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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1969
Page
3
Flooding fills rivers converging toward Chesapeake Bay as towns lose power and water. Richmond reports flooding well above stage with crest forecast near 25 feet at the city wharf by 10 pm. Crews build sandbag barriers to shield low-lying downtown zones and property damage rises citywide.
President Nixon welcomed Park Chung-hee, praising South Korea’s outstanding record and shared responsibility with the United States. The visit included a 26 military salute and a state dinner for 250, highlighting Korea as a major ally and troop contributor in Vietnam. Talks were planned at the St Francis Hotel, amid discussions of a strengthened bridge of friendship.
Defense secretary Laird outlined cuts totaling about 78 billion dollars with up to 3 billion in reductions. He criticized the 1964 contingency plan for Thailand and said it lacks his and Nixon’s approval. Abrams remains under orders to focus on American troop use in a protective reaction role while Vietnamization proceeds.
The Army will ship seven more trainloads of phosgene gas to two chemical companies over the next two months, completing transfers from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal near Denver. Total sales reached 7.7 million pounds in April 1968 for $106,695. The report also notes debate over MIRV deployment and military spending amid Soviet growth.
Police and riot units used tear gas and night sticks to break up a 60,000 strong demonstration in Wenceslas Square marking the first anniversary of the Soviet invasion. Two killed, many wounded, 320 arrested as crowds chanted Russians go home and Dubcek, Husak were named. A dawn boycott of transport and shops preceded the main march through the square.
Help needed for household funds with a rapid sale. Contact HE 2-4959 today to arrange pickup or delivery. Quick cash offered for usable items and easy transactions.
U S forces clash 31 miles south of Da Nang in heavy fighting as reinforcements pour in. More than 400 North Vietnamese reported killed since Sunday, with 27 Americans killed and 150 wounded. The downed helicopter incident left eight feared dead. 1,200 U S and South Vietnamese troops engaged by nightfall.
United Press International reports a fire of undetermined origin engulfing the El Aqsa mosque in Old Jerusalem, heightening regional tension as Arab leaders condemn Israel. Prime Minister Golda Meir convenes an urgent cabinet meeting to address the crisis amid reactions tied to sacred sites and historical violence.
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