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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
1
U S leaders of the radical Students for a Democratic Society say they plan to spread their revolution to the working class. A national officer describes an alliance between students and workers akin to France, signaling broader aims beyond campuses.
SDS national secretary Carl Davidson says a number of members will take summer jobs in big city factories and move into blue collar neighborhoods to learn how workers think and live. The plan follows past attempts and campus unrest, with debate likely at the Michigan State University convention.
Revolution Press conducted interviews with SDS officers and members from Brooklyn to Berkeley, detailing internal views, organizing efforts, and campus activism. The coverage highlights diverse perspectives within the movement and its regional reach.
Interviews and SDS documents discuss converting SDS into a broad home for radicals. Davidson, 24, Penn State graduate, says you’re not a student forever as he talks of off campus organizing plans a project he dubbed Discover America. Continuous on Page 2 Col 1.
President Johnson, arriving at the United Nations, praised the General Assembly’s approval of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and pledged strong U S efforts to ease the arms race. He called the pact the most important disarmament agreement since the nuclear age began. Delegates approved the treaty 95 to 4 with 21 abstentions. Albania Cuba Tanzania and Zambia voted no. The resolution urged all nations to sign and ratify promptly.
United Nations leaders praise the draft nonproliferation treaty as progress toward disarmament though many nations call it imperfect and doubt its impact on the nuclear arms race. After 10 years of debate the General Assembly approved the draft, open for signature, with emphasis on adherence and future disarmament talks.
Saigon residents faced warnings of a 100 consecutive day rocket bombardment after a Viet Cong broadcast urged mass evacuation. U S officials doubted the capability of such sustained strikes, noting possible positioning for one large attack but unlikely ongoing barrages.
The Stouffer Research Prize of 12500 dollars is given annually to individuals contributing to understanding of high blood pressure and arterial hardening. The award recognizes researchers and teams advancing cardiovascular science and public health.
The Indiana VFW state convention starts smoothly in Terre Haute with Eli Malooley reporting. Delegates fill hotels as registration begins at noon and district commander meetings start at 1 30 pm.
Americans urged to display Old Glory on Flag Day and every day. Terre Haute groups plan programs around the flag as a sign of loyalty, with Elks and VFW tributes and national remarks by Rep. Myers. Capitol ceremonies mark 191 years since the Continental Congress approved the first flag.
Weather map data shows river stage at 5.3 feet and falling. Terre Haute area foresees fair, not quite so cool tonight, with Friday mostly sunny and warmer. Indiana forecast: fair, lows 52 to 58, highs around 75 to 78, with similar mild conditions expected tonight and Friday. Illinois outlook includes increasing clouds and a slight chance of thunder showers late Friday.
Street Department launches a major program to upgrade about 19 miles of secondary streets with plans to add at least 10 more miles this summer amid a total of roughly 60 miles. City Engineer John Byrne outlined the scope and impact of the project on local transportation.
The United Fund board late Wednesday set a campaign goal of 545277, seven percent above last year's 509826. The figure reflects the budget and allocations committee's recommendations for 28 member agencies including YMCA YWCA Boy Scouts and cerebral palsy groups. Tentative allocations include $40881 for the YMCA and $33370 for the Boy Scouts, with other line items for hospitals services and youth programs as the drive aims to meet a needs baseline of 661798.
The Country Parson observes that children blame adults for the world’s problems while adults still blame their own parents, highlighting cyclical fault lines across generations. The remark frames intergenerational responsibility in a concise, reflective line.
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