U S Military Funding Shifts Over FNB Warplanes
Pentagon sources expect the Senate Armed Services Committee to block money for the troubled FNB warplanes and redirect funds to an alternative to the F111B. The move could ease Navy opposition though some admirals remain wary. President Johnson faces other domestic and foreign policy items on this briefing slate.
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Gold price surge as US acts to halt buying spree
The price of gold rose to 44.36 per ounce in Paris amid a global rush, with Hong Kong and London markets disrupted. The US raised discount rates to 5 percent and convened a seven-nation meeting to defend a $35 per ounce price, while Congress backed removing gold backing for paper money. France and other nations moved to calm markets as trading suspended in Europe.
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Rural poverty prompts closer look by President Alden
President Alden calls for deeper analysis of rural poverty as the nation debates solutions. The issue frames policy discussions across communities, urging targeted support and ongoing evaluation of rural aid programs amid broader economic challenges.
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U S troops sweep Saigon to Cambodian border in major operation
About 50 000 American and South Vietnamese troops push between Saigon and the Cambodian frontier in the war’s largest operation. Six divisions and two special task forces moved out to regain initiative after the Viet Cong assault on January 30. Allied forces report 215 enemy KIA, 22 suspects seized, and three large arms caches uncovered.
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Saigon-wide Quyet Thang offset aims and losses rise
U S forces suffer 1 killed and 94 wounded as the Quyet Thang operation anchors saigon’s defense in five provinces north, west, and south of the capital. Allied units include the 1st, 9th, and 25th Infantry Divisions and Vietnamese forces with police, paratroopers, and marines.
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Students Split Over RFK Bid in College Polls
An Associated Press survey shows college students nationwide split over Robert F Kennedy entering the presidential race. McCarthy backers outnumber Kennedy supporters about two to one, but many would shift to Kennedy to defeat Johnson. Some call Kennedy an opportunist while praising his potential to win key primaries.
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McCarthy Moves To Halt Kennedy Primary Drives
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy moves to blunt Senator Robert F. Kennedy by entering Indiana Indiana May 7 and South Dakota June 4 primaries ahead of Kennedy. He predicts Kennedy may announce before Monday and could challenge Johnson if he reassesses. A California antiwar council backing McCarthy signals strength, while some Kennedy advisers warn against risking his political future.
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Tests For Private Pilots Are Slated
Washington reports a proposed rule to require periodic refresher courses and proficiency tests for nonprofessional pilots. Airlines and commercial pilots already face testing, while private and student pilots, who outnumber professionals three to one, would be subject to hours of instruction and testing. FAA notes accidents linked to outdated skills but faces strong private pilot opposition as comments pour in before the April 1 deadline.
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Wisconsin Capital Votes On Vietnam Withdrawal Referendum
Madison voters must decide on an immediate cease fire and U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam on April 2 as part of a referendum tied to the Wisconsin presidential primary. The measure, started in the University of Wisconsin community, gains momentum after Eugene McCarthy’s New Hampshire showing, with campus activism and large student registrations boosting support.
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