LBJ Defends Base Closures Slights Goldwater in Talk
President Johnson announced broad backing for shutting 33 military bases to save $106 million and jabbed at Senator Goldwater amid his recovery in Phoenix. He spoke at the LBJ Ranch before meeting West German Chancellor Erhard, outlining defense cuts, federal hiring drops, and new Pentagon steps while inviting reporters to a barbecued rib briefing.
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Khrushchev predicts U S exit from South Viet Nam after Algerian model
In Moscow Khrushchev told Algerian delegates that North African victory over France would be matched by the United States leaving South Vietnam. He hosted Hadj Ben Alla and other leaders at a socialist-leaning reception, praising Algerian resolve and Soviet support. The Algerians planned a 24 hour Belgrade layover after their Algeria visit.
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St Josephs Defeats West Springfield In Basketball Action
In a high school contest St Josephs led by Ize with 71 points while Drery added 8 as Northanepton and Wakoonah contributed. West Springfield trailed 38 to 44 at the finish. NBA standings show Cincinnati 1, Boston 87, Philadelphia H18, Detroit 1¢7.
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Red China cites Albania trade rise in 1963
Tokyo AP report notes Albania's 1963 trade with Beijing up 2 percent from 1962 per NCNA. It says Albania's foreign trade overall rose 8 percent this year, with a portion of its trade going to Communist countries. Details on totals and percentages are not provided.
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West Berlin Contacts East Germany Over Killing
West Berlin officials broke precedent by directly delivering an oral complaint to East German authorities about the Christmas shooting of a refugee on the Red Wall. The move surprised Allies and marked a new element in Berlin diplomacy amid Berlin crisis tensions.
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Security Council Meets on Cyprus Crisis Sparks Night Diplomacy
In Nicosia and New York a rapid round of diplomacy unfolded after Cyprus violence. U N Security Council called emergency session as rumors swirled of Turkish naval moves. Key figures include Makarios Frazer Wilkins and Denis Cleary amid Greek Turkish tensions.
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U S Protests Damage Hit Sofia Spy Trial
The United States protests damage after a 3000-strong mob attacks the U S legation in Sofia amid a spy trial. Officials demand compensation and call Bulgaria's prosecution a show trial. The incident follows a long espionage dispute linked to payments totaling 200000 dollars and U S aid policy reviews.
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