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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1967
Page
1
Editorial argues the Vietnam War should end via a thoughtful exit. Critiques U S misreads of the conflict and cites Defense Secretary McNamara and Senator Russell while weighing risks of withdrawal and preserving credibility and alliances.
Rain continues this morning with afternoon thunderstorms expected today. A chance of showers tomorrow. Highs near the 70s. Monday will be cooler.
A new program uniting WVU social work education with the Family Services Association of Monongalia County will launch this fall through a WVU social work division and the association. Also Morgantown High School urges unregistered students to enroll as enrollment swells. Miss Mary Elane Shepherd wed Air Force Maj. Michael Perino of Sterling Illinois who has served in Vietnam and flown over 500 missions.
Cleveland officials and Black leaders credit mayoral candidate, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, and White Establishment backed programs for jobs and housing as the city enjoys a peaceful summer despite fears of violence in Negro ghettos. Mississippi Democrats vote Tuesday for governor amid polls showing low ratings and a race shaped by rising Black turnout.
Washington reports evidence that North Vietnamese planes used Communist China as sanctuary and airfields to plan raids on U S aircraft over North Vietnam. Some compare the situation to the Korean War Yalu crossing. In Saigon, U S bombers hit targets near the DMZ while weather slows strikes. In Mytho South Vietnam Lt Gen Thieu voices candor on stage with rivals during election.
Florence Merow profiles inter faith marriages and discusses religious partnerships. The feature highlights cultural dynamics and community perspectives in a period tabloid style.
American fighter bombers B52s and 7th Fleet ships pressed a large strike against three North Vietnamese divisions massing near the DMZ and panhandle areas to prevent election eruptions. Viet Cong attacks and a helicopter crash added to the crisis as Saigon reported terrorist activity and civilian casualties near My Tho.
In MY THO Vietnam Chief of State nguyen Van Thieu spoke at a rally with 2,000 attendees. He said if elected president he would propose a pause in bombing North Vietnam only if Hanoi agrees to talk peace and would halt bombing unreciprocated if he were elected.
Army units in Vietnam report 161 250 non fatal casualties due to disease and accidents since Jan 1 1961. Pentagon release compares non battle injuries with battle deaths and wounding in action.
Governor Samuelson appeals to President Johnson for troops money and equipment as Idaho faces near 400 fires across the state plus widespread losses. The crisis pushes total area burned to about 125 000 acres with 40 000 acres of timberland lost in two weeks.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged 13 state delegates in Minneapolis to rally behind President Johnson or risk crushing defeats for Democratic candidates next year. He pressed critics including Senators Kennedy and Fulbright to back Vietnam policy and warned of national ticket cohesion under Johnson. A minority urged ending the war, though conference leaders said most delegates back the president.
Israeli gunners down a Soviet jet near the Suez Canal amid renewed fighting with Egypt. no Israeli casualties reported. Arab ministers meet in Khartoum to draft the summit agenda as Jordanian refugees cross into the west bank and tensions rise around the Aug 31 refugee deadline. Tunisian president Bourguiba calls for recognizing Israel, drawing mixed reactions.
Rhodesian officials said police, army and air force units killed 23 guerrillas and captured 26 others over three days of fighting north of Bulawayo. Six Rhodesian soldiers and police were killed, with 12 wounded, as security forces stepped up search and destroy operations against Communist trained guerrillas believed to be moving from Botswana.
Former West Virginia Governor W. W. Barron told the Young Democratic Clubs convention that his candidacy for governor grows stronger daily. He urged empowering Young Democrats and placing them in state administration roles to recruit new voters and press the party toward victory in 1968. Barron said Republicans will face a united Democratic push to win the governor’s race and other local offices.
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