New Air Raids Move Against Haiphong and Hanoi Targets
U S and allied forces launched renewed air strikes against major North Vietnamese targets. Haiphong and Hanoi near the center of the capital faced heavy bombardment as the assault expanded beyond previously restricted zones. Officials linked the escalation to North Vietnam’s hard line and the belief that expanding pressure could influence peace talks and the war’s scope.
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Humphrey Praised Amid Texas Insults
Vice President Hubert Humphrey drew warm applause from supporters and hostile chants from pickets during a Texas swing in Austin and Houston. He defended the U.S. role in Vietnam, discussed a summer job plan for ghetto youth, pollution, and petroleum development. He urged offshore drilling research and cited a $100 million pollution cleanup cost for the Houston area.
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GM Reaches 100 Millionth Vehicle at Janesville Plant
GM marks a milestone as its 100 millionth vehicle rolls off the Chevrolet plant line in Janesville Wisconsin. The historic output underscores decades of production at the facility and the company’s broad automotive legacy.
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Percy GOP peace candidate rises in Republican field
Illinois Senator Charles H Perry emerges as a Vietnam peace campaigner within the GOP noting his dissent on bombing and his push for Asian initiative while avoiding a pledge to withdraw US forces. He backs limited escalation and seeks a peace process with Vietnamese participation and a political role for the Viet Cong.
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Senate panel passes consumer credit code in Texas
The Senate Banking Committee approved a consumer credit code by voice vote, aiming to cap rates on loans of 2500 or less and license lenders through a new consumer credit commissioner. The measure, tied to Gov. Connally's program, would regulate banks, savings associations, credit unions, pawn brokers, and finance companies and set maximum rates for small loans.
Health expert warns against rushing spring workouts
Dr Walter Bortz of Lankenau Hospital cautions idle adults not to rush into spring activity after winter. He says the heart is a pump and should not be romanticized. The piece notes the term Yeti and its nickname the Abo minable Snowman in context.
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