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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
1
The piece outlines the start of student protests in Paris in early May, the escalation with barricades and clashes on May 10 11, and the subsequent government and worker responses. It notes Pompidou’s promises, De Gaulle’s position, and the censure motion amid growing political tension.
The French cabinet approved an amnesty bill for students charged in street violence during the strike crisis, excluding theft, with Parliament to vote next Wednesday. Premier Pompidou faces a censure debate as a worker revolt widens, disrupting transport, mines, airports, and services across the country.
President Johnson asks Congress for a 3.9 billion supplemental defense appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30 to fund Vietnam and Korea operations and possible emergencies. The request would raise total defense spending to 76.2 billion, with 230 million for Korea and 300 million for unforeseen needs.
Clear to partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with temperatures rising. Lows in the 40s tonight and a high between 65 and 74 on Wednesday as the region trends warmer.
Commissioner of Food and Drugs Dr James L Goddard announced by Welfare Secretary Wilburt J Cohen will leave government July 1 to move to Atlanta to join a data processing company. Goddard 45, a Public Health Service officer, was a controversial top official.
Boston rescue workers recover 10 year old Mary Ellen McMahan from a 50 foot sand pile where she slid from the top while playing. Police officer Robert Scobie restrained Mrs. John P. McMahan as teams worked to reach the body.
President Johnson, in New York to a Arthritis Foundation event, denied deep racism and urged against badmouthing the country. He warned against despair, stressed that poverty racism and illness still plague the nation, and stated the U S can solve its problems.
The Civil Service Commission upholds the State Department's discipline of Otto F. Otepka former chief security evaluator. Otepka fired in November 1963 for giving classified documents without authorization to a Senate subcommittee. Secretary Rusk later rescinded dismissal and ordered demotion reassignment and reprimand.
Negotiators and powers shift roles as Harriman meets De Gaulle amid speculation other states may aid Vietnam peace talks. Thuy to meet De Gaulle. Britain France and the Soviet Union expected to press forward. Hanoi signals willingness to discuss settlement if bombing ends. Soviets gain influence as China’s grip weakens.
The Poor People Campaign sent delegations to House and Senate hearings on hunger and urban issues. About 75 people left Resurrection City to attend House hearings, with ten more to Senate hearings. Delegates planned meetings with individual congressmen as a massive Memorial Day march may be postponed.
The 5,000 ton Blenheim with 98 passengers and 80 crew fled by lifeboats as a fire swept the vessel in the North Sea. Danish trawlers and rescue services ferried 65 people to an oil platform, while a helicopter evacuated 16 survivors to Esbjerg including a badly burned officer.
North Vietnamese artillery pounded four U S headquarters near Hue with 500 mortar rounds and 100 pound rockets. Eight Americans and 21 enemy dead, 51 Americans wounded. Viet Cong hit three provincial capitals and two allied airfields with casualties reported. Gen Westmoreland notes rising war intensity as operations against Hue and Quang Tri area begin.
Samuel H. Shapiro took the oath as Illinois 34th governor and urged cross party cooperation to tackle a looming $200 million revenue shortfall. He planned to meet the legislature on July 15 to map a path forward, stressing Illinoisans must solve the problems rather than pursue partisan gains. The ceremony was low key, following Otto Kerner’s tenure, with succession rules outlining the next in line if vacancies occur.
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