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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1968

Page

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U N meeting on Jordan complaint over Israeli attack

Jordan described Israel's actions as a cowardly attack on refugees and Jordanian citizens and urged the U N Security Council to invoke Chapter VII for sanctions or force. Israel said it acted to neutralize training centers on the Jordan River east bank amid a planned withdrawal. The United States said the clashes hinder any Middle East settlement and urged peaceful U N efforts.

United Nations, N.Y Jordan Israel U.N. Security Council Muhammad H. El-Farra El-Farra Council Jordan River U Thant Diop Security Council Middle East Thant U.S Washington United States State Department United Nations

Israel pushes into Jordan in major invasion and withdrawal

Israeli forces crossed about 15,000 troops into Jordan in a major operation launched to wipe out bases after guerilla raids. The daylong battle killed at least 15 Israelis and wounded 70, with 150 El Fatah killed and several tanks and armored cars reported destroyed. Prime Minister Eshkol announced a scheduled withdrawal as Britain and the United States urged restraint.

Tel Aviv Jordan Israel el Fatah Levi Eshkol Jordan Valley Britain United States Great Bitter Lake Suez Canal Middle East Eric Gottgetreu Jericho East Bank Hussein Egypt Syria Iraq

Crash kills legislator in Galesburg wreck

State Rep. Leo F. O'Brien of Galesburg was found dead in his car after a crash. He, 44, leaves a widow Yvonne and five children. Elected to the General Assembly in 1964 and re-elected in 1966, he was the sole Democrat among three from the 45th district. Cyril H. Winking, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, also died today at St. John’s Hospital from a heart ailment.

Galesburg Leo F. O’brien O’brien Yvonne General Assembly Illinois Springfield Cyril H. Winking Illinois Department of Children and Family Services St. John’s Hospital

U.S. Troops Open Five Drives to Regain Initiative

About 10,000 American troops launched five new offensives across Vietnam to regain initiative after the lunar new year offensive. U.S. command reported enemy losses at 799 dead with 94 U.S. soldiers killed and 397 wounded. Operations targeted coastal plains, Phan Thiet, An Khe, War Zone C edges, Bien Hoa Long Binh, and linked areas near Saigon as part of broader efforts alongside Operation Quyet Thang.

Saigon U. S U.S An Khe Central Highlands 173Rd Airborne Brigade U.S. 1St Infantry 101St Airborne 101St Bien Hoa - Long Binh U.S. Army Vietnam 199Th Light Infantry 11Th Armored Cavalry Tan Son Nhut South Vietnam

Administration weighs 3.3 Billion Vietnam War Request

Sources say the Johnson administration plans to seek about 3.3 billion dollars for Vietnam. Roughly half would fund sending 35,000 more U.S. troops, prompting fresh Capitol Hill debate. Senator Fulbright questions predecision consultation and potential troop surge timing.

Capitol Hill U.S J. W. Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee White House Congress Johnson Vietnam Fulbright

Rockefeller Declares He Will Not Run for President

New York governor Nelson A. Rockefeller stated he will not be a candidate or campaign for the presidency. He believes GOP leaders favor Richard Nixon and that he cannot truthfully claim a big enough Republican following to win.

New York Nelson A. Rockefeller United States GOP Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Nixon Barry Goldwater

Avalanche kills 19 in Polish Sudeten mountains

In Poland's Sudeten range near Karpacz a large avalanche killed at least 19 people, mostly Soviet tourists. Rescue chief Walde mar Ney said 11 bodies were recovered and a 500 strong team searched for eight missing persons amid favorable weather. Longshoremen defied a judge's order and did not return to work, paralyzing much of the Port of New York for a fourth day.

Warsaw Poland Sudeten Mountains Waldemar Ney Bialy Jar Sniezka Karpacz Ney Port of New York

Dam Watch As Mill River Swells Taunton Brace Gives Way

Flood waters from the Mill River threaten downtown Taunton as a 70-year-old wooden dam holds after two of 30 braces fail. Officials report no hole in the dam and evacuations remain in effect for residents near the river. Governor Volpe inspects the scene with State Sen. Parker.

Mill Taunton John A. Volpe Boston

Colder Tonight With Clouds and Frigid Low

A weather note warns of considerably colder air tonight with cloudy skies and a low near 18 to 25 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny but still cold with a high in the 30s and continued frigid conditions.

Occupation Continues as Howard University Sit-In Enters Day

Hundreds of students at Howard University remain in the administration building amid canceled operations. Chairman Lorimer D. Milton says reopening date is unknown and will favor those seeking college work over protest.

Washington Howard University Lorimer D. Milton University Board of Trustees Atlanta Robert Malson Malson Brown

Muddy River Near Flood Crest In Murphysboro

The Big Muddy River is headed for another flood stage with forecasts of a crest around 19 feet in Murphysboro by Friday or Saturday. A 19 foot rise would flood the banks but unlikely damage major facilities. Water and electric plants near the river sit at risk only if levels reach 35 feet. Current stage was 14.66 feet with recent rainfall.

Murphysboro U.S. Weather Bureau Rt. 13 Murphysboro Water Co

Plane burns after overshoot at O'Hare. crew unhurt

United Airlines Boeing 727 carrying 32,295 pounds of mixed cargo ran off the end of the runway during takeoff at O'Hare and caught fire. Three crew members, all from California, sustained minor injuries and were treated before release. Investigation into the fire and runway failure underway. An Evansville Delta belly landing in mud leaves all aboard safe.

Chicago United Air Lines San Francisco O’hare International California Resurrection Hospital Evansville Ind Delta Airlines Dress Memorial Airport

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U.N U.A Gri Litter Yordan Miles Saudi Army State Family Services Winking Beng Son Plain U.S. 4Th Irfantry Division Phan Thiet 1011St Ene Thieu Nguyen van Thieu Free World Administration Defense Department Taunton, Mass John R. Parker New England Charles River Mill River Family Living Delta
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