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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson denounces the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia as a flagrant breach of the United Nations charter. He appeals for troops to withdraw and says the United States is consulting with allies to defend Czech sovereignty and its people.
U Thant condemned the Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia as a serious blow to world order and international morality. He urged utmost restraint and emphasized the UN charter's protection of peace. The secretary general spoke after meetings with Soviet Britain and Czechoslovak delegates as an emergency session loomed.
President Johnson condemned the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia as contrived and said Prague did not appeal for allied interference. He urged the Soviet Union to withdraw troops, calling for world support for peace and timely reason. Humphrey joined him late at the White House after an emergency Security Council meeting.
The Permian Basin will see hot conditions with clear to partly cloudy skies and afternoon and nighttime thundershowers. A five day outlook shows scattered showers Friday through Saturday in West Texas with moderate to locally heavy precipitation in isolated thundershowers. Daytime highs reach mid-90s in Odessa Midland. Tuesday's high was 93 and overnight low 71.
US Senator Edward M. Kennedy urged an unconditional end to bombing North Vietnam and proposed a four point plan. He called for negotiations with Hanoi, military withdrawal of foreign forces, aid to South Vietnam to build stable institutions, and a reduced U.S. troop level this year to show sincerity. He did not address attending the Democratic National Convention.
U S Army strength in West Germany falls to about 200000 with further cuts planned by Sept 30 196x amid a balance of payments crisis and Vietnam commitment A US Air Force tactical fleet in West Germany reduced to five fighter squadrons The article notes Soviet forces in East and Central Europe and Czech resistance concerns as Western officials weigh further reductions while pledging not to abandon Europe Answers include numbers of divisions and aircraft and the political caution surrounding reductions in Germany and Czechoslovakia.
Washington AP doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital report Ike had a comfortable night and spirits remain excellent yet his condition remains critical. They note a continued decrease in cardiac irregularities and rapid heart action since last bulletin, though the major concern remains his heart.
Odessa area high schools intensify practice sessions as coaches emphasize fundamentals and team cohesion ahead of the upcoming football season. Strong emphasis on speed, defense, and play execution observed among several local squads.
North Vietnamese forces tried to breach a cordon around Da Nang as U.S. troops fought skirmishes across Quang Tri and the central highlands. Reports list downed helicopters, enemy casualties, and civilian tolls including deaths of a U.S. civilian and Vietnamese civilians.
Ohio Penitentiary warden Marion Koloski said at 10 am he was hopeful to end within a short time a 24 hour old prison revolt in which nine guards are hostage. Inmates barricaded about 300 in the yard and block areas demanding changes to prosecutions for June 24 riots and fires causing $1 million in damage. The warden reported all hostages are in good health and warned no amnesty for the June riot. Gov. Rhodes and corrections officials back his handling. other officials will not speak to inmates.
Moscow led a swift invasion of Czechoslovakia with tanks and troops aided by East Germany Ireland Bulgaria and Hungary. Casualties rose with at least six killed and about 80 injured as Prague resisted and radio stations faced takeover. Dubcek and other reformists were detained as Prague appealed for calm and lawful resistance.
CTK dispatches describe early Prague fighting with Soviet units firing on streets and radio building, ambulances outside the Czechoslovak Radio, tanks burning, civilians fleeing, and sirens halting work as troops occupy central areas. A wounded man was shot in the back and taken to hospital.
The Quipster notes a frugal rule for travelers in Las Vegas: skip breakfast to spend about $50 daily on meals, focusing on lunch and dinner. The quip suggests a simple budgeting trick for visitors seeking lower daily costs.
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