Soviet envoy orders Czechs to purge counterrevolutionaries
Vasily Kuznetsov delivered a Kremlin message to Alexander Dubcek demanding removal of anti-socialist elements and a one party rule before Soviet occupation troops withdraw. The talks included Premier Cernik and Ambassador Chervonenko amid ongoing resistance and leadership reshuffles in Prague.
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Prague
UPI
Vasily Kuznetsov
Kremlin
Communist Party
Alexandrer Dubcek
Kuznetsov
Oldrich Cernik
Dubcek
Stepan Chervonenko
Central Committee
Kommunist
Radio Prague
Hajek
Moscow
Ota Sik
Presidium
U S Forces Press Viet Cong In Mekong Delta Sweep
U S ground and air troops chased Viet Cong through rice paddies in the Mekong Delta 17 miles south of Saigon. About 35 VC were killed as Americans ringed the area with a 1,000-strong force after initial contact by more than 200 troops from the 9th Division. A-6 Intruder from carrier America was shot down near Vinh. one crewman rescued, other missing. Saigon quiet despite Friday Saturday terrorist incidents including a deadly explosion at a government information office.
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Saigon
U.S
Mekong Delta
U.S. 9Th Division
Ben Tre River
America
Vinh
Ca River
North Vietnam
School Election Day in Iowa Highlighted in Gazette
Iowa voters head to the polls Monday for school elections. The Gazette outlines coverage on school board candidates and related issues across pages 20A 1B and 10B.
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Iowa
Kennedy Named Carrier JFK Commissioned At Newport News
The aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy was commissioned in Newport News Virginia with President Kennedy’s family present. Robert McNamara broke down delivering a tribute to the slain leader. Admiral Moorer presented John Kennedy Jr. with the signing pen as the ship nears active duty.
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Caroline Kennedy
Earl Yates
John F. Kennedy
Caroline
Newport News
Robert McNamara
Caroline and
John, Jr
Senator Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
McNamara
Navy
Navy Band
Washington
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Adm
Thomas Moorer
Naval Operations
John F. Kennedy, Jr
Moorer
America
John Jr
Hughes To Speak At 13th Iowa Labor Conference
Iowa Gov. Harold Hughes will address the 13th annual Iowa AFL-CIO convention in Cedar Rapids at 9 30 a m. He runs for the Democratic U S Senate. About 400 delegates attend the three day event at Memorial Coliseum with speakers including Dale Parkins Dan Healy William Kircher John Schmitt Clifford Shrader Richard Nisley and David Roe. Jerome Kriz Opens the meeting Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum.
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Iowa
Harold Hughes
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Cedar Rapids
Hughes
U.S
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Federation
Montrose Hotel
Dale Parkins
Iowa Bureau of Labor
Daniel J. Healy
William Kircher
Organization Department
John W. Schmitt
Wisconsin
Clifford W. Shrader
South Dakota
Pedestrian Struck by Car in City Collision
Jack Lee Pope aged 39 suffered massive head injuries after being struck by a southbound car driven by Theodore St John near First Avenue East and Thirtieth Street. Pope was listed in very serious condition and transported to St Luke's before transfer to University Hospitals, Iowa City. Police reported St John, 40, was en route to his job at Quaker Oats Co. The crash remained under investigation Sunday morning.
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Jack Lee Pope
Thirtieth Street
First Avenue
Aussie Leader Menzies Still Hospitalized in London
Sir Robert Menzies 73 former Australian prime minister remains hospitalized in London after a Thursday admission. No change reported in his condition as of Saturday according to UPI dispatch.
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London
UPI
Robert Menzies
Australia
Miss America 1969 Named Judith Ford From Iowa
Judith Anne Ford from Iowa City and Belvidere Illinois was crowned Miss America 1969 in Atlantic City amid protests. The University of Illinois student and trampoline champion impressed with a risk noting performance and earned the title with a red cape and crown before about 20 000 spectators.
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Illinois
Judith Anne Ford
Belvidere
Ill
Ford
Iowa City
Tipton
Victor
Atlantic City
N.J
Judi
University of Illinois
Century Car Speeds Astonish 20mph Crowd
A humorous quip recalls the turn of the century when 20 miles per hour drew astonishment. Modern readers still share the amusement at such slow-speed novelty.
Possible Pueblo Crew Release Near North Korea Anniversary
Reports say the 82 crew of the U S Navy intelligence ship Pueblo may be freed before North Korea’s 20th anniversary. Ambulan ces and a hospital ward were prepared, with Panmunjom buses ready for possible return to Ascom City for medical checks before airlift to the United States. No official confirmation from either side.
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Seoul
UPS
U.S. Navy
Pueblo
North Korea
United States
U.S
Ascom
Panmunjom
Sea of Japan
Chosun Ilbo
South Korea
Washington
State Department
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