07 May 1968
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1968
Page
1
Col Homer Garrison longtime head of the Texas Department of Public Safety died in Houston of cancer at age 66. He entered hospital for bronchial cancer treatments in July 1967, was dismissed, readmitted on April 12, and had ongoing radiation therapy.
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, recovering from his fourth heart attack in 13 years, is reading newspapers and visiting with his wife at the Air Force Base hospital. A base spokesman said he had another comfortable day and is progressing very satisfactorily on a regular diet.
Miami Patrolman Bill Riley completed a seven week undercover assignment mingling with hippie groups. The Green Beret Vietnam veteran used beads beard jacket and headdress as part of his disguise. Raids followed his work highlighting police tactics in counterculture hotspots.
Truman 84 observed Wednesday with a Teangas City luncheon by friends and admirers calling him “the man of peace.” Born May 8, 1884, he may not attend. 200 to 300 guests expected. hotel suite reserved if present. cake and gift planned. wine label reads 84 and going on 100.
Clarence Frechette, 58, released by Livingston County Circuit Court after 33 years on a life sentence for the 1935 shooting death of his employer in Howell Michigan. Judge Michael Carland followed a prosecutor recommendation as no witnesses remained for a new trial. Supreme Court had ordered a retrial due to inadmissible lie detector evidence. Streisand settles suit with TWA and NBC. undisclosed terms.
Senator Charles Percy announced a $50 000 reward for information leading to the killer of Valerie Percy whose body was found Sept 18 1966 at the Percys Kenilworth home. Governor Kerner joined a state police contact team as state police take lead and review over 1100 leads.
R Sargent Shriver was sworn in as the new U S ambassador to France at the State Department ceremony. He will depart for Paris Wednesday to join the U S delegation as talks with North Vietnam begin. Secretary of State Rusk praised him as a tower of strength and he succeeds Chip Bohlen as deputy undersecretary of state in Paris.
About 400 students besieged Cheyney State College administration building demanding a legislative task force to probe curriculum faculty qualifications and handling of student funds. After talks with Gov Shafer aide and College President Allen, 250 women and 50 men withdrew while rest stayed with blankets and food.
Walter P. Reuther was unanimously reelected president of the United Auto Workers Union by 3,000 delegates from UAW locals in the U.S. and Canada. The meeting in Atlantic City approved no other candidates and urged caps on political campaign contributions.
Civilian astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, 37, bailed from a lunar landing training craft known as the flying bedstead when it crashed at Ellington AFB after rising to about 500 feet. The $2.5 million vehicle, used to simulate moon landings, can reach 1,000 feet. three more craft remain, with one to be ground tested soon.
Senator John L. McClennan threatens to expose unnamed party plans to turn the Poor People's Campaign protest in Washington into a riot. He cites discussions to move in and spark rioting as Congress weighs bills restricting camp ins. The first contingent heads to D C with estimates of up to 15,000 demonstrators by May 27 and potential mass turnout urged by Rep. Alton Lennon.
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