U.S. Viet planes strike North in seven raids
U.S. and Vietnamese Skyraiders, aided by eight F100 jets, attacked North Vietnamese patrol boats, barracks, and roads in seven raids. They reported destroying multiple targets including 6 barracks, 18 buildings, 10 structures, and sinking 15 junks with bridge damage. Ground fighting near Saigon left 35 government troops killed and 10 wounded at Bao Trai, while 30 prisoners were wounded in a civilian camp.
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Huu Hung
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Quang Khe
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Bai Duc Thon
Hanoi
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U. S
General Ky urges large scale action against North Vietnam
Brig. Gen. Nguyen Cao Ky proposes immediate land invasion or major escalation to cut Viet Cong supply lines. He argues bombing alone fails to disrupt the war and calls for mobilizing regular troops into North Viet Nam and using local anti communist support to strike at central Viet Nam and the Viet Cong networks.
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South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Associated Press
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U.S
Navy
National Liberation Front
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Ed Murrow Dies After Lung Cancer Fight
Ed Murrow, famed wartime broadcaster noted for World War II London blitz reports, died Tuesday at his New York farm after an 18 month battle with lung cancer. He would have turned 57 last Sunday. A funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Friday at St James Church in New York City.
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N.Y
Johnson
Edward R. Murrow
London
Murrow
St. James Protestant Episcopal Church
New York City
Inflation Eases Slightly as March Costs Rise
U S consumers faced a marginal one tenth of one percent price uptick in March mainly from higher fresh vegetables and medical services. Rent furniture clothing and recreation also edged up while other items remained steady. Burmese authorities reveal arrests of 92 Buddhist monks in 11 towns for alleged anti government activity amid a crackdown. India signals willingness to cease fire in Rann of Kutch but warns readiness for alternatives. In Tokyo, about 2000 ultra left student demonstrators protest U S actions in Vietnam with two peaceful rallies and no clashes.
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Washington —P
Labor Department
Rangoon
Burma
Johnson urges hopeful path to Vietnam peace talks
President Johnson vows peace through firmness with moderation and readiness for negotiation. He declines to discuss nuclear options and says the US will talk with any government anytime, aiming to bring all parties to the conference table amid Southeast Asia tensions.
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Johnson
Southeast Asia
Tele
De Gaulle presses neutrality for Southeast Asia and independence
President Charles de Gaulle renewed calls for a neutral Southeast Asia free of outside influence and reaffirmed France must act independently in all domains. He condemned the war in Viet Nam without directly criticizing U S military action and urged peaceful relations without interference.
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Charles de Gaulle
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de Gaulle
Viet Nam
U. S
Asia
Military Junta Seizes Dominican Capital In Crisis
In Santo Domingo a military junta led by Air Force Brig. Gen. Elias Wessin governs after an army revolt toppled the civilian government. Provisional President Rafael Molina Arena sought asylum at the Colombian Embassy as Wessin’s forces mop up Bosch supporters and rebels distribute arms.
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Dominican Republic
Elias Wessin
Juan Bosch
Rafael Molina Arena
Wessin
Bosch
anti-Bosch
Cuba
Russia to join Cambodia peace conference talks
Paris reports Soviet foreign minister Andrei Gromyko agreed to participate in an international Cambodia conference. France confirms the move during talks in Paris as Washington and London back the idea to discuss ending the Vietnam War. Sihanouk hints at neutrality but may resist inviting the United States and South Vietnam. The plan envisions a session with Burma, Laos, Thailand, the United States, Britain, France, Cambodia, China, North and South Vietnam, and the Soviet Union.
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Andrei Gromyko
Russia
Cambodia
Alain Peyrefitte
Maur
Ice Couve de Murville
Gromyko
United States
Britain
Viet Nam
France
Long
Norodom Sihanouk
South Viet Nam
Sihanouk
Red China
Burma
Laos
Thailand
Soviet Union
Supreme Court Rules Silence Is Not Evidence in Trials
In a landmark decision the Supreme Court held that commenting on a defendant's silence or a judge noting silence as evidence violates the Fifth Amendment. Justice Douglas authored the majority ruling in a California case. Justice Stewart dissented with White joining. Justices Harlan and Warren took part or abstained.
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Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
California
Douglas
Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
John M. Harlan
Earl Warren
Floods Slam Quad Cities as Mississippi Rises
The Mississippi flooded Rock Island Moline East Moline and Davenport with dikes bursting while volunteers battled to shore up defenses. Authorities reported 3000 homeless in Illinois and Iowa as the river crested around 24.7 feet, with disaster declarations in effect.
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Iowa
Rock Island
Moline
East Moline
Ill
Davenport
Mississippi
Minnesota
Clinton
Iowa-Fulton
Red Cross
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Johnson
Appalachia Leadership Emphasis At Ohio University Luncheon
John L. Sweeney, federal co chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, told about 200 at a U.S. Government Day luncheon at the Ohio University Inn that leadership from all government levels is essential for the programs success. He outlined a presidential commission including federal and state members to maximize resources and urged Congress support for a development plan.
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John L. Sweeney
Appalachian Regional Commission
Athens
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U.S
Ohio University Inn
Congress
Walter Moeller
Ohio University Press
We Cee
Federal Agricul Praires
President Approves Four Month Steel Strike Postponement
President Johnson backs a four month postponement of the steel strike as union and industry negotiators seek a final settlement. The agreement averts a Sept 1 deadline and grants an 11.5 cent hourly raise for over 400000 workers in 10 major firms, with wage goals remaining beyond four months.
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United Steelworkers
Johnson
Washington
David J. McDonald
R. Conrad Cooper
White House
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