Absentee Ballots Set to Decide Rhode Island Race
Certification of 1,899 absentee ballots began as Democratic candidate Robert O. Tiernan led Republican James DiPrete by 370 votes in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District race. Final results gave Tiernan 55,288 to DiPrete's 54,916, with 3,054 for independent Albert Perry.
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Ho Chi Minh Rebuff Prompts War Pressure Rise
The United States views Hanoi’s rejection of U N peace talks as a cue to intensify military pressure in Vietnam. Secretary of State Rusk said Washington will honor commitments in South Vietnam and pursue enhanced action, while pursuing peace efforts.
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Romney cautious on Vietnam speech signals evolving stance
Lansing based adviser Jon athan Moore says Romney will not reveal a single exclusive Vietnam statement in Hartford. Moore notes Romney plans a more comprehensive view in the Hartford speech while avoiding tactical details. Situations change daily, and Romney’s position is developing ahead of the April 7 address.
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Pope Praised For Encyclical War on Misery
Global leaders greet Pope Paul VI's 12 000 word encyclical calling for a world war on misery. Thant backs the message while Italy's ruling party hails it as great but omits birth control language. The document allows government birth control measures under moral law.
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France Launches First Nuclear Powered Submarine Le Redoutable
President Charles de Gaulle launched France s first nuclear powered submarine Le Redoutable at Cherbourg shipyard after years of build. The 420 foot vessel, armed with 16 nuclear missiles, will join the force de frappe. De Gaulle traveled from Paris for the ceremony as security officials conducted identity checks across Cherbourg.
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Assassination Book Review Reflects Kennedy Era Turmoil
The review portrays Manchester’s account of Johnson and Kennedy aides with sharp portraiture of staff bitterness and grief. It notes Johnson’s contested role after Kennedy’s death, Truman and FDR parallels, and the stark, intimate portrayal of Mrs. Kennedy and children amid public outcry and national shock.
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