04 May 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
1
At Dong Ha a combined American South Vietnamese force repelled a four day attack by a full North Vietnamese division. About 856 of 8,000 attackers were killed while 5,000 allied troops defended the base near the DMZ. Marines recovered weapons from fallen foes amid intense fighting.
Four hours after bail on drunken driving, 62 year old Helen Rose of Mansfield Pennsylvania was arrested in Cape May New Jersey for reckless killing by auto. Police said her car struck three girls walking on Route 9. Deborah Thomas died from a skull fracture. the other two girls were treated and released.
Ohio Elks Association marks 100th anniversary and 70th state association milestone in Columbus with a Centennial Pageant featuring the Van Wert Ellis Men's Chair. First state president Samuel H. Needs of Cleveland noted. MOSCOW UPI treaty ratified to allow consular offices. to take effect 30 days after document exchange. U.S. fears espionage concerns.
Saigon officials welcomed the preliminary U S Hanoi contact site with misgivings. An official communique said the government had no objections but warned Washington to beware Communist trickery. It urged France to remain strictly impartial to both sides.
Variable clouds and a cooler day with a high near 52 to 60 and a low around 35 to 40. Sunday stays fair and cool with clear to partly cloudy skies and mild humidity. Marriage license filed James D Goostree and Karen A Sprowl. Births and deaths listed for local residents.
Five local high school seniors receive Bowling Green State University scholarships for the 1968 69 year. Recipients Belinda Hopkins Linda Clark Mary Normande Kathleen Puder and Kenneth Long join 143 BG freshmen chosen for academic achievement.
London dispatch reports Western diplomats expect a drawn out Paris talks cycle on Vietnam. They warn results may come after the U.S. presidential election in November with Hanoi signaling an unconditional bombing halt and warlike action without North Vietnamese guarantees.
Diplomats in Paris voice concern that Washington may trap itself by agreeing to talks without clear conditions. They warn Hanoi could demand unconditional bombing halt and accuse the US of bad faith if talks stall. Agenda disputes loom as a major obstacle, recalling postwar East West treaty talks.
The Northern Ohio League compares eight high schools on local tax revenues salaries and enrollment. The ranking uses local tax income as the key rating, showing starting salaries for bachelor's degrees and top salaries for master's degrees.
The New London Township Zoning Board rejected a full zoning change to allow overnight camping and duck hunting on a Route 60 north farm. A limited commercial use was approved for 132 acres, with up to 300 fishing memberships, after protests from about 20 neighboring property owners. The decision awaits a public hearing by the township trustees.
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