Strikes And Violence Sweep Pakistan Show Deep Unrest
Karachi explodes in strikes and clashes as thousands protest after Ayub Khan’s decision not to seek re election. Police clash with mobs near National Stadium while the English Pakistan cricket match is halted. Similar unrest hits Rawalpindi and Dir with casualties reported. In Lahore talks on reform surface as opposition groups prepare demands for Ayub. Bhutto remains a key factional figure in East and West Pakistan amid security debates.
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Muhammed Asghar Kahn
Soviet Protests Against China Grow At Embassy Route
Soviet demonstrations around the Chinese embassy draw crowds exceeding 100000 as police maintain order. Rioters vandalize windows while banners declare blood for blood and dawn with Mao. Peking radio reports urging readiness to defend Xinjiang against invasion.
Talks on Vietnam talks and possible changes in format
The report discusses potential reductions in weekly turnout and talks size, with secret contacts and cautious public stances. It notes South Vietnam’s wary stance toward Paris negotiations, Ky’s walkout signals, and the risk of a three way US Hanoi and Front impasse if talks falter.
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South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
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Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Nixon sails aboard Julie on vacation cruise
President Nixon, despite rain, sails from Key Biscayne aboard the government yacht Julie with Charles G. Rebozo and staff. The trip includes paper review and updates on the Sentinel defense system while Nixon stays in touch with Vietnam reports and Defense Secretary Laird.
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Manelo Sanchez
Gerald L. Warren
Sentinel
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Vietnam
Melvin R. Laird
Warren
Defense
Reboza
Auto Leaders Unveil Jazzed-Up Chevrolet Models
CHICAGO AP Auto industry leaders exuded confidence at the Chicago Auto Show as Chevrolet unveiled jazzy up models and as GM executives hinted the 1969 sales could reach a new industry high. John DeLorean and other top leaders suggested Chevrolet would capture about 9.4 million car and truck sales in 1969, with sports stars and fashion models on hand for promotions. OJ Simpson appeared as a promotional figure, aligning with Chevrolet amid contract talks with Buffalo Bills.
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O.J. Simpson
Auto sales and recalls cited by GM Ford chiefs in Chicago show
Apollo 9 mission notes and astronaut banter mix with automakers forecasts as Roy Chapin of American Motors and Ford GM executives discuss 1969 first quarter performance, potential market softening, and recall effects. GM recall aims to boost dealer traffic while Pontiac targets a million unit goal amid tax timing.
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American Motors
Auto sales forecast amid spring buying surge
Division officials predicted a long term drop but estimate 910000 cars would be sold cold this calendar year. Pontiac aims at 867000 units, a mark set last year. DeLorean said spring sales are already strong and emphasized the season as the time for selling autos, noting possible slight erosion in demand.
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Fighting along the canal escalates after quiet period
U N observers report renewed heavy artillery along the Suez canal amid ongoing clashes between Israeli and Egyptian forces. Day an warned Cairo to cool tensions as incidents number in the dozens, with Israeli mines injuring troops near Ras El Sadr and saboteurs killed near Beer Menuha.
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Moshe Dayan
Egypt
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Beer Menuha
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Israel
Colleges call for local control over campus disturbances
Senators debate campus unrest amid calls to suspend or expel disruptive students. Notre Dame chancellor backs firm action while supporters urge state or local handling unless criminal acts or interstate links emerge. Byrd warns a rowdy minority could threaten universities and the educational system. SDS linked to the subcommittee probe into the new left.
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Theodore M. Hlesburgh
Notre Dame University
Robert ©. Byrd
D-W. Va
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SDS
Internal Security Subcommittee
Storm driven highway blitz strands buses across Kansas
A devastating storm banner swept from Illinois to the Plains shutting roads in Kansas and Oklahoma. Two Oklahoma City to Denver buses carrying 18 passengers were blown off the road near Ashland Kansas. Passengers were sheltered in town by police and volunteers. In Garden City Pratt and Lyons 200 300 people stranded at regional high school tournaments. A farmer Kenneth Haley pulled seven children and driver from a snowbank with his tractor. The storm crawled 450 miles across states, bringing drifts 40 miles per hour winds and four inches of snow in parts of Kansas. Arctic air followed, with warnings for Indiana Ohio and the Appalachians and a rush of cold waves into Arkansas eastern Oklahoma and Texas.
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