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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1968
Page
1
Scores of American prisoners rioted at Long Binh stockade near Saigon. One prisoner died, 59 injured including four guards and the acting warden. Ten buildings burned inside the 719-prisoner complex. It followed a prior breakout at Da Nang Marine brig.
The Du Quoin State Fair enters its last weekend with a mix of races and shows. Sunday features United States Auto Club championship car races and midget cars. Thursday drew about 2800 visitors to the first afternoon children's show. The revamped evening program, headlined by The Kids Next Door and performers like Lou Breese and Don Rice, draws large crowds. Labor Day Night brings Lawrence Welk and a new show to close the 46th fair, with free admission and a $1 parking fee on weekend days.
Illinois leaders including Gov. Shapiro Mayor Daley and Secretary Powell back Edmund S Muskie as Humphrey's running mate praising his experience and Polish heritage. Paul Simon notes support for Muskie but would have preferred McCarthy or McGovern wing influence. Simon criticizes convention for image over police restraint amid antiwar protests.
Louis E. McMahan of Mt. Vernon was found guilty by a U.S. District Court jury of securities fraud and related charges connected to operations of the Southern United Life Insurance Co where he served as president. He faces up to 20 years and a $15,000 fine. 15 days to file motions were granted.
Cloudy conditions with a slight temperature change tonight and Saturday. A chance of showers late tonight or Saturday. High Saturday near 80 degrees, low tonight about 60. Inside pages include weather details and maps.
The market rose with moderate activity as blue chips and volatile stocks led gains ahead of a three day Labor Day weekend. The Dow stood at 897.75, up 3.42, while the AP index rose 1.1 to 333.3 as exchanges prepared for Monday closure.
No new developments in Norge Division contract talks between Norge officials in Herrin and Local 554 IAM AFW. Lawrence Eichler says the union has made a proposal and Norges has not yet countered. The three year contract expires in October after talks since mid June. In Virginia Beach, Becky Godwin, daughter of Gov Mills E Godwin Jr, dies from lightning burns.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey pledged to explore new approaches if needed to end the Vietnam War while seeking Paris peace talks and urging unity in a Democratic Party torn by antiwar clashes in Chicago. He defended Johnson policies but kept doors open for future changes.
FBI agents rescued a four year old from a kidnapper following an auto chase that ended with a ramming and gun battle in Beverly Hills. The child, who sustained a leg injury, was returned to his father Stanley Stafford Jr. The kidnapper, Robert L. Dacy, was wounded and arrested after a standoff and negotiators.
At the Chicago convention Hubert H. Humphrey selected Sen. Edmund S. Muskie of Maine as his running mate amid discord and tear gas protests. Muskie is seen as capable but not nationally popular, as Humphrey seeks party unity and overhauls leadership.
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray of West Frankfort stood on center stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. He joined dozens of politicians in congratulating nominee Hubert Humphrey and Senator Edward Muskie before Humphrey departed and the convention adjourned.
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