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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
3
In Prague Gustav Husak says withdrawal of Soviet led troops hinges on political consolidation and unity within Czechoslovakia. He notes a gradual pullout may begin only after assurances that people want to live in the socialist bloc. Bulldozers were seen around occupation camps as winter builds proceed.
Leaders of the 1969 United Community Service campaign reported 27.8 percent of the goal reached with contributions and pledges totaling 267995. Campaign chairman George Lowe cited Mercy Hospital, Ss S Kresge Co and Link Belt Speeder Co as standout contributors. Major Firms and Small Business led divisions with varying percentages of quota.
Washington AP report notes Abe Fortas faces slim chances for confirmation as chief justice amid wavering supporters. Senator Joseph Tydings predicts a failed effort to end the filibuster, while ABA endorsements and new groups urge a floor vote on merits before any blocking action. The outcome hinges on next day developments as Warren marks 15 years on the court.
Chicago crowds lined State Street as George Wallace opened his northern campaign swing with a motorcade downtown. Jeers and cheers mixed as supporters followed his open limousine for eight blocks. He planned to speak in Cicero later Monday, forecasting Midwest backing.
A startled man woke to a phone call and heard a sharp rebuke claiming the caller had the wrong person. The tense moment ended with the caller hanging up.
The 56,000 ton carrier fired 29 rounds of 16 inch shells and 45 rounds of 5 inch shells at enemy positions seven miles north northwest of Con Thien on its first day in action. Aerial spotters reported four automatic weapons sites destroyed and trench lines collapsed as bunkers and artillery positions were hit.
Four guerillas posing as army troopers seized Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York's ranch house 85 miles west of Caracas. They chatted with foreman George Becker while others smeared Marxist slogans on walls. No casualties reported as the group departed by vehicle Sunday morning.
Hubert Humphrey, campaigning in Salt Lake City after confrontations with antiwar protesters in Seattle and Portland, derides extremists on both left and right and warns democracy cannot stand for such forces. He singles out Wallace supporters and Negro revolutionaries while urging calm at the Mormon Tabernacle rally.
In New York City Ocean Hill Brownsville, Rev. C Herbert Oliver challenges a recently negotiated pact ending a long teachers strike. The district may resist the plan adding days, observers, and a return of 110 teachers amid tensions with police presence and community officials.
Washington source reports a Senate approved plan to raise interstate truck size may die in the House amid political pressures and donor concerns. If enacted it would let states set higher weights and widths with federal funding penalties for excess size. Major backers include trucking associations while opponents challenge safety and distortions claims. Greyhound touts a new 8 percent foot-wide bus as safer and more efficient.
Nixon outlines new campaign phase with detailed programs on crime fighting and social security pensions. He proposes a national academy of law enforcement and a high level crime fighting council while attacking Humphrey and Wallace. Details on taxes inflation veterans and other issues to follow as talks continue.
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