Romney Says He Grasps Vietnam Situation Now
Presidential hopeful George Romney told a Saigon news conference that military victories are being won in South Vietnam but the Communists are winning the political economic and social struggle. He faulted U S overcommitment and said he now has a broader view, yet warned public opinion should not judge him for past comments.
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Arab Outlaws Plunder Own People In Gaza Strip
TEL AVIV AP gunfire tears Gaza Strip as Arab outlaws rob and murder their own people for small sums with arms provided by retreating Egyptians. Fifteen victims over five months, dozens robbed. Israeli police reclaim order, raid camps, and seize arms. Ahmed Abu Blal, 26, led rampage, three killed, three wounded.
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Copper Strike Prospects Dim As Talks Drag On
SALT LAKE CITY AP The nationwide copper strike enters its 172nd day with slim hope for settlement. Phelps Dodge and unions met in Tucson last week and recessed until Friday, stressing no break in negotiations. Utah Governor Rampton called talks a bright spot while noting Kennecott, largest producer, paced the strike that has halted over 95 percent of domestic copper output. The strike has cost Utah about 73 million and national losses exceed 309 million. More than 60,000 workers are affected as wage offers and counterproposals from Kennecott and Phelps D Dodge fail to bridge the gap on pay. The United Steelworkers head the 22 unions in the dispute.
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1967 Was Third Best Construction Period
Dallas AP Texas construction awards faded somewhat in 1967 but finished with the third best year in history says The Texas Constructor trade publication. The 1967 total reached 1,316,872 SOS, about 105 million behind 1966 and 335 million behind 1964. Slowdown occurred in the final two months. indications point to a good 1968 with projects including a hotel complex near the Houston domed stadium, a large addition to Southwestern Bell Telephone in Dallas, and a big brarg for the University of Texas.
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Press Secretary Defends Johnson as Demanding Leader
White House Press Secretary George Christian says President Johnson is a demanding man who dislikes inadequacies but is not a hard boss. He notes Johnson can be impatient with societal faults and may campaign without full advance notice if he seeks another term. Christian defends war coverage as a whole.
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Undercover Raid Captures Dope Pushers in Hialeah
A detective posing as a junkie worked three months with two policewomen to seize 600 pounds of marijuana and arrest seven men on drug charges in Hialeah Florida. Offended by three mistakes the operation still netted more than $5000 in potential profits. Police closed in after a panel truck loaded 60a of 1 000 pounds and a gunfight ensued.
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1968 Predictions: Unpredictable Year Ahead
AP columnist Hal Boyle surveys a tentative crystal ball for 1968 noting potential economic quirks political dynamics and global shocks. The piece hints at presidential contenders Nixon Rockefelle r and Johnson with playful forecasts of Hollywood plots and odd domestic anecdotes.
More Housing Units Open To Negro Service Personnel
Washington AP reports the Defense Department says over 150000 housing units previously closed to Negro service members have been opened in six months. The program combining persuasion and pressure raised available units from 645,700 to 802,200, a 24 percent increase. Secretary McNamara launched the July initiative asking landlords to end segregation of Negro personnel.
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