Premier Ky Making Mark In South Viet Nam
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky has steadied South Viet Nam’s government for six months since taking power in June as the front man for young generals. The regime faces scrutiny over stability and future progress toward the ideals cited by the United States as troops and aid shape the war.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Ngo Dinh Diem
Viet Nam
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Minister Identifies Suspect in Selma Murder Trial
In Selma Alabama Rev Clark Olsen testifying in the murder trial of three white men identified Elmer L Cook 42 as the assailant in the street attack that killed Rev James J Reed of Boston Olsen pointed to Cook in court as the suspect Prosecutor Virgil Ashworth led the inquiry.
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Selma
Ala
California
Clark Olsen
James J. Reed
Boston
Virgil M. Ashworth
Olsen
Elmer L. Cook
Reed
Logan voters reject school levy by substantial margin
Logan residents voted against the proposed school levy, delivering a decisive defeat by a wide margin. The measure faced opposition amid concerns over funding and district priorities, with no immediate plans announced for a revival.
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Athens County
Athens City
Logan
Glouster
National Goodwill Worker
Boston
Congress Opposes Bomber Fleet Cuts in Defense Shakeup
In Washington, Senator Richard Russell leads opposition to reducing the long-range bomber fleet, arguing against any scaleback of defenses against Soviet bombers. Reports say the Pentagon plans retire about two thirds of 680 B52 and B58 bombers over five years, leaving roughly 250 B52s while phasing out all B58s.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
Capitol Hill
Robert S. MacNamara
Defense Department
Soviet Union
United States
U. S
Viet Cong siege mauls elite ranger battalion near Tam Ky
In Saigon a Viet Cong force encircled and heavily damaged an elite South Vietnamese ranger battalion near Tam Ky, 350 miles northeast of Saigon. Two U S advisers were killed and four missing. 30 to 50 rangers wounded evacuated by helicopter.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Tam Ky
U. S
Chu Lai
da Nang
Leatherneck
Senate Committee to Probe Federal Reserve Rate Rise
The Senate House Economic Committee will hear from all seven Federal Reserve Board members on the rate hike. Chairman Wright Patman says hearings open next Monday and the action could affect economy and government policy. An administration economist notes higher rates may curb some investments but impact is unclear. Humphrey and Johnson voice regret Fed acted before 1966 budget and outlook could be reviewed. The Fed move raised time deposit rates for >30 days from 4 1/4 to 5 1/4 percent and the discount rate. Five day forecast calls for 3-6 degrees above normal with light precipitation.
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Senate
House Economic Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Wright Patman
D—Tex
Patman
Federal Reserve Action
Hubert H. Humphrey
Institute of Life Insurance
New York
Johnson
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Kosygin accuses U S of stirring war tensions in Viet Nam
Premier Alexei Kosygin told Tass and James Reston that the United States fuels war tension and arms West Germany while civilians suffer in Viet Nam. He urged narrowing tensions and said Moscow could not meet with President Johnson while the war continues.
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Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
United States
West Germany
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
Kosygin
Johnson
Tass
James Reston
New York Times
Bundy Resigns as Johnsons Key Security Aide
Johnson City bulletin reports McGeorge Bundy resigns as President Johnsons special assistant for national security affairs. Bundy, 46, will leave February 28 to head the Ford Foundation at about 75000 dollars annually, up from a 28500 dollar salary.
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Johnson City
Tex
Texas White House
McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
Bundy
White House
Ford Foundation
Red-Made Arms Become Major Element In War
The article notes a shift in Viet Nam conflict arms with Viet Cong relying more on standardized weapons from communist nations. Captured U S arms remain but are less central. older French Indochina era ammo persists. Ammunition sourcing is mainly captured material with possible new North Viet Nam production, while China is deemed unlikely.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
U. S
French Indochina
U.S
United States
Vatican closes council as pope heralds world renewal
Pope Paul VI formally ends the Vatican II council after three years. He calls it the greatest general assembly and prays its reforms renew the world, not only the Roman Catholic Church. More than 100000 Romans and pilgrims witness the outdoor ceremony at St Peter's Square.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Vatican Ecumenical Council
St. Peter’s Square
John XXIII
Apostolic Palace
St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Paul
Vatican
Church of Reform
Excuse To Juice Beer Broadens Life at 103
Martha Forbes marks her 103rd birthday in Seattle with a noon beer ritual. The Missouri born resident says beer eases her aches and enjoys the simple daily pleasure of a bottle, born on a farm in Gentry County.
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Seattle
Wash
Martha Forbes
Mrs. Forbes
Gentry County
Gemini 7 and 6 in late rendezvous bids and endurance flight
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell on Gemini 7 push toward a 1.5 million mile endurance orbit as Gemini 6 aims to rendezvous. Ground rehearsal for the Gemini 6 launch proceeds at Cape Kennedy after a computer replacement, keeping a possible Sunday launch within reach and a Friday option if needed.
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Space Agency
Air Force
Borman
Navy
Lovell
ABC ITT Announce Plan for $1.8 Billion Merger
New York Amer ican Broadcasting Companies Inc. and the International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. plan a megamerger creating a $1.8 billion communications group. Boards approve. stock swap estimated at $350 to $400 million. Final approval rests with shareholders and regulators including the FCC and tax ruling. LT.&T. assets exceed $1.6 billion. ABC assets top $226.6 million.
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New York
American Broadcasting Companies Inc
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Harold §. Geneen
Lt.&t
Leonard H. Goldenson
ABC
Communicattons Commission
Ilt,&t
Delaware Ratifies Proposed 25th Amendment
Delaware becomes the 13th state to ratify the proposed 25th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The measure provides for the vice president to assume presidential duties if the president is incapacitated and sets rules for selecting a new vice president if that office becomes vacant.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Joint Chiefs to Advise on Vietnam War Budget
President Johnson will hold a Saturday session with the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss defense budget matters. Secretary McNamara and Dean Rusk joined Johnson for a seven hour session at the ranch, with Cyrus Vance also present to hear views on manpower and equipment. McNamara also reported on South Vietnam operations during a 28 hour Saigon briefing.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Viet Nam
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
McNamara
Cyrus R. Vance
Pentagon
Uniformed Chiefs
Uniformed Services
South Viet Nam
Saigon
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