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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1968

Page

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Johnson weighs options on Saigon boycott of Paris talks

Administration officials report President Johnson has decided not to press South Vietnam hard over its boycott of expanded Paris peace talks. He asks advisers for plans if Saigon continues to balk, while some urge firm stance and others favor patient diplomacy with Ambassador Bunker pursuing progress in Saigon. Thieu’s proposal to head the allied delegation in Paris is seen as unacceptable but potentially useful for signaling possible accommodation with the United States.

Washington Johnson South Vietnam Paris Saigon National Liberation Front Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Vietnam State Rusk U.S Ellsworth Bunker Hanoi North Vietnam Front State Department NLF

A Woman Aims To Help Husband Feel Boss At Home

A humorous remark suggests a wife should let her husband feel in charge of the home while he serves as chairman of the fund raising committee. The line plays on traditional roles with playful irony.

Thieu and Bunker Confer Over Paris Peace Plan

In Saigon US Ambassador Bunker met with President Thieu for about an hour to discuss Thieu’s proposal for a two sided Paris peace conference with North Vietnam. A Saigon source noted the talks followed North Vietnam bombing halt on November 1 and fueled speculation of a softer Thieu stance.

Saigon UPI Ellsworth Bunker Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Bunker-Thieu Presidential North Vietnam Paris South Vietnam

Hospital Fire Sparks Rescue at Clov erbottom Facility

In Nashville Tennessee quick action by staff and volunteers rescued about 100 wheelchair bound mental patients from a fire in the Clement research building at Clov erbottom hospital and school. Dr Ronald Teal said all patients were evacuated in about 15 minutes with no serious injuries.

Nashville, Tenn UPI Cloverbottom Hospital Ronald Teal Clement Research Teal Felix Barnes

Reynolds in Court Charged in Great Train Robbery Case

Bruce Reynolds, 37, an antique dealer linked to Britain's Great Train Robbery, appeared in court handcuffed and thanked Detective Tommy Butler for his efforts. Reynolds faces charges of conspiring and participating in stealing 120 mail bags of used banknotes from the Aug 8 1963 raid. He was remanded to custody with a Nov 18 hearing and heavy security.

Bruce Reynolds Linslade England Britain Scotland Yard Reynolds Tommy Butler London

It's Happened Before Quakes Shake Iowa History

Iowa tremors recur about every six years with no deaths or major damage. Dr. William Peterson notes glacial drift cushions shocks. historical quakes stretch from Memphis 1843 to Cedar Rapids 1917 and beyond, with many felt across the state and surrounding regions.

Iowa Peterson Memphis Fort Madison Burlington Kansas Nebraska Missouri Illinois Sioux City

Yemeni Father and Sons Held in Nixon Conspiracy

A Yemeni father Ahmed Rageh Namer and his sons Abdo and Hussin Namer were arrested in Brooklyn on a murder conspiracy charge tied to an alleged plot against President-elect Richard Nixon. Police say the investigation began with a tip from a supposed marksman.

New York Richard Nixon Ahmed Rageh Namer Abdo Ahmed Namer Hussin Namer East New York Brooklyn Secret Service Abdo Namer Hussin

Czechs Expect Major Soviet Troop Withdrawal

Prague reports that all but about 100,000 Soviet soldiers will leave Czechoslovakia by December 15 under a Soviet Czechoslovak treaty. Western estimates place remaining forces at 75,000 to 100,000. troops will not be quartered in cities but stay nearby for potential trouble.

Prague UPI Czechoslovakia Defense Ministry Josef Dvorak Rude Pravo

Two Dead and 17 Injured in Florida Tornado

A twister struck a Marguerita labor camp south of Clewiston, killing a mother and her child and injuring 17 others. About 100 migrants were left homeless as Florida faced multiple tornadoes across a wide band from Tampa Bay to the Atlantic.

Florida Clewiston Fla South Florida Hendry County Marguerita Tampa Bay Area Tampa Bay Florida Peninsula Atlantic

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