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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1968
Page
1
U S forces combed Viet Cong hideouts after an air assault near the Oriental River, three miles from the key Cauikedia corridor. Helicopters delivered heavy fire, wounding several suspected militants as troops pushed toward the river in the dawn operation.
Israeli troops crossed the Jordanian border for the first time since April 8 to pursue Arab guerrillas. The army said five saboteurs were killed or captured after they attacked a hospital clinic near Ein Yohav in the Negev. Airstrikes hit bases near Amman as Jordan and Israel blamed each other at a U N meeting. Mortar duels and clashes continued along the Golan Heights frontier and in South Vietnam related theaters.
Washington AP reports Armco and Republic, top steel makers, say they will resist price hikes on military and defense goods as labor and government pressure grows. Willard Wirtz notes no clear net wage gains. Bethlehem Steel faces a 5 percent rise. Congress urged hearings on pricing practices amid postwar inflation concerns. In Vietnam, South Vietnam’s armed forces mobilize, expanding regulars and militia as U.S. air missions target North Vietnam.
A community concert at Ellis-Porter Park begins at 8 PM featuring several acts including The neer band and Bat Byrd. Patrons will see a ceremonial welcome, a song leadership by Pat, and a lively show described with vivid stage lighting and cheers as part of a festive park program.
Barry Goldwater energized delegates at the convention urging the GOP to deliver on civil rights welfare and the high cost of living. He claimed Democrats promised but did not deliver and framed the party as the home of people power. Jack McDonald and Young Republicans pushed bold new approaches for today’s issues and urged rekindled faith.
Publication details for the Jefferson City Post Tribune show publishers editors and staff roles. It lists Robert Genor Rose as board chairman and Robert Alosser as president with Frank Holt and Joseph Majersky in senior roles, noting pricing and mailing references for Missouri subscribers and mixed daily delivery.
Miss Anderson receives her B A degree at Southwest Missouri State College on Friday. The event honors the graduate and notes her achievement.
The Capital City Council on the Arts will present a program on Japanese gardens and watercolor painting Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Central Motor Bank. Buffy Murai will speak and demonstrate. Murai designed gardens for Around the World in 80 Days and Sayonara, and the Lodge of the Four Seasons Japanese garden at Lake of the Ozarks. A display of Murai's work will accompany the program. Non-member admission is $1.
The 22nd annual Community Fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday in Cuba. An entry day parade will spotlight activities beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Shriner patrols from Bolla and St. Louis will participate.
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