Daring move reshapes world politics says Reston
James Reston argues the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia shocks world politics during the 1968 US election. He notes Moscow’s move disrupts Vietnam policy talks, shifts hopes for arms control, and advantages Nixon while challenging McCarthy and McGovern and altering Democratic conventions in Chicago.
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New York Times
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Chicago
Johnson denounces Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia
President Johnson condemned the Soviet led invasion as a tragic, contrived breach of the UN charter. He urged withdrawal and said the U.S. was consulting with nations to defend Czechoslovakia's rights, after a late night NSC briefing with advisor Dobrynin signaling Soviet troops across its borders.
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Invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops
Soviet led forces plus East German Polish Bulgarian and Hungarian troops invade Czechoslovakia to halt liberal reforms. At least a few dead and dozens injured as tanks surround Prague and key sites including the radio station and the Vitava region. Prague protests, international notes, and calls for withdrawal follow.
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Democratic critics press for Vietnam peace plank after Czechoslovakia crisis
Amid a Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia the Democratic Platform Committee hears testimony calling for an immediate Vietnam bombing halt. Rep. Hugh L. Carey notes witnesses oppose continuation or escalation of policy, urging peace talks and political rather than military victory. John J. Gilligan argues crisis may test antiwar stance and U S capacity to respond elsewhere. Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy calls Rusk testimony a voice from the past.
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Weather Now Broad Heatwave Through Thursday
Heat and humidity dominate the forecast with highs hovering near 90 to 95 degrees through Thursday. Nighttime lows remain in the 70s as skies mix clear to partly cloudy across the region.
Enemy downs 9 helicopters below DMZ
North Vietnamese troops fighting to escape a allied cordon shot down nine American helicopters below the demilitarized zone near Quang Tri City. The downed crafts were recovered but crew fate unknown. Initial counts: 13 NVA and 3 U.S. cavalrymen killed, 15 Americans wounded. Marines reported 20 enemy dead northeast of Con Thien. one American killed.
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Quang Tri City
Associated Press
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da Nang
U.S
Dmz
Con Thien
Humphrey Victory Hinges on Uncommitted Delegates
AP survey shows Humphrey's first ballot path relies on about a dozen large delegations with nearly 750 votes held by favorite sons or uncommitted. Humphrey has 852% of needed 1,312. McCarthy 45%. McGovern 32% with key uncommitted blocks favoring Humphrey in states led by Connally, McKeithen, Ellington, Moore, McNair, Mills, Godwin, Smathers, Daley, Hughes, and Bailey.
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Tennessee
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South Carolina
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Godwin Jr
Virginia
George A. Smathers
Florida
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Illinois
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
John M. Bailey
Connecticut
SIU to Build $250000 Official Residence for President
SIU plans a two story official residence and reception facility near Campus Lake Carbondale for President Delyte Morris and family. The building designed by Thomas Graman will include living quarters, recreation room, guest rooms and a three car garage. Construction managed by SIU General Improvements division aims to ease future housing needs and support official duties on campus.
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