Rioting on campus leaves city in turmoil
A large student crowd of about 700 white and Black youths rioted Thursday night at the campus area. Officials and police clashed at barricades on Lynch Street as bottles and objects flew. A plainclothes investigator fired over the crowd, triggering a volley from police and prompting orderly flow to resume.
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Deficit May Bring Tax Boost in 1968 Forecast
In Hot Springs Virginia the Business Council heard that private economists forecast an $18 billion federal deficit for 1968, up from Johnson’s $8.1 billion. A tax surcharge could be needed for budgetary and anti inflationary reasons, possibly starting October 1 instead of July 1. The forecast assumes war escalations add $5 billion and corporate profits tax losses reduce revenue by up to $2.5 billion, with no July 1 tax increase. Oklahoma City notes state actions and a governor’s decision on legalizing an artificial nation amid doctor and minister consultations.
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Cong Fire rockets on Bien Hoa and Phuoc Vinh bases
Rockets and mortars attack Bien Hoa and Phuoc Vinh bases near Saigon with 125 rounds of 140mm rockets mortars and recoilless rifles. A Marine jet was shot down by ground fire near the DMZ while North Vietnamese missiles move south toward U S air bases and bombers.
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Senators Warn War on Poverty Losing Faith in Aid
U S senators George Murphy Robert Kennedy and Joseph Clark heard witnesses in Los Angeles that the War on Poverty was failing to reach the poor. Critics cited agency jealousy duplicated funds and delayed locally controlled programs. Mayor Sam Yorty pressed for community led planning over Washington earmarks as Hawkins and other officials urged more money reach the needy.
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Guilt Pleaded in Bar Slaying in California
Lloyd Bernard Schunk, 30, pleaded guilty to murder for the December 30 bar shooting of Clarence Johnson, a 36-year-old bartender, at 1671 Lakewood Blvd Bellflower. Johnson died January 24 in Los Angeles County Hospital after allegedly insulting Schunk’s pool playing. A sentencing and probation hearing was set for May 3.
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Boys Still Lost in Cave Area Near Murphy’s Cave
Civil Defense and emergency teams from Missouri Illinois and Washington DC joined a wide search Augmenting efforts to locate the Hoag brothers and Dowell boy after a rock fall blocked a cave passage about 20 feet from the entrance. Rescuers widened the search opening amid new cave entrances opened by earth movement.
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Burglary Ring Suspect Shot Hangs Self in Chase
Police pursuit ends when a suspect in a burglary ring leaps from a truck in Inglewood after officers try to halt the vehicle at high speed. A second suspect is shot as the chase unfolds, while a third remains at large in the ongoing investigation.
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Ky Seeks South Vietnam Presidency in September Vote
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky announced his candidacy for president of South Vietnam after talks with Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu, who Ky says may not run. Ky would step aside if Thieu decides to run. both could split the military vote and weaken the war effort. In other news, a burglary ring investigation led to the arrest of Montoya and Romero in Manhattan Beach, with stolen televisions, Hi Fi gear, and other items recovered.
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