These are the top stories for May 6, 1968
In the National News
New Viet Cong Attack Eases After One Day: Enemy Shells Towns by George Esper
"South Vietnamese troops battled the Viet Cong in a cemetery alongside Saigon's airport today but reports to U.S. headquarters indicated the new enemy 'offensive was subsiding after only one day." (Associated Press)
Four News Correspondents Killed by Cong in Saigon by Frank Palmos
"... I shouted, 'Stop! Stop! because I was scared and I felt there were VC there. Cantwell swerved to the left and while he was trying to get into reverse, two Viet Cong opened fire. One on our left had VC there in the background and the fifth, the commander as I learned later, was nearby... I jumped to the left, staggered about 10 yards, pretending I was hit, then fell... (Associated Press)
Kennedy and M'Carthy Stage Final Drives for State Votes: Humphrey Under Attack by Nixon by Walter R. Mears
"Indiana's presidential primary, an expensive but probably inconclusive exercise in the scramble for the Democratic nomination, churned toward a climax today - and absent White House contender Hubert H. Humphrey, suddenly became a campaign target." (Associated Press)
Week's Political Fare Includes 5 Primaries, 7 State Conventions
"Indiana's showdown between Sens. Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene J. McCarthy heads a week of major political activity including five primary elections and seven state conventions. The eek is expected to test Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey's drive for Democratic National Convention delegates for the presidential nominations as well as Kennedy and McCarthy voter strength." (Associated Press)
Heavy Turnout Predicted for County Primary Vote Tuesday: Election Plans are Completed
"One of the heaviest election turnouts in recent years is forecast for tomorrow's primary in Madison County when voters will go to the polls to select their choices of aspirants in the presidential preference race." (Anderson Daily Bulletin - Anderson, Indiana)
An AP wirephoto shows Bobby Kennedy addressing a crowds in Indianapolis.
Striking Telephone Workers Ratify Three-Year Contract
"Striking telephone workers have put 'the voice with a smile' back in style with a nationwide contract ratification vote that officially ended an 18-day walkout against the Bell Telephone System." (Associated Press)
An AP wirephoto shows Liberace visiting with a heart transplant patient.
RFK Hits, Misses: His Record Spotty by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson
"Bobby Kennedy has an excellent record in the Senate... You have also have to examine Bobby's record for mistakes of the past to see whether he's likely to make them in the future."
Candidates View the Big Issues: Crisis in Vietnam and In Cities by Congressional Quarterly
"Crisis in Vietnam and crisis in the nation's cities are the dominant issues in the 1968 presidential campaign, according to a Congressional Quarterly survey of campaign statements by six would-be nominees."
