03 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
1
In Saigon, a Vietnamese soldier and others loot radios, television sets, liquor, shoes, canned goods, cigarettes, lighters, and jewelry amid street fighting. A sergeant confiscates one radio, illustrating how looting accompanies heavy combat and poor rations.
Troops fired bursts from M16 rifles to break shop shutters as looting spread during Saigon street fighting in the Tet offensive. Businesses and residents protected storefronts while the Chinese quarter Cholon saw intensified clashes, fueling distrust in the government’s ability to shield civilians.
In Rome rival student groups fought at the gates of the University of Rome as unrest raises the prospect of a government crisis two weeks after elections. Police stayed back as attackers hurled rocks and flaming bundles, while pro Communist and anarchist factions held the campus for a third day. Premier Aldo Moro’s Christian Democrats face collapse of the center left coalition after Socialist partners quit the coalition, plunging Italy into uncertainty amid protests echoing France.
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley calls for fair cool weather tonight with lower 50s. Tuesday should be sunny and warmer after yesterday's high around 80 and this morning's low near 60.
France faces a three week general strike with public transport frozen and schools closed while talks continue. Rail and urban transport workers press for pay gains, gas and electricity unions report progress, postal workers decide on returning to work, and banks may reopen if a tentative salary deal is approved.
U.S. forces probe a malfunctioning helicopter rocket that killed six South Vietnamese officials in Saigon. Ambassad or Berger offers condolences as the incident strains U.S. Vietnam ties and prompts a halt on further air strikes without Gen Abrams approval.
Natchez endured a violent night as a downtown riot sparked a city curfew under emergency law. Police reported 15 curfew violations and 114 concealed weapon arrests, with 12 tear gas canisters used and two buildings burned.
U S officials study a possible compromise to broaden Paris peace talks despite deadlock over de escalation. North Vietnamese statements in Nhan Dan hint at a shift, while Harriman Thuy and Tho prepare for next sessions. Pravda backs talks, noting a single key issue end of U S attacks. Diplomatic interpretations cloud progress as Vance reports a long road ahead.
Tropical storm Abby drenched western Cuba causing evacuations of 2,367 residents in Pinar del Rio as rainfall neared a month’s average in 36 hours. Officials warned of possible hurricane strength as Abby moved toward the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida prompting US forecasts to stay ready for quick action.
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