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■PARIS CHOSEN FOR PEACE TALKS
Paid Circulation 301,614 Evening-Morning Daily Average April
Oklahoma City Times
ENTIRE CONTENTS COEYRIGHTEO 1»M OKLAHOMA PUBLISHING CO.. SCO N BROADWAY
| Today’*
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#DL. LXXIX, NO.
44 PAGES-OKLAHOMA CITY, FRIDAY, MAY 3. 1968
Ton Cents
lbj Hits | Hanoi Told
‘Personal
Ambitions* i Time, Place
Last-Ditch Bid
Made for Pike
*A last-ditch attempt to win
Wgislative approval of an ur-
ban toll road trust plan for
Oklahoma City and Oklaho-
ma County was in the mak-
ing early Friday afternoon.
Mayor Noriek said he
wired house and senate lead-
ers that he and four city
couneilmen endorse Senate
BiM 637. With Noriek break-
ing a tie, that, is a council
majority.
The house had refused Fri-
day morning to accept a
conference substitute for SB
637 that would permit the
city and county to join in a
trust. Turnkey package con-
tracts could bo let if the
trustees saw fit.
Rep. Bill Skeith (D-Mc-
4Big Show9
■Almost Over
Its work almost done, the Oklahoma legislature
aimed Friday for a final adjournment target of 4 p.m.
The house passed a sine die adjournment setting that
hour to wind up the second session of the 3lst legislature.
Sen. Roy Boeoher (D-Kingfisher), senate majority
floor leader, told newsmen that body will be through by
then “unless we get a hitch somewhere." Senate adop-
tion of the adjournment resolution will end the session.
Controversial issues unsettled at mid-day inoj“ded a
county commissioner turnpike bill and a civil rightw^
•Judge Fines
Two Senators
State Sens. Bryce Baggett emerged from
and Peyton A. Breckenridge
pleaded guilty Friday in mu-
nicipal court of records to
two traffic charges and were
fined $40 apiece.
Presiding .fudge Phillip
Lambert fined Baggett, 35,
of 317 NE 60, $20 each on
charges of speeding and
transporting an open bottle
W Breckenridge, 30, Tulsa,
was fined $20 each on
charges of speeding and run-
ning a red light.
“We who are in public of-
fice must always do right
and must always give the
impression of having done
right,” the judge told the
legislators.
The senators declined to
make any statement to the
court and refused to discuss
the case with members of
the press.
Baggett crouched to the
hallway floor to elude wait-
ing cameramen as he
room.
The pair's attorney, Rob-
ert Baker, escorted both to a
car waiting in front of the
court building.
The fines ended the contro-
versial cases which began
with a three-week study by
the city attorney's office into
whether the officials were le-
gally immune from arrest
while the legislature was in
session.
They were arrested March
28 by patrolmen Arlan Smith
and Bill Harrison at NW 5
and Walker.
When the city attorney's
research indicated the pair
were not immune, charges
were filed April 25.
Harrison and Smith then
said they "could not and
would not testify in court”
because ihev had not
stopped the legislators for
(See JUDGE—Page 2)
Alester), chairman of the
house roads and highways
committee, said when the
wires were received, he
would circulate ihem among
the house and move for re-
consideration.
The senate had passed the
bill earlier in the week, 38-8.
But even with last-minute ef-
forts by organized labor and
some civic leaders, sponsors
said the majority of the
Oklahoma County delegation
was prepared to vote no if
the question reached a roll
call.
Friday morning's setback
came in an overwhelming
voice vote. But then Skeith
said he was informed by
Sen. H. B. Atkinson (D-Mid-
west City) and Sen. Gene
Stipe (D-McAlester) that
majority support was com-
ing from iho city council.
County commissioners al-
ready were on record in sup-
Attorney General Target
Of Senate, Page 15
GOP to Circulate
Petitions, Page 19.
port. The council was divid-
ed, principally over the
wording that fails to ensure
competitive bids.
On Thursday, the mayor
had notified the senate and
house roads and highways
chairmen that the council
objected to the bill. If it
should be enacted, he said.
I ccuncilmon wanted the turn-
I key authorization eliminat-
I ed.
Noriek invited council
the court- members to a hastily called
meeting in his office Friday
morning. The upshot was
this letter:
“The following members
of the Oklahoma City city
council wish To inform you
WASHINGTON (AP) -!
President Johnson, withhold-
ing a commitment to cam-
paign for his party’s presi-
dential nominee, struck out
Friday at those who by |
"pursuing personal ambi-1
| lions" divide ihe country.
lie made his statements at
a far-ranging televised and
broadcast news conference.
Johnson said he would dis-
cuss the question of cam-
paigning for the Democratic
nominee “after the conven-
tion” next August “when we.
sec what the situation is.
No Names Mentioned
But, after the reference to
"personal ambitions," John-
son said there are "too
many people thinking too
much of self and too few
people thinking of country."
He mentioned no names.
