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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1968

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Kennedy Camp Claims Johnson Aide Not Enrolled Democrat

New York aides accuse Edwin L. Weiss Sr. of not being a Democrat as Johnson backer Weiss calls charges humorous. Burns cites 1952 registration and voting gaps to claim Weiss cannot be a Democrat and may lack credentials for the convention. The NY delegation totals 190 votes with a three-way primary race among Johnson Kennedy and McCarthy.

Johnson N.Y Kennedy New York Robert F. Kennedy John A. Burns Edwin L. Weis! Sr Burns Weiss Washington National Committee Edna Kelly Brooklyn Yparty Committee Burn Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy State Committee Weis Broooklyn

Abrams Expects Vietnamese Army Modernization Talks

Abrams, deputy commander in Vietnam, met with President Johnson and Pentagon officials to discuss modernization and equipment for the Army of Vietnam. He noted South Vietnamese troops fought better than a year ago, with talks touching on allied contingents and the broader military situation in Vietnam.

Johnson Abrams Washington Christian U.S Vietnam Wiliam Westmoreland Army National Security Council Joint Chiefs of Staff Earle G. Wheeler Hubert H. Humphrey White House Tewsmen Christia Khe Sanh Pentapon Army of Australia Korea South Vietnam

Mrs. Wallace's Condition Worsens Amid Cancer Recovery

Gov. Lurleen Wallace's condition deteriorated as doctors reported a possible pulmonary embolus. Anticoagulants were increased while she remains in serious condition after surgery for cancer and an abdominal infection. Former Gov. George Wallace canceled a campaign stop itinerary in response.

Montgomery Ala Lurleen Wallace Ed Ewing George Wallace Mississippi Tennessee North Carolina Ewing Wallace

Senate tax debate widens over war profits and IBM levy

Senators argued over an amendment to tax laws tied to wartime profits and a proposed 20 percent levy on American firms selling to Communist nations. Mondale warned such a tax could cripple trade with Eastern Europe, while Mundt cited IBM as a prime example. House actions included a 5 percent tax on foreign airline tickets and lower duty-free allowances, with Johnson seeking a broader overseas-spending curb for tourists.

Frank’ Church Idaho Vietnam Vance Hartke C- Iud Senate Karl E. Mundt R-S.d North Vietnam Mundt International Business Machines Corp Russia IBM Walter F. Mondale D-r Minn U.S Europe House Senate House White House Ways and Means Johnson

Governors cousin campaign stirs 1964 presidential race

Fresh campaign notes show trouble for the President in Ohio and Pennsylvania where Johnson allies face nervous leaders over transferring 115 Ohio votes. In Pennsylvania 130 votes hinge on Mayors Barr and Tate, with others weighing in amid party shifts. Connecticut pivots to a mixed delegation while Indiana Indiana weighs Kennedy challenger. White House wary after William Clark remarks spark Vietnam war concerns.

Ohio Pennnsylvania Johnson Camp Stephen M. Young Chicago Young Johnson Pennsylvania Joseph Barr Pittsburgh James Tate Philadelphia MacCarthy Texas Tennessee West Virginia Delaware Hawaii New Hampshire Indiana Illinois Utah Connecticut New Jersey South Carolina North Dakota Louisiana Abraham Ribicofff Kennedy McCarthy John M. Bailey Roger D. Branigin Tuinoy Atty- Gen William G. Clark Senate Everett M. Dirksen White House

IRS reports widespread errors in tax returns

More than 24 million returns filed through March 15 show 1.65 million with errors, about 8 percent. Last year 7.4 percent of 21 million had errors by the same date. Filing deadline is April 15. Around 80 million returns are expected this year, with about 20 percent final weekend filings. Main mistakes include wrong tax tables, arithmetic errors, missing W-2 forms, missing signatures, and invalid Social Security numbers.

IRS

Kennedy Pushes Peace Corps Idea At Utah Stop

Senator Kennedy pressed a peacetime alternative to the Vietnam War during stops at Brigham Young University and Weber State College. He proposed a state peace corps funded by the federal government but managed locally, arguing for service without arms and criticizing Nixon and the Johnson administration. He and his entourage then ski rested in northern Utah as crowds listened and questioned his plans.

Applaus West Kennedy Brigham Young America Patricia Lawford Stephen E. Smith Utah Weber State College Wasatch Range Ogden Johnson Richard M. Nixon Nixon Peace Corps

Wholesale prices edge higher on March outlook

Costs wholesale price index stands at 108.0 with preliminary March figures pointing to a further three tenths of one percent rise. The bureau notes rising wholesale meal prices in response to the threat of some disruptions.

