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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
7
North Vietnamese diplomats hint at possible failure of Paris peace talks unless President Johnson ends bombardment of North Vietnam. U S officials view the warnings as part of Hanoi's campaign to sway public opinion and pressure Washington.
President Johnson warns of a likely massive enemy assault in Vietnam and possible dire economic consequences at home from a steel price rise. He cites North Vietnamese infiltration and troop buildup, urges restraint, yet says the attack could be aborted if Hanoi responds. He also notes Paris peace talks and a potential Soviet missile disarmament conference.
In a clash 65 miles northwest of Saigon near the Cambodian border, 16 South Vietnamese irregulars were killed and 39 wounded, with U.S. Green Beret guidance. Officials said two irregular companies clashed with an unknown-sized enemy force. four enemy bodies were found, and 150 fortified positions reportedly destroyed. The area is linked to North Vietnamese units said to be in base camps nearby.
The House sent to President Johnson a bill exempting most postal workers from a congressional order to cut government staff. Without exemption, the Post Office warned it would end Saturday mail delivery and curb service this weekend. Only the Washington headquarters and regional offices would remain exempt, leaving about 1,930 and 3,200 workers affected elsewhere. Postmaster General Watson argued the department cannot handle cuts due to rising workload and warned four day mail delivery could occur without an exemption. Congress granted the exemption amid accusations of blackmail.
Rev Hearne defends use of force only to protect others and argues for humane rehab over vengeance. He cites juvenile cases as most heartbreaking and urges local facilities between parole and the Boys Industrial School. Ministers could cooperate with police to prevent crises and serve needs before they escalate. He notes his family supports his law enforcement work and lists his three children.
Pittsburgh Steel Co announced a general price increase and smaller producers signaled they would join the hike started by U.S. Steel Bethlehem and Republic. Pittsburgh Steel raised prices from 3 to 10 dollars a ton on all products except two pipe types, effective August 8, amid broad industry moves despite presidential criticism.
In Miami Beach AP reports Gov. Nelson Rockefeller gains momentum after a Louis Harris poll shows him beating leading Democrats and Nixon lagging. Rockefeller aides cite Ohio Gov. James Rhodes pledging to keep his 58 vote delegation behind Rockefeller. Nixon camp challenges Rhodes. Harris poll also keeps Wallace at 15 to 20 percent nationally while Klein questions Harris accuracy on past forecasts.
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