He skirted a direct answer
when asked what qualities
he wanted to see in Ihe man
who succeeds hi/n in the
White House, but said the
Johnson Rejects Tax Fight
‘Blackmail’, Page 17.
Poor People’s Plea
To Be Considered. Page 27.
Acceptable
WASHINGTON fAP) — The United Slates and North
Vietnam agreed Friday to open preliminary peace talks
in Paris next Friday or a few days thereafter.
President Johnson announced at a news conference
he had sent word to Hanoi that he accepts the time and
place Hanoi had announced to the world two hours ear-
lier.
Johnson said he was informed of the North Viet-
namese agreement at 1 a.m. Friday. He then conferred
with .Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford, Secretary
of State Dean Rusk and other high officials and made his
decision.
Hanoi announced its purpose in the talks would be
"to decide with the U. S. side the unconditional cessation
by the United States of its bombing and all other acts of
war against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North
Vietnam) and later to talk about other matters related to
the two sides."
Partial Halt Orilereil
Johnson ordered March 31 a partial halt in bombing
of the North and called for peace talks. He offered to
stop the rest of the bombing if Hanoi would show "re-
straint" in its military operations.
TRUSSED CRITTER, tenderly packed in special
crate, is one of four dolphins arriving early Friday
from the Florida Key* to become entertainment stars
at the new Springlake Sea Aquarium. The center In-
cludes a rain forest for tropical birds. (Staff Photo by
Tony Wood.) Another picture. Page 29. _______
Ninth Heart
Switch Made
(See LATE—Page 2)
BULLETIN
For the first time this
session, the house voted
Friday lo override a veto
by Gov. Bartlett. The over-
ride, by a 66-19 vote, came
on a bill to eliminate
straight-party voting In
Oklahoma and Tulsa Coun-
ties. An attempt by the
senate to override was
scheduled later in the day.
CLOUDY
‘Funeral* Off
That 9s
Local: Partly cloudy and
mild through Saturday.
Overnight low near 50.
High Saturday mid 70s.
(Details, Page 10.)
HOURLY TBMMRAYURB
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LONDON (AP) — Brit-
ain’s first heart transplant
operation started Friday at
the National Heart Hospi-
tal in London.
HOUSTON (AP) — A
47- y e a r - o 1 d Arizona ae-
co'untant received the
heart of a 15-year-old mar-
ried woman during a
three-hour h e a r 1 trans-
plant operation Friday at
SI. Luke’s Episcopal Hos-
pital.
It was the world's ninth
transplant case and the
first in Texas.
Hospital spokesmen de-
scribed the condition of the
recipient, Everett Clair
Thomas, Phoenix, as satis-
factory. They said his
blood pressure became
normal shortly after a sin-
gle electric shock restored
the regular beat of the do-
nor heart.
The hospital did not
identify the donor but rela-
tives identified her as Mrs.
Charlie L. Martin III, a
Houston suburban resident
who had been married
only six months. The iden-
tification was made by the
father-in-law, Charles L.
Martin jr.
The hospital said the do-
nor died of a self-inflicted
gunshot wound to the
head.
The Baylor University
medical team was headed
by Dr. DerJon A. Cooley,
Dr. Robert E. Bloodwell
and Dr. Grady L. Hallman
jr-
In Phoenix, Paul Thom-
as, 17, a son of the recipi-
ent, said the family "had
no idea dad would be get-
ting a new heart when he
left home five days ago.”
"Bui I am happy about
this, lhai my father may
live." he said.
Thomas was said to
have had heart trouble 25
years.
question is not "nearly as
much the individual's per-
sonality as it is his back-
ground* and his training and
his philosophy."
Cabinet to Stay Out
Vice President Hubert If.
Humphrey has been stress-
ing his experience and train-
ing as he seeks the Demo-
cratic nomination. The other
two candidates. Sens. Robert
F. Kennedy and Eugene J.
McCarthy, have been criti-
cal of administration poli-
cies.
Johnson said he would not
urge a moratorium on politi-
cal discussion of peace talks,
hut added "We still have too
much division in this country
and too many people think-
ing too much of self and not
I enough of country."
I He indicated his cabinet
members would either stay
out of the political campaign
or resign.
He indicated the setting of
a tentative date and site for
preliminary talks with North
Vietnam had not altered his
March 31 decision not to run
for re-election.
He was asked about the
captured intelligence ship
Pueblo and said that "We
have made it clear to the
North Korean authorities"
that ihe ship's crew should
be released.
If there is “any informa-
But U. S. officials report Hanoi since early March
has greatly increased infiltration of men and weapons
into South Vietnam.
Asked about this Friday Johnson said "We have
Rich American, Tough Red to Spar in Paris, Page 29.
been quite concerned" about the North Vietnamese ex-
panding infiltration.
The president warned thp Paris talks would be only
the "first step" toward bringing the long and bloody war
in Southeast Asia to a close.
