A Stand Against Communism and US Vietnam Policy
The writer argues that if President Johnson seeks Russian troop withdrawal from Czechoslovakia he should first withdraw US forces from Vietnam. He condemns US action in Vietnam as a violation of the UN charter and calls for containment of communism by leaving Czechoslovakia and Central Europe to its own fate. He questions past US leaders and urges support for Czechoslovakia over South Vietnam.
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Guardsmen storm Ohio Penitentiary in riot crackdown
Governor orders 500 National Guardsmen and police to retake the Ohio State Penitentiary. In a two hour assault, 5 inmates were killed, 9 guards freed, and several others injured. A sixth inmate remained hospitalized with a critical condition as the siege ended.
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Taxpayer Voters Face Decision on Vegas Growth Bond
The Las Vegas Convention Authority asks voters in a November bond election to approve expanding the Convention Center and adding five other halls in the county. Judy Edsall’s SUN four part series explores the need and cost, with responses from Lori Broadbent and later figures including Mayor Oran Grayson Rod Cox and Desmond Kelly.
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United States urges UN action on Czechoslovak invasion
The United States pressed the UN Security Council to demand withdrawal of Soviet and Warsaw Pact troops from Czechoslovakia. Ambassador George W. Ball urged freedom for the Czech people as Council debated the crisis despite Soviet and Hungarian objections. The Soviet envoy Malik claimed Prague invited the invasion, while Ball challenged him to name officials who requested troops.
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Soviet led invasion ousts Czechoslovakia liberal government
Soviet Union along with Poland Bulgaria East Germany and Hungary seized Prague leaders including Dubcek and Svoboda amid tanks and gunfire. At least seven killed 57 wounded as National Assembly threatens general strike and demands release of interned reform leaders.
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Eisenhower Heart Condition Showed Mild Irritability
Washington reports that former president Dwight D. Eisenhower's heart again showed increased irritability after a day with no rhythm disturbances. At Walter Reed Army Hospital the 77 year old is resting comfortably with stable vital signs though the condition remains critical. Anesthetics including lidocaine were used without confirmation of their impact.
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Paintings Stolen From Bradford Collector Worth 1.349 Million
Thieves took paintings and sculpture valued at 1 349 000 from Dr T Edward Hanley 74 of Bradford The haul includes a Picasso worth 500 000 and a Cezanne 450 000 The burglars entered through a rear storm window while the family slept and the theft was found on waking Mrs Hanley was in New York City The collection was displayed on the first floor
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Weather Bulletin Notes Partly Cloudy With Sunshine
Partly cloudy conditions give way to sun as west southwest winds reach 16 to 20 mph. Today's high around 65 with a mild low and 26 percent humidity at noon. Sunset is at 7 22 with a 6 64 series clock shown.
Pope Paul VI condemns Soviet move in Czechoslovakia
Pope Paul VI denounced the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia as a savage blow to world peace. In a farewell speech at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport before his trip to Bogota, he warned that the use of force threatens independence and dignity and appealed for restraint to avert further harm.
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