03 Feb 1967
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1967
Page
1
Four TU104 jetliners will shuttle between Moscow and Peking for four days to evacuate about 200 wives and children of Soviet diplomats in China. The move follows nine days of anti Soviet mobs in Beijing that trapped embassy staff and disrupted operations.
Charles Frederick Hornung and Robert Lee Sankey, both youths, were sentenced to 1 to 10 years in the Indiana Reformatory for attempted extortion of 13 700 from a Terre Haute furniture dealer. Judge H Ralph Johnston rejected leniency despite pleas. A third defendant Frederick Jones received a 1 to 10 year term after a conviction for assault and battery with intent to commit rape of a 13 year old stepdaughter.
Washington reports the United States and North Vietnam have narrowed their differences on a formula to slow the war and begin peace talks. While progress is presented, no side is committed to a deal and a single decision could derail talks. President Johnson’s remarks address Hanoi’s recent public statements.
Morning weather map shows river stage rising to 13.9 feet with mild temps in Terre Haute and Illinois. Separate briefing discusses Johnson and North Vietnam diplomacy, signaling possible peace talks if bombing ends, with mixed official interpretations and hints of secret contacts.
United Press International reports the Great Wall extends about 1500 miles and began in the 3rd Century B C to defend China from northern Huns.
U S B52 bombers pounded war zone C with three raids as U S forces begin Operation Big Spring a ground drive near Saigon 29 miles northeast of the city 000 troops involved initial reports note light U S casualties and 4 Viet Cong killed South Vietnamese release of 30 prisoners for Tet includes two Viet Cong defectors Officials say fighting is concentrated in northern provinces with Marine and South Korean units reporting multiple Viet Cong and enemy casualties Continued on Page 2 Col 8
City Engineer Raymond Harris announced the $800000 Seelyville sewer project has a tentative go ahead pending two planning commission resolutions. HUD approval followed a Chicago meeting with city officials and planners after weather cancellations. The grant funds will cover existing sewer work and the proposed interceptor, plus extensions on Hulman Street and sewers on Wabash and Margaret Avenues. Continued on Page 2.
President Johnson says he would halt American bombing of North Vietnam if Hanoi agrees to nearly any step in return. He stresses no observed move from Hanoi toward peace talks and urges possible discussions among combatants while intent on ending the Vietnam war.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said he would push to act on the U S Soviet consular treaty after Foreign Relations Committee hearings. He warned the chamber musters a two thirds vote for ratification as President Johnson renewed the appeal.
The Sunday edition spotlights careers in health, notes a revival of 1920s era themes, and previews De Doings as a recurring column. Readers are invited to explore professional paths and historical context within sports and society.
A bill authorizing a start on four new state parks advances as part of the halfway mark in the Indiana legislative session. The plan targets Lake County St. Joseph County Muncie Anderson New Castle and Indianapolis areas with initial funds from the DNRC budget.
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