Pilots Step Up Viet Air War Across Fronts
In Saigon American pilots stepped up the air war on both sides of the 17th parallel as heavy fighting erupted on four fronts in the south. U S Army troops increased the toll of Communist dead in the An Lao Valley sector.
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UPS
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U.S
da Nang
Ia Drang
Chu Pong
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Marine
South Viet Nam
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Air Force
North Viet Nam
Dien Bien Phu
Hanoi
Vinh
Bong Son-An Lao
Bomb Search Continues Over Sea Off Spain
The search for a missing U S nuclear bomb continued into day 31 off the southeast coast of Spain. Aluminaut and other underwater craft swept a 1 to 4 mile area while U S 6th Fleet ships circled nearby amid a canceled joint Spanish American briefing.
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Spain
UPI
U.S
Aluminaut
Mediterranean
U.S. 6Th Fleet
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Mediterranean Sea
Pope Reported Ready to Relax Lenten Fasting Rules
Pope Paul VI poised to issue an apostolic constitution easing Lent fasting and abstinence rules worldwide. Meatless Fridays year round remain unchanged. Lent begins February 23. 40 fasting weekdays previously required one full meal daily.
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Paul VI
Vatican
Senate Poll Tax Bill Advances After Recommit
In Vermont, Senate action on the poll tax bill involved a series of moves to revive the House version. The chamber amended the measure to limit voting on money issues to those who paid the tax, then recommitted, reconsidered, and eventually kept the change before advancing to third reading by a 16 to 13 vote.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Senate
House
John Daley
Midwest Rivers Flooding Triggers Warnings Across States
A cold front halts thaw of ice jams on the Mississippi as rain threatens flood victims in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Sabine River in Texas recedes after cresting at 18 feet, eight families displaced. Ice jam floods near Davenport Iowa force many from homes. Ohio River rises near Evansville Indiana with one drowning. Pittsburgh and Wheeling damages pegged at 2.4 million by Army engineers amid renewed rain risks. North Platte and Broken Bow Nebraska see sharp temperature drops. Minneapolis reports snow. Lent fasting rules shift with papal decree. Catholics face voluntary sacrifices amid potential confusion.
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Mississippi River
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West Virginia
Sabine River
Texas
Newton
Davenport
Iowa
Ohio River
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Ind
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Wheeling
W.va
Army
Weather Bureau
North Platte
Neb
Broken Bow
Minneapolis
U.S
Savings Bond Interest Rate Raised to 4.15 Percent
President Johnson raised the interest on U S savings bonds from 3.75 to 4.15 percent to boost competitiveness with bank accounts. The 4.15 rate applies to all bonds purchased since December 1, 1965 and other outstanding bonds will also earn higher interest at dates-based rates.
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Washington
UPD
Johnson
U.S
Inside Vermont Editorials on Kennedy Dorset Talk
On the Inside an editorial critiques Rep. Walter Kennedy's remarks in Dorset about the highway program. Regional Planning topics draw attention at a Pownal audience meeting, reflecting regional responses and planning perspectives in the local coverage.
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Rep
Walter Kennedy
Dorset
Highway
Habeas Corpus Writ Denied For Milne
UPI reports that Rep Donald Milne of Barre Vermont had his habeas corpus petition denied in Lamoille County Court Judge William C Hill found Barre Municipal Judge Joseph Palmisano properly committed Milne to the state hospital Milne 31 faced four forgery counts and remains indefinitely confined in Waterbury hospital Barre Mayor C O Granai and Milne's lawyers challenged the bond as excessive
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UPI
Waterbury
Donald Milne
R-Barre
Lamoille County
Superior Court
William C. Hill
Barre
Joseph Palmisano
State Hospital
Milne
Waterbury Hospital
Humphrey Arrives in India for Talks with Gandhi Aide
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey arrived in New Delhi after a stop in Ludhiana where he inspected agricultural programs. He planned discussions with Indian leaders on Viet Nam, the Chinese threat, and aid for India's food crisis. Indian officials welcomed him. Pakistan had given a cooler reception.
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UPD
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pakistan
India
Viet Nam
United States
Ludhiana
Senate
Washington
Humphrey
Karachi
U.S
Zakir Hussain
Swaran Singh
Palam
Republican Leaders See Gains In House in November Election
Washington reports House Republican leaders are upbeat about winning 30 or more seats in November. They credit public strife among Democrats over Viet Nam and plan limited war guidance while backing President Johnson. They see war discontent as their main electoral edge.
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House
Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
Johnson
GOP
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Apportionment Deadlock Drags As Court Extends Deadline
In Albany an apparently hopeless legislative deadlock over reapportionment extends by a week after the Court of Appeals ordered the deadline pushed to next Tuesday. GOP and Democratic plans remain unreconciled, while inflation and Vietnam policy loom as campaign issues ahead of November. Humphrey meets Indira Gandhi in New Delhi and visits Punjab before plans for a possible Gandhi visit to Washington.
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Albany
N.Y
Court of Appeals
China
United States
India
Humphrey
Indira Gandhi
New Delhi
Punjab
Ludhiana
Critics Push Delay on Viet Nam Aid Approval in Congress
In Washington UPI reports senators seek to delay the first installment of Johnsons 12.3 billion Viet Nam request, arguing the 4.8 billion military authorization funds hardware only. Chairman Russell hopes to avoid policy riders while critics press for more time to scrutinize escalation and policy, with McNamara saying a vote would not signal endorsement of policy.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Armed Services Committee
Senate
Russell
Pentagon
Viet Nam
U S Jeeps Under Fire In Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo Tuesday night, terrorist gunmen fired on two U S Army jeeps injuring two paratroopers. The week of violence has left 23 Dominicans dead and over 70 wounded, as a leftist general strike cripples the capital and raises food shortages to critical levels.
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U.S
Santo Domingo
UPI
Dominican Republic
inter-American Peace Force
Army
Johnson to Speak Tonight in Atlantic City
President Johnson will fly from Andrews Air Force Base to Atlantic City New Jersey this afternoon to address the American Association of School Administrators. He will arrive between 4 and 5 p.m. EST and speak at Convention Hall in the resort city.
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UPD
Johnson
Atlantic City
N.J
American Association of School Administrators
White House
Andrews Air Force Base
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