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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

2

States Must Reassert Selves By Governor Evans

Washington Governor Daniel Evans argues for a stronger role for states within the federal system, urging block grants, shared tax sources, and closer state local government ties to address urban and regional challenges. He calls for states as laboratories and partners in national goals, warning against overreaching federal control.

Daniel J. Evans State of Washington Hearst Corportion Washington Gover Nnty Ubon Nixon

Marines Raid Red Positions Near Saigon Amid Heavy Fighting

In Saigon and surrounding areas Marines reported tight action with multiple bunkers and rear assaults. Six U.S. Marines were killed and about 62 wounded as they pressed a rampaging operation at heavily defended zones while enemy casualties were counted in the hundreds. A large helicopter-supported cordon near the demilitarized zone marked one of the war’s largest operations to date. Separately, a naval blockade and air operations intensified as U.S. commanders pursued a broader strategy to prevent North Vietnamese movements around Saigon, Long Binh, and northern targets.

Saigon U.S Enf Cane Tonkin North Vetnam Vietnam John Successurson Eerie Twaj Potice N. Flores W. Woodlawn Nharlion Trang Air Base Creighton W. Abrams U.S. Army Tn Vietnam Long Binh Toi Cal l Th. S Cas[pon

Two Youths Held in Attack

Two youths were held after an assault and rape report. A 15-year-old woman alerted police, who spotted the suspects’ car on a New Braunfels road. A patrolman stopped the vehicle. one youth was arrested moments later, while others fled. Authorities described a potent attractant scent program referenced in the dispatches.

Younger Anita Newt N. New Braunfels Parolmen C

Non-Smoker Bonus at Ebasco Industries

SHREWSBURY NJL CAPT Ebasco Industries a diversified manufacturing company says it will pay 3000 in Christmas bonuses to 33 employees who quit smoking. The 33, all but seven of the firm's payroll, quit at the suggestion of senior vice president Alex McClendon who agreed to pay 10 a month to each employee kicking the habit. The firm says the cost is well worth it citing reduced sick leave and time lost, cleaner air, and easier breathing.

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Romanians Delay Pact Decision

Bucharest officials say no agreement yet on allowing Soviet troops into Romania for Warsaw Pact maneuvers. Diplomats note Romania could host a Pact operation but officials stress no decision has been made amid Western speculation and pressure.

Bucharest UPI D—Romaet Romania Ancovers

Frisco State radicals wrap up campus unrest amid external pressures

San Francisco State College faced ongoing turmoil as police, students and radicals clashed over demonstrations. Hayakawa warned outsiders aimed to close the campus while debates over Soviet Romanian maneuvers and Prague crisis fueled tensions.

San Francisco San Francisco State College Penators

Brown University to increase black student enrollment policy

Brown University officials and black student leaders reached a pact to raise Black enrollment. About 40 Black male students who left campus last Thursday agreed Sunday night to return as part of the university plan. The proposals include spending over 1 million dollars over the next three years to aid Black students. Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, reported finding five sticks of dynamite near Maman's Hall. Security forces dispersed the group. Soldier Rollins, a Brandeis member, was moved after the alert.

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