President Warns: U S Will Pay Any Price for Freedom
President Johnson declares the United States will answer any threat and pay any price to preserve freedom. He spoke at the White House after a National Security Council meeting on the Viet Nam crisis and in a Boy Scout week event. Bundy reported on South Viet Nam for White House security matters amid air raids on North Viet Nam.
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Security Council
North Viet Nam
John W. McCormack
Johnson seeks federal power to curb air and water pollution
President Johnson asked Congress for new federal powers to prevent air pollution and curb water pollution at its source. He called for stronger enforcement over pollutant discharges and proposed a White House conference on natural beauty with Laurance Rockefeller as chairman. The message highlights widespread pollution and plans to improve government vehicle exhaust standards.
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API
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White House
America
Laurance Rockefeller
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China warns of wider war over Vietnam conflict
Tokyo dispatch reports Gen Lo Juli-ching, vice premier and chief of staff of the Chinese army, warning that China will not stand idly by if U S imperialists extend the war to the Viet Nam Democratic Republic. New China News Agency quoted his pledge to support the Vietnamese struggle and to respond to aggression. The warning echoes China’s Tonkin Gulf crisis stance.
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Viet Nam
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Tonkin Gulf
Raids Hit North Viet Nam Bases in Second Day
American and South Vietnamese aircraft bombed base installations in North Viet Nam for a second day. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh claimed 710 percent of objectives destroyed at Vinh Linh, with Skyraider bombers supported by U.S. jets. One Skyraider shot down. Ky wounded. Dong Hoi raid cited as retaliation for Viet Cong attack that killed eight Americans and wounded 126. Embassy confirmed actions. Johnson ordered reinforcement and evacuation plans for U.S. dependents. North Viet Nam denounced the strikes as aggression. China and the Soviet Union issued contrasting statements.
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Dong Hoi
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UPS
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Khanh
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Johnson
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Soviet Union
Pravda
Globe Union Begins Hiring for New Battery Plant
Globe Union starts hiring for its new battery plant in Bennington with six workers to begin Tuesday February 16. The firm will add about six more each week until roughly 125 are on payroll. Applications accepted Tuesday and Wednesday 8 to 10 am and 1 to 3 pm at the Greater Bennington Association offices 215 South Street.
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No Wider War Aims Underlined in Vietnam Action
Washington officials said the United States seeks no wider war as it conducts air raids against North Vietnam. The joint American South Vietnamese operation targeted Vinh Linh and Dong Hoi, with American pilots flanking Sunday’s strikes. Weather delayed part of the Sunday mission, and no further actions were disclosed.
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Viet Nam
U.S
Vinh Linh
Dong Hoi
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White House
Inside photo and local prep notes across pages
Photo highlights Vermont after general and deputy flying over the Virgin Islands. An outline of Pownal's new plant re opens at Hoosick Falls. First place BCHS Sabers face Mt. St. Joseph in Rutland Tuesday. Arlington Lions prepare for 13th annual show.
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Moscow warns U S raids could have grave consequences
Izvestia called the U S raids barbaric and the North Vietnamese account claimed planes were shot down. Pravda denounced the raids as a brazen provocation while Kosygin pledged Soviet aid to North Vietnam. Demonstrations in Moscow were possible as tensions risk harming Russo American ties.
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McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
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Moscow
Cutts Resolution Heads To Senate Committee
Vermont lawmakers renew a heavy schedule as the Cutts resolution to bar Supreme Court influence on state reapportionment moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee after House approval. The week features a conference on pay raises for the draftsman and aides, and a hearing on House size shifting from 246 to 180 210 seats.
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Ways and Means
Philip H. Hoff
Cigarette Ads Banned On British Television
London reports that the Labour government banned cigarette advertising on British television with Health Minister Kenneth Robinson directing ITV to enforce the ban promptly. The move comes as deaths from lung cancer in Great Britain continue to rise.
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