South Viet troops launch counterattack in highlands
South Vietnamese paratroopers assault Chu Pa pass eight miles south of Kontum and 19 miles north of Pleiku as U S and Saigon push a crash program to reverse defeats. Thirty six days into the offensive, Hanoi’s forces pause to regroup amid reports of 40 enemy KIA and planned Viet Cong disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Central Highlands
Chu Pa
Kontum
Pleiku
Associated Press
David J. Paine
Saigon
U.S
Japan
da Nang
Pentagon
Nguyen van Thieu
Viet War Casualty Tolls Show Mixed Week
The Saigon and U.S. commands report a fourth week of fluctuating casualties amid the North Vietnamese offensive. Two Americans were killed in action, while missing in action rose by 19 to 27. 24 were wounded and six died from nonhostile causes. South Vietnamese totals: 769 killed, 2,794 wounded, 319 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Saigon
Allies suspend Paris sessions in bid to push talks
The United States and South Vietnam indefinitely suspended the Vietnam peace conference after accusing North Vietnam of stalling. Porter cited lack of progress and Viet Cong rejection of questions, while Thuy called the move sabotage and reiterated the seven point plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Apf
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
William J. Porter
Pham Dang Lam
Porter
North Vietnam
Thuy
Nguyen Thi Binh
U.S. Increases Warplane Reinforcements to Indochina
Pentagon spokesman Jerry W. Friedheim said the United States will add land based air power to Southeast Asia in a stepped up buildup to repel a North Vietnamese attack on South Vietnam. The reinforcement pushes total land based and carrier based strike planes in the region above 800 with about 300 already sent since April. Additional naval vessels are also en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
Jerry W. Friedheim
U.S
South Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Thailand
Guam
Friedham
Southeast Asian
Debates Set Friday for Ogilvie Walker in Springfield
Gov Richard B Ogilvie and Democrat challenger Daniel Walker will debate at the United Press International editors meeting in Springfield. The 2:30 p.m. event at the Holiday Inn East lasts about an hour with 15 minutes per candidate and 30 minutes of audience questions. Walker speaks first as challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ieen Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Richard B. Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
United Press International Editors
Holiday Inn East Hotel
Walker
Ogilvie
Paul Simon
Sunshine Mine Fire Nears End After 24 Killed
Federal mine inspectors said dwindling smoke in a Kellogg Idaho mine shaft suggested the Sunshine Mining Co blaze may be nearly out as rescue teams sought 58 miners missing after three days. Officials noted high carbon monoxide but air flow through the shaft system offered hope for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Idaho
Sunshine Mining Co
Edward Adams
Rescue Nears Silent Sunshine Mine Shaft Report
Rescue teams approach the two story cavern near the Sunshine No 10 hoist shaft, 3700 feet below surface, as miners missing since dawn three days earlier are believed trapped at the 4600 foot level. Officials say 1970 71 safety corrections have been completed and not linked to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
Silver Summit
US Bureau of Mines
Elbert F. Osborne
Police seize guns and ammo in Benton arrest
Sheriff Barney Brown says a man checked out of a Benton Gray Plaza Motel room with a machine gun and several high rifles and rounds. He is held at Franklin County jail after a West City tip led to an arrest by Benton police, county, and state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Plaza
Benton
Barney Brown
Franklin County
Brown
West City
Humphrey Leads Ohio Primary For 38 At Large Delegates
The Associated Press reports Hubert H. Humphrey won a delayed Ohio primary victory over George McGovern to secure 38 at large delegates, with 10 district votes certain and 28 district votes in contention as 90 percent of polls counted. McGovern held 15 district votes and led for 49 other district votes amid potential changes from split ballots. Thirteen local favorites won delegates, and a split ticket could alter totals. Earlier Tuesday, Humphrey beat George Wallace in Indiana for 47 percent and 55 of 76 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ohio
George McGovern
Humphrey
McGovern
South Dakota
George Wallace
Alabama
Indiana
Senate panel OKs parochiaid funds despite opposition
The Illinois Senate Education Committee passed six parochiaid bills 9 to 4 to fund nonpublic schools for the next fiscal year. Opponents from Jewish War Veterans ACLU and Catholic Laity urged defeat, arguing constitutional entanglement of church and state. Senator Cherry defended the measures citing past rulings and possible use if current funds are blocked. Senator Gilbert warned the move could harm public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Senate Education Committee
Senate
State Supreme Court
Robert Cherry
Chicago
Illinois Jewish War Veterans
The
American Civil Liberties
Guardsman faints during Hoover funeral ceremony
A Navy Ceremonial Guard member fainted while taking part in the honor guard for the late FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. The incident occurred as Hoover's casket arrived on the Capitol steps with a multi service guard unit present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Ceremonial Guard
Capitol Steps
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Nixon Eulogizes J Edgar Hoover as Living Legend
President Nixon led last tributes to J Edgar Hoover at National Presbyterian Church calling him a giant and an American institution. Hoover’s death ends an era as FBI stands as a living memorial built over 48 years, with a private burial set near Congressional Cemetery and Capitol honors by Chief Justice Burger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
National Presbyterian Church
Congress
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Spiro T. Agnew
Congressional Cemetery
Capitol
Warren E. Burger
Gray delivers briefing after FBI acting director nomination
FBI post L Patrick Gray III speaks at a White House briefing Wednesday after President Nixon named him acting director of the FBI. Press Secretary Ziegler says a regular FBI chief will not be nominated until after the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Patrick Gray
White House
Nixon
FBI
Press
Secre
Tary
Ron Ziegler
J. Edgar Hoover
Telephone rates rise in Illinois exchanges
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized General Telephone Co to move Carterville Herrin Hurst Johnston City and Royalton exchanges to a higher rate group as telephone use grows. Residential one party service will rise from 6.85 to 7.15 dollars per month, and Compton from 5.95 to 6.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois Commerce Commission
General Telephone Co
Carterville
Herrin
Hurst
Johnston City
Royalton
Compton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Voys
Hue
U.S. Viet
U.S. Action
Indochina
Gilbert
Cherry
John G. Gilbert
Carbondale
Him
Abraham Lincoln
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!