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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
9
In Pangasinan province, Rev. Jose Simon Estrada was found guilty of homicide and illegal firearm possession in the 1965 shooting of Rev. Isidro Estrada. He received 8 to 17 years, a $250 fine for the unlicensed gun, and damages to the victim’s heirs, with appeals underway while out on bail.
In Madras state seven of fourteen districts shut educational institutions indefinitely amid student protests against the central government’s Hindi language plan. Tamil speaking students demand Madras pull out of India if Hindi becomes official. At Virudhunagar College clashes occurred between secessionists and opponents, with windows and lights broken.
Former British prime minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home ends a three day Rhodesia visit and plans new proposals on the Rhodesian emergency for Prime Minister Harold Wilson. He spoke with Rhodesian premier Ian Smith and gave no hint of the proposals' details.
Air France promotes round trips to New York with 15 days in a hotel for 1 581 francs 316 dollars. The bargain includes sightseeing and a full page ad in Paris papers. French passport holders would get 10 30 percent reductions on travel and hotels. A 50 percent cut on US domestic flights is being considered.
The civil rights bill, born of compromise, heads to a Senate vote after six weeks of debate. Senate leaders expect a decision next week at earliest, with open housing phased in over three stages. Dirksen notes a stronger open housing provision and adds criminal penalties for rights violations in voting, jury service, and public accommodations.
Three Cuban desperadoes fled aboard the 292 foot ship 26 de Julio in a bid for political asylum. Their lifeboat was rammed by the vessel off Virginia waters. Coast Guard records show the crew’s fate unclear after the collision while the ship’s captain claimed the incident is settled and the crew returns to Cuba.
Pentagon sources say a secret report estimates seventy seven million dollars are needed to substantially increase Negro membership in National Guard units over three years. Officials debate requesting funds from Congress for a nationwide recruiting effort while a private poll and state programs shape the approach.
In a Senate speech Ted Kennedy urges a complete overhaul of the Selective Service Act with a draft lottery to ensure fairness. Sen. Clifford Case also supports random selection and younger induction. Provisions include a 19 year old first rule, student deferments up to four years, and possible temporary suspension of college postponements if three straight months see 10 percent combat casualties.
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