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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1968
Page
1
A Roswell Area feature recaps Terry Freeman of LFD School praising Bitter Lakes Wildlife Refuge for a field trip. The piece notes slides, bird handling, and the boys and girls’ activities on a hill and in the park.
A state education task force in Santa Fe will examine three local option tax plans on Monday while also weighing a stopgap program to tackle the public schools crisis. The panel acts as New Mexico seeks a path to stabilize funding and improve schooling.
The White House said in a direct diplomatic contact with Hanoi the United States proposed U S and North Vietnamese envoys meet in Geneva. No formal reply has yet been received from Hanoi and press secretary George Christian said officials hoped for an official response soon. Johnson dispatched the proposal via Vientiane to Hanoi.
Contacts with roving Ambassador W Averell Harriman could begin immediately to negotiate with the North Vietnamese government. Christian’s statement signals anticipation of Hanoi complaints about Johnson’s progress toward a conference table. State Department counters Hanoi claims that Johnson ignored talks move as White House and CBS reporter Collingwood report increased efforts toward face to face negotiations.
Collingwood quoted North Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Van Dong as optimistic about negotiations. Dong called the U S actions “measured optimistic” while criticizing air attacks and insisting he would not be diverted by incidents or perceived contradictions in U S statements.
Nation observes two day mourning as President Johnson reportedly plans to attend the funeral services for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mrs. King helps arrange the coffin and speaks of his enduring spirit while dignitaries including Vice President Humphrey and Sen. Kennedy are noted among expected attendees. The service is at Ebenezer Baptist Church with viewing at Sisters Chapel on the Morehouse campus followed by a funeral Tuesday.
Five thousand federal troops rushed to riot torn Chicago after Illinois officials asked for help as violence spread nationwide. President Johnson mobilized 12 500 troops around Washington while National Guardsmen responded to looting and arson in Baltimore Pittsburgh and Detroit. The death toll rose to 18 with nine in Chicago and authorities urged calm amid a nation in turmoil.
White House says President Johnson will not address a joint session Monday night due to Tuesday rites for Dr. Martin Luther King in Atlanta. Press secretary George Christian notes the delay follows consultations with Capitol Hill leaders. Johnson aimed to present constructive action in this hour of national need.
A downtown explosion and fire in Richmond Indiana killed at least 16 people and threatened many more as wreckage covered two blocks. The blast at the Marting Arms Co store injured over 100, with 58 listed missing before shrinking as recoveries occurred.
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