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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1968
Page
2
Hubert Humphrey accused Richard Nixon of playing fast and loose with national security in a speech at the Alamo Texas. He criticized Nixon for choosing Spiro Agnew and for promising to say little else during the remainder of the campaign.
Richard Nixon attacked Hubert Humphrey as using the fastest loosest tongue in the nation and said the Democratic administration cannot restore peace in Vietnam. He spoke in Saginaw Michigan after a three city swing, defending his stance while avoiding disruption to Paris talks.
The Rev. Joseph Jackson president of the National Baptist Convention endorsed Richard Nixon for president. Jackson a longtime Republican heads the 6.5 million member denomination and previously backed John F. Kennedy in 1960.
New York prosecutors say nine members of Cuban Power planned to overthrow Castro. They were linked to at least 13 bombings of foreign consulates and tourist offices over four months, with a daylight blast injuring a woman and her daughter at the Japanese National Tourist Organization.
Arnulfo Arias, Panama's deposed president, seized his country's embassy in Washington on Tuesday and left the building Wednesday declaring the battle won. He said he would work from a Watergate hotel suite during his stay and noted the move was symbolic.
A teenage boy follows a self imposed code to brush after meals and visit the barber biannually. The note emphasizes discipline as a lifelong habit echoed in the column’s humor.
At least twenty Hindus including women and children were swept away by a 15 foot tidal wave on the Ganges during Kali immersion rites. The disaster struck as thousands gathered along the riverbank to witness the two day mass worship near the riverfront.
The Springfield city council voted unanimously to abolish the post of municipal blacksmith, marking the end of an era. The decision was announced at a Monday night meeting, with officials noting the role is no longer needed in city operations.
Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham land at Cape Kennedy after completing a 12 day mission. Medical chief Dr. William Carpentier reports all three are essentially normal with no mental strain or major health issues.
A strong Republican challenge emerges in Dubuque county, a traditional Democratic stronghold, signaling a shifted political picture. The Gazette outlines the election outlook in the 15th installment and notes Clayton county analysis by Frank Nye in Thursday’s issue.
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle said France must continue efforts to ease tensions with the Soviet Union despite obstacles that could lead to war. He dismissed bloc-based policies and urged self determination for all nations.
An explosion at Saigon's central market wounded 17 and killed two as a grenade dropped by a South Vietnamese soldier apparently caused the blast. The crowded street scattered vegetables and broken groceries among injured pedestrians and cycle taxi riders.
Emilio Arenales president of the U N General Assembly had successful brain tumor removal surgery Tuesday, with officials reporting the operation went well and he is in stable condition.
Sen. Robert Griffin of Michigan accuses President Johnson of a vendetta after the post office sought reimbursement of about 25000 for free mailing in Griffin's 1966 senate campaign. Griffin defended the mailer as franking and noted a long political battle over Fortas' nomination.
U.S. and North Vietnamese negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough on possible bombing halt and peace talks. Harriman urged Thuy to act while noting meetings would resume next Wednesday. Saigon saw fresh talks with Thieu and U.S. officials pressed for Hanoi to join peace efforts as Washington floated aid conditional on peace.
A German Shepherd named Lassie walked over 745 miles in four months from Brindisi to Turin in search of its master Pancraszio Scorano who had left the dog with his parents. Lassie persisted until reaching Scorano in northern Italy where he works.
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