24 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1967
Page
1
Forecasters predict clearing skies and a colder night with frost or freezing temperatures. It will be cloudy again with a slight warmup after overnight lows in the 20s and low 30s as a storm system moves through the south.
A Russian Soyuz crash killed cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov on his second space mission, with officials announcing a hero farewell in Red Square. In Vietnam, US Air Force and Navy jets began the war's first strikes on North Vietnamese airfields while 24,000 allied troops pushed three jungle strongholds in War Zone.
General Westmoreland claims antiwar demonstrations threaten U S effort in Vietnam. He cites attacks on morale and discipline, alleging influence from Communist elements. He urges support from President and Congress, including Senator Percy and Senator Byrd.
Unofficial totals from locals across the country show the national trucking contract backing backers losing by about 20 000 to 10 000 as Teamsters and drivers vote on the proposed three year deal. Chicago area employers report a lockout amid strikes and pressure over a 70 cent per hour raise.
President Johnson recalls exchanges with Adenauer and notes efforts to rebuild Germany after World War II. He says talks with German leaders were postponed and highlights work to end the drain on American gold stock.
Two Soviet officials identified as KGB officers Vasily Mershechkov and Nikolai Vinogradov, posing as visitors, were tracked by the FBI after a prank note and a seized gift parcel on an Air France jet. Investigations questioned whether it was a publicity stunt, but coverage stressed the breach of cover.
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