Wallace Assured of California Primary Ballot Appearance
Former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace looks set to appear on California’s June 4 presidential primary ballot as his American Independent party nears the 66,058 registration threshold. Secretary of State aides and registrar surveys indicate Wallace’s faction leads in Los Angeles County, while the Peace and Freedom party races to meet its own quota. Wallace warned his bid hinges on a favorable platform from the major parties.
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Sullivan
California
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Peace and Freedom Party
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Los Angeles
American Independent Party
Alabama
Red China Claims Abundant Harvest Amid Silence on Nuclear Test
Peking Radio touted the most bountiful harvest in years tied to Maoist guidance, while omitting any figures on a seventh nuclear explosion. Hong Kong economists posited a rice, wheat, potato, and grain bumper, with John Wenmohs of the U.S. agriculture dept estimating 187 million tons due to favorable weather, noting Cultural Revolution disruptions.
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Mao Tse-tung
China
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Peking
John Wenmohs
U.S. Agriculture Department
Mao
Westmoreland predicts heavier losses for Reds next year
In a Mutual Broadcasting Co interview General William C. Westmoreland said North Vietnam will continue sending troops to the south and fighting both guerrilla and main force operations in 1968. He cited 80,000 enemy deaths in 1967 and warned the costly strategy will persist despite road openings aiding transport and government outreach to villagers.
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Vietnam
Saigon
American Killed In DC3 Crash In Bangkok Area
A Thai Airways DC3 with 31 aboard including at least 12 Americans crashed on landing at Chengmai, 500 miles north of Bangkok. Three people died, among them Alfred James Taylor, 31, of Baytown Texas, an employee of a Bangkok engineering firm. Several others were seriously injured, including Americans.
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Eshkol to Visit LBJ in Texas for Two-Day Stop
President Johnson will host Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol and his wife at the LBJ Ranch January 7 and 8 as the two leaders plan informal talks on the budget State of the Union and peace efforts. Israel has pressed for 50 F4 Phantom jets, which has not been granted, and the talks may touch on Middle East tensions since last June's war.
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UPI
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LBJ
Levi Eshkol
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Middle East
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Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
Vermont
U.S
Breathalyzer Lowers British Highway Deaths
London reports holiday traffic deaths and road accidents dropped sharply during Christmas. Four-day figures show 86 highway deaths compared with 136 last year, and accidents fell from 3,699 to 2,730 as roadside breath tests deterred drunken driving. RAC and officials credit the breathalyser for safer returns, while pubs lament reduced business and a quieter London.
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