11 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1969
Page
1
U S officers say the current military phase is critical through Saturday as Communist forces intensify fighting and appear to target Saigon. American units remain on high alert amid the spikes in hostilities and intelligence updates.
Danes celebrate King Frederik IX’s 70th birthday as flags fly over Copenhagen. A ceremonial fly-past by two fighter squadrons and a 27 gun salute accompany his horse drawn procession. Queen Ingrid and the royal family join the festivities amid enthusiastic crowds.
In Cartagena police killed one of three hijackers and wounded another as they tried to force a Cuba flight to take off. Five passengers were wounded during the escape bid while the plane was on the runway awaiting fuel. One hijacker captured, third presumed wounded. In Virginia a widow secretly accepted the Medal of Honor awarded to her late husband Ruppert Leon Sargent for his Vietnam bravery, citing religious reasons. In Oregon, Eskimo children on a six week schooling visit saw horses trees and farm animals for the first time, growing fond of their hosts. New York opened the racing season with three men collapsing and dying on the first day at Aqueduct. In Nevada the Council of Churches backs a “paper” marriage bill to end ceremony requirements, citing a 60 million dollar business and 24 hour wedding chapels.
Millions of French workers strike to push for higher wages as De Gaulle weighs regional autonomy in a televised address. The upheaval sparks a gold rush across Europe and prompts national editorial debate.
James Earl Ray the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was moved from Memphis Shelby County jail to the state penitentiary in Nashville. He arrives under a uneventful 200 mile caravan and will serve 30 years before parole eligibility with initial max security quarantine.
Dr. John H. Wells, a 49 year old Kansas City physician, was appointed to the Kansas City police board by Gov. Warren E. Hearnes. He succeeds Dr. Girard Bryant who retires, with Wells set to serve until March 7, 1973 if confirmed. Wells leads Wheatley Provident Hospital and aims to improve communication between police, the Negro community, and the broader public.
The Weather Bureau predicts a warmer spell with low around 20 tonight and high near 40 tomorrow. Precipitation chances are 10 percent for tonight and tomorrow, humidity 84 percent at 6 am and 46 percent at 1 pm, barometer 30.25 inches at 6 am and 30.18 at 1 pm, river at 6.8 feet with a 0.8 foot drop.
Missouri Governor War ren E Hearnes said there are enough favorable votes in the House to pass his plan to raise income tax rates. He met with three Kansas City senators to discuss a bill boosting corporate taxes, while Senate leaders oppose higher individual rates and favor a larger corporate levy.
Umuahia reports a Nigerian Ilyushin bomber struck the Biafran capital at noon today killing at least 35 people. The attack hit a market and a truck repair shop amid ongoing subversion fears.
Heavy fighting raged at four points northwest of Saigon as Viet Cong forces shelled more than 60 Allied bases and towns including Hue. U S. officers labeled the action the start of a new phase in the spring offensive with Saigon as the main objective. Five American deaths and twenty wounded were reported in a major base attack northwest of Saigon with around 120 enemy killed overall.
At Landing Zone Grant near Tay Ninh Vietnam U S air cavalrymen fear enemy tunnels beneath the base may enable a surprise attack. Lt Col Ivan G Boon notes two attacks in four nights while artillerymen report tunnels under their position. Mass graves show 44 enemy soldiers buried outside the wire and at least 20 more dead in napalm scorched terrain. Grant sits along a dirt road near the Cambodia frontier as infiltration routes converge.
A tornado warning facilities test is set for 2 p.m. tomorrow across 39 counties in Missouri and Kansas including the Kansas City area. Communities are urged to participate and schools to conduct tornado drills.
The White House said President Nixon would announce his ABM decision this week but not before Thursday. Press secretary Ziegler noted Nixon will consult with Defense Secretary Laird after his return from Vietnam. Senate leader Dirksen suggested a possible delay to next week. Ziegler reaffirmed the announcement would come this week.
Mrs. Golda Meir takes leadership of Israel as Israeli and Egyptian force clashes continue along the Suez Canal. Egyptian batteries shell Mitla and Port Taufiq while Israeli troops return fire. a Cairo report of an Israeli helicopter downed is denied by Tel Aviv.
Central high school of St Joseph Missouri says it will not play in the Missouri class L state tournament at the fieldhouse after violence by fans following a first round game with Lincoln high. Principal F C Baker vows to sever relations and cancel the quarterfinal if needed. several spectators and Lincoln officials are injured in the melee.
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