Britain Sets Out Four Point Plan To End Viet Nam War
Britain proposes a four point peace plan to halt U S bombing in North Viet Nam and stop troop movements. It includes a cease fire and a peace conference to seek withdrawal of foreign troops and neutralization, with unity restored through elections. Prime Minister Wilson said the mission would move when capitals allow, not necessarily soon.
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Bombing at Saigon River kills 29, injures 100
In Saigon two powerful bombs exploded beside a crowded floating restaurant on the Saigon River killing at least 29 and wounding about 100. Among the dead were five or six Americans and a Frenchman. The attack occurred near the U S Embassy and followed a Hanoi broadcast claiming Viet Cong reprisal. Additional reports described air strikes with casualties and multiple bombings around Hanoi and military depots, as U S spokesmen described losses and actions in North and South Vietnam.
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Baseball Legion Adams Triumph Over Dalton 3-0
Legion Adams defeats Dalton 3 to 0 in a pitching duel. South Berkshire edges Elmira 12-3 after a 21 inning marathon called end of regulation. Reading tops Springfield 4-1. Williamsport dominates York 12-5. Boston beats Washington 8-6 while New York loses 5-1 to Los Angeles. Clevelams shutout Kansas City 2-0. Chicago prevails 6-0 over Baltimore.
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Fighting erupts in San Francisco de Macoris clashes kill 14
Armed civilians clash with forces of the civilian military junta in San Francisco de Macoris. At least 13 civilians and one military officer killed, eight rebels died per junta claim with 30 captured. OAS envoy Salvador Ortiz investigates cease-fire breach as US 82nd Airborne guards the area. The city 60 miles northwest of Santo Domingo, a cacao and cattle region with strong rebel sympathy.
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Johnson Urges UN Aid in Search for Peace in Asia
President Johnson urged the United Nations to help secure peace in Vietnam and curb global conflicts during a San Francisco address marking the UN's founding. He called for a universal alliance for peace, a UN peacekeeping force, and stronger disarmament measures, while noting ongoing UN financial and voting rights concerns. He met with U Thant and Adlai Stevenson, and visited Truman in Kansas City before heading to San Francisco.
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West Point Lieutenant Convicted For Viet Nam Refusal
Lt Richard Steinke a West Point graduate 1962 was convicted by a U S general court martial of willful disobedience for refusing orders to join a Special Forces unit in South Viet Nam He faced up to five years in prison and possible dismissal from the service The trial centered on his contention that U S policy in Viet Nam was wrong and that the war was not worth a American life The court reconvenes to hear defense plea for leniency The case drew comment from the lieutenant's Milwaukee father and highlighted tensions over obedience versus moral objection in the U S military
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Angry Pacifists Target Embassy Car Outside UN Anniversary
At the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco police rescued the Nigerian ambassador’s car as antiwar protesters pounded it with fists and signs during the UN anniversary events. Demonstrators had stormed a march to see President Johnson but never encountered him, then moved through Nob Hill before being pushed away by police and cable cars.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Sunny and Warmer
Weekend forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 78 today. Expect continued warmth tomorrow with a risk of showers late in the day and again on Monday.
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