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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1968
Page
1
In Cierna Czechoslovakia, hundreds of police guard a windowless movie house as Soviet and Czechoslovak leaders meet. A Soviet signal unit, East German trains, and hundreds of Tatra limousines mark the event, drawing a crowd of about 200 with tense anticipation.
A cool night with minimums 58 to 65 degrees gives way to a partly sunny and warmer Tuesday with highs near 90. Map page 14 provides the weather details.
Two NBC cameramen from Chicago say they were beaten by Cleveland police while filming the arrest of two Black men. Julius Boros, 36, faces a municipal court assault charge and is hospitalized. Charles Ray, 40, filed a police complaint with 14 officers named but has no charges. NBC reports bruises and damaged equipment. Mayor Stokes pledged a full investigation.
Czechoslovak and Soviet party chiefs opened talks in Cierna near the Soviet border over Moscow demands Prague curb its independent reform path. Brezhnev led the Soviet delegation while Kosygin signals possible moderation. Prague insists on socialist democratization and press freedom, with talks likely lasting one or two days.
Illinois Central Industries Inc announces its second non railroad acquisition by purchasing Waukesha Foundry Co in Wisconsin for 150000 shares. Directors approve, subject to Waukesha shareholder approval. ICI also gains full ownership of Waterloo Railroad after buying Chicago Rock Island Pacific's half for 775000 dollars. Net income for the first half more than doubles year over year due to a Chicago real estate sale to Chicago State College.
South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu tells U S News and World Report that the war has shifted in favor of his forces. He asserts three U S divisions totaling about 45 000 troops could be withdrawn by 1970 and that his side will continue to inflict heavy casualties. Thieu spoke during a flight back to Saigon after meeting President Johnson in Honolulu.
The Illinois American Legion wrapped its annual convention with a Michigan Avenue parade led by Joliet band winner A R McAllister Memorial Band. Dignitaries reviewing the event included newly elected commander Al Awiderski of Chicago and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt John Baker of Moline along with Edward officials Paul Powell and Russell Biertz.
Judge Otto Kerner former Illinois governor and chair of the presidents civil disorders commission discusses the commission report six months after its release in a five part series. He interprets significance and progress and urges actions to awaken America in the final pieces.
Viet Cong infiltrators attacked Tuy Hoa air base on the central coast of South Vietnam destroying two four engine C130 transports and damaging a fighter. About nine insurgents entered under cover of a mortar and rocket attack. one American wounded and several planes were damaged. US bases at Udorn and Da Nang reported similar damage amid ongoing air losses and battles along the border.
Miami Beach GOP platform committee opens hearings amid calls from Harold Stassen to invite front runners Nixon and Rockefeller to testify. Chairman Everett Dirksen vows a neutral platform that any candidate can run on, while Rep Melvin Laird urges a fresh, energetic document.
A Greater Egypt regional report urges a full time professional program for industrial development leaders across Jackson Williamson Franklin and Perry counties. It notes few such programs exist and funds and staff are insufficient at the state level to reach hundreds of Illinois communities.
Industrial developers in ten communities were interviewed for local action program leadership. Each community names a primary industrial development organization and interlocking memberships to ensure cooperation. The list includes groups in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Marion Benton West Frankfort Du Quoin Pinckneyville Johnston City Christopher Area and Meredith Huie consulted with state and university bodies during the study.
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