Playboy Philosophy Attacked by Queens College President

Dr. John E. Smylie, president of Queens College in Charlotte, condemned Playboy magazine and Hugh Hefner's philosophy as unreal. Speaking to Flor ence Crittenton Home officers, he argued that mutual, pre marital relations ignore real life, citing a nude Playmate photo to illustrate unrealities such as pregnancy concerns and aging.

Charlotte John E. Smylie Queens College Playboy Magazine Hugh Hefner Smylie Florence Crittenton Home Playboy Dr. Smylie

Firemen clash over tagged homes in Akers fire dispute

Fire Chief Julius Petry argues that untagged homes deter tagging and funding, while veterans defend urgent action as lives are at stake. A veteran and bystander describe tension at the Rush and Akers fires, noting resistance to waiting for tags and contrasting professional duty with public anger.

Akers Julius Petry Steve Davis Rush A.P. Kern Fleet Trany Aker Olivette

Some 160 Idled Ships Block New York Port

New York AP report notes about 160 idled ships clogging the port as a dockers strike continues. The stalled vessels crowd the harbor area, forcing handling delays and sparking concern over cargo backlogs and economic impact. The scene reflects a tense labor dispute affecting shipping and city operations.

New York

Vietnam War Update: Abrams Indicates More Fighting Ahead

Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, likely to head U.S. forces in Vietnam, warned Washington that the enemy can launch offensives when ready. U.S. forces pressed Operation Quyet Thang, with heavy combat near Ap Long Mare and Trang Bang as 25th Division troops faced entrenched Viet Cong defenses. American losses rose modestly while Viet Cong casualties climbed. the aim remains to lift the Viet Cong threat around Saigon and regain initiative.

Page One Panhandle Creighton W. Abrams William Westmoreland U.S Vietnam Washington Johnson Abrams United States Ap Long Mae Quyet Thang Cambodia U.S. 25Th Infantry Division al Chang John H. Tipton Artilery John J. Menning Chang Ap Long Mare Saigon Trang Bang 25Th Division Trang Bang Central Highlands U.S. 4Th Division Kontum Maurice Edmonds Jacksonville Fla Rick Merron Edmonds North Vietnam U S

House panel backs mild restraints on U S travelers abroad

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 5 percent tax on all foreign destination air tickets and cut the duty free exemption for gifts and tourism purchases abroad. It defers the broader expenditure tax pending administration border tax proposals, amid voter concern and uncertain Europe trade talks.

House U.S Washington Ways and Means Johnson Gands Johson Europe Mexico Canada

Milwaukee Couple Found Dead in Glendale Grave

Milwaukee police and Glendale investigators identified a man and woman missing since December as John Mikulovsky and Lucille Mikulovsky. Both had been shot and were discovered Wednesday wrapped in plastic bags in a Glendale grave near railroad tracks. Police question the couple’s two sons, ages 17 and 20, while detailing how the earth was frozen and pneumatic hammers used to open the grave.

Milwaukee Wis Glendale John Mikulovsky Mikulovsky

Protest Erupts as State Police Clear Building

Demonstrators urged by State Police to leave to protect public property faced removal after a request to quit was denied. Troopers moved through downstairs and upstairs, a clash occurred with a resisting young man, and officers carried others outside. A baby was carried to safety as jeers followed. Welfare officials warned checks could be cut up to 25 percent in April if funds are not reapproved.

Evans Edward Horney State Police Vorney Dorsey

Planes Louis via Peoria Flight Details Released

Federal aviation officials confirm a small Cessna 150 registered to Interstate Airmactive of St Louis was in a flight with a instructor and student aboard. Names were not immediately available.

Louis Peoria Federal Aviation Agency Interstate Airmactive of St. Louis

Nixon campaigns hard in Wisconsin amid open primary

Nixon campaigns heavily in Wisconsin after the New Hampshire primary with Reagan and Stassen offering token opposition. McCarthy tours the political heartland seeking crossover votes while GOP leaders urge a strong turnout. Stassen claims a poll in six cities shows him ahead of Nixon 51 to 40 amid antiwar sentiment.

Wisconsin New Hampshire California Ronald Reagan Minnesota Harold Stassen Eugene J. MacCarthy Johnson Jody d. Fish Stassen Newsmen Nixon Vietnam McCarthy

Gold potential in Nevada could ease US supply gap

Moore notes that success with the bureau's process in Nevada could boost gold production enough to meet domestic industrial needs for six to seven years at current consumption. The United States uses about 68 million ounces annually, with 2 million recovered from scrap and under 2 million mined domestically. Most demand is met by imports. Additional mining could narrow the gap, but it would not resolve the nation's monetary gold drain, which is measured in billions of ounces.

Nevada Moore Bureau United States

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