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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1968
Page
5
Czechoslovak leader Svoboda, welcomed by Soviet leaders Brezhnev Podgorny and Kosygin, attends events at Vnukovo amid Moscow pressure over Prague resistance. Tass condemns Prague meeting as reactionary, while Pravda promises retaliation for protests. Soviet five-nation invasion pledge to withdraw once independence is secured.
Washington reports that the Soviet Union led a 12 division assault into Czechoslovakia, with Warsaw Pact forces totaling about 200 000 troops. East Germany Poland Hungary and Bulgaria contributed small contingents as Czechoslovakia’s 14 divisions stood ready but did not resist.
Albania denounced the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia as barbaric aggression. Albanian papers attacked Prague leader Alexander Dubcek, calling him a traitor to his people and accusing him of capitulating to Moscow and failing to call for resistance.
Morris Rabinowitch, president of the California Association of Credit Counselors, warns that over extended credit creates very dangerous economic problems. He urges individuals to list obligations, assess income, and practice belt tightening.
UPI reports detailed intelligence on Soviet Bloc troop movements was in President Johnson’s hands hours before the invasion of Czechoslovakia. Administration sources say Johnson was informed that Communist troops were deployed on the Czech border and could cross at a moment’s notice. The president reportedly learned the details at a White House NSC luncheon on Tuesday. The invasion began Tuesday at 11 p.m. Prague time.
Lord Caradon pressed Soviet Ambassador Malik in the United Nations Security Council to reveal the fate of Dubcek and Czech leaders as Russia vetoed a resolution demanding withdrawal of occupying troops from Czechoslovakia. The vote raised the possibility of a General Assembly emergency session on the crisis.
Reports from Prague describe a dormitory attack by invaders and a general strike threat by the party unless Soviet and allied forces release Czech leaders. Radio Prague says Cesimir Cisar escaped Soviet captivity. Dubcek's fate remains unclear amid conflicting broadcasts. Foreign visitors depart as U.S. Embassy cautions Americans with cars to consider exit options.
Foreign Minister Willy Brandt warned that the Soviet Union and allies may strike Romania. Swiss General Staff chief Gen Paul Gugli said Romania is preparing a general mobilization as Czechoslovakia crises escalate. Moscow's ambassador to Bonn boycotted the Romanian celebration.
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