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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1968

Page

21

Mansfield Paris visit fuels Vietnam peace talk speculation

UPI reports Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield arrived in Paris for a four day stay amid rumors he carries a message tied to Paris talks with North Vietnam. Observers cite potential third party mediation while noting Mansfield met with Ambassador Harriman and refused comment on his purpose.

Paris UPI Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont U.S Vietnam Johnson Washington Hanoi Mansfield Prague Moscow United States North Vietnam Orly W. Averell Harriman Europe Hanoi Wall Street Journal

Spain seeks about 1 billion in U.S. military aid over five years

Washington reports Spain asks for roughly 1 billion dollars in U.S. military aid over five years in exchange for renewing base rights in Spain set to end September 26. Officials note Spain requested equipment for its armed forces and Congress may scrutinize large transfers during the Vietnam era.

Washington Spain U.S Pentagon Congress

Minutemen Letters Threaten Public Figures in San Francisco

Postal Inspectors investigated a new spate of anonymous letters from the Minutemen organization. The notes, mailed from out of state, threaten liberal supporters and include a drawings of a telescopic sight. Officials say the messages imply threats but are not illegal.

San Francisco UPI Minutemen Organization James P. Conway Conway

Civil War in Tibet Reported by Red Guard Documents

Hong Kong reports say Red Guard documents from Communist China describe an armed struggle in Tibet between rival factions. The calls to stop armed action and restore communications reference the Dalai Lama and traitors. Meanwhile in England a timber wolf from a private zoo escapes prompting police alerts.

Hong Kong UPI Red Guard China Tibet Dalia Lama God King Dalai Lama India Chou Enlai Central Committee The Chinese Communist Party

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