04 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
1
A savage sitle war in Borneo involves Dejak tribesmen aiding Indonesian troops against Chinese Communists and Reds. In Singkawang West Borneo imprisoned Chinese Reds peer through bars as UPL Phalp reports on the limited coverage of the conflict.
Vice President Hubert S. Humphrey signed a 121 million dollar fund loan to Ghana under the Food for Peace program before leaving Accra on a nine country tour. Deputy Ghana official John W. Harley joined in signing the pact amid praise for constitutional government. Americans expressed support for the Ghanaian people during the visit.
In Cape Town doctors reported Philip Blaiberg's transplanted heart in very good condition while the chief surgeon, Barnard, condemned the 3,000 sale of the family's story rights to NBC. Barnard refused NBC access to the operating room and warned of 40 horseplay during surgery. Postoperative care focuses on infection avoidance and contrasts with Louis Washkansky's earlier case.
In Stockholm youths hurled rotten eggs and snowballs at a U S delegation arriving by car outside the ministry. Police said four Nat a deserters sought asylum this week as anti American slogans echoed, and guards kept the group from entering the building amid tensions over U S plans.
Pack 1 2 punch weather warns of up to four inches of snow and freezing rain spreading from the Virginia Maryland area through the Midwest. Arctic temperatures plunge across the plains and upper Midwest with zero readings and 30 below forecasts. Hazardous driving delays and school closures arise as ice snow and frigid winds sweep from the Appalachians to the Great Lakes and New York City area.
Romney returns to campaign trail amid questions about his GOP nomination bid. He vows a strenuous effort for the March primary in Nashua while stressing Vietnam as the defining world issue. He criticizes press coverage and says underdog status will not deter his push for the presidency.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy moves to open a campaign front against President Johnson by entering New Hampshire's March 12 primary as a write-in contender. He plans a news conference to explain the shift, citing a New Hampshire ruling on write-in campaign funds and signaling a tougher uphill fight amid antiwar sentiment.
Atlanta reports many schools closed and hospital restrictions amid a flu outbreak hitting multiple states. Absenteeism soars in Louisiana Mississippi New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and beyond with district and county levels noting 5 to 15 percent or higher impacts. Schools in St Charles Parish report teacher illnesses while hospitals restrict visitors in several areas.
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