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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

4

Soviet Troop Might Cast Shadow Over Central Europe

The piece outlines Soviet military strength in 140 divisions with 2 million troops and 11,000 aircraft, plus security forces. It recalls Hungary 1956 and Czechoslovakia 1948 and 1968, noting troop deployments in Poland and East Germany and broader Cold War tensions with Iran, Turkey, and Israel.

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Beep Concern LBJ Advisers Meet Through the Night

President Johnson and advisers conferred into the early hours after Soviet ambassador Dobrynin warned of a Czech invasion. NSC convened, Rusk and Dobrynin met briefly, with top military and intelligence officials weighing reports from Prague radio and neighboring states.

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Nixon Eyes Rockefeller Backing Amid United Prats News

Nixon seeks support from Nelson Rockefeller for the GOP nomination as he campaigns in New York and the Midwest. Eisenhower era figures and Agnew push fiscal sanity and strong law order while Dulles era issues loom over Prague and Czechoslovakia tensions. Senate leaders weigh Soviet intervention and Kennedy and Wallace plot for Democratic and third party paths ahead of conventions.

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Ambulance Siren Ban Case Reaches Court Test

A six member jury sits in Corporation Court for the first test case arising from the 1059 finance ban on ambulance sirens. Witnesses include Yin Otto Bensandr and defendants Pon Bierscale A R Miller operator of TOI's Ambulance Attorneys Herb Drouly Service and Jack Vickel represent pros and defense.

Corporation Court Finance Yin Otto Bensandr Culebra Pon Bierscale A. R. Milier Trailwnest TOI Herb Drouly Service S. Flores Jack Issued & Vckel

Two Viet Vets Cited for Valor in Vietnam Service

CWO Michael J. Davis and Capt. Howard T. Prince, both veterans, received multiple decorations for Vietnam service. Davis, a helicopter pilot and 1960 Alamo Heights High School graduate, earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Oak Leaf Clusters. Prince, a cavalry company commander, was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, and two Bronze Stars including a V device.

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U S military strength in Europe under debate amid Czech crisis

U S forces in West Germany face cuts of about 20 000 men by Sept 3 with total Western Europe strength at a low in years due to payment pressures and Vietnam commitments. U S air power also trimmed as pressure grows for funding and morale amid shifting strategic concerns.

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