"Let me sound a precautionary note." Johnson said
after announcing his decision. "This is only a very first
step, and there are many, many hazards and difficulties
ahead.”
He said, "We will continue in close consultation with
our allies" and said he hopes the agreement on the ini-
tial contact will lead to further progress.
(See LBJ—Page 2)
OU Reaping
Mini-Million
NORMAN — A projected $1 million savings at ihe
University of Oklahoma has dwindled by $900,000.
University officials, following a recommendation
from Gov. Bartlett's management study committee,
assessed 29 self-supporting, money-making campus
enterprises for overhead costs.
Bartlett's committee estimated nearly $1 million
would be realized. But OU President-designate Her-
bert Hollomon says the additional savings “will be in
the neighborhood of $100,000.” Story on Page 16.
Confusion Feared
“I have never felt it was useful for public officials to
confuse delicate negotiations by detailing personal
views” in advance. Johnson went on. So, he said, he
would not discuss the question further now.
The United Slates had carefully left Paris open as a
possible site in the month-long dispute wiih Hanoi over
where envoys of the two sides should meet.
It was exactly a month ago Friday that North Viet-
nam and the United States publicallv declared their
readiness for such talks, thus signaling a potential
breakthrough in the long effort to begin peace discus-
sions.
The North Vietnamese broadcast Friday indicated
an end to the stalemate. As received by l. S. monitors,
Hanoi Radio said:
"The Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Viet-
nam) government is of the opinion that formal talks be-
tween Hanoi and Washington should be undertaken
i immediately.
Red Representative Named
“It decides to send Minister Xuyan Thuy as its rep-
resentative to hold formal talks with a representative of
the U. S. government to decide with the U. S. side the
unconditional cessation by the United States of its bomb-
ing and all other acts of war against the Democratic Re-
public of Vietnam and later to talk about other matters
related to the two sides.
"The Democratic Republic of Vietnam government
welcomes the fact that the French government is willing
to let Paris be the site between the Democratic Republic
of Vietnam and the United States as declared by French
(See PEACE—Page 2)
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There In a chug hole big enough to bury an elephant
la the alley near Exchange and 8 Pennsylvania. Could
yon get It fixed no truckn can get In and out of thia alley
to nerve neveral bunlnesn firm*? L. D. (
M We reported this to the department of public works
^and this has now been repaired.
Last December 5, I applied for a retirement Insur-
ance policy and paid $240 for the first year’s premium. A
month Inter 1 became concerned because I had not heard
from the company and wrote a letter demanding my
money bach. Then, after two months a salesman a|h
with my policy, but I did ®ot accept It bocaiwo I
tad already asked that It be canceled. Now I nm unable
to get my money refunded. Can you help me? C. R. H.
, We naked Bob C. Lamlrand, director of claims for
L 4hO State Insurance commissioner, to Investigate. He re*
jk pert* you have now reeeived^our refund.
K Than Is a large sign at BW OS Terr, aid Walker that
Bf (See ACTION UNB-Page 2)
Ah
By Ivy Coffey
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — A Flo-
rida congressman wants
congress to turn Oklaho-
ma’s entire sixth congres-
sional district Into a na-
tional wilderness area.
Rep. Don Fuqua (D-
Fla.) has introduced a bill
In the house to designate
the “lands of the sixth dis-
trict as wilderness." There
would be no homes, no
land or air traffic, no mo-
tor vehicles, no commer-
cial enterprises, no motor
boats, no installations.
Fuqua acted in retali-
ation against the sixth dis-
trict's Rep. James V.
Smith (R-Okla.) who re-
cently Introduced a bill to
designate as wilderness
Oklahoma's Wichita Wild-
life Refuge and “certain
lands In Florida, Island
Bay, Cedar Keys and Pas-
sage Key.” as national
wildlife refuges. The bill
was referred to the house
interior and insular affairs
committee.
An aide said, "Congress-
men have been picking on
Florida rivers in our dis-
trict two or three years so
we drafted us a bill."
Fuqua's bill calls for the
“lands of the sixth district
to be administered by the
secretary of the Interior
except as necessary to
meet minimum require-
ments . . . which involve
safety and health of the
persons in the area.”
Included In the 23-county
segment of western Okla-
homa are Fort Sill, Clin-
ton-Sherman Air Force
Base and Altus Air Force
Base.
"It would seem that a
sense of fair play would
dictate that one member
of ti e congress would have
the courtesy to Inform an-
other when he plans to in-
troduce legislation which
would take a part of the
latter’s district Into a wil-
derness or a national
park," Fuqua said, in in-
troducing his bill.
“Such, however, has not
been my experience," he
continued. “There have
been a number of wild riv-
er and scenic river bills
presented to the congress
and alt contained one or
more rivers located in my
district."
Fuqua said he was not
consulted, or informed
when a measure was "pre-
sented by a gentleman
from Oklahoma that would
make a part of my district
a wilderness area. So to-
day I am joining the game
In presenting a measure
(See PROPOSAL—Page 2)
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