In the News: May 11, 1968

These are the top stories for May 11, 1968
In the national news
Students' Paris Riot Is Crushed: Police Use Clubs, Gas to End Revolt
"Gas-masked riot police crushed the latest and bitterest student revolt in the Latin Quarter at dawn today after 11 hours of tear gassing, clubbing and warding off rocks thrown by youths." (Associated Press)

Troops on D.C. Alert for 'Poor'
"The Pentagon said today selected troops units have been alerted to help deal with any emergency that may arise this weekend when elements of the Poor People's Campaign are expected to reach Washington." (Associated Press)

Army Didn't Consider Price in M16 Pact, Solons Charge
"A senator and congressman from Maine say the Army didn't consider price in awarding a big contract for rifle production - a contract that didn't go to a Maine firm that was low bidder." (Associated Press)

LBJ Aides Say Tax Not Enough
"President Johnson's top economic adviser and an official of a Federal Reserve bank say that even if there is a tax hike, voluntary restraint on wages and prices will be needed to combat inflation." (Associated Press)

Sharps Fights Renew: 442 North Viets Killed By Yanks
"U.S. forces reported today killing 442 North Vietnamese troops below the demilitarized zone in renewed sharp fighting, described by some officers as another phase of the enemy's 'peace talk' offensive." (Associated Press)

The Allen-Scott Spotlight: McCarthy No Militant Civil Rights Backer by Robert S. Allen
"There is good reason Senator Eugene McCarthy is so sensitive about the charge by Kennedy sniperss that he voted against repeal of state and local poll taxes."

GOP Wants to Control House -- Ford
"House Minority Leader Gerald R. Ford said Republicans hope this fall to gain control in the House of Representatives, in event it is called upon to elect the new president." (Associated Press)

Humphrey, State Vote Worry RFK by Dave Hope
"Vice President Hubert Humphrey and the California primary election are apparently causing some concern in the inner circles of the campaign of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy." (Oakland Tribune -- Oakland, California)

HHH, Bobby Clash in Omaha Rallies
" Through judicious planning by their hosts, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy attended several of the same functions yesterday in Omaha, Neb., but never saw each other." (United Press International)

Gene Says No Deal with Hubert
"Sen. Eugene McCarthy said today he does not expect to form a 'stop Kennedy' coalition with Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. McCarthy - searching for a dramatic victory to revitalize his presidential campaign - spoke to a news conference as he began a one-day swing through California where the year's richest political race will be run June 4." (United Press International)