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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
1
Wallace reports the 61-year-old LeMay checked into the Pittsburgh Hilton overlooking the Point where the three rivers meet. He would not talk to reporters.
Wallace drew 3 000 to 4 000 in Akron while Canton hosted about 5 000 as hecklers disrupted Wallace events. LeMay, dubbed Old Ironpants, led airpower campaigns in Europe and the Pacific, later noting nuclear options could be used if needed. Wallace urged labor support and a television debate with Nixon amid protests by about 100 demonstrators. He planned stops in Toledo, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, New York and New Jersey.
Paris reports U.S. Ambassador Harriman and North Vietnam’s Xuan Thuy clashed over Hubert Humphrey's pledge to halt bombing if Hanoi shows willingness to restore the demilitarized zone. Harriman rejected claims of adverse effects while Thuy called the pledge deceitful and pressed for reciprocity. The talks produced no progress as both sides accused the other of plans and deception.
In Jacksonville Humphrey condemned radical extremism, urging a large Negro turnout and telling children to urge parents to register. He warned against those who honor disruptors and cited “the shooters” as dangers to democracy, then faced a minor scuffle as supporters clashed with Wallace backers.
Reports say pilots destroyed or damaged supply craft trucks and structures, and set fires across 15 road points. U S B52s flew seven missions targeting troop concentrations base camps and storage areas in Phu Bon and Binh Duong provinces. A firefight near Tam Ky wounded 28 from the 198th Light Infantry Brigade, with two helicopters shot down. Civilian toll listed as 23 killed 71 wounded and 17 abducted in Viet Cong attacks nationwide. Viet Cong warned civilians joining self defense forces will be cannon fodder and urged a boycott. Saigon says 600000 civilians have joined self defense units alongside 750000 regular and militia forces.
Nixon outlined tax credits and incentives for businesses hiring the unemployed and rebuilding inner cities, criticizing the Johnson administration’s approach to propaganda amid the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. He refused to declare war on North Vietnam, urged a fresh team to boost naval strength, and urged a revival of personal freedom during a William and Mary College address.
Fortas asks President Johnson to withdraw his nomination as chief justice after Senate criticism of rulings expanding suspect rights, obscenity overturns, and Communist employment in defense plants. Opponents highlighted White House conference participation and a $15000 speaker fee as evidence of alleged judgment flaws. Griffin calls withdrawal wise.
About 20 000 Army guardsmen and reservists entered federal active service since May 13. Air Guard squadrons totaling 14 were called to active duty in January and May, with 5 900 taken as replacements in regular units. A seven squadron rotation in Japan keeps 154th tactical reconnaissance unit in four month duty.
Rowley outlined protection problems and mortality risk figures cited by the Warren Commission as hearings opened. He described heli copter perimeters and a computer tracking at risk individuals while noting pending trials in Kennedy and King slayings. The panel anticipated broad violence coverage with limited focus on Kennedy and King cases.
The Thorns welcomed sextuplets delivered within three minutes by Caesarean section performed by a 28 member team led by Dr Margaret Shoiton at a newly opened British hospital. Five babies survived, named Ian Roger Lynne Julie and Susan. The birth followed reports of multiple births rising due to fertility drugs.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko met with ranking diplomats from Egypt Jordan Syria Iraq and Saudi Arabia at a private luncheon in New York. The Pakistani host Archad Husain said Middle East discussions dominated the gathering reflecting Soviet backing of the Arab position in the Israel dispute.
The Supreme Court returns as Earl Warren remains chief justice with Abe Fortas as associate justice. President Johnson will decide whether to appoint Fortas to replace Warren. Warren indicated retirement was possible by age, but has not fixed a date, while Johnson weighs options including a recess appointment or awaiting a formal successor.
In Mexico City clashes flared after student leaders canceled a march against President Diaz Ordaz amid a heavy federal troop deployment. Armored cars and helicopters patrolled the streets as fire and gunfire erupted near the Plaza of the Three Cultures.
A Miami prayer session at a projected shrine to the Virgin of Charity drew over 20,000 exiles, outnumbering an anti Castro rally by a wide margin. Families pledged to a daily decade of the rosary for Cuba’s liberation, with additional Saturday prayers in area churches. A similar event is planned for October 10, marking the start of Cuba’s independence struggle.
Rusk denounced the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia before the General Assembly, calling for respect for small nations and urging negotiations to prevent mass destruction. He noted U N Charter breaches by the Soviet Union, condemned East-West tensions, and reaffirmed U S positions on Vietnam and Middle East peace. He also commented on Germany and NATO, stressing support for peace talks and Jarring’s diplomatic efforts.
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