Marines Break Viet Cong Stronghold On Van Tuong Peninsula
U S Marines sweep the Van Tuong Peninsula after a major battle with Viet Cong forces. Authorities count 563 guerrillas dead with estimates over 600 killed and 1000 wounded, while U S casualties are described as light but the heaviest in a single engagement. Henry Cabot Lodge arrives in Saigon to begin a second tour as ambassador.
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Eisenhower backs Johnson on Viet Nam policy
In Gettysburg Eisenhower voiced strong support for President Johnson and denied rift with the White House. House Republicans plan a white paper tracing U.S. Viet Nam commitments through Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson while Eisenhower noted today’s circumstances differ from a decade ago. Vietnamese and allied forces confront attacks as a grenade incident wounds officers at a Cholon police station and Dak To endures mortar fire with no U.S. casualties reported.
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New Greek Premier Is Sworn In
Athens. Premier Elias Tsirimokos and his Cabinet were sworn in as Greece seeks to end a political crisis. Ten of fourteen cabinet members left the Center Union party earlier today. Tsirimakos, a former left-wing Socialist, appears short of a parliamentary majority. A vote of confidence from the 300 member Parliament is expected next week. The cabinet is not yet complete and may be finalized after the confidence vote.
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Viet PF Units Seek Out VCE In Dark
In the Mekong Delta the barefoot PF popular forces conduct night patrols in paddies mangrove swamps and jungles meeting Viet Cong on their terms. Lt Col Donald L. Roberts calls PFs fierce loyal fighters who know the enemy and where he is. PFs and RFs account for about 70 percent of Viet Cong casualties in six months, fighting near their homes under village or district leadership.
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Johnson orders unified government and frank pre decisions
President Johnson told State Department leaders he wants frank private advice before decisions and unified support afterward. He urged discussions and even dissent before policy is set, but expects the entire government to pull in the same direction. A five day forecast follows with cooler than normal temperatures and scattered showers.
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Iowa Prepares For Possible Riots At State Fair Opener
Gov. Hughes calls out National Guard amid rumors of civil demonstrations and possible riots at the Iowa State Fair opening. No incidents reported, guard strength undisclosed. In Los Angeles, Watts unrest prompts an eight member probe headed by John A. McComb as 3000 National Guard stay on duty.
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Rhodes signs strip mine rules and tax exemption bill
Gov. James A. Rhodes signs a bill tightening strip mine regulations and granting new enforcement powers to the forestry reclamation chief. He also allows a second bill exempting legislators from Columbus income tax to become law without his signature after a Supreme Court ruling on mandamus collection.
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Senators Approve Public Works Finance Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 4.33 billion dollar public works bill, sent to the Senate for early consideration. The proposal is 60 million below Johnson's request but 87 million above the House measure, funding the year ending next June 30. It includes 9.6 million for the Belleville locks and dam.
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Senate OKs increased funds for Johnson war on poverty
The Senate approved a 1.65 billion dollar second year of the war on poverty after four days of debate by a 61 to 29 vote. House support grew to 1.9 billion as conference talks begin, with final cash authorization to follow in a separate appropriation.
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Nixon Sees Johnson Defeat From Domestic Failures
At Eisenhower farm rally in Gettysburg Nixon forecasts 1968 defeat for Johnson driven by domestic issues not Vietnam. He warns Johnson’s popular programs will falter, triggering voter backlash as consequences unfold. He cautions Republicans are not counting on Viet Nam catastrophes.
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House OKs Embattled Farm Plan
The House passed a four year farm bill 221 to 172 after three days of debate. It covers wheat, feed grains, cotton, wool and dairying with major changes to cotton and wheat programs and a new dairy plan. Cost estimates run 16 to 18 billion dollars for four years.
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Gemini 5 Prepares for Saturday Launch After Weather Delay
Cape Kennedy, Fla where astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. faced a postponed eight day mission due to a severe thunderstorm and power line damage. Grounded by lightning and a possible memory damage to a computer, officials postponed the flight and set a new 9 a.m. Saturday EST target.
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Cape Kennedy Security Tightened After Tourists Probe Titan Area
Tourists from Pennsylvania slipped near the Titan 2 range at Cape Kennedy triggering tightened security. TV cameras spotted the intruders on the dunes and four harbor swimmers were stopped and released after questioning before Gemini 5 was canceled. The two youths were held for four hours and turned over to the FBI.
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Former Cleveland Mayor OKed By Senate For Court Position
Anthony J. Celebrezze, former Cleveland mayor and U. S. cabinet member, won Senate confirmation by voice vote to a seat on the 6th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. He will assume the judgeship Sept. 1 after serving as Secretary of Health Education and Welfare since 1962.
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