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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1967
Page
1
McNamara defends a proposed barrier to limit infiltrations while acknowledging no system can stop all infiltration of personnel or supplies. Senators Gower and Tower cite drawbacks and high costs, urging careful review before funding. McNamara argues the nation can address South Vietnam and domestic needs together and questions links between bombing in the North and troop levels.
U S Marines halted a North Vietnamese effort near the DMZ with two to four raids daily for almost three weeks and struck again today. In the Que Son Valley Marines fought 4,000 enemy troops, while U S forces reported 114 Marines killed and 283 wounded and the enemy tally at about 376 killed.
Ford declares strike unjustified and unnecessary as UAW seeks concessions sparking a prolonged walkout across plants supplying GM Chrysler and American Motors. Industry observers foresee heavy losses while Henry Ford II warns of national economic impact and possible new bargaining clashes with GM as UAW presses for change.
About 10 demonstrators led by Rev. R. M. Kinloch refuse to leave Milwaukee City Hall outer office as police clash with marchers. A youth identified as NAACP Milwaukee leader Prentice McKinney is cited among arrestees after objects are thrown and officers enter the hall. Mayor Maier, fatigued and wary after nights of protest, vows to talk but conditions a meeting with NAACP leader Roy Wilkins present.
Thieu urged a possible halt to bombing if there is goodwill and a meeting offer. He spoke after taping a Meet the Press program in Saigon and noted no immediate military changes. He dismissed fraud charges in the South Vietnamese election as unlikely and said Viet Cong influence reports require verification.
Governor Rockefeller states in a letter that he approved the New York State lottery to carry out the will of the people after a statewide referendum. He recalls opposing the lottery during his campaign, notes initial sales underachieved, and reports a drop in monthly sales from 6.5 million to 4.3 million.
More than 600000 U S schoolchildren enjoyed an unexpected day off as teacher strikes lengthened summer break. NYC area pupils likely to miss Monday as districts negotiate. Michigan Broward County East St. Louis McCracken County totals referenced with calls to enjoin teachers.
NYC Board of Education weighs folding bath tub like action plans as fall term nears. 50,000 teachers in UFT may resign if no new contract. union demanded advance contract copy for study before ratification vote. Meantime Michigan and Florida districts report strikes, suspensions, and extended breaks as talks continue.
Dealers from Columbus to New Orleans warn a prolonged UAW walkout could cost firms up to $70,000 monthly in lost repairs and orders. Ford executives fear bulk fleet losses, while GM and Chrysler could face later pressure. Some shops already trim staff as 1968 models face delayed availability.
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