Johnson backs denial of Lodge Vietnam statement
President Johnson affirmed that the United States would only sacrifice in South Vietnam if wanted and requested, disputing reports that Ambassador Lodge testified troops would stay even if Saigon asked withdrawal. Lodge, sworn in by Secretary Rusk for a second Saigon posting, was accompanied by GOP figures. he had run as Nixon’s 1960 running mate.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
South Viet Nam
United States
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Saigon
South
Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
GOP
Syrian Tanks Cross Border Into Israel
Three hour battle across the Syrian Israeli border ended midafternoon after U N truce supervision intervention. Syrian and Israeli planes flew over the area with no contact. Syrian losses reported as four soldiers and two civilian workers wounded.
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Syria
U.N. Truce Supervision Organization
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Sea of Galilee
Jordan River
FALSE TEETH THAT LOOSEN AND HOW TO PREVENT
The ad warns that false teeth loosen and embarrass wearers when a plate slips. It promotes PASTEETH as an alkaline powder to sprinkle on plates for comfort and odor control and claims no souring. It urges readers to get FASTEETH at drug counters.
Birth Control Pill Sought for Males
Manchester England AP Two scientists at Manchester University have been granted $140 000 for initial research toward a male birth control pill The Welcome Trust and the Ford Foundation funded Professor Harold Schnieden and Dr Harold Jackson The scientist notes that certain alkylating cancer drugs cause temporary sterility in male animals and can suppress sperm production temporarily The reason remains unknown
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England
Manchester University
Welcome Trust
Ford Foundation
Harold Schnieden
Harold Jackson
Schnieden
King Plans to Seek Viet Nam Peace Talks with Ho Chi Minh
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr proposes inviting Ho Chi Minh to peace talks on Vietnam, aiming to extend his nonviolent influence to international diplomacy. He plans to contact the North Vietnamese leader within a week and urges South Vietnam Russia and the United States to push for discussions at the conference table.
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UPI
Martin Luther King Jr
Ho Chi Minh
Viet Nam
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United States
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
South Viet Nam
Russia
White House
Washington
Conserving Soil and Woodlands for Drought Relief
Modern conservation practices safeguard soil against erosion and prevent woodland fires, helping retain precious water as a vital drought relief measure and sustaining ecosystems.
New Message To President From Ghana Leader On Viet Nam
President Johnson received a new message from Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah seeking mediation between Hanoi and Washington. Nkrumah had proposed suspending bombing to allow a potential trip to Hanoi, a move Johnson rejected last week. State Department spokesman McCloskey confirmed a communication was received but did not disclose its subject.
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Viet Nam
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State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Morticians Propose Price Disclosure Code
Washington AP dispatch reports the National Selected Morticians Society proposing a code of good practice to require full disclosure of funeral prices from its about 800 member directors and to offer low-cost burial services with a detailed accounting of all charges to buyers. In Scotland, two cousins of Queen Elizabeth II plan to open a pub near Glam is, Timothy Bowes Lyon and John Elphinstone.
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Scotland
Restless Mood Grows in Dominican Rebel Sector
In Santo Domingo unrest rises as OAS peace envoys Bunker and De Clarmont meet rebel chief Col Francisco Caamano Deno. Boos and gunfire follow as clashes erupt over detentions and a rebel soldier killed in a dispute tied to a chicken theft.
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Organization of American States Peace Committee
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United States
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OAS Peace Committee
Thailand approves record budget for development and defense
Thailand's Constituent Assembly approved a record 722 million dollar budget with emphasis on economic development, education and defense. The total exceeded the prior fiscal year by 101 million dollars, marking a new record in state spending.
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Thailand
Constituent Assembly
First U.S. Doctor Leaves for Viet To Aid Civilians
President Johnson honored Dr. Robert Perry of St Petersburg Florida as the first American to go to South Vietnam under Operation Viet Nam a three month aid mission run by the Agency for International Development and a private group Perry who has previously served with Project Hope volunteered for the assignment bringing his wife and two children to the White House for the sendoff noting his readiness to serve mankind.
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Agency For International Development
Project Hope
Racial imbalance bill faces hurdles over anti Communist clause
Boston insiders debate Gov Volpe's approval of a racial imbalance desegregation bill after House and Senate passage. An anti Communist clause could trigger constitutional issues and delays. Lt Governor Richardson argues a single unconstitutional clause need not void the act. The bill ties state aid to school district action where non whites outnumber whites. Volpe plans to sign, with civil rights leaders present.
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Boston
Statehouse
James J. Craven
Ehiot L. Richardson
Edward W. Brooke
State Department of Education
Second Front May Open on Poverty War
Washington Theodor Berry assistant Office of Economic Opportunity director says a second front in the war on poverty is planned. He argues earning power alone isn't enough and that poor households must learn to spot hidden exploitations such as high interest on coal purchases. The CEO has financed 17 consumer education projects totaling 893000 while anti poverty efforts reach 113 million. Berry opened a two day Consumer Action Conference sponsored by the CEO and the President's Committee on Consumer Interests.
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Theodore Berry
Office of Economic Opportunity
Berry
Cincinnati
Consumer Interests
Silo escape blocked by panic in Ark missile site blast
Washington AP report cites Air Force Secretary Eugene M. Zuckert on Searcy Arkansas Titan II explosion. Two men allegedly trapped on the emergency ladder blocked a narrow passage, possibly preventing some of the 53 victims from escaping. Investigation calls for evaluating escape systems and contractor training.
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White House
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Hoover Birthplace Declared National Historic Site in Iowa
President Johnson honored Herbert Hoover with a White House ceremony in the rose garden and signed legislation creating the 200 acre Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch Iowa. The president praised Hoover for high standards of nonpartisanship and expressed national loss at his passing at age 90.
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Johnson
Herbert Hoover
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West Branch
Iowa
Hoover
Dwight D. Eisenhower
America
Collins Considers Senate Run for 1966 Nomination
Boston Mayor John F. Collins hinted at seeking the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate seat held by Lev Saltonstall. He avoided direct confirmation, noting friends were quietly making calls to Democrats statewide during a Thursday news conference.
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John F. Collins
Levérett Saltonstall
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Parliament approves Karami government in Lebanon
BEIRUT AP The Lebanese parliament granted a vote of confidence to Premier Rashid Karami and his government on Thursday night. Karami had formed the cabinet on July 26 following the resignation of Premier Hussein Oweinl and his Cabinet.
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Lebanon
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Hussein Oweinl
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