These are the top stories for May 8, 1968
In the national news
Communist Troops Claim Victory in Saigon Fight: U.S. Report Says 2,002 Reds Lost by Jack Walsh
"Communist troops renewed their rocket assault on the city of Da Nang tonight. They claimed 'victory' in the battle of Saigon, but U.S. officials said the Communist has lost 2,002 men and that only scattered guerrilla bands remained." (United Press International)
RFK Tops Branigin, McCarthy in County: Norton, Dennis Win Contests
"In the Democratic presidential preference contest, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D-NY) won easily in this county as elsewhere over favorite son candidate Gov. Roger D. Branigin and Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy (D-Minn.). Kennedy received 9,405 of the 21,871 votes cast for the three presidential aspirants for 43 per cent of the total. Branigin won 7,834 votes while McCarthy had 4,632." (Anderson Daily Bulletin -- Anderson, Indiana)
Victories by Kennedy, Nixon Top Primaries
"Two victories by Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, an impressive showing by Richard M. Nixon and the defeat of veteran Sen. Frank J. Lausche, D-Ohio, highlighted five primaries across the nation." (Associated Press)
No Clear Winners, Losers in State Vote, RFK Rivals Say by Walters R. Mears
"Sen. Robert F. Kennedy has proved his potency as the polls with victory in the first test of his White House campaign, but his rivals for the Democratic nomination denied today there were any clear winners or real losers in the Indiana primary... But McCarthy insisted he was not distressed at his 27 per cent showing, claimed he is the real front-runner in the fight for the nomination, and said he would do battle another election day." (Associated Press)
Boy, 15, Drafted to Serve with North Vietnam, is U.S. Captive by George McArthur
"American intelligence mean say the youngster is typical of replacements Hanoi is feeding into the Viet Cong, which already is composed mainly of Northerners." (Associated Press)
North Vietnam Move Shows Soviet Victory Over China by K.C. Thaler
"North Vietnam's move toward the conference table represents a victory for the Soviet Union over Communist China in a struggle for influence in Hanoi." (United Press International)
Student Riots Discussed by De Gaulle and Cabinet
"President Charles de Gaulle discussed student rioting today with his Cabinet after police battled through the early morning hours to block a student march on the Sorbonne. The new fighting grew out of a five-hour demonstration by 10,000 to 20,000 persons." (Associated Press)
Outdated Courses at Base of French Students' Unrest by Paul Ghali
"French student anger is not, as in Eastern European countries, about freedom of thought. University teaching here is anything but illiberal. Fundamentally it is a question of fear that their courses are outdated and do not prepare them for decent jobs on graduation." (Chicago Daily News)
Jack Gleason In Demand for Films, Plans 3 Movies by Vernon Scott
"When the large one returns to Florida to resume his weekly television show in the fall, still another movie will be awaiting him. This third picture will be a drama as against the two comedies." (United Press International)
