Johnson halts bombing to push Vietnam peace talks
President Johnson ordered an end to all air and naval attacks on North Vietnam after three years and nine months of bombing. He cited North Vietnamese terms and allied support, signaling a new phase in Paris peace talks set to open on November 6. The move aims to de escalate the war while warning that fighting could resume if Hanoi violates the agreement. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces will maintain pressure on enemy supply lines and protect the DMZ as negotiations resume.
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Nixon Plays Down Hall At Madison Square Garden
Nixon seeks to minimize the significance of the North Vietnam bombing halt comparing it to past pauses. He tells a Madison Square Garden rally that the move may progress peace talks but warns against new U S involvement in Vietnam. Javits and Nixon crowd react with boos as Johnson’s announcement airs.
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End of bombing in North Vietnam ordered by Johnson
The United States halted all bombing in North Vietnam by Johnson’s order effective 9 p.m. Saigon time with no planned attacks in the south. In the hours before the halt, Viet Cong activity continued in the south as U S forces prepared for a peaceful solution. An attack on the Westchester County LST near My Tho killed or wounded many sailors.
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Miami Editor Claims LBJ Made Vietnam Deal Before Bombing Halt
Miami editor and Hanoi visitor William C. Baggs says a Hanoi leader privately informed Washington that cease fire de escalation coalition government talks and prisoner exchanges could follow bombing cessation. He quotes a source saying a deal has been made though fragile, with Johnson open to including the Viet Cong in talks. Baggs’ report ties to Paris talks groundwork. Temperatures forecast mild through midweek with showers mid next week.
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Mobile home ads in The Messenger classified section
The Messenger classifieds list mobile homes for sale from area dealers and individuals. Ads detail terms delivery guarantees and more to simplify the buying process.
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China expels Liu Shao-chi from party roles
A Peking dispatch reports the Chinese Communist Party expelled President Liu Shao-chi from all posts and vowed to settle accounts with him and accomplices. The Extraordinary Central Committee meeting began Oct 13 and concluded Thursday, amid the Cultural Revolution launched by Mao Zedong in 1966.
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Senator Percy Attacks Governor in Athens Rally
Senator Percy levels strong criticism at Governor Wallace during a Republican candidates appearance in Athens. The edition highlights the United Appeal Drive, noting the Athens goal is $15,000 short with the chairman remaining optimistic. The page also lists sections including obituaries and various hometown features.
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Humphrey Says Move Helps Peace Run for President
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey said President Johnson’s halt of bombing North Vietnam aids the cause of peace and does not change his campaign. He spoke in Battle Creek, Michigan, saying the pause has no political implications for his bid and that he would skip a National Security Council meeting for decorum. He faced mixed reactions from the crowd but received strong support.
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Wallace Prays for War End in Norfolk News Conference
Wallace said he preferred an honorable end to the Vietnam War and the homescoming of American servicemen over his presidential bid after briefing by President Johnson. He spokesman earlier in Maryland noted the timing of bombing halt talk near election day. He spoke to about 12,000 at Old Dominion College in Norfolk with 300 hecklers.
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