New Saigon Cabinet Shakeup Signals Paris Peace Focus
Ky absent from a cabinet meeting as Huong moves to form a more stable coalition. Thieu and Huong seek broad party support while backing a negotiated peace with the United States mission backing Huong. Military leaders’ loyalty and Ky’s possible opposition shape the outlook for South Vietnam’s government and Paris talks.
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Loc
Nha Trang
Saigon
Paris
U.S
Thieu Jand Huong
Huong
Lee
Thieu
South Vietnam
California Demos in Democratic primary poll results
A state poll analyzes California Democratic delegate slates for the June 4, 1968 primary. Kennedy leads among younger voters and minorities, Humphrey gains at Kennedy’s expense, with undecided voters shifting to Humphrey.
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Nebraska
Kennedy
Humphrey
Ben B. Johnson
California
Chi
United States
Thomas Lynch
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy Gerceanen
Mas Nc
Firestorms Hit Saigon After Night Barrage
The shelling ignited two large fires in Saigon, one burning for over two hours in a four block area near the central market destroying about 200 homes. Residents and volunteers carried out charred belongings while bucket brigades ended the flames. Most hits occurred between 1 and 1:30 a.m. with limited ground fighting reported.
Peace Talks Mood Hardens Amid French Influence Hopes
Reported hardening positions at peace talks with Harriman and Thuy amid hopes De Gaulle might influence progress. North Vietnamese spokesmen call the Saigon regime corrupt. In Berlin, Allied troops march in the 5th Armed Forces Day parade without incident.
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Harriman
Thuy
de Gaulle
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Tran van Huong
Berlin
UPI
Belin
De Gaulle Faces Crisis Amid Nationwide Strike
The article reports a broad general strike paralyzing transport and banks in France. Public services may halt as postal workers halt mail sorting and broadcasters threaten action. Cannes festival canceled after workers seize the festival hall amid student and worker protests. Jean-Luc Godard was knocked down during scuffles as crowds chanted.
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Paris
Cannes
Riviera
Festival
Jean-Luc God
Grand Jury Blisters Supervisors' Secret Pacts In LA
A Long Beach foreman led a grand jury inquiry targeting a multimillion dollar county giveaway to the Academy of Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles. The letter complains of no public agenda discussion and questions private municipal commitments while noting space and funding concerns and a lack of alternative sites.
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Jim McCauley
L.A
Los Angeles
Academy of Performing Arts
Long Beach
Lewes
McCkee
Grand Jury
McKee
Sacramento
Beach
Arbor Rd
Music Center
Burton W. Chace
McKee Grand Jury
John D. Maharg
Lindon S. Hollinger
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