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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1969
Page
1
Saigon endured seven rockets early Sunday despite Nixon warning. One guard wounded. a Shell petroleum dump at Nah Be ignited a large fire, controlled within an hour. Five earlier rocket strikes wounded 148 and killed 52, with attacks spreading to shantytowns and the 4th Precinct.
The Nixon administration likely will not expand the U S offensive missile force unless arms control talks fail. Plan emphasizes survivability of ICBMs and bombers, hardening silos, anti missile batteries, and Sentinel ABM radars to deter Soviet attack.
In Geneva the Soviet Union signals willingness to work with the Nixon administration on new disarmament pacts. Alexei Roschchin, head Soviet delegate, says the treaty halting nuclear weapon spread offers progress for partial disarmament. US and Britain have ratified it, with Nixon sending Ger hard Smith to present new proposals.
Wallace signals continued national political role sending out a fundraising newsletter from a new headquarters. The issue argues the nation moved toward the middle due to his third party run and urges supporters to keep the movement alive with yearly gifts of at least 12 dollars. More than a million newsletters mailed to 1968 contributors.
The second bloody border clash between Soviet and Chinese troops occurred on a disputed island in the Ussuri River, each side accusing the other of armed provocation. Moscow claimed casualties and Chinese invasion, while Peking said Chinese guards defended themselves as Soviet armored units threatened Chenpao Damansky Island.
Detroit reports automakers including Ford American Motors General Motors and Chrysler will roll out six new smaller cars within two years to challenge imported compacts selling around 2000. Ford introduces the Maverick two door sedan at 1995 April 18 as part of a broader U.S. counteroffensive.
A U S army medical evacuation helicopter crashed along the western DMZ after a clash with North Korean troops, killing seven. Most victims were Americans. three casualties stemmed from an earlier exchange during work on demarcation markers. North Korea alleged U S forces attacked guard posts.
A feature notes American college students planning an invasion of Britain, referencing Cliveden House and Queen Victoria's reputed stay. Other brief items mention Hue to Da Nang train travel and actor Edward Mulhare starring in The Ghost and Mrs Muir.
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