20 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1967
Page
1
The Agriculture Department reports genetic studies may help save the whooping crane and related species from extinction. With about 50 birds in the wild or captivity, early sex determination could allow pairing and better development conditions.
An AP survey shows 84 senators weighed in on Johnson's Vietnam course with 44 backing and 40 opposing. Democrats split 27 to 26 and Republicans 17 to 14, reflecting deep divides from hawks to doves and signaling trouble for any broad endorsement of U S policy in Asia. Some hawks want tougher action, while doves criticize bombing near China and stalled peace openings. The mood is shifting and a formal endorsement seems unlikely.
U S officials report preliminary evidence of Viet Cong plans to harass candidates and deter voters ahead of the September 3 South Vietnam elections. They cite assassinations, broadcasts attacking the vote, and orders to disrupt campaigning as part of a broader terror effort. Observers from several countries may monitor the polls.
A money strapped Butler County Sheriff’s Department labels its struggles as Operation Frustration amid internal reform efforts. The report notes funding shortages and morale challenges impacting investigative work and patrols.
David Hoskins 30, Sunday school superintendent, told sheriff he shot himself then started the blaze to hide the crime. He later changed his story claiming midnight marauders attacked him. Five family members died in the farmhouse blaze near Kimball. Hoskins lingered in hospital with gunshot wounds as authorities consider formal charges.
A column of about 130 Negro marchers arrived in Baton Rouge after a 106 mile trek through heavy rain to the capital. Police and state troopers protected the peaceful procession as Governor McKeithen warned of expanded guard mobilization if rallies or rioting occurred linked to Klan demonstrations and a planned speech by H. Rap Brown. The event drew large but orderly crowds and several bus riders joined the march.
Four Viet Cong suspects survived a tunnel escape near Da Nang after Marines used riot control gas to force surrender. US pilots flew 186 multiplane missions Friday, a near record in the expanded air war. The command noted 2,573 planes and helicopters destroyed overall, with 647 shot down over North Vietnam and 199 over South Vietnam.
A cool air mass moved into the area late yesterday and will keep temperatures near the mid 70s today. The partly cloudy, cool conditions are expected to persist through Monday.
H Rap Brown, SNCC chairman, remained jailed on a federal gun charge after his arrest outside a Manhattan apartment. Bondsmen would not post 25 000 bail, though about 10 000 in cash had been raised. The case also involves arson rioting and incitement charges in Maryland.
Federal agents say they found a 31‑bullet banana clip in a bag with a carbine during a search of Brown's apartment after his arrest. Brown was seen with the weapon in Baton Rouge and later surrendered a rifle to airline agents in New Orleans. Defense argues bail is excessive and political, while prosecutors note the weapon's presence and potential penalties.
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