British Inspector Escapes Kidnappers at Hong Kong Bridge
A British police inspector seized 36 days ago by a mob of Chinese Communists escaped today and fled 25 miles back to Hong Kong. The incident was reported by UPI and details the daring breakout and return to safety in Hong Kong.
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Mansfield urges quick tax hike amid pound devaluation
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield urged Congress to approve a tax increase now, possibly higher than President Johnson proposed, citing Britain's pound devaluation and its impact on dollar stability. He pressed for adjournment to wait for a tax action while noting the urgency of the situation.
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Romney Eyes Defuse Plan for Southeast Asia
UPI reports Senator George Romney, entering the Republican presidential race, urged weighing a defuse strategy for Southeast Asia and warned against stopping bombing of North Vietnam without a result. He outlined a world agreement to remove Indo-China from East West hostilities and planned a trip to Vietnam and Europe as he canvasses support. Romney noted Nixon's strong party backing and acknowledged media impact on his Vietnam remarks while defending his brainwash comment as referring to government messaging.
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U S Forces Fail To Capture Hill 875 In Dak To Fight
U S paratroopers failing to take Hill 875 near Dak To suffer 76 killed and 81 wounded as North Vietnamese forces hold the hill. South Vietnamese troops win on Hill 1416, while air losses mount with eight U S helicopters shot down and four planes lost in North Vietnam strikes. U S casualties total 197 dead and 750 wounded. Communist fatalities exceed 870 in the Dak To battles.
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Population Passes 200 Million Mark
Washington speech at the Commerce Department marks 200 million Americans with Johnson calling it a nation facing mighty challenges in a third century. He notes census gaps and announces the chosen 200 millionth born June 21, 1967 in Austin Texas. Commerce Secretary Trowbridge adds sobering reflection on rapid growth and future milestones.
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Inside Columnists on Hair Styles and Dissent
On Page 4 Inside Gerald Raftery ruminates over male hair styles while Alan Sophrin proposes a department of dissent, signaling a pair of opinion pieces shaping reader views this edition.
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State Police Check New Leads In Robbery of DeMarco's
Vermont State Police report two new leads in the Friday robbery of DeMarco's Sporting Goods on North Bennington Road. Cpl. William Luczynski said early details are withheld while leads are checked and the probe remains centered locally. He noted the suspect was seen near the Bennington College entrance after 10 a.m. and is believed to be local.
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GOP Contenders Shunned by N Y Conservatives
New York conservatives threaten to run their own presidential candidate in 1968 if Romney Rockefeller or Lindsay win the GOP nomination. State police link a separate holdup to a Glens Falls suspect in Rutland. guns found in his car prompt checks against local robberies and a Bennington incident.
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U S Leaders Hopeful Troop Withdrawal From Viet Can Start Within Two Years
U S military and diplomatic chiefs on Meet The Press express cautious optimism that token U S troops may begin returning home within two years. Westmoreland and Bunker cite progress in South Vietnam, a strengthening Vietnamese will to continue the war, and plans to phase down troop levels as Saigon takes over duties. Initial withdrawals may be small, with broader steps contingent on enemy weakness and bombing halts.
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