European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 24 the stars and Stalpes czech Assembly rejects Moscow agreement continued from Page iting the country until further Moscow the soviet govern ment newspaper Izvestia accused czechoslovak resistance forces of trying to suppress the voice of the working people and spread ing false reports of dissatisfaction with the Moscow agreement. Several articles in the news paper condemned invented protests about the agreement fora continued military occupation of the country and depicted the True feeling of the people As one of full did not mention the Assem Bly s denunciation of the occupation. Radio and television news programs also ignored Assembly said in its state ment that the Resolution reflected the unanimous will of the peo ple expressed in hundreds of resolutions addressed to the Felt that soon party chief Alexander Dubcek Wouldhave to inform the russians that he is unable to get approval of any agreement until soviet troops have left the country. Speculation mounted that the russians soon would be left with no Choice but to set up a Mili tary government to Rule a coun try which is pledged to Complete nonviolent resistance. Humphrey is expected to win on first ballot a _ _ _ i it m to of to 41 a a continued from Page it conditional end to the bombing of North Vietnam. It was a Victory for vote was 1,567% to 1,041#. The rejected Plank was backed largely by opponents of the vice president s candidacy. I called for the earliest possible the vote followed hours of emotional debate and noisy response from the floor. At on Point delegates interrupted with chants of Stop that Brief demonstration came when the name of the late f. Kennedy was men de escalation an Vietnam fighting. End of the As a result of the vote the platform will pledge the party to the View of Humphrey an president Johnson that a bomb ing halt should depend on Protection of . Troops and some sign of reciprocity from the ene my. Police Battle protesters in Chicago Chicago up Antiwar protesters preparing for a forbidden March of thousand son the democratic National convention struggled with police wednesday in a band Shell on Chicago s Lake Melee began when a youth in hippie garb climbed Flag pole and tried to lower the american Flag. As police pulled him Down and shouted protests the thuongviet con flags were broken out and smoke bombs and stench bombs were thrown. Police moved in with Bill clubs held horizontally and restored an unsteady form of order. Speakers continued to Harangue the crowd estimated at Between 10,000 and 12,000, and i appeared an attempt would be made in Defiance of police orders to March five Miles to the International amphitheatre where the democrats prepared to nominate their candidate forthe presidency. Police and National guards men mobilized to be ready for them. A total Force of 5.00cnational guardsmen and 7,500 army regulars were on the Alert to put Down trouble. As the police and the protesters clashed at the band Shell in Grant Park guardsmen watched from perches on the roof of trs Field museum of natural history nearby detachment of 25 to 30guardsmen showed we in jeeps outside the amphitheatre. The said merely that scouting out routes. They were federals rebuffed at Aba Biafra says Lagos a a biafran spokesman claimed wednesday that Federal troops advancing on Aba had been pushed Back to the Banks of the Imo he admitted that the nigerians had advanced to within nine Miles of Aba the largest town still under biafran to the secessionist state s radio monitored troops drove the Federal forces Back to a Vete which the radio said had virtually fallen. Akwete in 15 Miles South of Aba. Salinger president John f. Who was Kennedy spress Secretary said that if Robert Kennedy were alive to Day he would be Here on the platform speaking for the minority that touched off the Demon stration. Some cries of we want Kennedy also were heard echoes of the fading Booklet to draft Edward Ken Nedy. A few minutes earlier the delegates had heard the majority Plank for a bombing halt under conditions described As fully supported by of Mccarthy and Sens. Eugene George my my behalf so that the Conven Tion can choose its nominee from among the capable and dedicated candidates already in con l. ,.,in a statement issued by his Washington office Kennedy month ago i issued Asaid a govern challenging Humphrey for the nomination have been leading the fight for the minority version along with unc omit Ted candidates. Questions asked the debate began with questions of How much More blood must be shed and resources diverted from Domestic needs be fore the United states moves decisively to end the fighting. Rep. Phillip Burton of califor Nia made this Appeal in the open ing argument of delegates who wanted to junk the administration approved Vietnam Plank inthe party platform and Call for an unconditional end to the bombing of North Vietnam. On the convention floor and inthe galleries the Antiwar forces hurled their Boos at those who contended As did rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio that adoption of the doves Plank would turn America Back to 1938 and the appeasement of Munich. But Hays brought cheers witha condemnation of hippies they would substitute beards for brains License for Liberty. They want pot instead of Patriot ism sideburns instead of Solu other convention develop ments Humphrey called on the divided democrats to reunite to beat Republican nominee Richard m. Nixon saying that of All the High Hopes that the three contenders he Mccarthy and Mcgoy yarn have for America not a single one would come True if Richard Nixon is elected Goy. Lester Maddox abandoned his bid for the demo cratic nomination denounced the party and said he would Campaign against its nominee for mayor Richard j. Daley threw 112 Votca to Humph Rey helping to assure the vice president of a first ballot Nomi nation. Kennedy s statement issued by his Washington office said that to would not be Able to accept the democratic nomination for president for personal and family Massachusetts senator appealed to those pressing the draft Kennedy movement in Chi Cago to cease All activity on statement explaining that for personal and family reasons. I would not be Able to accept the vice presidential nomination of the democratic party and that my decision was final firm and not subject to further consideration. The same decision and the same reasons apply in the Case of the presidential 36-year-old