McNamara Carries War Statistics Through Senate Session
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, flanked by Gen. Earle Wheeler, carried a heavy satchel of war statistics as he briefed senators on a request for 12.76 billion dollars to continue the Vietnam effort. He faced questions in an executive session and anticipated more hearings on Capitol Hill.
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Harry Kelly Washington
Robert S. McNamara
Senate
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Earle G. Wheeler
McNamara
Pentagon
Viet Nam
Certified Public Accountants
O.K
Wheeler
House
Capitol Hill
Robert McNamara
Earle Wheeler
Bond says most Negroes have reservations about Vietnam
New York Senator Julian Bond said he believes a majority of American Negroes are uneasy about the Vietnam War though he has not poll confirmed. In Miami the Mossler murder trial nears fifth day with juror selection ongoing and sharp exchanges between lawyers. In London Beatle George Harrison wed Pattie Boyd, leaving Paul McCartney as the remaining unwed member. In Los Angeles William Burns died at 63, longtime writer and business manager to George Burns. Rhodesia faces a potential constitutional clash as Queen Elizabeth II commutes an African death sentence for attempted arson, tested against British law.
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New York
Julian Bond
Georgia House of Representatives
Viet Nam
Bond
London
George Harrison
Pattie Boyd
Harrison
Paul McCartney
Rhodesia
Harold Sauer Re-elected President at Veterans Memorial Hospital
The Messenger notes Harold Sauer is re-elected president of the Veterans Memorial Hospital board of trustees. The page references continue coverage on cold weather effects, Vietnam remarks by Gen. Westmoreland, Nigeria religious and tribal clashes, Logan Building permits totaling $813,625, and assorted sections including classifieds and obituaries.
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Harold Sauer
Veterans Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Viet Nam
Gen. Westmoreland
Nigeria
LOGAN
Viet Cong Lapses Tet Truce With Coast Attacks Near Da Nang
Viet Cong units ignored the lunar New Year cease fire by hitting a US Marine patrol near Da Nang and fighting South Korean marines 7 miles south of Da Nang. Casualties: two Americans and 46 Communists killed plus four others wounded as fighting extends into Tuy Hoa area and alarms North Vietnam warnings.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
da Nang
U. S
New Zealand
Tuy Hoa
101St Airborne Brigade
U.S
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
Fatherland Front
Tan Due Thang
Approval Seen For Viet Funds
Senator Richard B. Russell predicted Congress will approve virtually all of the 12.76 billion dollars in supplemental funds requested by President Johnson for the Vietnam war. McNamara prepared to resume Senate and Defense subcommittee testimony. Rusk planned a news conference as the administration weighs next steps in peace efforts.
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Washington
Richard B. Russell
Congress
Johnson
Georgia Democrat
Robert S. McNamara
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Defense Appropriations
Russell
McNamara
Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Ottawa
Lester B. Pearson
United States
United States Will Continue Its Suspension In Bombings. In North Viet Nam
Radio Hanoi
U. S
Southeast Asia
Boggs Murder Case Heads to Guilt or Life Term
Dr. Ron Peterson was to testify as the Boggs murder trial moved forward in Flagstaff Arizona. The 23 year old ex convict from London Derry Ohio pleaded guilty to killing two New Hampshire men Sept 5 1965 in Northern Arizona. The defense may call two witnesses while the state rested after sheriff deputy William Kinney testified. Dixie Lee Radcliff 16 daughter of an Amesville minister was arrested with Boggs and faces a March 7 trial on two murder counts.
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Ariz
Ron Peterson
Arizona State College
Donald M. Boggs
Boggs
Londonderry
Ohio
Arizona
Tom Brooks
Peterson
Maier Tuchler
Phoenix
William Kinney
Dixie Lee Radcliff
Amesville
DiSalle Ends Run for Ohio Governor Nomination
Former Ohio governor Michael V. DiSalle withdraws from the Democratic race to oppose Governor James A. Rhodes in 1966. He cites law practice and business duties and signals possible influence on party endorsements. Keys declines candidacy due to medical treatment after a 1963 wreck. Feb. 2 filing deadline looms as party weighing options.
