26 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
1
Three Leisure World Retirement Community residents in Seal Beach California listened calmly to Vice President Hubert Humphrey on Wednesday, reflecting a serene reception unlike his usual campaign crowds.
Mexican army moved to riot positions around the Olympic HQ after bayonet charges that drove 300 rebel students from the site. Riots since Monday have left seven dead, 20 critically wounded, and about 500 students jailed amid efforts to block the Games.
UPI reports opposition to Abe Fortas' bid as chief justice shows erosion but still blocks Senate action. 36 senators oppose moving to end debate, with Griffin and Baker noting pressure and other defections. A $71.9 billion HUD defense bill stalls as debate continues and Symington warns no troop funding after October.
In Chicago a thief who stole Dr. Charles L. Dale's bag will uncover medical specimens including lung cancer emphysema throat cancer stomach ulcer hardened arteries and heart disease. Dale, a pathologist, lectures on smoking dangers.
Lisbon reports the 36 year old regime seeks a new premier as President Américo Thomaz expected to announce Marcelo Castano as the chosen successor to the ailing veteran Antonio Salazar.
Weather outlook shows high 65 to 70 today with fair night 45 to 50. Friday brings more clouds and a bit warmer, Norwalk forecast calls for 70 Wednesday and 43 Wednesday night. Rainfall none, humidity varied through Monday, moon phases noted. Marriage licenses issued for Heisler Lillo Myers Egle. Obituaries include Pavich Roe Humbel.
Nixon plans an intensified campaign aimed at Humphrey with a mid October shift to high gear. He darkens Humphrey’s record linking him to crime rising inflation and U S prestige decline. The Denver address and stops in Milwaukee the Dakotas Idaho Washington state and Colorado framed the strategy.
Airlines accept temporary FAA limits to reduce intolerable summer delays at Kennedy LaGuardia Newark O Hare and Washington National while long term fixes like new airports and better navigational aids are pursued. Tipton urges higher quotas. Rep. Pucinski pushes midnight flight ban talks.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged an international United Nations army to oversee peace in Vietnam and other hotspots after hostilities end. He proposed a new peace strategy to deploy UN troops to administer elections and verify troop withdrawals.
At a public hearing in Monroeville, 35 attendees largely rejected the Highway Department plan to relocate Route 99 and replace a bridge over 1.2 miles, favoring a cheaper option that would remove only one curve and keep more land. Officials will review proposals and decide, with potential project funding after further study.
Columbus officials say Cassius Clay is not welcome until he resolves his dispute with the federal government over his draft status. He is slated to fight Nov 11 at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum in a 15 round match sanctioned by the Columbus City Boxing Commission led by John Hewitt.
Cleveland stages an outdoor contest to crown macrosthetic beauties as two contestants 21 and 25 display measurements 43 24 37 attracting crowds and traffic. Police halted the show after contestants were mounted on a truck for view. rivals Suzanne Zulkowski and Sheilah Moore aim for Wall Street appeal.
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