmire charged Litton Industries hired a former Pentagon procurement official as a payoff for large defense contracts and as assurance of future influence. Proxmire criticized Thomas Morris for moving last year from his defense procurement post to Litton’s vice presidency amid the defense contracting scandal.
Boston hippie gathering at Boston Common fizzled after police moved in at the 10 p.m. curfew time. Officers halted hundreds of long haired youths and girls, arresting 27 as patrols, on horseback and by motorcycle, dispersed crowds near Beacon and Charles streets. New park rules bar walking in the Brassy area, drawing the crowd that had planned the challenge.
At Churchill Downs President Nixon attended the Kentucky Derby as the first sitting president to do so and predicted Majestic Prince would win. The California-bred favorite triumphed in the 6th running of the race before about 100000 fans.
Zap North Dakota, population 89, readies for a spring vacation influx as 3,300 college students from 10 schools plan to descend May 10 for a Zap out. Gov. Guy worries over traffic. Lodgings are scarce in Zap 58500 while locals plan hayrides and a beer contest to capitalize on the visitors.
Six stolen paintings were recovered by the University of Illinois Krannert Art Museum, two valued over 200000 dollars. A university spokesman would not comment on reports of possible ransom with state funds. In other news, Israeli immigrants exceed 10000 this year.
Des Moines fire protection returned to normal by 8 am Saturday as striking firefighters went back to work after an all night meeting. The group rejected a 15 percent raise aimed at parity with police. Mayor Urban announced full staffing and noted broader wage gaps remain. Senator Hughes mediated talks with conditions that workers resume duty and the council agree.
A witty line jokes that heredity spreads undesirable traits from the other parent, with a playful nod to genetics and family quirks.
White House sources say Nixon might back a secret mutual withdrawal pact with Hanoi if safeguards are tight. They note this as a possible alternative to a formal withdrawal agreement and say North Vietnam’s readiness to accept an independent South Vietnam remains uncertain. The ABM talks and U.S. parity with the Soviets are also discussed, with plans to start talks by early summer and to study France’s post De Gaulle outlook.
A confidential Johnson era report urges the Nixon administration to craft a comprehensive Caribbean policy spanning political military and economic areas. It advocates nonintervention in territorial disputes, maintaining the Cuba blockade until Castro shifts, and multilateral aid to Haiti while aiding Caribbean law enforcement but not arms for local militaries.
President Nixon seeks private funding avenues to continue the stalled SST supersonic transport program. Rep. Thomas Pelly says he’s informed meetings will start in the Transportation Department to explore financing options. Congress previously allocated about 653 million of an estimated 1.3 billion, with royalties expected to recoup costs. Airlines have contributed about 52 million in risk capital.
About 700 youths clashed with at least 200 officers near the University of Wisconsin Madison when a block party permit was denied. Police used tear gas, a car rammed a barricade, and 21 people were arrested including UW student and alderman Paul Soglin. Eleven others, including three officers, were hospitalized with injuries. Three reporters were also struck by rocks.
Defense Secretary Laird said the United States could begin troop withdrawals from South Vietnam if any one of three conditions is met. He listed mutual withdrawal of troops, improved South Vietnamese forces, and substantially reduced Viet Cong and North Vietnamese activity as the criteria, though all three or any single one could trigger momentum toward withdrawal.
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