Russia invades Czechoslovakia shaping American policy
Our Daily Bread notes that Soviet troops move into Czechoslovakia to quell liberal reform, likening it to Hungary in the 1950s. The piece argues Moscow acts for Russia first, shrugging off world communist allies, and predicts U.S. policy will stay quiet amid the crisis. It cites Romania's support for the Czech leaders and warns of a broader European danger.
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Russia
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
Poland
East Germany
Moscow
William L. Ryan
Kremlin
Yugoslavia
Kennedy Urges End to Bombing in North Vietnam
U S Senator Edward M Kennedy of Massachusetts called for an unconditional halt to bombing in North Vietnam. In Worcester he outlined a four point plan to end the Vietnam War including negotiations with Hanoi and withdrawal of foreign forces, with continued aid to South Vietnam to build a viable political and economic structure, and demonstration of good intentions by reducing military personnel this year. The speech came after the assassination of his brother Robert F Kennedy.
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Worcester
Mass
U.S
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
North Vietnam
Robert F. Kennedy
Dn.y
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Saigon
Ieiel
Sonia
Schedule for Opening of Schools In Summer Term
James H. Jones announces the opening schedule for the new school term. Activities begin August 26 with morning and afternoon meetings at the Administration Building followed by inservice and teacher gatherings through August 29. Enrollment tasks, lunch prices set at 30 cents elementary and 35 cents high school with possible 40 cent milk. Labor Day holiday September 2. regular classes start September 3.
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James H. Jones
Beryl Henry
Bodeaw School Opens with Registration and Schedule
The Bodeaw Schools announce registration on Thursday Sept 5 for all students with buses running on regular routes. A half day on Friday will finalize class rolls and return students before lunch. First grade must be 6 by Oct 1 with birth certificate. all students must be vaccinated. Sept 9 is first full day with lunches served. a preschool faculty conference is Sept 4 at 9:00 a.m.
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Bodeaw
Homecoming at Oak Grove Methodist Church
The Oak Grove Methodist Church hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday August 25. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. worship follows at noon with lunch served and an afternoon of singing.
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Oak Grove Methodist Church
Nasm
Noofs
Nine American helicopters shot down near DMZ
North Vietnamese forces breached a cordon and downed nine U.S. helicopters six miles northeast of Quang Tri City as fighting near the DMZ intensified. Reports from Da Nang say the cordon was closed around 12 midnight with continued sporadic fire and initial tallies alleging casualties on both sides and 95 Americans wounded. Far south in the Mekong Delta nine helicopters were damaged on the ground during coordinated mortar and light attack sweeps against allied airfields and provincial towns.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Benney
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Quang Tri City
Robert D. Ohman
da Nang
U.S
Dmz
Con Thien
Mekong Delta
Delta
Youthful Tycoon Pistell Rises From Seaman to Financier
HAL BOYLE profiles Dick Pistell, a 40 year old Wall Street figure who rose from Merchant Marine purser to head of Goldfield Corp and key player at General Host. He built a broad financial network, with stakes in Aremour & Co and mining interests, after a career spanning ships to stockrooms.
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Dick Pistell
Hal Boyle
NEW York
Wall Street
Buffalo Finance Company
Armed Services
Merchant Marine
Goordowioor
Pistell
The
Goldfield Corp
Bernard M. Baruch
Dick Rec
Canada
United States
Aremour & Co
America
U.S. military strength in Europe reaches low point
AP report notes West Germany forces cut to about 200000, down from 273000 during the Berlin crisis, with U.S. tactical air strength reduced to five air squadrons. Budget strains and Vietnam commitments constrain U.S. leaders, who fear a crisis in Europe as troop and air forces shrink.
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Fred
Hoffman
Washington
Berlin
U.S
West Germany
United States
Europa
Soviet Union Invades Czechoslovakia Prompting Western Shock
report from London by COLIN FRUS notes a rapid Soviet block thrust into Czechoslovakia shattering hopes for freer political reform. analysts split between expecting coercive external pressure and internal subversion versus full military action, as Smirnovsky informed British officials.
