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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1968

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Kosygin Urges U S Bomb Halts in Vietnam Talks

Soviet Premier Kosygin urged the United States to halt bombing North Vietnam unconditionally and asked Japan to persuade Washington. The comments followed Kosygin's 90 minute talk with Japanese Transport Minister Yahiro Nakasone and came as Paris talks faced a fragile stage. U S and Saigon positions remained split with Thieu resisting Viet Cong talks, while Hanoi demanded an unconditional bombing halt as the first step to settlement.

Alexei Kosygin Vietnam Japan U.S Kosygin Moscow Yahiro Nakasone North Vietnam Paris Saigon Thieu U. S Ellsworth Bunker Hanoi Bunker Hong Kong

Hines Defends Airport Plans in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids airport plans face defense from Airport Commission Chairman Don Hines who argues the expansion safeguards taxpayers. FAA says Cedar Rapids has $237,540 unused from old grant funds, risking new aid. Hines cites land easements and runway extension needs as key factors while noting $5 million city bonding capacity remains.

Airport Commission Don Hines Federal Aviation Agency FAA Cedar Rapids Hines Chicago

End Near Campaign Heats Up for Hubert Humphrey

President Johnson pledges an all-out bid this week to elect Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie. He urged New York listeners to vote straight Democratic and hinted at multiple campaign appearances and a televised speech on NBC.

Johnson Richard Nixon Hubert Humphrey New York Edmund Muskie White House NBC Humphrey All Men CBS

Nixon Defends Agnew and Viet War Charge in TV Interview

Nixon, during a late campaign interview, defends Agnew against conflict of interest claims and accuses supporters of pressuring for a Vietnam bombing halt. He suggests White House staff seeks Humphrey’s advantage, while Times editors face sharp rebuttal over Agnew’s Maryland banking ties and land deals.

New York Richard Nixon Spiro Agnew Nixon White House Johnson Vietnam Hubert Humphrey Ig.o.p Humphrey

New York Times Replies On Agnew Editorial

John B. Oakes, editor of the Times editorial page, defends the paper's critique of Mr. Agnew as unfit for vice president. He notes Nixon challenges a factual detail about Agnew's conflicts of interest and promises reinvestigation and correction if any statement is in error.

Nixon Agnew Face the Nation CBS New York Times John B. Oakes the Times Richard Nixon Mr. Agnew Times United States

Soviet unmanned Soyuz 2 lands as cosmonaut remains in orbit

Tass reports Soyuz 2 landed in the Soviet Union after a three-day mission while cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy continued in orbit aboard Soyuz 3. He followed and maneuvered to approach the unmanned craft in a two-day tandem flight and completed his 33rd orbit as systems functioned normally.

Moscow Soviet Union Tass Georgy Beregovoy Beregovoy Earth Soyuz 2 Russia Boris Petrov Soviet Academy of Scientists Pravda Communist Party U.S Baikonur Cosmodrome

Humphrey, Nixon Clash Over Security in Akron Speech

In Akron Hubert Humphrey charged Richard Nixon with seeking an escalating nuclear arms race and militarizing American life. He accused Nixon of weakening national security and urged voters to beware of a cynical last-minute display by the Republican campaign.

Akron Ohio Hubert Humphrey Richard Nixon Nixon Johnson Kennedy America

Chuckle Success: Getting Along With Some Ahead Of Others

The piece notes social dynamics of fitting in with certain people while also moving ahead of others. It frames success as the skill to coexist with varied personalities and navigate group interactions. The tone suggests a light, humorous take on personal relationships and progress.

Thousands march in Prague on anniversary amid anti Soviet overtones

In Prague thousands of Czechoslovaks rallied for the republics 50th anniversary with anti Soviet chants near the presidential castle and at Wenceslas Square. Students leading the march clashed with police as military and security forces watched.

Prague Wenceslas Square Old Town Dubcek National Assembly Josef Smrkovsky Svoboda Masaryk

Wallace attacked by rock in Hannibal public speech

A fist sized rock was hurled at George Wallace during a speech in Hannibal Missouri. A Secret Service agent retrieved the stone and Wallace resumed his address to about 3000 people as demonstrators jeered.

Hannibal, Mo UPI George Wallace Mississippi Secret Service Wallace Hannibal

James E Mooney dies at 67 polar explorer and writer

James E Mooney 67, noted polar explorer and writer, died Sunday in a Bethesda area hospital after suffering a heart attack. Authorities did not release any further details.

Washington James E. Mooney Bethesda Hospital

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