03 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1968
Page
1
The AP reports Congress debates President Johnsons claim that the Viet Cong uprising failed to meet military and psychological goals in South Vietnam. Some senators back Johnson while others argue the raids show weak Saigon support and defense.
Johnson cautions optimism as raids unfold and analysts weigh psychological impact. Aiken calls for major VC failure to avoid victory, while McGovern cites visible strength in control centers. Stennis notes improved outlook after testimony. Mansfield critiques preparedness. Wheeler cites actionable intelligence, not exact timing. Hartke faults Saigon defense and questions South Vietnam’s fighting resolve.
U S alpine team women debate attire for the Winter Olympics choosing between the Head blue official suit and the six ounce Burton silver suit. Some favor comfort and wind resistance while others say the look and speed psychology matter. Coach Beattie remains noncommittal ahead of races.
Seoul reports a formal request to Washington for additional American troops to deter invasion with hints of Vietnam withdrawal if refused. Korean officials also seek support from allies France Australia and Turkey as Panmunjom talks and North Korea tension continue. President Johnson said the latest armistice talks yielded no satisfactory results.
Ten cars of the Santa Fe Super Chief derailed in Kansas City yards as the 14 car train carrying 250 to 300 passengers left Union Station for Los Angeles. At least 37 were hospitalized with no serious injuries reported. Eight passenger coaches and two baggage cars went off the rails, blocking both tracks.
AP reports the soft coal industry faced its biggest strike in 17 years. Protests against the Pennsylvania State Police spread from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, idling many mines and possibly 84,500 miners. Penn Central notes coal shipments halved since the strike began, while Louisville & Nashville expects worsening impact if spread to Western Kentucky.
Forecast calls for a low near 25 tonight then a bright weekend with a high around 50 tomorrow. No rain or snow expected as mild air returns. Historical note recalls coal strikes of 1966 and 1950, why miners walked out, and railroads losing millions while steel and utilities faced supply concerns.
Fighting subsided in Saigon but raged in Hue as Communist forces press their biggest offensive into a fifth day. U.S. officials report 12 704 enemy deaths and 983 allied killed in the week, with 3 576 communists captured and 1 814 weapons seized. A 16 year old girl captured near Cholon fired on jeeps as Viet Cong retreat.
New York AP reports six American missionaries were slain by the Viet Cong. A church official described the slain as dedicated to spreading Jesus Christ and said they would face the worst to fulfill their commission.
Ohioan Rev. Robert Ziemer of Toledo and nurse Ruth Wilting of Cleveland were among six Christian and Missionary Alliance workers killed when a Viet Cong raid overran a leprosarium near Ban Me Thuot. Other identified victims included Rev. C Edward Thompson of New Kensington and Leon Griswold of White Plains.
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