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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1969
Page
1
Editor's note surveys the 1968 youth question in Indiana and Columbia, contrasting Kennedy campaign canvassers with Columbia protests. Edward M Kennedy notes a widening gap between confidence and futility among American youth, who bring fresh questions and views about leadership, war, and governance.
In five hours talks among the United States Saigon government North Vietnam and the Viet Cong reached full agreement on procedures for further negotiations to end the war. A plenary session is hoped early this week with substantive talks to follow, no date set.
Thieu signaled a wish to permit a phased American pullback in 1969 but sources expect a modest total, perhaps not over 50 000 troops. Abrams and Bunker discussed the plan, while the U S command warns against too rapid a drawdown risking allied strength.
A reflective blurb discusses how in the past children went to college to learn ideas not to run institutions. It contrasts ideals of education with administrative duties and hints at changing roles of colleges and their students.
Washington crowds gathered for a three day inaugural celebration totaling 2.7 million dollars culminating with Richard Nixon’s oath as 37th president. Protesters planned a counter inaugural parade and ball, while official events opened with a gala reception at the National Gallery of Art hosted by Mrs Nixon and attended by Tricia Nixon Eisenhower Julie Nixon Eisenhower Mamie Eisenhower and Mrs Agnew.
A 5000-strong American and South Vietnamese task force advances to the foot of two hills on Batangan peninsula near Quang Ngai City. The fight centers on Hill 37 and Nui Lon with extensive WWII bunkers. Troops report light Allied losses while several dozen Communists are believed killed. An Air America C47 crash kills 11 Americans.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy faced a death threat by phone on Saturday but attended the Justice Department bust ceremony for his brother Robert F. Kennedy. He traveled from his Virginia home under 24 hour police vigil while the FBI labeled the threat serious and Fairfax County police kept patrols nearby.
The notice advertises content inside the Montana edition including a 16 page Panorama center TV pullout a 4 page Family Weekly a 20 page Americas Best Comics and an 8 page extra feature. The layout highlights diverse sections and special inserts for readers.
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