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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
1
Police report one student killed and about 30 wounded in clashes at Preparatory School No. 5 on Mexico City’s southeast side as youths from the four month strike fought returning classmates. Three arrests noted amid ongoing tensions between polytechnic and preparatory groups over participation in the nationwide protest.
A New England Journal of Medicine article notes measles traced to Pilgrims in 1657 is rapidly vanishing in Rhode Island due to a coordinated vaccination program. The Rhode Island Health Dept and researchers report about 70 percent of susceptible children immunized since Jan 23 1968, with only 49 cases from late 1966 to 1967.
Miners and officials reacted to the Thanksgiving week mine disaster. Visited the scene Wednesday, relatives of trapped workers discussed the situation while officials debated whether lessons from the blast had been learned. Community members prayed as surrounding towns awaited further news and considered drilling timelines.
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U S and Saigon officials report steps to curb Viet Cong political activity in the South as a potential new five province surge signals a broader, ongoing struggle. Thieu warns of actions if DMZ violations persist, while Paris talks edge toward an expanded four party framework.
The October wholesale and consumer price figures show broad hikes across land transport food housing medical care and recreation. The Bureau notes 4 percent cost rise in the first ten months of 1968 versus 3.1 percent for all of 1967 and a dollar value drop to 81.4 cents over ten years. Wholesale prices held at 109.1 with early November hints of a 0.4 percent rise. Retail food prices climbed due to fruits vegetables poultry and some meat price hikes.
The Whistler faces possible suspension over whistle dialing pretexts. FBI says no federal violation found. Engressia, a college student, explains dialing through whistling while the phone system matched his tones. He recalls discovering his talent at age eight during a misdial.
Vice President-elect Spiro Agnew said he is exhilarated by the role Nixon has given him and will have a personal staff. Nixon plans a shared White House staff to avoid rivalries. In Florida, a legislative committee found 16 of 200 state agencies missing or hard to locate, including the Armory Board and Board for Bond Trustees, complicating transition plans.
New York AP reports Richard Nixon offered Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke a cabinet post, but Brooke declined saying he can serve the country better in the Senate. Nixon aides said no cabinet offer was made and Brooke indicated a future role in the administration. Brooke suggested travel could be part of any role while stressing his preference to stay in Albany.
The U S mission said 1 170 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops and sympathizers defected to the South Vietnamese government in the two weeks ending November 23. Year to date defections total 14 371, down from 26 074 a year earlier. South Vietnam information minister Ton That Thien submitted his resignation, but no action had been taken. Spokesmen gave no reason and several newspapers have been shut or suspended amid criticism from legislators and media.
San Francisco AP report says Eldridge Cleaver, Panther leader and parole violator, failed to report to prison on schedule and may have fled the country. Police hunt continues amid questions of his whereabouts and possible underground assistance. Kathleen Cleaver and attorney Garry said they last saw him Sunday and do not know his location. Bobby Seale condemned Supreme Court Justice Marshall after Cleaver's petition was rejected.
Press aides say the President has considered a special session but no decision has been made. Ziegler states no change in U S stance on the Czech affair delaying ratification. Britain ratified the treaty. the United States and Soviet Union plus 40 nations must ratify for it to take effect. Mansfield promotes quick action in the regular session starting Jan 3. Johnson notes the President values Senate input and fears delays by other nations if U S action stalls.
St Louis based St Stephen's Episcopal Church invites parishioners to a neighborhood worship service aimed at building black pride and gratitude in black history culture and achievements. In Daytona Beach Florida a thief stole part of a Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner, taking a 19 pound turkey 4 loaves three pounds of hamburger and a mincemeat pie.
Police, led by Bobby James with Sgt. C W Haynes and Patrolman W W O Neal, wake guests on three floors after a hotel fire. Owner Vance Butler, 65, puts loss at 125000 with 5000 insured. State Senator Mozingo’s offices destroyed. books and files valued in thousands. Mayor Frank Wells arrived 20 minutes after alarm. Butler awoke to knocking and smoke.
Government moves to curb exports and curb domestic buying to improve France pay balance and avoid later devaluation. Officials forecast a 1.5 to 2 percent rise in living costs, while businessmen and union leaders estimate 2 to 3 percent. Leaders in industry weigh how the plan will affect their firms, noting wide sectoral impacts.
Two attractive Grand Forks cafe workers, Carol Mayers 25 and Diane Bill 18, were found dead in a second floor apartment believed murdered. Police assigned nine detectives and juvenile authorities to the case. bills say both had been sexually molested and a door hasp had screws removed. The bodies were discovered about 10 am by Bill's parents.
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