Chances Fade For Early Negotiations To End Viet Nam War
Washington reports that early peace talks seem unlikely as President Johnson ends a public peace push without Hanoi's response. Harriman and Rusk returned from the Far East to plan top level talks on military and diplomatic strategy during a potential next phase. Officials note continued secret diplomacy and a request to Congress for a $12.761 billion supplemental war funding.
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McNamara to face Senate questions on Viet Nam fund request
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara appears before a closed joint session of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Defense Appropriations subcommittee to discuss the 12.761 billion dollar Viet Nam war funding. Congress signals thorough review with debate vows and anticipated March approval.
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Truce Amid Lunar New Year Marred by Attacks
In Saigon the lunar New Year peace, proclaimed by both Communists and Allies, began with scattered fighting as the four day truce started. Viet Cong attacks erupted around midnight while a South Vietnamese spokesman said the Viet Cong truce began at 1 a.m. The first clashes followed the Allied truce at noon.
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U S B52 Crash Off Spain Involves Unarmed Nuclear Armament
Madrid reports an official Defense Department statement that the SAC B52 that crashed off Spain carried unarmed nuclear armament and that a radiological survey finds no danger to public health. The collision with a KC-135 near Almeria killed several of the 11 crewmen aboard both aircraft.
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Induction Clash Looms If Draft Calls Break 30 Thousand
Washington officials warned that college students may face induction if monthly draft calls stay above 30,000, with current levels around 40,000. Hershey signaled a return to selective testing and class standing, akin to Korea era practices, and a decision was due within 10 days for the 1966-47 college year.
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Rail Strike Crisis Grows As Unions Push Job Restorations
A second union warns of a national railroad strike next week over job restoration under the federal arbitration ruling. Charles Luna of the Trainmen calls mistreatment by railroads, while J. E. Wolfe says court injunctions could delay any strike. Both sides fear the expiry dates of the arbitration award will free unions to strike without new terms.
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Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Railroad
J. E. Wolfe
Luna
H. E. Gilbert
Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gilbert
Wolfe
U.S
President Johnson seeks to abolish Electoral College and extend House terms
President Johnson asks Congress to abolish the Electoral College and move House terms from two to four years. He proposes states’ electoral votes go to the popular vote winner, aligning with presidential terms. The plan faces a wary Congress and earlier rejection. In separate item, Ted Williams named to Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Ted Williams
Truman Center for the Advancement of Peace Launched
Former President Harry S. Truman aids the launch of the Harry S. Truman Center for the Advancement of Peace in Jerusalem. President Johnson attends the ceremony as private funding finances a multi million dollar center on Hebrew University grounds. The center aims to reduce war causes and will grant a $50,000 Truman Peace Award annually. David Noyes led the funds campaign, with 37 founders contributing $100,000 each.
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Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman Center For the Advancement of Peace
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Truman Center
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$13 Million Recreation Plan Highlighted by State Director
Area officials prepare for a major recreation funding push as state director outlines a $13 million program. The note appears on Page 5 of The Messenger.
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Hocking
West Logan
Middleport
Holt Named Australia's New Prime Minister After Menzies Retires
Harold E. Holt becomes prime minister as Sir Robert Menzies retires at age 71. Menzies resigns after 16 years at the helm. Holt, mentored by Menzies, elected Liberal party leader and head of government in Canberra.
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Public hearing on Hill Burton funds for Ohio hospitals set
A public hearing on the state plan for Hill Burton funds to aid hospital and health facility construction in Ohio will be held at the State Office Building at 2 30 p m Thursday Feb 24 Highest priority beds include Athens Celina Kenton Wauseon Lancaster Gallipolis Wooster and Medina Wadsworth
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