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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

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McCarthy Vietnam Stance Sparks Mixed Public View

Louis Harris reports a national standoff over McCarthy and the Vietnam War. Half the public favors ending bombing, while the other half opposes or is unsure. McCarthy's appeal rests on courage and a new political style, not solely policy. Democrats backing him largely oppose unilateral bombing halts.

North Vietnam South Ople Vietnam McCarthy Hubert Humphrey Humphrey White House Ok McCarthy Ted Portland Ore Linton Ind

Czechs Defiantly Jeer Soviet Horde

Prague awoke to Soviet tanks and planes as crowds jeered occupation forces. Fire from snipers caused injuries and deaths. a tank and two Soviet trucks burned on Balbinova and Vinohradska Streets. A youth offered a leaflet. troops refused, while others spoke of following orders.

Clyde H. Farnsworth New York Times Prague Czechoslovakia Balbinova Street Vinohradska Street Field Heights Ohio Prague Radio Vinjed Ohradska Street National

Rockefeller backs Nixon amid GOP unity drive in New York

Rockefeller pledges to speak for Nixon and lead the campaign in New York as Javits and Brooke endorse the ticket. In New York City, Republicans stress unity while protests and fighting erupt in Prague over the Soviet invasion, with tanks, barricades, and a crowd of thousands in the streets.

New York Richard Wy GOP Standard-Heakder John V. Lindsay Rockefeller Nixon GOF New York State GOP White House Fifth Avenue Jacob K. Javits Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Javits

Roane County Homecoming Draws Near with Planned Activities

Nearly 20 000 people are expected for the 36th Roane County Homecoming on Sept 1 at county grounds near Gandeeville. Sunday services start 10 30 a m led by Rev Roy Harris of Spencer. The Charles Holland Quartet provides music while church groups offer food. An afternoon program features speeches, a string band, sports events, a show horse parade and more with Dan Mason Jones of Charlestown coordinating.

Spencer Roane Couny Gandeeville Roy Harris Charles Holland Dan Mason Jones Charleston

Soap Box Derby Driver Charged After Bathtub Rundown

Marian Townes, 32, a Hamilton waitress, was struck from behind by a bathtub tub used in a high school fraternity convention. The tub operator faced a charge of being a common nuisance after driving the tub down a hotel parking ramp toward town.

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