senator has been at the Kennedy family com Pound in Hyannis port mass., while the convention has been i Progress. After Kennedy s Appeal the draft Kennedy Headquarters at the convention was closed Humphrey could claim the prize at wednesday night nominating session the party demonstrated its deep differences in a solemn debate on what the 1968 platform should layabout How to terminate Ameri Ca s longest . Edmund mus de of Maine a possible Humphrey running mate defended pres ident Johnson s decisions supported by Humphrey and America s presence and commitment of 525,000 troops to an Asia War. He received polite leading off for the doves declared is it not time to say let us disengage is it not time. To de escalate the conflict How much More Lifeblood of this nation must we shed How Long must we wait before we heed the voices of the men and women of Good will while Humphrey backers were making a Strong defens of the pro administration Viet Nam Plank proposed by the convention platform commit tee Humphrey spokesman Law rence f. O Brien said wednesday afternoon the vice president would accept whatever Plank was adopted by the convention. In making his exit from therace Maddox also said he was quitting the convention City an invited the state s regular Dele gation to go with him. Maddox s action followed decision of the National Conven Tion tuesday night to seat Bot the regular delegation and a rival integrated slate dividing Georgia s 43 votes Between them. In obedience to god and Loy Alty to my country i denounce them he said of liberals Ashe stood beneath seven american flags in the ornate grand Ball room of the Conrad Hilton hotel. He became a candidate forthe presidential nomination 11 Days ago saying his was the Only candidacy offering the . Philip Burton calif., unit designations changed by army Washington is the army announced monday the new designations for its two the Resolution Sare Point 8 1. Continued. A Ymme occupation a Czechoslovakia i s i violates the United and charter and the wars w airmobile Vietnam. Divisions serving in the 101st air cavalry div willbe known As the 101st airborne div airmobile and the 1st air cavalry div becomes the 1st cavalry div airmobile. Army chief of staff Gen. Wil Liam c. Westmoreland made this decision in order to preserve the heritage and traditions and enhance the Long established Esprit associated with these famous divisions. Pos continued from Page 1 Ghan is loading pos and other cargo at the Bayonne n.j.,Ocean terminal for a run to Bromer Haven and is schedule to arrive hero sept. 6 or 7. It will not pick up cars in Phila Delphia since it was scheduled for the Bayonne Stop before the strike ended. Graeper also said Mats at lactic Headquarters had Chart ered the ship Alcoa Muster Topick up 250 i tvs in Philadel phia und it Wili go ahead wit this contract. Lie did not know when the Alcoa Muster would arrive in Creme Shuven. Graeper said thut As soon Ashe Manifest of those having pos aboard the Alcoa musters received in Bremerhaven they will be notified. Democrats a conservative Choice. Wednesday he said National democratic party leaders have been choking off any voice of common sense and conservatism. They Are afraid for the Ameri can people to see the he said he would remain Democrat and would not Back the Republican from Handwritten notes Maddox assailed demo cratic leaders As socialists who have surrendered to the beat Niks the criminal elements of this country the misfits and the misguided. When asked whether he no would support the third party candidacy of former Alabam Agov. George Wallace Maddox replied i m not going to sup port any of the Liberal nominees. I m not going to oppose George Wallace 7 the Illinois delegation fourth largest at the convention Cau largest at the convention caucuses for nearly two hours before Chicago s mayor emerge with the delegation s vote tally. The Roll cull was 112 vote for the next president of the United states Hubert Humphrey and 3 votes for sen. Eugene a Mccarthy and 3 for sen. Georges Mcgovern Daley shortly after noon wednes Day und before Duley s announcement Humphrey had More than the 1,312 votes needed for nomination according to the associated press poll. Cow to remove i action in the National ass cab him convinced that cd oly is must remain in the Unity. 4. The Assembly is Enn Vinn j that the Able to defend tin country a West Era Borders without foreign assistance and Calls on the Gover ment to insist on withdrawal the Jordan armies As soon a 5. The Assembly demands tha tall government organs and Mas Media be allowed to resume nor Mal free activities. It demands the release of All persons illegally arrested by czechoslovak or foreign Security organs since the beginning of tin occupation. 6. The Assembly insists on uncompromising adherence to the principles proclaimed in the reformist action program of the communist party and the pro Gram of the Lei Al government. The democratization process should be continued without interference. 7. The Assembly will discussion the next few Days an impending government report on the outcome of the Moscow talks. 8. The czechoslovak people recalled upon to retain their firm Unity and to prevent Alt Provo cations which could Supply a pre text for new interventions against the interests of our people and Hack Czechoslovakia s foreign minister arrived in Bel Grade wednesday from new York to join other members o the czechoslovak government who were stranded in Yugoslavia after their country was of told newsmen at Lon Don Airi Ort we regard the so Viet Union As an ally and As a Frencl _ a Friend who made a Blunder but does not cease Tobe an ally and a Friend. I told the Secretary general of the United nations and the president of the Security Council that in View of the agreement that has been reached i do met feel that further discussion would be of much bulletin Washington a . Ambassador to Guatemala John Gordon mein was assassinated wednesday by unknown assailant the state depart ment reported wednesday night. Eisenhower taken off critical list Washington Vii of mar president Dwight � Eisenhower was taken Oft critical list wednesday in no recovery from his seventh Ign attack but doctors Sai. 1th Range Outlook is still up Dic table. Medical Center to questions t a s medical team Howe eneral Luu ki1u 77-year-old k been allowed to n i newspapers and a to sit up in Lon i "11 1 still guarded and a yesterday s billow in till for sudden in erf it current trend is i1 they said
