Johnson Pledges US Power to Fight Latin America Reds
President Johnson told the Organization of American States that the United States will use full power to resist communism in Latin America. He framed the Alliance for Progress as essential, urged mutual self help, and cited Cuban aggression in Venezuela as proof of the threat. He promised aid to any country threatened by forces beyond the continent while noting ongoing issues with Panama.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
United States
Organization of American States
OAS
Alliance For Progress
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pftantiva
Alliance Progress Partners
Latin America
Venezuela
Jonson
Panama
U.S
U. S
South Viet Nam
Shriver
Cigarette Tag Date Extended by FTC for Opinions
FTC Chairman Paul Dixon extended the deadline to April 15 for filing opinions on a proposal to tag cigarette packages with a health warning. He said the original March 2 date drew numerous responses and offered no specific reason for the extension.
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Washington
Paul Dixon
Federal Trade Commission Today
Dixon
Commission
Viet Reds Hit U S Planes Six American Soldiers Die
Communist guerrillas shot down two U S Army aircraft over the weekend, killing six Americans and a Vietnamese observer. The losses raise American deaths in action since 1961 to 110 and total deaths to 199. Capt. Thomas J. Bergin and 1st Lt. Richard E. Jaeck were identified. helicopter crash victims included 1st Lt. Roger E. Gauvin, Spec. Carleton W. Upton, Plc. Frank J. Holguin, and 1st Lt. KenneA Shannon.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
UPS
U.S
Camau Peninsula
Washington
Thomas J. Bergin
Schenectady
N.Y
Richard E. Jaeck
Milwaukee
Wis
Roger E. Gauvin
Caribou
Maine
Carleton W. Upton
Auburn
Calif
Frank J. Holguin
Los Angeles
Kennee A. Shannon
Lynchburg
Pro Gridmen Reinstated After Betting Suspension
NEW YORK AP Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers and Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions were reinstated to good standing by the NFL after separate reviews of their suspensions for betting on games. Rozelle found no evidence they bet against their teams or influenced outcomes. Five Detroit players were fined 2000 each and the Lions were fined 4000 for lax reporting.
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NEW York
Paul Hornung
Green Bay l Packers
Alex Karras
Detroit Lions
National Football League
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Detroit
Hornung
Karras
Joe Schmidt
Wayne Walker
John Gordy
Gary Lowe
Sam Williams
Green Bay Packers
U S Denies OAS Panama Accord Outlook
Washington dismissed the OAS report claiming a pact to resume diplomatic relations with Panama. Panama City confirmed the agreement as rioting in the Canal Zone left 21 dead and about 200 wounded. The United States insisted relations resume before talks on the canal’s future.
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Panama
Roberto Chiari
Panama City
OAS
United States
Panama Canal Zone
U.S
National Strike Looms Over Railroads Amid Talks
Washington AP report says chief railroad negotiator J E Wolfe warns the nation faces a national railroad strike. He claims five unions bypassed talks with national negotiators and pursue separate talks with two railroads. Wolfe cites unimpeachable advice that unions will strike Wednesday against those two railroads. He released a letter to Secretary Wirtz urging quick action to stop private disputes from becoming a public disaster.
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Washington
J.E. Wolfe
Wolfe
W. Williard Wirtz
Johnson Aims to Push Civil Rights Bill Through Senate
President Johnson says he will use all means to see the House passed civil rights bill enacted, and expresses belief the Senate will pass it after due deliberation. He calls the act crucial for Congress and U.S. foreign policy amid renewed Senate debate led by Mansfield and Hill.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Senate
Congress
House
U.S
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Lister Hill
D-Ala
Goldwater Endorsed by California GOP Assembly
In Fresno the 14,000-member California Republican Assembly backed Barry Goldwater as delegates to the Republican National Convention. Conservatives seized control from Nelson Rockefeller forces after a stormy 12-hour session, with a walkout and a near total endorsement margin.
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Goldwater
California Gop Group
Fresno
Calif
Barry Goldwater
California Republican Assembly
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
CRA
Arizona
California
New York
Young Republicans Federation
Tun
Assembly
Five Day Forecast With Snow Flurries and Temperatures
The forecast covers five days with average temperatures about five degrees below the 32 degree normal. Through Thursday temperatures stay subnormal before warming on Friday and Saturday. Snow flurries are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday, with snow or rain expected Friday.
Johnson proposes 962 million youth jobs and study plan
President Johnson submits a 962.5 million poverty program focused on youths 16 to 21 through a Job Corps style initiative. Up to 100,000 youths could enter camps for conservation work and training, with additional work-study grants and vocational support across urban and rural communities.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Civilian Conservation Corps
Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunities
Sargent Shriver
Job Corps
Volunteers For America
Peace Corps
National Service Corps
Small Business Administration
University of Southern California to study active retirement
Los Angeles AP reports USC president Dr. Norman Topping unveils a new institute to study how to stay active and youthful after retirement, aiming to reframe aging and keep retirees engaged in work and community life.
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Los Angeles
Norman Topping
University of Southern California
New York School Boycott Fails to Recapture Support
A second civil rights boycott in New York City schools failed to attract the broad backing of the February action. Officials report lower participation, with about 164,000 pupils absent the day, far short of the earlier 464,000. No parental or teacher support observed. major civil rights groups did not endorse this protest.
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New York
High School of Commerce
Manhattan
Committee For Integrated Schools
Sev
Eral
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
National Congress of Racial Equality
The
Urban League
Board of Education
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