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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
2
Reds bombard Pleiku with 122mm rockets causing civilian casualties as 17 shells hit the city. South Vietnamese troops claim 55 North Vietnamese killed near Duc Lap in eight straight days of fighting. U.S. special forces camp at Duc Lap is a key infiltration route from Cambodia.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Maxwell outlined a detailed funding split for two prototype commercial supersonic transports. The total cost from 1963 to 1972 is 1.5867 billion dollars, with 1.2395 billion from the government, 287.8 million from Boeing and General Electric, and 59.5 million from airlines.
A federal jury in Charleston acquitted former West Virginia Governor William W. Barron on charges of conspiracy in a bribery scheme tied to state contracts. Four co-defendants were convicted, including two former state road officials. sentencing to be set after motions for a new trial. The ruling followed Barron's exit from the courthouse with his wife, stating his plan to resume law and civic work.
Kurt Albrechtesen a 41 year old Danish businessman who spent 16 days on a desert island to quit smoking said Friday he has resumed the habit. He noted no cigars or cigarettes on the island made it easy but back in Aalborg stress of daily life rekindled tobacco hunger until he could not resist.
The State Department says the Guatemala slaying of U.S. Ambassador John Gordon Mein last Wednesday may be the act of left wing terrorists though there is no official confirmation the rebel forces claiming credit were responsible. Theresa Thomas, daughter of comedian Danny Thomas, is engaged to Hollywood publicist Larry R.M. Gordon. The couple plans a Sept. 28 wedding after Thomas debuted at a Lake Tahoe casino. James A. Moe named state public works director by Gov. Reagan to replace Samuel B. Nelson who resigned.
Crown Prince Harald and bride Sonja sailed from Oslo on the royal yacht Norge for a honeymoon voyage. Destination not disclosed, reports mention a possible Mediterranean cruise after the Thursday wedding.
The embassy says Mika Seeger daughter of Pete Seeger remains in a women's prison in Mexico City more than a month after her July 26 arrest during student riots. Mexican immigration could hold foreigners incommunicado for deportation without confirming arrests. Seeger and two hippies were arrested amid student police clashes. A man who sent a letter to President Johnson threatening his life had charges dropped. Lloyd B James 21 of Chicago was reported mentally ill.
Marine Capt Charles Robb son in law of President Johnson is moved from commanding an infantry company to a base supply officer role for the rest of his Vietnam tour. A Marine spokesman calls it a normal changeover and notes officers gain broader experience. Robb has months left on a 13 month tour and is likely to be promoted to major soon.
Lance Liebman, 26, a former law clerk for the U S Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White, was named Friday as an assistant to Mayor John V. Lindsay with a $12,000 yearly salary.
Six year old David Purdy, once given six to eight years to live, has survived seven heart surgeries since infancy. At Duke Hospital in 1967 doctors reversed the major vessels entering his heart, enabling functional circulation. Now he returns to first grade pledging allegiance with peers, defying earlier fears.
Princess Marina Duchess of Kent was laid to rest at Great Windsor Park London beside the duke killed in World War II. The 61 year old duchess died Tuesday from an inoperable brain tumor. Attending mourners included Queen Elizabeth II Queen Mother Elizabeth Queen Helen of Romania King Constantine Queen Anne Marie of Greece and Frederika. The Duke of Windsor flew in from Paris to join about 30 nobles at the graveside.
Saturday August 31 1968 Vol 11 no 36 published in Long Beach California. Second class matter at the post office. Publication occurs weekly on Saturdays at Sixth and Pine Avenue.
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