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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1968
Page
1
A reported coup attempt against President Nguyen Van Thieu was thwarted Tuesday night with high alert declared across South Vietnam. Marine officers were said arrested. Thieu allies and Khang suspected, but no final confirmation given.
Thunderstorms sparked at least four fires in northeastern Iowa as heavy rainfall drenched the state. Lightning struck a Waukon hen house burning 37,200 hens and egg equipment. other strikes hit a Decorah area building, a farm home near Elkader, and damaged hay, corn, and equipment.
Detroit center fielder Jim Northrup hit a grand slam in the third as the Tigers jumped to a 12-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6. Larry Jaster relieved Ray Washburn for St. Louis, while Denny McLain pitched for Detroit. Mayo Smith had named McLain earlier that morning.
In Los Angeles Nixon denounced the Democratic party for ignoring youth while courting Republican support. He spoke after addressing a large Minneapolis audience, where a small fringe chanted peace as others shouted for Nixon. A young protester stepped to the balcony with questions via megaphone before police escorted him out.
In Brooklyn's Ocean Hill Brownsville district clashes erupted after seven principals were barred from schools amid a dispute over reinstating 83 white teachers. Police used nightsticks as crowds gathered outside Junior High School 271, with 25 black officers swapped with white officers to man barricades as authorities sought order.
United Community Services reports $718 444 raised or 75 percent of the goal as divisions show varied progress. Campaign Chairman George Lowe says meetings with division heads aim to fix trouble spots and push to a winner by Oct 17 amid a one week extension.
A father talking to a telemarketer or prank caller answers cheerfully with a witty line about his daughter and identity, saying the line is not sugar-doll but daddy-o. The remark showcases a playful 20th century vernacular and family humor in a brief exchange.
In Boston on Wednesday Hubert Humphrey criticized Richard Nixon's anti crime recommendations. He called for nationwide town hall conferences but warned against sounding like vigilantes or mere talk about crime. He urged action over discussion.
Hubert Humphrey proposed using highly trained national guard troops on constant alert to quell racial outbreaks in cities. He criticized Nixon and George Wallace for talking of crime without offering solutions and urged federal aid to bolster state and local police. He planned a second national TV address on law and order.
The Senate passed a compromise measure outlawing mail order sales of guns and ammunition. The vote was by voice with no debate, sending the bill to the House for action.
Senator Eugene McCarthy refused to endorse Hubert Humphrey or unite the Democratic Party before the November election. He outlined three conditions to shift the party, calling for a new Vietnam policy, a reformed draft system, and reforms to party machinery, while leaving open the possibility of supporting Humphrey later.
The house passed a television debate bill after a 27 hour session aimed at arranging a Humphrey Nixon Wallace debate. Democrats used delays while Republicans fought to block the bill with roll calls and locked chamber tactics.
U S Representative Fred Schwengel said officials will include the four lane I 80 to Cedar Rapids freeway in the interstate system, securing about 90 percent federal funding and not changing the 1971 completion date. The move follows road and highway committee actions and affects Iowa transportation costs.
Washington UPI reports the house round the clock session on the TV debate bill passed the 24 hour mark at noon Wednesday and was described as the longest non stop affair in more than a century. Argument ended shortly before 1 p.m.
In Washington, Democrats voted to lock House members in their chambers to preserve a quorum during the equal time debate. The move revived a 51 year old rule last used February 14, 1917, when Speaker Champ Clark ordered the lockup to expedite action on a bill for the national home for disabled volunteer soldiers.
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