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Colin Frus
Associated Press
London
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Mihail N. Smirnovsky
Lord Chalfont
Eisenhower Resting Comfortably Amid Critical Heart Condition
Army doctors at Walter Reed report former President Eisenhower remains critical but resting comfortably. He is 77 and shows brief irregular heartbeats while receiving family visits. The bulletin notes no major change through Tuesday as efforts continue to stabilize after his seventh heart attack last Friday. A Washington Post report cites a drug named bretylium tosylate as a possible factor in reducing irregular beats, though hospital comment was not provided.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Frank Carey
Washington P
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Eisenhower
Washington Post
Schedule for Washington Schools Opens Registration
Washington Public Schools will open for registration August 30 with the first full day of school set for September 3. First graders must be six by October 1 and present a birth certificate. Immunization records for smallpox, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, and measles are required. Preschool conferences for teachers are August 28 and 29 at 9:00 a.m. Bus routes stay the same as last year.
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Washington Public Schools
Danville Fire Destroys Shops Injuring Five
An explosion Tuesday destroyed the Danville Barber Shop and the Dalton Knight Beauty Shop on main street, injuring five people including two barbers. Customers escaped after treatment as the beauty shop closed. The blast followed a bus lane line break during site work near the adjacent hotel.
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Danville, Ark
Danville
Dalton Knight
P. C. Wiseman
Jim Hooj
Belleville
Paul Pledger
Y. L. Sims
Pasadena
Tex
Johnson and advisers press Soviet withdrawal over Czechoslovakia invasion
President Johnson denounces the invasion of Czechoslovakia as tragic and contrived and calls on the Soviet Union and other intervening nations to withdraw troops. He condemns it as a flat violation of the United Nations charter and says the U.S. is consulting urgently with allies to defend charter rights.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
United Nations
United States
Anatoly Dobrynin
Local students earn degrees and join summer programs
Mrs Caryl Joy Young of Hope earned a Master of Science in Education from Henderson State College and resides in Pine Bluff. Linda Harris of Ozan is among 91 incoming freshmen at Southern State College Magnolia summer orientation. Deanna Huddleston of Texarkana was one of three honor graduates at Southern State summer commencement. she earned a BA cum laude in Spanish and is married to Paul Huddleston. Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet on Highway 67 east at 7:30 pm Thursday. Betby Key Bell of Hope is among 501 graduate students seeking master’s degrees at North Texas State University with August 23 award date. Squirrel, Rabbit, Quail, Deer, and Turkey hunting season dates announced. stamps for turkey bow and gun seasons on sale at post offices. John Polk of Emmet on Evans Ger College dean’s list with 3.63 GPA. he is a sophomore majoring in psychology and a 1966 graduate of Hope High School. Springfield, Missouri college described as four-year with Assemblies Of God denomination.
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Caryl Joy Young
Rufus Herndon, Jr
Hope
Henderson State College
Pine Bluff
Deanna Shumard Huddleston
Rt. 40
Texarkana
Texas
Southern State
Huddleston
Ballard High School
SSC
Paul F. Huddleston
Hoge
North Texas State University
Miss Bell
Greer J. Bell
East 15 St
John Polk
Madge Pols
Emmet
Evans Ger College
Hope High School
Springfield, Mo
Assemblies of God
Invasion Came as Nation Slept
Soviet bloc troops with tanks and planes occupied newly liberal Czechoslovakia at night as the country slept. Paratroopers surrounded Communist headquarters in Prague imprisoning most presidium members, while clashes and gunfire occurred around the city. Prague Radio reported citizens stopping tanks with their bodies and a peaceful demonstration formed in the main square in support of Dubcek.
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Peter Rehak
Associated Press
Wester Prague
Communist Party
Prague
Presidium
U.S
Prague Radio
Tolizens
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Alexander Dubcek
Dubeck
Central Committee
Ludvik Svoboda
Prague Castle
Bratislava
Danube
Rado
Dubeek
Legion Women to Install Officers at Pure Luck Supper
The American Legion Post No VG and Auxiliary plan a 7:00 p.m. August 2 meeting in the WOW building. Mrs Velma Fry, Past Department President, will install the newly elected officers with 12th District Commander Cordon Emory presiding. Speaker Talbot Figlt TF will attend. 479 members invited.
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American Legion Post No
WOW
Velma Fry
Cordon Emory
Talbot Figlt
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AP News Digest
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Richard M. Nixon
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