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Columbus
McIlwain
Reams
Sweeney
Coleman
McElroy
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
J. Grant Keys
Keys
Lorain County
Harry H. McIllwain
Cincinnati
Frazier Reams Jr
Toledo
Toledoan
U. S
Robert E. Sweeney
Cleveland
Truman Receives Medicare Card From Johnson
In Independence Missouri President Johnson personally gives former President Truman Medicare Card No 1 at the Truman Library. Johnson signs the Medicare bill in the same auditorium noting No 2 goes to Mrs Truman. The program begins July 1 for 19 million Americans.
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Independence
Harry Truman
Johnson
Truman Library
Mrs. Truman
Truman
Man Posing as Messenger Caller Targets Women
An Athens man, claiming to be with The Athens Messenger, telephoned women and asked obscene questions. The newspaper denies any association and residents are urged to contact police if similar calls occur.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Endorsement Round Sets Ohio GOP Primary Field
Ohio Republicans endorsed incumbents for the May primary including Rhodes Saxbe Cloud and Brown. A closed session reviewed urban county candidates amid reapportionment changes that shift contests to 11 large counties with plans for a governor’s mansion dinner and countywide candidate talks.
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Atty
William B. Saxbe
Ted W. Brown
Republican State Central and Executive Committee
Rhodes
Saxbe
Roger Cloud
Ted Brown
John W. Brown
Supreme Court
Paul W. Brown
Louis J. Schneider
Archer E. Reilly Jr
Columbus
Cloud
Andrews
Ohio
Governor's Mansion
Cuyahoga
Franklin
Hamilton
Lucas
Mahoning
Montgomery
Summit
Stark
Trumbull
Butler
Lorain
Britain Braces as Cold Wave Halts Industry and Gas
Britain faces a severe cold wave that halts assembly lines in the Midlands and disrupts gas supplies. Thousands of workers are laid off, hospitals report many fracture and hypothermia cases, and Conservative critics plan a vote of censure against Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s government when Parliament returns.
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London
Europe
Harold Wilson
English Midlands
State buys Long Island Rail Road for $65 million
New York State completed the purchase of the Long Island Rail Road for 65 million with a 55 million payment to the outgoing board and a 10 million down payment in December. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will oversee the line and plans a 260 million upgrade while employing 6500 workers. The deal awaits Interstate Commerce Commission approval for transfer details.
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New York
New York State
Long Island Rail Road
Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
Transportation Authority
Thomas N. Goodfell
Dominican Security Tightened Over Castro Intervention Threat
Dominican armed forces along the northwest coast boosted security after Fidel Castro threatened intervention. Commodore Francisco J. Rivera Caminero said naval patrols focus on about 100 miles of coastline from Monte Cristi to Puerto Plata as Cuba’s threat looms 160 miles northeast. The navy has acquired new high speed patrol craft from the United States. Castro’s Havana conference remarks spurred the heightened vigilance.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Fidel Castro
Armed Forces
Francisco J. Rivera Caminero
Monte Cristi
Puerto Plata
Cuba
United States
Havana
Castro
Latin America
Asia
Africa
Cayetano Rodriguez del Prado
Dominican Popular Movement
Viet Nam
Caribbean
Space Budget Seen Keeping Pace With Last Year
Rep. George P. Miller says the administration’s space budget will stay in the same ballpark as last year’s despite Viet Nam costs. Last year the space program received 5.18 billion, with 5.17 billion appropriated this fiscal year. Some speculate a heavy cut in the new budget Johnson sends to Congress.
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Washington
House Space Committee
George P. Miller
D— Calif
Miller
Viet Nam
Johnson
Congress
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